The International Day of Cooperatives, celebrated on the first Saturday of July each year, is an opportunity to raise awareness and celebrate the cooperative movement. Celebrated on this day by the United Nations since 1992, the cooperative movement is a social and economic movement empowering individuals and communities by creating enterprises that are collectively owned and democratically controlled by members. This year's theme is "Cooperatives: Partners for Accelerated Sustainable Development." Underscoring the critical role cooperatives play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, it also emphasizes the unique typology of cooperatives in exploring new ways of living together. With a belief in community growth, cooperatives believe in communal development, prioritizing people and supporting them to improve collective well-being.
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Cruquius Island Housing / KCAP
Apartment With a View / i29
De Kikker Community School / Dok Architecten
Hourglass Building / Dam & Partners Architecten
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Architects: Dam & Partners Architecten
- Area: 42000 m²
- Year: 2020
Ammodo Architecture Announces Inaugural Global Awards Recipients for Social and Ecological Innovation
Ammodo Architecture has just revealed the first 23 recipients of its inaugural Ammodo Architecture Awards, an annual recognition dedicated to advancing socially and ecologically conscious architecture worldwide. The awardees, chosen for their exemplary contributions, will receive financial support ranging from €10,000 to €150,000 to further their work and projects across three categories: Social Architecture, Social Engagement, and Local Scale.
Plot 6 Social Housing / HOH Architecten
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Architects: HOH Architecten
- Area: 3360 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Carl Stahl Architectuir, Hagemeister
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Professionals: Goudstikker de Vries, Van Ginkel West-Nederland BV
The Rise of Night Mayors: Managing Economy, Culture Security and Climate Change after Dark
Over the years, the nocturnal landscape of cities has witnessed a significant transformation, marked by the emergence of more than 80-night mayors globally, a trend that has been on the rise since the early 2000s. Andreina Seijas, currently working as an Associate at Gehl, has analyzed these shifting dynamics of night-time governance in her research and during her doctoral studies at Harvard GSD. Seijas speaks in the interview about this development, challenges, and opportunities with night mayors, global differences, and the role of climate change. Seijas' upbringing in Caracas, Venezuela, where safety concerns dictated strict curfews, ignited her passion for creating safer, more inclusive urban environments, particularly for the youth. Her quest for a better future for the urban night explores the potential for cities to become safer, more inclusive, and more productive by creating spaces for work and leisure after dark.
Mooijburg 12.06 Housing / Natrufied Architecture
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Architects: Natrufied Architecture
- Area: 2100 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: MOSO, LTS Laminated Timber Solutions, Pfeifer Group, Webo, Zwarthout
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Professionals: Goudstikker de Vries, Weever Bouw
3XN GXN Unveils Design for Hybrid-Timber Office Building in Amsterdam’s Zuidas District
3XN GXN has revealed its design for Mahler 1, a 15-storey mixed-use office building. The structure, developed in collaboration with Victory Group, Icon Real Estate, and Erik Dhont Landscape Architects, features a hybrid-timber construction system that creates a stepped volume, breaking down the building’s mass. At the street level, the development offers a wide variety of public amenities, striving to become an active hub for both residents and office workers. The project is expected to begin construction in the first half of 2025 and conclude in late 2027.