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NOW and Next: Morphosis’ Urban Research Division Tackles Today and Tomorrow’s Challenges

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Recording, drawing and acting on contemporary urban scenarios, suggest speculative albeit applicable proposals, based on existing sets of data and even historical overviews, establishing synergy between academic research and professional practice.

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Shigeru Ban's Cardboard Cathedral was the most significant building of 2013

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Ban's replacement for the cathedral, realised with local studio Warren and Mahoney , was the first non-commercial structure to be built in the city centre after the disaster. If a building is loved, then it becomes permanent. When it is not loved, even a concrete building can be temporary." A polycarbonate roof crowns the structure.

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Ten iconic designs that have been reissued for contemporary interiors

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Also included is a contemporary release of Ib Kofod-Larsen's 1953 Penguin Chair by MENU , Plank and Konstantin Grcic 's stackable Miura stool from 2005 and Verner Panton 's Easy Sofa and pouf by Verpan originally designed in 1964. Find out more about Ekstrem ›. Bauhaus chairs by Erich Dieckmann for TYP. Find out more about Miura ›.

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BIG completes Quito's tallest building with pixelated facade

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The 32-storey high-rise , now the tallest in the Ecuadorian capital, comprises 220 apartments alongside a mix of commercial and office spaces designed for developer Uribe Schwarzkopf. According to the developer, the completion of Iqon and Safdie Architects' neighbouring building reflect the boom of contemporary architecture in Quito.

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Coffey Architects adds dedicated cycle-in entrance to Broadgate office

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Read: Coffey Architects encases Norwich technology hub in perforated aluminium "The existing building here is of high quality, but was just not in line with the current London office market offer or contemporary user patterns, such as cycle commutes.

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The Key To Decarbonization

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per cent below 2005, the benchmark year. Growth in new construction — especially in industrial, commercial and institutional buildings — has not led to a proportional increase in building sector emissions. Enjoy our latest line of energy efficient windows and doors designed to enhance modern and contemporary architecture.

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Jack of All Trades or Master of One? Architecture’s Identity Crisis and The Myth of Specialization

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In parallel, reconstituted stone and natural stone aggregate compliments the traditional limestone and sandstone found in the rest of the buildings, becoming a contemporary faade reinterpretation. The projects architectural language adopts existing elements from Museum Island such as built topography, colonnades and outdoor staircases.