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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

ArchDaily

13th and mid-14th centuries), World Heritage Site located in present-day Turkey. In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. Read more ยป

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RIBA presents third round of House of the Year shortlist candidates

Archinect

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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7 Latin American Architecture Firms that Achieve More with Less

ArchDaily

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 ยป

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Inspired by Singaporeโ€™s tropical culture ONG&ONG design contemporary hotel filled with multi-storey sky villas

Avontuura

Artyzen Singapore is a culmination of past and present โ€“ where traditional wisdom in architecture is reinterpreted for a new structure. The post Inspired by Singaporeโ€™s tropical culture ONG&ONG design contemporary hotel filled with multi-storey sky villas appeared first on ร…vontuura.

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Architectural Grafting: A Strategy for Sustainable Design

ArchDaily

Architectural grafting , a concept recently popularized by Jeanne Gang in The Art of Architectural Grafting , presents a transformative approach to urban regeneration and sustainability. Image ยฉ Wojtek Gurak via Flickr under CC BY-NC 2.0

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Architects comment on Le Corbusier's 100-year legacy

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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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Gordon Kipping to present Maison de Cartes in the SCI-Arc Gallery

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This post is brought to you by SCI-Arc , an Archinect Partner School This month, the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is set to unveil Maison de Cartes , an exhibition by Gordon Kipping that delves into the innovative use of timber in contemporary architecture.