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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

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Though tents have remained popular since then in recreational contexts and as a staple of the architectural form, contemporary architecture has rediscovered the principle of draping fabric and taken its development further – not just for temporary structures, but for permanent buildings and installations, too. Read more »

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Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama debuts 'Purple Hibiscus' at the Barbican, a reference to the site's material history

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The Barbican has debuted a new large-scale public art installation from Ghanaian-born artist Ibrahim Mahama. His site-specific piece Purple Hibiscus, named in reference to the 2003 novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is installed on the facade of the Barbican’s central Lakeside Terrace.

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Eleven US houses with bold black exteriors

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While there is a variety of different styles and material choices between the different states, black cladding is a unifying trend throughout the swampy climates of the Deep South and the wintery northern states. We believe that by creating unique angles and shadows, the building feels dynamic from every angle."

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Ten architectural installations from Burning Man 2024

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From a canyon-like podium for the man effigy to a solar-powered battery library for artists, here are 10 large-scale installations from this year's Burning Man festival in Nevada captured by photographer Gurpreet Chawla. The work ranges from the sculptural to the functional, and the materials used vary widely.

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Una/Unless installs glossy prismatic pavilion in historic Venetian courtyard

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Una/Unless has installed a pavilion at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia. The installation features a glossy blue exterior. The post Una/Unless installs glossy prismatic pavilion in historic Venetian courtyard appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Andrea Rossetti and Héctor Chico unless otherwise stated.

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A Reimagined Monument in Germany and a Scent Installation in the Netherlands: 9 Unbuilt Pavilions Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

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Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.

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Ten outdoor music festival installations and pavilions

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As summer begins, we have rounded up 10 unique pavilions installed at outdoor music festivals. Read on for 10 installations with the most innovative designs and constructions. Festival goers were able to climb the cube's exterior, and even enter the cube through a doorway to one side.