Fiona Williams, Author at RMJM

31st May 2023

Integrated Residential Communities

Estimated reading time: 3 min Integrated residential communities are not a new thing, the origins of them can actually be traced back to the early civilizations and the very development of urban planning. Throughout history,…

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26th May 2023

The Reinvention of Residential Architecture

Estimated reading time: 4 min Over the last few years, we have seen the reinvention of residential design and architecture. This can be chalked down to a variety of reasons, most notably the recent shift…

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2nd May 2023

Materials in Review: Concrete

Estimated reading time: 4 min Concrete has played a significant role in the history of architecture, from the ancient world to modern times, with the earliest known forms used by the ancient Egyptians. However, it…

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11th April 2023

Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City announces the launch of the first group of office buildings next to Al Mishraq Zone.

Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City has announced the launch of a series of distinctive Grade A corporate office buildings. The offices are located in the heart of Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, a mixed-use destination…

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5th April 2023

Universal Design in Contemporary Architecture

Estimated reading time: 4 min In recent years, a movement towards a concept most commonly referred to as ‘Universal Design’ has grown in frequency - seen in the design of buildings, products, services and other…

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21st March 2023

Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle: Extending the Lifecycle of Purpose-built Architecture

Estimated reading time: 4 min Below is just one example of the fleeting life some purpose-built structures have; The Rio Olympic Aquatics Stadium began construction in the second half of 2014 and opened in April…

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21st March 2023

RMJM Milano’s design for the pedestrian bridge project in China was shortlisted for the International Concept Design Competition.

Ancient Chinese literature refers to the Zhaozhou Bridge as a "crescent moon rising from the clouds" or a "rainbow in the sky." The Zhaozhou Bridge, with a span of 37 metres, is the world's oldest…

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7th March 2023

Materials in Review: Stone

Estimated reading time: 5 min Stone has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were among the first civilizations to use stone extensively in their architecture.…

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22nd February 2023

Architecture for Wellness

Estimated reading time: 3 min Wellness architecture: “The practice of architecture that relies on the art and science of designing built environments with socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical,…

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22nd February 2023

Battle is Not Over

Estimated reading time: 2 min The year of Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine shocked the world and changed each of those living in Ukraine and many others outside of it. We stand in solidarity…

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