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Zaha Hadid Foundation presents 'Zaha Hadid: Paper Museums'

Archinect

This fall in London, the Zaha Hadid Foundation is presenting an exhibition of paper reliefs showcasing the design process behind three of its namesake’s most important cultural sector designs: the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati (2003), MAXXI Museum in Rome (2009), and unrealized Museum of Islamic Art in Doha (1997).

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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.

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Symmetry in Architecture: 15 Contemporary Collective Housing Units in Latin America

ArchDaily

What advantages and disadvantages does it present compared to other projection tools such as rotation, translation, and/or repetition? Contemporary architecture evolves day by day by implementing different strategies to create habitable spaces where people can carry out their daily activities, meet their needs, and more.

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Fans of Bruce Goff's American School cadre should not miss 'Outré West' at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center this fall

Archinect

The work of Bruce Goff and his many contemporaries to found a suis generis form of modern architecture in Oklahoma and California is the subject of a new exhibition being staged now at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City.

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Moshe Safdie: Utopian Ideals vs. Contemporary Practice

SW Oregon Architect

All three are historically rich, presenting ample and fascinating evidence of their beginnings as French or British colonial settlements. Moshe Safdie’s architectural career presents a fascinating blend of utopian ambition, humanistic principles, and the inevitable compromises that arise from large-scale projects in a globalized world.

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Waiwai Presents "Tashkhent: Appropriating Modernism" at Sharjah Triennial 2023

ArchDaily

Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. Crafted by Wael Al Awar, founder and principal architect of waiwai , the initiative presents the three case studies and their significant evolution.

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ASA North Presents "Remembrance of Things Present" Exhibition in Tehran, Iran

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Deed Studio In 2020, Ahmadreza Schricker (ASA North) completed the Argo Contemporary Art Museum & Cultural Center design. Previously a 1920s beer distillery in the heart of Tehran , it has now been converted into a contemporary art center and is now the new home of the Pejman Foundation.