Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The work of Bruce Goff and his many contemporaries to found a suis generis form of modern architecture in Oklahoma and California is the subject of a new exhibition being staged now at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City. The final d.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2025

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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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city.

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2025

Continuing our Art Deco Centenary series, this lookbook rounds up eight statement interiors that seek to incorporate a sense of 1920s glamour. Art deco interiors can be recognised by their decorative approach typically finished with geometric patterns, polished surfaces and extravagant materials like marble.

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Architizer

APRIL 16, 2025

Got a project thats too contemporary for your client? Oscar Niemeyer’s legacy of sculptural, expressive modernism continues to influence contemporary Brazilian architecture. Oscar Niemeyer’s legacy of sculptural, expressive modernism continues to influence contemporary Brazilian architecture.

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Archinect

MAY 15, 2024

The overhaul of Arne Korsmo and Sverre Aasland’s original 1935 functionalist design evokes both the Tate Modern in London and Thomas Heatherwick ’s popular 2017 reimagining of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Alan Williams Photography, image courtesy Kunstsilo.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 13, 2024

With many pioneering Mexican architects having intertwined modern art and architecture, this gave rise to iconic museums and classics of Mexican modernist architecture. The presence of these cultural spaces injects and intensifies the artistic appeal and aspect of the vibrant city. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2022

Change at the top of the museum world as New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced Mexican architect Frida Escobedo as its new designer of the forthcoming Oscar L. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing for modern and contemporary art. Tang and H.M.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The architect's role becomes that of introducing order and a system that can balance the heritage of the place with the needs of modern functionality, ensuring that the essence of the original structure is preserved while meeting the needs of contemporary exhibitions and public engagement. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. The showcase spotlights three essential instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan. Photo: Ivan Erofeev. Read more »

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Bring together an array of styles, ranging from the grandeur of Baroque palaces to the innovative Art Nouveau designs and the Vienna Secession movement, visitors are drawn to the city for its architectural marvels.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This limestone has left a lasting mark on architectural history, from the monuments of the Roman Empire to contemporary works like the Church of 2000 and the Ara Pacis Museum. Over time, its aesthetic has evolved alongside art and design, adapting to technical advancements while preserving its essence and relevance in modern architecture.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Kengo Kuma and Associates has completed an overhaul of the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM) in Lisbon , marking the acclaimed architect’s first completed project in Portugal.

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Archinect

APRIL 12, 2023

A new exhibition at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House in West Hollywood is exploring the legacy of late architect Alejandro Zohn’s work around Guadalajara through the lens of contemporary photography and design.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2025

Southeast London 's Eltham Palace is an unusual marriage of medieval and Tudor architecture and the opulent interior-design choices of 1930s millionaires, which forms the next instalment in our Art Deco Centenary series. It wasn't until Seely & Paget's art deco project that the site was catapulted into the contemporary design scene.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Carles Taché Art Gallery. The relationship between art and humanity goes back to the origins of civilization. Museums have become places where endless collections of art and artifacts tell the history of time, humankind, cities, and thousands of other stories about cultures and societies. Image © José Hevia.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Courtesy of Kave Home Art has long been perceived as elitist, an image solidified by its deep ties to power and wealth. In the 17th century, with the rise of art academies, strict standards were established for what was considered "high culture," further distancing art from the masses.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image Courtesy of Glamora Greek and Roman cultures laid the foundations for modern civilization, leaving a lasting legacy in philosophy, literature, mathematics, and art. In this modern context, the Greco-Roman mythology, epic tales, and classical architectural concepts inspire a fresh perspective on reimagining interior aesthetics.

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Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2024

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Next Monday, September 9th, the USC School of Architecture , in partnership with USC Visions & Voices and The Museum of Contemporary Art , will host a conversation between Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson and MOCA director Johanna Burton to mark the inception of the third Pacific Standard Time Art exhibition in Los Angeles.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nestled on the banks of the Rhine River, the city unfolds its architectural narrative through the interplay between historical landmarks, and contemporary interventions. Beyond its historical core, Cologne embraces modernity with structures such as the Kranhaus buildings or Renzo Piano ’s Weltstadthaus. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Art Institute Dhaka / Muzharul Islam. Spearheading the movement in Bangladesh was the architect Muzharul Islam whose work continues to influence contemporary Bangladeshi architecture. Image © Rossi101 For the Indian subcontinent, the mid-1900s marked a transformative period, brimming with turmoil and hope. Read more »

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Architizer

APRIL 9, 2025

While the 20th century was characterized by the turbulent shifts of architectural styles from art nouveau and art deco to the dominance of modernism and all its variations followed by its postmodern critic the 21st century has somewhat allowed architects to transcend boundaries and experiment beyond any specific movement.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The post Frida Escobedo Studio shares vision for new modern and contemporary art wing at The Met appeared first on The Architects Newspaper. History is underway in New York, as Frida Escobedo inches closer to becoming the first woman to design a wing at The Met in its 154-year history. The Oscar L.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2025

Art deco is starting to challenge mid-century modern 's dominance, says Vinterior founder Sandrine Zhang Ferron in this interview as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. In the second half of 2024, the volume of art deco sales tripled. Art deco comes in because you have all these very precious materials marble, brass.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Continuing our mid-century modern design series , we explore Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi 's Akari lamps made from Japanese washi paper, which remain a staple in stylish interiors to this day. The Akari lamps were designed by Noguchi, who began his career as an artist after dropping out of his premedical studies.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The client-architect relationship is pivotal, and architects should master the art of understanding their clients – how empathy, communication and collaboration shape exceptional design outcomes. The post Designing with Purpose: The Art of Understanding Clients in Architecture appeared first on Journal.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Among the studio's key projects are the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, which is composed of a low-lying circular structure wrapped with glass, and the stepped Sydney Modern gallery in Australia. Alongside its central art galleries, it hosts public spaces including a library, lecture hall and children's workshop.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2023

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has just revealed the initial plans for its new Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery project led by Selldorf Architects , Diamond Schmitt , and Two Row Architect. The 40,000-square-foot addition will add 13 galleries in order to expand its total exhibition space by 30%.

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Avontuura

AUGUST 7, 2024

The museum is conceived as a village of 12 pavilions, offering a modern interpretation of the elements that have defined the city. The post BIG Architects’ Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates topping out appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced its shortlist for Canada’s official representation at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2023. In order to advocate for an urgent response to this urban and Indigenous emergency, the Architects Against Housing Alienation (A.A.H.A.)

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Archinect

APRIL 12, 2023

A new exhibition at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House in West Hollywood is exploring the legacy of late architect Alejandro Zohn’s work around Guadalajara through the lens of contemporary photography and design.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. It is not about clinging to traditional forms or avoiding contemporary styles, but rather about creating spaces that speak to universal human experiences. What makes a design timeless?

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Italian designer Andrea Rosso has updated the interiors and restored historic details at the art deco Pelican Hotel, which was recently given a day of commeration by the City of Miami Beach. The post Andrea Rosso updates iconic art deco Pelican Hotel in Miami Beach appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

AIME Studio's interiors for the latest outpost of The Hoxton hotels, in a renovated marble-clad 1950s office building in Vienna , celebrate arts and crafts and post-war modernism. The post The Hoxton Vienna offers "contemporary take on the Wiener Werstätte arts and craft movement" appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Brutalist buildings often appear monumental and imposing, evoking a sense of strength and permanence in a time of societal rebuilding and modernization post-World War II. Boston, Massachusetts | Designed by Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles and Campbell, Aldrich & Nulty 1962-1968 How is Brutalism associated with Modernism?

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