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China Wants to Bulldoze ‘Urban Villages’ to Revive the Economy

The halting revitalization of one “urban village” in Shenzhen shows the challenges of fixing a national property crisis after years of overborrowing.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi Claire Fu and Keith Bradsher

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His Architect Said the Site Was No Good, So He Built the Project Himself

The South Korean ceramist Hun-Chung Lee taught himself design and construction, creating a collection of small buildings as impressive as his artwork.

By Julie Lasky

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Tired of Waiting to Buy, They Redesigned Their Brooklyn Rental

In the process, a family discovered the joy of living in the present — and how much you can do to personalize a home that you may not be in forever.

By Tim McKeough

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A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go

They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change.

By Jane Margolies

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