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Ryue Nishizawa's Moriyama House was the most significant building of 2005

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Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, we take a look at the most significant building of 2005, Moriyama House in Japan by architect Ryue Nishizawa. Was Moriyama House by Ryue Nishizawa the most significant building completed in 2005? This was no normal house. Where was the front door?"

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Architecture 101: What is Modern Architecture?

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Modern architecture originated in the early twentieth century in Europe and later expanded worldwide, particularly in the United States, where many European architects emigrated. Modernism reacted against nineteenth-century historical architectural styles, such as Neoclassicism and Revivalism. Moscow, Russia. |

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The Architectural Works of Santiago Calatrava

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Known for his innovative approach that seamlessly combines structural engineering with artistic expression, Calatravas works have left an indelible mark on the global architectural landscape. His iconic bridges, buildings, and public installations embody a dynamic interplay of form and function, pushing the boundaries of modern design.

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Andrés Jaque's Reggio School was the most significant building of 2022

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This innovative building on the outskirts of Madrid was designed by Spanish architect Andrs Jaque , dean of the Graduate School of Architecture at Columbia University in New York, and his Madrid-based studio, Office for Political Innovation. The illustration is by Jack Bedford and the photography is by Jos Hevia.

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10 Facts About Barcelona’s Soon-To-Be-Completed Sagrada Família

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In 2005, UNESCO designated the Nativity faade and the Crypt, parts completed by Gaud before he died in 1926, as World Heritage sites. Despite these challenges, advancements in modern technology have accelerated construction in recent decades, making the 2026 completion goal attainable. Aerial view of the Sagrada Famlia.

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

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The building's innovative construction and its impact as a first major sign of new life seem to have captured the collective imagination Andrew Barrie in the Architectural Review However, despite these circumstances, the cardboard cathedral was soon identified as an icon that encapsulated the city's revival, ultimately cementing its place there.

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Grafton Architects' UTEC Lima campus was the most significant building of 2015

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However, Grafton Architects' practical response to designing for Peru's weather and its innovative interpretation of university building typologies are what really caught critics' attention. The monolithic campus won the inaugural RIBA International Prize in 2016, described by judges as a "modern day Machu Picchu".

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