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Liu Jiakun and the Reinvention of Tradition in Chinese Architecture

ArchDaily

On one hand, modernity asserts itself in futuristic skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology; on the other, there remains a pressing need to preserve the country's rich cultural and historical heritage, reflected in ancient temples, imperial palaces, and historic cities. Read more

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. By using sun-dried mud bricks to make the vaults, the Nubians relied entirely on materials that were local and easily accessible.

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Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Architects are exploring new materials , energy-efficient technologies, and spatial configurations that make towers more adaptable to their surroundings.

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Cutting-Edge Craft: 8 Times CNC Technology Redefined Modern Wooden Architecture

Architizer

Nowadays, they use a mix of advanced techniques, from parametric modeling to robotic fabrication. One of these tools is CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology a method that cuts, mills and carves materials with machine-guided precision. And for these eight projects, that’s precisely what it does.

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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

ArchDaily

For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide.

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RCNKSK blends "medieval craftsmanship with contemporary technologies" for Czech chapel

Deezen

Medieval construction techniques informed the stone plinth and hand-hewn timber columns of Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel in the Czech Republic , completed by local architecture studio RCNKSK. Inspired by medieval craftsmanship, the structure dialogues with contemporary technologies," he continued. The photography is by Ondřej Bouška.

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Heritage in Mud, Stone, and Reeds: Rediscovering Ancestral Construction Techniques

ArchDaily

However, looking back can offer valuable insights into a society that sometimes appears overly focused—if not obsessed—with the future and technology. Refined through centuries of observation, experimentation, and likely even errors, these systems demonstrate a profound understanding of local materials and building techniques.

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