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Building Among the Branches: A Showcase of Contemporary Treehouse Architecture

ArchDaily

Traditional treehouses rely on the trunks of trees for structural support, but, in order to ease the load supported by the tree , contemporary projects often introduce additional systems, such as stilts to maintain the image while offering additional support.

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Four contemporary LA homes by RIOS: Your Next Employer?

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For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four contemporary Los Angeles homes by RIOS that exemplify the firm’s ethos. Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for several positions to join their Los Angeles team.

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Beyond the Walls: 21 Contemporary Interventions in Castles and Fortresses

ArchDaily

Once symbols of military or political power , they are now taking on new roles through contemporary interventions that engage with their heritage without erasing their past. With their original functions now limited to contemplation, these spaces have been undergoing revaluation and reintegration into everyday urban life. Read more

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Refracting Light and Redefining Space: Glass Bricks in Contemporary Interiors

ArchDaily

Instead, they have evolved into versatile design elements that bring light, texture, and character into contemporary interiors. In recent years, glass bricks are becoming increasingly popular , no longer relegated to older aesthetics.

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WHY releases details for new Dib Bangkok contemporary art museum

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WHY Architecture has released photos of a new contemporary art museum project in Bangkok that refurbished a former commercial warehouse for a private family collection.

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Residential Architecture in Ecuador: 8 Contemporary House Projects That Respect Their Natural Surroundings

ArchDaily

Un hospedaje en el Pigue / Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura. Image Punto Dos Studio Ecuador , though a relatively small country in terms of land area, boasts a vast and diverse range of ecosystems and natural landscapes, including the Andes mountains, the Pacific coastline, and the Amazon rainforest.

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Five contemporary restaurant interiors by CRÈME: Your next employer?

Archinect

Following our previous visit to Dumican Mosey Architects , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York City this week to explore the work of CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design.