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    Venice Biennale 2026
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    Europe's largest floating housing development, IJburg, features 213 homes on waterproof concrete 'tubs'. Flexible cables and steel mooring piles secure these structures, enabling them to naturally rise and fall with water levels and eliminate flood risk. Marlies Rohmer Architects & Urbanists completed the project in 2011, utilizing lightweight steel and panel superstructures for stability.

    The Shadowless Church by Shanghai Dachuan Architects transforms light and aluminum into an architectural experience inspired by Impressionist atmosphere.

    Setre Marina Biwa Lake, designed by Ryuichi Ashizawa, is a modern architectural masterpiece that seamlessly blends with nature. Built with natural materials and sustainable systems, the project offers visitors an unforgettable experience in a stunning lakeside setting.