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Villa Cravois: A Timeless Dialogue Between Modernism and Artistic Expression

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Built between 1929 and 1932 in Croix , France , this landmark residence was commissioned by Paul Cavrois, a prominent textile industrialist, to embody modern values and house his growing family. Read more ยป

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Arne Jacobsen "dared to work with modern materials" for Egg chair

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Continuing our mid-century modernism series , we take a look at the iconic Egg chair , which was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the former SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Photo courtesy of Fritz Hansen Dominic Bradbury , author of the 2022 book Mid-Century Modern Furniture , agrees.

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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Dรฉcor Inspired by Natureโ€™s Finest Materials

ArchDaily

While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. Today, they are making a resurgence, adapting to modern challenges, and reestablishing themselves as essential, timeless elements in tomorrow's architecture. Read more ยป

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Modern Straw: From Building System to Decoration

ArchDaily

Museum & Biodiversity Research Center / Guinรฉe et Potin Architects ยฉ Stephane Chalmeau The use and demand for natural materials in architecture and interior design have facilitated the revival of updated traditional construction systems for the contemporary context. Read more ยป

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Recycled and waste materials are the focus of MoMAโ€™s Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition

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New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation.

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Material Matters: LUO Studioโ€™s Outside-the-Box Approach to Modern Craftsmanship

Architizer

Whether itโ€™s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? This initial experiment was more than just a test of material โ€” it was a statement about sustainability and creativity in architecture.

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Renzo Pianoโ€™s Istanbul Modern museum opens in Turkey

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The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city. billion Galataport development beyond.

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