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MAD Architects creates Milan Design Week pavilion inspired by mountains

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Image credit: Moreno Maggi Image credit: Moreno Maggi Set within the Cortile della Farmacia courtyard at the University of Milan , the ‘Amazing Walk’ seeks to “blur the boundary between built and natural environments in a surreal way.” ” Standing 24.6

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'A Commitment to Craft Is Intrinsic to This Place': A Conversation with Portland-Based Linden, Brown Architecture

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Established in 2018 as a collaborative venture after working for large, established firms, the small studio of five seeks inspiration in the rugged beauty and self-reliant spirit of its Pacific Northwest environment.

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MVRDV Unveils Design for a Colorful Office Building Clad in Pretty Plastic Shingles in Germany

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Positioned near MVRDV's earlier project, WERK12 , the Monaco building uses recycled materials and distinctive shapes to create a balanced "work and play" office environment, inspired by the color and creative spirit of the Kultfabrik era. Read more »

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How to Use Earthy Tones in Architecture: From the Vernacular to the Contemporary

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Image: © Indra Wiras Earthy tones, from those used in traditional vernacular constructions to contemporary interior design trends, are instrumental in crafting inviting, organic, and harmonious environments. They are readily available in various construction materials, paints, and coatings, allowing for captivating texture combinations.

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Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick

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Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region. Each material carries its own inherent logic.

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Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

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Villa Almerico —designed by Andrea Palladio and inspired by Alberti's treatise De re aedificatoria — exemplifies this evolution. Its ability to combine functionality, aesthetics, and respect for the environment has allowed its fundamental principles to remain in force, now merging with new currents of contemporary design. Read more »

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

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Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges.