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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

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A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redeļ¬ned urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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New campaign to promote SYNC25, the world's first accountability summit for disability inclusion

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Live on the Valuable 500 social channels this week; the film supports the recent publication of the organisation's white paper on disability representation in media, marketing and product design in partnership with Yale University and research company Open Inclusion.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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People People crafts colourful identity based on building blocks for urban development

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From the public's point of view, inner-city development is always a bit of a mixed bag. Kirkland Urban is a vibrant extension of downtown Kirkland, bringing together a collection of neighbourhood services, shops, restaurants, and a large public plaza. On the one hand, we all like to see urban renewal and shiny new places to visit.

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After Summer: Roberto Badin's photobook gets under the skin of Basque coastal life

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It was a hit with the press and public alike, with two consecutive reprints, and was featured in several exhibitions in France, including the International Photography Festival in Aries. In 2018, Roberto published his first book, Inside Japan , which presented a different perspective on the Asian nation's cities.

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COLLINS brings KALW public radio into the future

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COLLINS brings KALW public radio into the future. abduzeedo 1109ā€”22 With the endless number of playlists, podcasts, and livestreams we now carry around in our pockets, the idea of listening to a radio station feels antiquated ā€” but we often make exceptions for our local public radio.

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Artist Paul Kidby illustrates eight special stamps to celebrate Terry Pratchettā€™s Discworld

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He has illustrated many Discworld publications including The Art of Discworld, best-selling The Last Hero and the 2017 publication Terry Pratchetts Discworld Imaginarium. In 2019 he illustrated Good Omens written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. ā€œIt