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Published in 1/2019 - Urbanity

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Green Beginnings

Carlos Alarcón Allen

Airut-kortteli ulkonäkymä
Photo Kuvatoimisto Kuvio

An urban block in Jätkäsaari was originally conceived for the Low2No architecture competition as a new community dedicated to sustainable living. The project encountered many changes along the way, but preserved many of its urban aims.

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