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Personalized and Ornamental Modernism: The Story of the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theater in Vilnius

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This is the case of Soviet Lithuania , which, in the 1940s, began the process of developing a new Opera and Ballet Theater in Vilnius to replace the theatre in Pohulianka. This also represents a surprising accomplishment for a young architect who was a woman and not a member of the Communist Party.

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Social Modern Housing in Spain: Addressing the Crisis with Adaptable and Sustainable Solutions

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These factors have prompted the exploration of new housing models and ways of living, leading to the development of affordable residential buildings designed to accommodate large numbers of inhabitants while maintaining high-quality living standards. Read more

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RCR Unveils Muraba Veil Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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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. Read more »

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Nieuwe Instituut Hosts "Garden Futures": An Exhibition on Modern Landscape's History and Impact

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© Pim Top The "Garden Futures" exhibition, currently showing at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam until April 13, 2025, explores the multifaceted history and future of the modern garden. Read more »

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Rediscovering Modernism in Africa: From Nostalgia to Optimism

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This article inaugurates a new series titled Rediscovering Modernism in Africa, aiming to explore the architectural legacy of the Modern Movement in Africa, highlighting its role in nation-building and the evolution of architectural education, while shedding light on the architects and movements that shaped this transformative era.

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Four modern Los Angeles homes by Colega Architects: Your Next Employer?

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Based in Culver City, the firm specializes in high-quality custom homes and multi-family developments. Following our previous visit to AAHA Studio , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Colega Architects.

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Brick arched facades define KPF’s proposed Chicago residential tower

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Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has released images of its proposed 1325 West Fulton Street, a residential development in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. Developed for Sulo Development, the 859,000-square-foot project is the first of three planned towers for the full-block site in the West Loop neighborhood.