Deezen

MARCH 12, 2025

International studio WHY Architecture has released images of the Dib Bangkok museum , which it claims will be "Thailand's first museum dedicated to international contemporary art". Dib Bangkok is Thailands first major museum dedicated to international contemporary art," the studio said. The renders are courtesy of WHY Architecture.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Situated along the coast of the Yellow Sea, the structure encompasses an outdoor theater, exhibition spaces, library, café and bar, and a special semi-outdoor observation deck. The structure’s design also features a contemporary take on the typology of lighthouses. Its design was informed by the passage of the sun.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

a contemporary interpretation of the traditional palapa structure provides natural shade and ventilation to the rooftop spaces. The post thatched roofs crown exposed-structure houses by ana nuo de buen and palma in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Niteri Contemporary Art Museum by Oscar Niemeyer Donatas Dabravolskas via Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 license Located on the top of the Boa Viagem viewpoint in the city of Niteri, the Niteri Contemporary Art Museum - MAC was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. Read more

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In a variety of shapes, dimensions, textures, and colors –depending on the manufacturing process and type of clay– incorporating bricks into architecture creates dynamic facades and structures. By analyzing various projects, we showcase how the aesthetics of linear bricks are applied in contemporary architecture. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Named after its knapped flint plinth, the extension replaces low-quality structures that had been added over time to the Grade II-listed farmhouse near the village of Therfield. A contemporary picture window has also been added to frame a view of the garden. The photography is by Johan Dehlin.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The use of brick cladding plays a crucial role in connecting the past with the future, offering a rustic texture that honors the industrial history while highlighting the new structures with its unique tones in a contemporary setting. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Operating in urban environments often requires us to make decisions regarding pre-existing structures. The controversy arises, certainly, from the lack of relationship or connection between the transformed interior and the preserved exterior.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio Sports infrastructure has become an important aspect of contemporary life, addressing the growing need for physical activity and leisure spaces to offset the stresses of urban living. Natatorium of Southeast University / SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2024

Frequently used on the side street of a built structure, water jars, and basins were placed inside it to activate evaporative cooling. Although the mashrabiya was a statement in arab and Islamic architecture languages, it wasn’t until 1987 that the archetypal element began appearing with a revised contemporary application.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

two interlocking structures shape the museum, with one clad in limestone to echo the mountains, and the other in aluminum to reflect the city. The post chapman taylor presents central asia’s first contemporary arts museum in almaty, kazakhstan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 11, 2024

Its durability ensured structures' longevity, while its cultural symbolism of purity and divine favor made it ideal for temples, theaters, and amphitheaters. Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Image credit: Florence Alzonda Image credit: Florence Alzonda Structured between two horizontal plateaus, the house reflects the topography of the land, creating a “floating” effect that respects the delicate landscape.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Today, however, the contemporary reality is quite different. Image © Leonardo Finotti The term "pre-fabricated" may evoke images of standardized and repetitive constructions, like the ones built after World War II when fast and affordable housing was a priority.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

By the late 20th century, the complex had fallen into severe neglect, marked by social problems and structural degradation that undermined both its functionality and reputation. Gradually, Park Hill became synonymous with the failure of modernism, carrying a heavy social stigma and marginalizing its residents.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, we will explore some of the contemporary structural solutions applied to this iconic project, further revealing bamboo's true potential and inviting a fresh perspective on sustainable architecture and bamboo engineering.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

And now more than ever, fitting with current preferences that lean towards sleek, tactile and structured elements, it has consolidated its presence in contemporary residential interiors. Read more »

