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Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center: A Fusion of Functionality and Urban Integration

Riku Yamaguchi / 56 years
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3 min read

Situated in Shanghai’s Baoshan district, the Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center occupies a unique triangular site bordered by intersecting urban roads. The architectural challenge was to seamlessly blend the building into its surroundings while establishing a distinct identity within the cityscape. By strategically positioning the main entrance and optimizing traffic flow, the design achieves a […]

Alkmaar: Pioneering Innovation in Municipal Services

Riku Yamaguchi / 56 years
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4 min read

The Municipality of Alkmaar in the Netherlands has set an ambitious goal: to become the most innovative municipality with a population exceeding 100,000 by 2021. This innovation extends to service delivery and collaborative practices, both internally and externally. To achieve this, the municipality has developed an organizational development plan that emphasizes the need for customized […]

Plaza Biblioteca Sur: Fostering Community Development

Riku Yamaguchi / 56 years
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2 min read

The Plaza Biblioteca Sur project aligns with the municipality’s objectives of enhancing the quality of life and promoting community development through initiatives that emphasize education, recreation, and culture. Over the course of approximately eight years, the project underwent careful management, transcending changes in leadership and prioritizing continuity over political affiliations. Collaborative efforts with local residents […]

Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE: Revitalizing Regional Connections

Riku Yamaguchi / 56 years
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2 min read

The Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE stands as a new regional hub in Gojyome, Akita prefecture, home to a sake brewery established in 1688. In an endeavor to enhance its facilities, we undertook a micro expansion project characterized by large doors and triangular canopies. This initiative aimed to reconfigure structural stability, thermal conditions, and introduce new functionalities […]

Writ in Water: A Reflection on History and Human Rights

Riku Yamaguchi / 56 years
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2 min read

Writ in Water stands as the inaugural permanent commission for the National Trust through Trust New Art, aiming to offer a space for enduring contemplation on the significance of Magna Carta and its profound impact on the history of human rights. The project, spearheaded by Mark Wallinger, enlisted the collaboration of Studio Octopi to bring […]

Revelations from “The Cult of We”

Louise Bonnet / 56 years
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2 min read

A new book titled “The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion” sheds light on the inner workings of WeWork, revealing startling details about the company’s educational venture, WeGrow, and its founder, Adam Neumann, and his wife, Rebekah Neumann. WeGrow’s Unconventional Setting The book unveils the unconventional setting of WeGrow, housed […]

Challenging Confidentiality Agreements A Conversation with Ifeoma Ozoma

Louise Bonnet / 56 years
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3 min read

Former Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma has emerged as a prominent figure in advocating against nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements that muzzle tech workers from discussing instances of workplace misconduct like harassment and discrimination. Following Ozoma’s public disclosure last year regarding racism and discrimination at Pinterest, she has repeatedly defied her own NDA by speaking out about […]

Major Investments in Indian Businesses June 2021

Louise Bonnet / 56 years
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3 min read

In June 2021, Indian businesses witnessed a significant influx of capital, totaling approximately $4.1 billion across 121 deals, as reported by Aurum Equity Partners. Notably, top investors including Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, Accel, Blume, and Elevation Capital were prominent players in the investment landscape during the month. Vini Cosmetics Secures $625 Million Investment from KKR […]

Swimply The Airbnb for Pools Making a Splash This Summer

Louise Bonnet / 56 years
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2 min read

Swimply, an app often likened to the “Airbnb for pools,” has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity amid the pandemic, allowing individuals to rent private pools by the hour. Founded in 2018, the platform has witnessed an astounding 4,000% growth over the past year, facilitating over 120,000 bookings as public pools faced closures due to […]

Eruditus Emerges as India’s Fourth Edtech Unicorn

Louise Bonnet / 56 years
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2 min read

Eruditus, a Mumbai-based edtech company, has secured a remarkable $650 million in its latest funding round led by investment giants Accel and SoftBank. This funding round has propelled Eruditus to a valuation of $3.2 billion, cementing its position as the third highest-valued edtech startup in India. Funding and Valuation The funding round also saw participation […]

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Shanghai Vanke Qichen Community Center: A Fusion of Functionality and Urban Integration

Alkmaar: Pioneering Innovation in Municipal Services

Plaza Biblioteca Sur: Fostering Community Development

Shita-machi Brewery HIKOBE: Revitalizing Regional Connections

Writ in Water: A Reflection on History and Human Rights

Revelations from “The Cult of We”

Challenging Confidentiality Agreements A Conversation with Ifeoma Ozoma

Major Investments in Indian Businesses June 2021

Swimply The Airbnb for Pools Making a Splash This Summer

Eruditus Emerges as India’s Fourth Edtech Unicorn

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