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

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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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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

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A slanted pyramidal roof illuminates the research offices In addition to the reuse of local materials with a low environmental impact, the traditional construction technique recognises the area's heritage and responds to the climate and seismic activity of the Peruvian coast. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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The New Canon: 5 Standout Techniques that Dominate Contemporary Architectural Photography

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. This technique can make the architecture feel more three-dimensional and dynamic, adding a sense of depth and realism. Order Book Now 4.

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Fifteen furniture designers showcased at ICFF's Look Book 2024

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Promotion: the eighth edition of design exhibition Look Book hosted almost 70 brands over three days at this year's design fair International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). At this year's Look Book, the collective displayed its Tloque series, made in collaboration with designer Taller Batán and informed by life cycles in nature.

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How Extreme Climate Helped Shape Palm Springs Modernism

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A new book deep dives into the Palm Springs School of Architecture, unpacking how the California desert became integral to the work of the midcentury movements masters. Extreme climate has helped shape modern architecture from its beginnings. Such technical knowledge shaped Freys modern buildings. Photo by Julius Shulman.

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Material Matters: LUO Studio’s Outside-the-Box Approach to Modern Craftsmanship

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. emerged in 2023 at the Xinyang Book Market. Order your copy today. But their work doesn’t stop there.

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Ink Versus Pixels: The Timeless Debate Between Hardcopy Architecture Books and Digital Design Platforms

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. As I reach for a book tucked away on my bookshelf, I experience a sudden rush of nostalgia. Order your copy today.