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Contrast or Harmony: The Aesthetic of Modern Adaptations to Historic Buildings

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Image © Helene Binet As cities grow and evolve, the question of preserving, rehabilitating, or adapting historic sites arises. Often, the most innovative and radical solutions emerge when architects attempt to renew a building while maintaining its original footprint and as many features as possible.

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Hacking the Human Habitat: How Cyborg Architecture Blends Biology with Technology

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Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. Let’s explore how cyborg architecture weaves together technology, sustainability and human interaction to create innovative, future-forward environments.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

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Tackling hunger and malnutrition demands strategic investments in development and research, paving the way for advanced technologies to reach farmers and enlighten the wider public. Within this landscape, smart agriculture technology is emerging in visionary projects.

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SO – IL creates 3D knit textile passage for Bruges Triennial 2024

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Titled 'Common Thread,' the passage is inspired by the medieval city’s lace-making tradition, using an innovative woven fabric to create what the team calls an “intricate spatial experience in a wave-like tunnel.”

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Stefano Boeri Architetti unveils design for Museum of Technology in Xi'an

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An undulating form topped with terraces will distinguish this technology museum , which the Shanghai office of architecture studio Stefano Boeri Architetti has designed for Xi'an, China. According to the studio, this design draws on the landscape of rivers and mountains, as well as "the ancient origins of the city of Xi'an".

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Modern Masonry: 6 Technically Advanced Brick Buildings Turning Tradition on Its Head

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This is a common misconception, however, since modern bricks are products of sophisticated fabrication processes, offering a range of finishes, strengths and ecological benefits. These advancements have enabled architects to honor traditional aesthetics and vernacular uses while embracing modern design innovations.

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The Evolution of Model Making: A Decade of Innovation and Transformation

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Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. Or was it a smart approach to leveraging technology to expedite the model-making process? But was it really lazy?