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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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Straw, Earth and Bamboo: Innovative Use of Natural Materials in 2024 Projects from the Global South

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In 2024, a wave of projects and studies stood out for their innovative use of natural materials, particularly in the Global South. Read more

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Refracting Light and Redefining Space: Glass Bricks in Contemporary Interiors

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Some examples of construction with this material could be the classic "Maison de Verre" by Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoet in Paris or the more modern take of Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP with the Optical Glasshouse in Japan. In recent years, glass bricks are becoming increasingly popular , no longer relegated to older aesthetics.

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Material Strategies for Updating and Repurposing Modernist Classics

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The second phase of the renovation, carried out by the firm Mikhail Riches , sought to build on this initial work by introducing new elements that deepened the connection between the existing spaces and contemporary living.

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Does AI Correlate Materiality with Contemporary Architecture? An Experiment with Six Building Materials

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A contemporary building immersed in a built environment. This building is made of (material). In this context, while the debate persists in the architectural community about whether AI can process architectural concepts, this article explores how it interprets materials to develop these visual representations. Image via DALL.E

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

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Various construction techniques have been implemented, relying on locally sourced materials to create spaces and shelters in complete harmony with the landscape. Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings.

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Who Is Liu Jiakun? 10 Things to Know About the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Laureate

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Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Arts. His buildings are reflections of the everyday lives of ordinary people, crafted with an understanding of place, culture, and materiality. His buildings are reflections of the everyday lives of ordinary people, crafted with an understanding of place, culture, and materiality.