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Redrawing Boundaries: The Three Principles of Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Thanks to the use of a reinforced concrete slab and column system, the Dom-Ino structure allowed for the flexible arrangement of elements in the floor plan and freed the facade from the limitations imposed by load-bearing walls.

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more »

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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

ArchDaily

Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Structures Sculpted by Snow: Nature’s Seasonal Dance With Architecture

Architizer

Architecture, by its nature, is in constant conversation with the environment. Winter, with its snow, ice and frozen landscapes, temporarily alters not only the physical appearance of structures but also how we experience them. Architectural lines become more fluid and patterns of accumulation highlight surfaces in new ways.

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Light Above: A Bright Take on Architecture

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Kalwall The Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural masterpiece and holds the title of the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. This creates a dynamic play of light and shadow that shifts throughout the day, enhancing the grandeur of the structure. Scarborough Atrium. Read more »

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: T

SW Oregon Architect

This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant. In 1913, George H. McMorran and Carl G.

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Round House by Feldman Architecture

Archinect

Tucked away in Los Altos Hills, the aptly named Round House is a geometrically unique structure; one of a few similarly shaped homes built in California in the 60s. Perched atop a precipitous site, the structure has 180-degree views with a deck that runs around its perimeter.

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