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Who are we building for? Fresh insights on inclusiveness and circularity, 29 October

Publishing date
25.06.2025

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As cities confront the intersecting challenges of climate change, urban inequality, and evolving leisure patterns, the design of sports and leisure spaces must adapt. How can design deliver long-term...

Congress

'Emser Therme' spa landscape as 4th stop at IAKS facility tour prior to aquanale 2025

Publishing date
24.06.2025

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The `Emser Therme‘ spa landscape will be the fourth stop of the two-day 'IAKS Facility Tour - Pools' from 26-27 October 2025 - an immersive learning experience in the field of pools and aquatic...

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IOC IAKS architecture prize 2025: International jury to make decision in July

Publishing date
22.06.2025

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A major challenge awaits the members of this year's jury, who will decide on the winners of the IOC IAKS Architecture Prize 2025: over two and a half days, the six experts will select from 110...

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IAKS Canada Community Centre Tour provided insights on design programme

Publishing date
21.06.2025

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IAKS Canada, in collaboration with the City of Mississauga, organized a study tour of two recently completed community recreation centres on 5 June 2025. This tour provided participants an opportunity...

sb Magazine

Cascading waves and shimmering seashells

Publishing date
20.06.2025

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The Suoyuwan Stadium in Dalian, China – also known as Barracuda Bay Stadium - is located on a waterfront site. It is the central development using reclaimed industrial land on the peninsula, situated...

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New member: Santec, Aarau (Switzerland)

Publishing date
19.06.2025

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Santec Systems AG sees itself as a forward-looking company that realises challenging lighting projects with enthusiasm and ambition. Sustainable action, efficient utilisation of resources, reduction...

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