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

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Taken as a whole, their oeuvre has defined a contemporary architectural language that honors local context and tradition in more subtle and poetic ways, encouraging users to be radically in tune with their present moment and inspiring other architects to revisit the fundamentals of architecture for the future.

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Isamu Noguchi's sculptural Akari lamps are "poetic, ephemeral, and tentative"

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The lamps are still handmade using the traditional method The original Akari lamps were produced by manufacturer Ozeki & Co in Japan, which still makes them today. Their odd shapes did not conform to the Japanese notion of what a lantern should look like, and many assumed that Isamu had designed them purely for commercial purposes."

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Westeck’s Locally Manufactured Sustainable Window Systems

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Content courtesy of Pembina Institute Westeck’s Locally Manufactured Sustainable Window Systems Westeck Windows and Doors locally manufactured, sustainable products offer a perfect blend of quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

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From Smokestacks to Startups: The Evolution of Barcelona’s Visionary 22@ District

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The district embraces modern development, while it honors its industrial past with repurposed industrial buildings and preserved smokestacks integrated into contemporary architecture. 22@ takes its name from the original “22a” industrial zoning denomination, which identified manufacturing areas.

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Kunik de Morsier architectes Design Audemars Piguet Manufacture Adapted to the Contemporary Needs of Fine Watchmaking

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AUDEMARS PIGUET WATCH MANUFACTURE – Audemars Piguet is definitely the leader of fine making in the watch industry. For AP we have designed a Manufacture as a tool perfectly adapted to the contemporary needs of Fine Watchmaking, and flexible enough to adapt to future industrial changes. AUDEMARS PIGUET WATCH MANUFACTURE Gallery.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

Architizer

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. These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines.

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The Essential Role of Commercial Seating in Contemporary Architecture

Architecture Ideas

Within contemporary architectural design, the importance of commercial seating plays a pivotal role. These pieces are more than just practical; they significantly contribute to the visual and functional quality of both public and commercial environments.