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Terrazzo’s Sustainable Design Strategy: Integrating Tradition, Reuse, and Innovation

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Terrazzo , with origins dating back to the 15th century, stands out as an example of how tradition can fuel innovation. Cortesia de Foresso In a context where sustainability and material identity are becoming priorities in architecture, some ancient materials are finding new life.

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From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

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This has led to more flexible , innovative solutions that promote both privacy and community living. With rapid urbanization and increasing student mobility, universities now face the challenge of designing housing that is not only functional but also adaptable to different cultural and social contexts. 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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Athens Architecture City Guide: 23 Architectural Works From Ancient Grandeur to Modern Innovation

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Aerial photo taken by drone of iconic new modern Acropolis museum, Acropolis hill and the Parthenon at the background, Athens historic centre. Image © Aerial-motion via Shutterstock Athens stands as a city where the legacy of Antiquity is woven into its modern and vibrant urban landscape. Read more »

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

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In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. But in order to capture the full potential of this material, a plethora of techniques and modifications have evolved with the purpose of adapting and customizing wood’s characteristics to the demands of modern design and construction.

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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

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The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days. Today, they are making a resurgence, adapting to modern challenges, and reestablishing themselves as essential, timeless elements in tomorrow's architecture.

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SOM and GAD win chance to deliver Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District in China

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Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) is behind a new winning scheme with GAD that will deliver the Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District in China’s Zhejiang Province. The master plan they envisioned calls for an almost 2.3-mile-wide