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Three contemporary education projects by Newman Architects: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Based in New Haven, the firm was founded in 1964 with the principle of “creating functional, nurturing environments that have a sense of belonging to the communities they serve.”

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Moshe Safdie: Utopian Ideals vs. Contemporary Practice

SW Oregon Architect

His work, from the visionary Habitat '67 in Montreal to the iconic Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore, reflects both the ideals he established early in his career and the evolving demands of contemporary architecture. Habitat '67 sought to humanize urban housing by offering privacy, green spaces, and individuality in a dense environment.

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Victoria, B.C.

SW Oregon Architect

Its built environment reflects colonial ambitions, regional adaptation, and contemporary evolution. At the same time, contemporary interventions, such as the TELUS Ocean Building now taking shape, reflect a shift toward glassy modernism and densification, particularly in the downtown core.

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Leadership by Design: Dong Gong on Reimagining Contemporary Architecture in China and Beyond

Architizer

Founded in 2008 in Beijing, Vector Architects has distinguished itself by embracing a philosophy of integrating architecture with its environment, prioritizing logic and restraint over grandiosity. The Seashore Library (2015) reflected the real estate and commercial dynamics of that time.

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A Serene Spa in the South of France and a Music Theater Expansion in Norway: 10 Unbuilt Projects by Established Firms

ArchDaily

The curated list of unbuilt projects submitted by established architecture practices has the potential to reveal new perspectives on the socio-cultural and environmental factors shaping contemporary architecture.

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The Evolution of Floating Sinks: Designing Minimalist and Disruptive Bathrooms

ArchDaily

Courtesy of The Splash Lab When designing contemporary restroom solutions, for both residential and various commercial settings such as corporate, commercial, public, and hospitality purposes, different approaches can shape the design strategy.

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Powering-Up Through the Facade: Maximizing Energy with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

ArchDaily

Prominent examples in power generation include the discovery of the photovoltaic effect by Edmund Becquerel in 1839 and the development of the first commercial solar panel by Charles Fritts later that century. Read more »

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