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Anna Heringer's Anandaloy was the most significant building of 2020

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We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with the Anandaloy centre in Bangladesh by Studio Anna Heringer , a pioneering project for the revival of mud construction in contemporary architecture. Mud is regarded as a poor and old-fashioned material and inferior to brick, for example," said the studio.

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Studio Gang to design Clinton Presidential Center expansion in Arkansas

Deezen

Studio Gang was chosen by The Clinton Foundation , a non-profit organisation founded by former US president Bill Clinton, to expand the programming of the current building. The photograph is courtesy of the Clinton Foundation. The post Studio Gang to design Clinton Presidential Center expansion in Arkansas appeared first on Dezeen.

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Parks of the 21st Century

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

His undertaking was enabled by support from the Graham Foundation, primarily, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ford Foundation, and the Museum of Modern Art; non-monetary support came from his wife, "Dot," who was the driver-navigator on the cross-country trips and did much more in the making of the books.

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MPavilion 10 design by Tadao Ando Architect

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Design Sight: photo Courtesy of Tadao Ando Associates One of Japan’s leading contemporary architects, Tadao Ando is known for his striking geometric interventions in nature and his precise, assured use of concrete. Among his many notable works are the Church of the Light (1989; Osaka, Japan), Pulitzer Arts Foundation (2001; St.

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Monumental Design: 10 Global Practices Redefining Cultural Architecture

Architizer

From museums to theaters and libraries, cultural projects reflect contemporary life. Renowned for its restrained elegance of structure, pioneering use of material and an inclination towards building in regions unchartered by much of contemporary architecture, the studio has been the recipient of numerous awards. MAD Architects.

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Zaha Hadid embraced the potential of deconstructivism

Deezen

Hadid's childhood laid the foundations for this experimental spirit. Despite being awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, her career was overshadowed by a perceived notion that her buildings were overly complex and, as a result, overly expensive. Faith in the power of progress. Photo is by Hélène Binet.

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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

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From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. As the “cultural capital” of Australia, the city’s buildings are iconic landmarks. The cityscape is dotted with striking examples, from Federation Square to Eureka Tower.

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