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2025

Like many of Clarksvilles quaint double-gable homes, any contemporary add-on would remain secondary, allowing new and old to quietly fit within the tree-lined streetscape. A glass connector separates the new and old structures while introducing natural light.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nestled on the banks of the Rhine River, the city unfolds its architectural narrative through the interplay between historical landmarks, and contemporary interventions. Beyond its historical core, Cologne embraces modernity with structures such as the Kranhaus buildings or Renzo Piano ’s Weltstadthaus.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The architect's role becomes that of introducing order and a system that can balance the heritage of the place with the needs of modern functionality, ensuring that the essence of the original structure is preserved while meeting the needs of contemporary exhibitions and public engagement. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Image Courtesy of Q-Railing Guardrails and windscreens play an essential role in contemporary architecture, combining safety , functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Base shoes, a type of guardrail system, anchors glass infill panels to the structure, ensuring durability and precision.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A well-built structure is not a disposable product; it reflects an investment in the future. A structure must also be adaptable, capable of responding to the inevitable evolution of its purpose. But durability is only the beginning. Yet even the most resilient and adaptable building can falter if it lacks timelessness.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Under Dong Gong’s visionary leadership, the firm has charted a course focused on uncovering subtle interrelationships between program and place, using spatial structure to enhance the perception of light, breeze, material and time. The new structures are simple and restrained, designed to avoid overpowering the original architecture.

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Archinect

AUGUST 21, 2024

Just steps away from Concordia University and other local colleges, the project provides much-needed affordable housing options for students while reusing facades culled from the demolition of three existing Victorian structures with only a minimal sacrifice to its programmatic efficiency.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 8, 2025

This approach allows these structures to achieve a universal appeal while still reflecting their cultural and spiritual foundations. These interventions often replace or complement the intricate ornamentation and natural materials traditionally associated with sacred spaces in the region.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring, a vast wooden structure that will encircle the pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. According to the event organisers, the structure is intended to serve as a symbol of unity between the 161 participating countries.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Ashton Porter Architects has reworked old barn storage into a pottery studio Ashton Porter Architects ' main intervention was the removal of the structure's infill walls, added in the 19th century to convert it from an open animal shelter into an enclosed storage space.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2024

People's Architecture Office has transformed an old porcelain factory in Jingdezhen Using a strategy that the studio calls "plug-in architecture", the site's traditional brick and timber structures have been extended and interlinked with contemporary elements in glass and blue and orange steel. "By

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Renovations and adaptive reuse continue to be key trends in contemporary architecture. The revamp of the 260-metre-high tower included an overhaul of the lobby and amenities,giving greater presence to the building's cross-braced concrete structure and improving visual connection with the streetscape.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The design approach strips buildings to their structural essence, making materials and construction techniques integral elements of the aesthetic. As a post-war evolution of Modernism, Brutalism maintains its predecessor’s rejection of ornamentation, favoring structural clarity.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Image © Sergii Figurnyi via Shuterstock Porto , Portugal's second-largest city, is a captivating blend of historical charm and contemporary innovation. The city's skyline is punctuated by Baroque churches, neoclassical palaces, and modernist structures, creating a visually striking contrast that reflects its dynamic history.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Modernism , a movement that sought to break away from traditional forms and embrace the future, laid the groundwork for many technological and digital advancements in contemporary architecture. Image Diliff, via Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 3.0

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Among the studio's key projects are the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, which is composed of a low-lying circular structure wrapped with glass, and the stepped Sydney Modern gallery in Australia. Alongside its central art galleries, it hosts public spaces including a library, lecture hall and children's workshop.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Home designs from Surman Weston and Haysom Ward Miller are the next two to compete for the now nine-year-old title, which, this year, features "Hard to Build" residential structures across the country.

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SW Oregon Architect

MARCH 23, 2025

Its built environment reflects colonial ambitions, regional adaptation, and contemporary evolution. At the same time, contemporary interventions, such as the TELUS Ocean Building now taking shape, reflect a shift toward glassy modernism and densification, particularly in the downtown core.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2025

Despite their differences, these architectural expressions shared a common goal: to break away from historicism while creating an architecture that had not been produced before and responded to contemporary realities. Is contemporary architecture an extension of Modernism? What are the defining traits of Modern architecture?

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