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Passeig de Gràcia by URBIDERMIS SANTA & COLE | Manufacturer references

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The Passeig de Gràcia is a prime example of symbiosis between modernity and tradition, a perennial albeit changing setting where art, architectural artistic heritage, commerce and connectivity are interwoven in the splendour of a cosmopolitan city.

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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

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In this modern day, aluminum is used in making roofs, translucent panes, staircases, solar protection, furniture, siding, doorframes and windows, air conditioning systems, and heating systems , among others. Using aluminum in modern construction projects will help you to reduce your costs.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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It includes high-rise office buildings by HKS "The project aligns with Austin's larger objectives of sustainable urban development, economic growth, and community engagement, including reimagining the 40-block area surrounding the Capitol building," the team said. "It The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec. (AOR

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

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It has been around for centuries, from ancient cave dwellings to modern subterranean residences. However, despite its historical presence, the concept of underground homes still faces challenges in the modern context. Urban Metamorphosis: Exploring Underground Development Shanghai Suhe MixC World by Kokaistudios.

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Seven Parisian brutalist buildings that illustrate the movement's "level of experimentation"

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The book covers a range of building types and scales, from large urban developments to intimate living spaces and brutalist projects that have now been converted. "I There was no general consensus on how to do this, and many radical propositions emerged, not just for new building forms, but also whole new urban environments."

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. Concrete, known for strength and versatility, offers brutalist austerity and sleek modernism.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The Crystal Palace , constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, stands as a groundbreaking precursor to modern pavilions, pioneering the concept of lightweight, prefabricated structures. Via Wellcome Images, L0023683 , CC BY 4.0

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