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DISCUSSION—CONSERVATION
Race Against Time
The preservation of historical and cultural heritage is not a top priority for most countries in the region. Is this cause for concern? Or is it too late?

Historical Loss
Beijing’s hutong areas are on the verge of being exiled.

Restoring Java’s Big City
An attempt to make residents of a town in Java aware of the value of losing their heritage.

Carving a New Identity
Berlin is still in the process of transformation and so far, so good—despite glitches and sceptics.

Preserving the Past
Chief Planner and Deputy CEO of Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority talks about conservation.

PROJECTS—HOSPITALITY
New Majestic Hotel, Singapore
Islington Hotel, Australia
Kiama Blue, Australia
Grand Kemang Hotel, Indonesia
Majestic Hotel, Malacca, Malaysia
Sentosa Private Villas and Spa, Indonesia
The Avenue Plaza Hotel, Philippines
Crosswaters Ecolodge, China
Nanjing Daji Resort and Spa Resort Convention Centre, China
Sanya Xiao-Zhou Island International Yacht Club Hotel, China
H Cube, Hong Kong
Princess d’Annam Resort and Spa, Vietnam
X2, Thailand
Essay: Yesterday’s Solutions, Today’s Strategies

Communication Critical in Design Process

BCI ASIA HIGHLIGHTS
BCI Asia Top 10 Awards 2007: Top 10
Architecture Firms Creating Spaces for People

AIA Aspiring to Grow Beyond Green

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