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Building Among the Branches: A Showcase of Contemporary Treehouse Architecture

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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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Public Restrooms: 15 Projects That Provide Functionality and Comfort in Urban Environments

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© Zhuoheng Fu Contemporary city life demands increasing amounts of infrastructure to meet everyday needs, ranging from parks and efficient transportation to the incorporation of public restroom facilities. However, these spaces often come with discomforts, including lack of accessibility, absence of privacy, and poor cleanliness.

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

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This makes the natural environment a key player, shaping its relationship with the built environment and demanding that architecture seamlessly integrate with and respect its context. Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings.

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RCR Unveils Muraba Veil Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Courtesy of RCR Arquitectes Muraba and RCR Arquitectes , recipients of the 2017 Pritzker Prize, have collaborated on Muraba Veil, a modern architectural project in Dubai that aims to incorporate traditional elements alongside contemporary innovation.

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Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun Receives the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize

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This prestigious award recognizes Jiakun, founder of Jiakun Architects (established 1999), for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment.

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5 Interviews to Understand the Relationship between Architecture and the Environment

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Image © Federico Cairoli The relationship between architecture and the environment is multifaceted. Many factors link architecture and the environment. These interviews stimulate essential reflections on the contemporary architectural context. Read more »

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Although contemporary building practices allow us to form huge, glittering skyscrapers of glass that rise hundreds of meters into the air, the ancient material’s original purpose – to welcome light into weathertight and secure interiors – remains its most important more than a thousand years on. Read more »

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