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Nová Scéna: The Story Behind the Iconic Brutalist Extension of the National Theatre in Prague

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This groundbreaking performance style combined classical theatre with computer-generated visual effects, creating a unique dramatic experience. The striking glass building, a symbol of the communist era, became an iconic representation of the political power of the time. Read more »

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Three firms selected to overhaul galleries at the Toledo Museum of Art for 2027

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The six-building, 40-acre campus includes Frank Gehry ’s Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) and SANAA’ s Glass Pavilion from 2006. Plans will be unveiled in 2025, followed by the start of construction later in the year towards a 2027 completion.

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Studio Gang completes mass-timber academic building in Paris

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"Its multilevel atrium provides all the spaces with light and offers visual connections across programs," she continued. "We We wanted the building to amplify social interactions, scholarly collaborations, and cultural exchange between the University and the city of Paris." It has a hybrid mass-timber-and-steel structure.

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Rieder uses glass fibre-reinforced concrete for curving office facade

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Promotion: Austrian facade brand Rieder has created a custom frontage for the One City Park office building in Bradford, which was designed by UK architecture studio Sheppard Robson. A gridded facade made up of rectangular windows and glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC) bars wraps the building and its rounded corners.

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The Crucial Role of Glass Facades in Four Housing Projects

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Image © Rasmus Norlander The selection of windows and doors plays a key role in the development of any architectural project, as it can significantly influence the final appearance of a building. On the other hand, inadequate specification can lead to problems such as air leakage, energy loss, and a less visually appealing aesthetic.

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Ten striking sculptural buildings that draw attention from afar

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Following the completion of Open Architecture 's conical Sun Tower in China , we've collected 10 eye-catching skyscrapers , towers and cultural buildings that stand out from their surroundings. The studio created two double-curved facades to give the 180-metre-tall tower its twisted appearance, which is clad in double-curved glass.

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The top 10 building renovations of 2024

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The building is located in the northern Czech city of Ostrava and boasts six rotating concrete walls. The revamp of the 260-metre-high tower included an overhaul of the lobby and amenities,giving greater presence to the building's cross-braced concrete structure and improving visual connection with the streetscape.