ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

Cortesia de Western Window Systems The desire for fluid integration between spaces has become increasingly relevant in contemporary architecture. This reflects a search for more connected and harmonious living experiences, especially in urban environments, where the cityscape can saturate us.

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ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). Abijo Mosque, Lagos showing laterite texture.

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ArchDaily

JULY 17, 2023

Image: © Renato Navarro Biophilia, or love for life and nature, inspires architects around the world to create spaces that deeply connect with natural elements. These architectural projects seek to reintroduce nature into built environments, resulting in spaces that promote well-being, health, inspiration, and even productivity.

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Archinect

MARCH 13, 2024

The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.” Snøhetta has designed a line of lighting products for Swedish lighting manufacturer ateljé Lyktan.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2024

More than any other contemporary artist (Sarah Sze, Robert Irwin, Richard Estes, etc.) whose work is informed by or makes as its subject architecture, Serra’s use of steel as a means of organizing space and sequencing experience within it is, arguably, the greatest primer for any learner embarking on academic studies in the field.

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each year, the Graham Foundation ’s coveted Carter Manny Awards honor the scholarship of doctoral candidates and their research projects which contribute new narratives to our contemporary understanding of architecture and its bearings on the arts, culture, and society. The Awards are bestowed in honor of late architect Carter H.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 2, 2024

They draw inspiration from local elements like geography , materials and available resources. With their unique identities , these firms move away from the still-prevalent modernist legacy , presenting authentic and innovative solutions to tackle contemporary challenges. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature.

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Deezen

JULY 20, 2024

A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Consequently, architects and designers increasingly incorporate metallic surfaces to define floors, benches, and other furniture elements, thereby defining spatial layouts and infusing them with a contemporary vibe. To inspire this trend, we explore various methods for incorporating aluminum or similar materials into your space.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The design team worked with real estate developer Jacob Root to create the project with the hopes of diversifying the housing stock available to those interested in the area where new residential construction costs usually begin at $600,000.

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MAY 22, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces. Reclaimed wood can add a rustic and aged look to a room, while modern paneling offers a sleek and contemporary feel.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

Replica designs inspired by the Bachman-Wilson home, Gordon House, and Seth Peterson cottage count among the nine available for purchase. Mirror Lake' (inspired by. Mirror Lake' (inspired by.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2024

An extension perched above a ranch house and a 3D-printed home designed by Lake Flato and ICON feature in this roundup of contemporary architecture in Austin , Texas. A carport also houses a pale-blue Thunderbird , which inspired the choice of a bright blue front door.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Bestowed by the Créateurs Design Association and named after the groundbreaking French designer, the accolade is given to architects who have "pushed the boundaries of the design and architecture landscape, inspiring innovation, and challenging conventional norms."

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Archinect

MAY 11, 2023

Image credit: Chris Cooper Image credit: Christopher Payne/Esto The taller building, named New College West, features soft-grey metal ‘treehouses’ inspired by its woodland setting. Meanwhile, the smaller Yeh College building is described by the team as “low-slung by outward-looking.”

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Archinect

JUNE 26, 2023

His buildings have inspired admiration, sometimes devotion. He has also been vigorously attacked, as a mechanistic fanatic whose ideas inspired inhumane tower blocks and concrete jungles. Le Corbusier was to architecture what Picasso was to painting, a towering and egomaniacal creative force who transformed his discipline for ever.

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Archinect

JANUARY 9, 2024

Located 16 miles south of central Phnom Penh, the project seeks to embody “a strong sense of place, drawing inspiration from one of the oldest civilizations on earth, inspired by its vernacular forms, and responsive to the tropical climate.”

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Surman Weston’s contemporary Surbiton Springs design met its client’s challenge to ensure an "industrial aesthetic, but not simply a minimalist open plan box" with a two-story creation that combines mock-Tudor inspiration with the pared-down "industrial" chique into one hybrid form supported by a traditional A-frame structural system.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Inspired by medieval craftsmanship, the structure dialogues with contemporary technologies," he continued. The post RCNKSK blends "medieval craftsmanship with contemporary technologies" for Czech chapel appeared first on Dezeen. The design blends the wisdom of tradition with the ingenuity of modernity.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Image Syam Sreesylam This year marked another milestone for Indian architects in pushing the boundaries of contemporary practice nationwide. Challenging conventional architectural paradigms, these projects continue to draw inspiration and proliferate deeply rooted cultural narratives. Vaazh House / Vy architecture studio.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Image Courtesy of Pan Architetti Italy's influence on contemporary design has been profound and captivating, with Italian architecture consistently bridging cultural heritage and innovation, from advancements in construction techniques to the evolution of the neoclassical style.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

pedrali’s outdoor collections are designed to elevate open-air spaces with aesthetics and comfort, drawing inspiration from mediterranean landscapes. The post pedrali captures mediterranean flair in its contemporary outdoor furniture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Drawing inspiration from botanical and horticultural practices — where new growth is added to existing plants for enhanced resilience — this architectural method integrates new structures with existing ones , allowing them to coexist and adapt. Image © Wojtek Gurak via Flickr under CC BY-NC 2.0 Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Delivered in collaboration with OODA (Oporto Office for Design and Architecture) , the scheme draws inspiration from the Engawa, a sheltered walkway typical of Japanese dwellings. The center sits within the wider grounds of Lisbon’s Gulbenkian Foundation, a multi-disciplinary campus of 1960’s buildings in an 18-acre woodland.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops? While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From early pioneers to contemporary leaders, their work has reshaped how we interact with public and private spaces, intertwining aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in innovative ways. Image © Simon via Flickr under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Consequently, it is unsurprising that Greco-Roman classicism remains significant due to its aesthetic timelessness, revitalized throughout different periods, from neoclassicism to contemporary proposals. By blending historical and contemporary references, they provide innovative figurative solutions that craft poetically scenic spaces.

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Archinect

APRIL 17, 2024

SCI-Arc opened a new exhibition last Friday, curated by Class of 1995 M.Arch graduate Gordon Kipping , that documents the development of mass timber within contemporary architecture.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For 40 years, Binet has photographed both contemporary and historical architecture, collaborating with influential architects such as Zaha Hadid , Daniel Libeskind and Peter Zumthor. The sense of freedom really inspired me and guided me for many years."

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2024

French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas has refurbished a Milan apartment from the 1920s, bringing in contemporary details while retaining features added by Italian architect Gio Ponti. The post David/Nicolas balances classic and contemporary in renovated Gio Ponti apartment appeared first on Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

Image Cortesía de Bruno Stagno From Costa Rica, architect Bruno Stagno not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main basis for inspiration and identity in architecture but also proposes going a little further, with contemporary tropical architecture for an entire latitude.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Image credit: Felix Michaud Image credit: Felix Michaud The home’s contemporary spatial sequencing is contrasted by materiality drawing inspiration from the area’s agrarian architecture. Above, large dormer windows bring additional natural light into the space.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region. One City Park in Bradford, England.

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ArchDaily

MAY 31, 2023

Courtesy of Bamboo U Contemporary bamboo buildings may initially appear overwhelming to the novice observer. Yet, as you learn more about the structural logic of these inspiring edifices, you'll quickly realize that most employ one or a blend of the structural systems we're about to explore.

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Archinect

JUNE 27, 2022

Wenders said he was inspired by the futuristic look and unique cultural spirit of the project and decided to set his forthcoming untitled film inside one of them. “I truly feel like he is a contemporary of mine. Though we don”t meet so often, I feel a connection and I’m happy that I kno.

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