ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place. These techniques were developed by populations in a broader historical context based on available resources. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Courtesy of RCR Arquitectes Muraba and RCR Arquitectes , recipients of the 2017 Pritzker Prize, have collaborated on Muraba Veil, a modern architectural project in Dubai that aims to incorporate traditional elements alongside contemporary innovation.

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Architizer

AUGUST 6, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. This technique can make the architecture feel more three-dimensional and dynamic, adding a sense of depth and realism. Order your copy today.

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designboom

MAY 16, 2024

the tiles are shaped with a millenary artisanal technique, reimagined in contemporary expressions exploring forms found in nature. The post damián lópez’s mediterránea reimagines artisanal zellige for handcrafted contemporary tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Architecture studio Technique has combined a pair of flats adjoining a traditional stone house in Scotland to create The Den, a one-bedroom dwelling clad in a black-metal "jacket". The Den is a Scottish house renovated by Technique. The Den is a Scottish house renovated by Technique. The Den has an open-plan living arrangement.

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ArchDaily

MAY 30, 2023

But for some innovative contemporary architects and their clients, the solution is to design a compact, concealable kitchen that can quickly and easily be shuttered out of view. Below, we discuss several examples of hidden kitchens, as well as some common techniques and strategies for designing them. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2024

The studio describes its ethos as “valuing a critical design approach, contemporary culture engagement, and innovative construction techniques for elegant, effective, and environmentally sensitive solutions.”

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Medieval construction techniques informed the stone plinth and hand-hewn timber columns of Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in the Czech Republic , completed by local architecture studio RCNKSK. Inspired by medieval craftsmanship, the structure dialogues with contemporary technologies," he continued. The photography is by Ondřej Bouška.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture. Through design, the use of trunks or branches of trees in their entirety can accentuate their innate mechanical properties for structural sustainability.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The role, based in Brooklyn, NY, calls for an individual who is “passionate about technology-embedded installations, digital fabrication techniques, parametric design, and exploring new technologies in fabrication.”

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops? While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work. Read more »

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2024

An extension perched above a ranch house and a 3D-printed home designed by Lake Flato and ICON feature in this roundup of contemporary architecture in Austin , Texas. Find out more about Caddy Shack › The post Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Old and new blurred together in this exhibition at Paris ' GSL Gallery, which celebrated contemporary creatives who observe design traditions of the past. Guided by the motto "Remastering The Past", the collective thought it fitting for the show to highlight the fact that traditional design techniques are "very much alive and well".

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Image Courtesy of Pan Architetti Italy's influence on contemporary design has been profound and captivating, with Italian architecture consistently bridging cultural heritage and innovation, from advancements in construction techniques to the evolution of the neoclassical style.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region. One City Park in Bradford, England.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

This technique was used extensively during the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages but fell into disuse with the advance of other building solutions that became more practical. Photo: © Jack Hobhouse The simplest definition of a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arched structure to cover a space.

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

In areas of the concrete ceilings, shards of toughened glass have been inlaid to reflect small areas of light, while the traditional technique of using earthenware pots to aid passive cooling has also been used. The post Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home appeared first on Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 7, 2022

This is an extremely traditional and historic building technique, but which is rarely attributed to contemporary buildings. But its connection also encompasses the built heritage of the region, more specifically because of its covering with straw, harvested and dried close to the land. Read more ».

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Originally proposed in 1764 by Ventura Rodríguez, its design has been reimagined and will now be executed using contemporary wooden construction techniques. Over the years, various works have been undertaken—including the recent adaptation of tourist access to the domes —but one major task remains: the gable roof. Read more »

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pavilion is unashamedly contemporary in its styling, but has much of the expressiveness and intricacy that we are accustomed to seeing in heritage architecture," DaeWha Kang Design told Dezeen. When selecting materials for the project, practicality and longevity were central to the studio's approach. The photography is by Kyungsub Shin.

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Archinect

JANUARY 4, 2024

Use of materials, artisanal technique (staircase, revisited shaker style kitchen cabinet) and texture (exposed brick, ceramic and slate of the fireplace) in order to mediate with the original construction period while affirming the contemporary era of the intervention. Objective to preserve the atmosphere of the original house.

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Archinect

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to the school, the LeFevre Fellowship has "supported architects and designers with a range of research interests, including history, theory, contemporary culture, media, technology, material assembly, and advanced digital techniques.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The post Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials” appeared first on Journal.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Translated into the contemporary formal vocabulary of Vorarlberg’s architecture, it continues the typology referred to as the Swabian Sea tradition. From a material standpoint, a transparent roof and cypress were used in order to recreate the tradition of wooden structures in Japan in a contemporary manner.

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Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2024

From a house organised around a central courtyard to one enclosed in wooden storm shutters, they illustrate different techniques in adapting structures to the island state's moderate tropical climate. Open spaces and the large roof planes usher breezes through the building, informed by techniques in local Hawaiian vernacular architecture.

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Architizer

AUGUST 20, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. Tiles have always held a special place in design, but their role has evolved dramatically over time.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While avoiding high-risk sites is an obvious technique, nature also inspires solutions, including building into hillsides and creating wedge-shaped structures. The post Avalanche Architecture: The Surprising Structure Behind a Contemporary Ski Chalet appeared first on Journal.

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Through the architectural style, incorporation of arches, and integration of various traditional patterns, the design aimed to honor and celebrate Iranian culture along with its traditional building materials and techniques. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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designboom

MARCH 25, 2024

the multi-purpose building is shaped from a revival of ancient construction techniques in contemporary expressions. The post suphasidh architects completes rammed earth and concrete building in chonburi, thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

JUNE 16, 2022

Armadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional techniques for contemporary living. The raw texture of the Mesa rug adds depth and natural beauty to contemporary interiors. Here, two rugs have been used to create clear zones within an open space.

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Archinect

APRIL 8, 2024

The undulating roof and thin pilotis of the new building reflect the skeletal structure and sheltering roof of the fale as interpreted through a modern sensibility and contemporary building techniques. Like the fale, the building orders distinct social relations within an open plan.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 7, 2024

Seeing this rapid cycle of construction/use/demolition, though not unique to my experience, reveals much about our contemporary culture and the broader architectural landscape. By reimagining and transforming existing buildings, we preserve cultural and historical significance while addressing contemporary needs.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

While vernacular architecture often involves knowledge passed down through generations and may not require formal architectural training, it does require specialized knowledge of local materials, climate and construction techniques. In contemporary architecture, many architects are drawing inspiration from vernacular architecture.

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Deezen

JULY 23, 2024

Local practice Between the Walls asked eight contemporary artists to transform its design for a simple flat-pack wooden chair into a unique art object to raise funds for housing charity District#1. used their signature spray paint technique to give the chair a vibrant graphic makeover.

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