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Contemporary Architecture and the Modern City

ArchDaily

Tom Wolfe wrote this in his 1981 book From Bauhaus to Our House. The conflict between modern and traditional design has barely abated since, as is evident in this recent article. But on another level, the critique against modern design finds even more purchase on the larger scale: the city. Modern U.S. In the U.S.

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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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The top 10 architecture and design books of 2024

Deezen

For those still looking for Christmas gifts, we round up this year's top architecture and design books as part of our review of 2024. Kiosk by David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka Simply named Kiosk , this book features photos of more than 150 modernist, modular kiosks that brighten streets across central and eastern Europe.

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Eight lesser-known examples of mid-century modern architecture

Deezen

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces is a book of "landmark architecture" built around the world between the 1950s and 70s. For our mid-century modern series , its author Dominic Bradbury picks out eight lesser-known buildings that encapsulate the era.

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Henning Larsen unveils its new design for a 'modern monument' in Copenhagen

Archinect

The design's inverted facade creates an "urban shelf" activated by seating niches, gaming areas, and a book exchange that was. Courtesy of Henning Larsen. Renderings by VividVision. Courtesy of Henning Larsen.

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Favorite Books of 2023

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

For the fifteenth and last time on this blog, I'm highlighting my favorite books of the year , selected from the many books I reviewed or featured as "Book Briefs" on this blog, and the few titles that I reviewed at World-Architects. Until then, warm holiday wishes!

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2023 in Architecture Books, So Far

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this year — a dozen of them, presented in order of date of publication. No doubt, people reading this book are eager to take on the question.