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Rowan Moore reviews new 'Difficult Sites' exhibition on challenging architectural parameters

Archinect

Its exhibits include models and drawings supplied by contemporary practices, and taken (albeit, regrettably, only as reproductions) from RIBA’s collections. This small but rewarding show is a celebration of architectural skill and ingenuity, spurred on by whatever complexities might arise.

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WHY releases details for new Dib Bangkok contemporary art museum

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WHY Architecture has released photos of a new contemporary art museum project in Bangkok that refurbished a former commercial warehouse for a private family collection.

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Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site

Deezen

While acting as a symbol of connection and togetherness, it is intended as a contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese timber construction, such as that used to construct the Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto. The post Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site appeared first on Dezeen.

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RIBA's ‘Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds’ documents solutions to unique site challenges across the UK

Archinect

Difficult site parameters that came to define some of the UK’s best modern and contemporary architecture are being presented in the new RIBA exhibition ‘Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds’ this fall and winter in London.

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In Pursuit of Health: How Medical Concerns Shaped Modernist Architecture

ArchDaily

More than sites of treatment, sanatoriums embodied contemporary medical theories in built form. The necessity of fresh air, sunlight, and sterility transformed these spaces into prototypes for modernist principles , influencing spatial organization, material choices, and design philosophies that extended far beyond healthcare.

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Snøhetta Wins Design Competition for Cable Car Stations in Koblenz, Germany

ArchDaily

Given that the location is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the project necessitates a sensitive and respectful approach to the historical context. The proposed stations are designed as contemporary architectural statements that harmonize with the existing heritage, blending into their surroundings.

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Architectural Interventions in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Dialogue Between Preservation and Innovation

ArchDaily

© Archive Olgiati | Pearling Site Museum and Entrance / Valerio Olgiati Contemporary architecture in UNESCO World Heritage contexts presents a unique challenge: revitalizing historically significant sites while adhering to strict preservation guidelines. Read more »

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