ArchDaily

APRIL 1, 2024

Courtesy of FDL, ADAGP 2014 | Le Corbusier in Chandigarh with the plan of the city and a model of the Modular Man, his universal system of proportion, 1951 The Victoria & Albert Museum is set to present an expansive exhibition focused on Tropical Modernism , an architectural movement that emerged in the late 1940s. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image © Sergey-73 via Shutterstock There is a burgeoning, perhaps overdue, interest in mid-twentieth-century African architecture of the Modern Movement.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea," by directors Beatrice Minger and Christoph Schaub, invites viewers into the layered legacy of the pioneering Irish architect and her unique vision of modernism.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Department of Architecture and Design at MoMA recently announced its slate of Spring 2024 programming, highlighted by an exhibition that retraces the development of modernism in Latin America from the pre-war outset to its critical demise as the movement in the early 1980s.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A pop-up exhibition titled “Building Identity: Modern Architectural Heritage of the Emirates” opened this week as part of the annual Modernism Week festivities in Palm Springs, California.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image Courtesy of Glamora Greek and Roman cultures laid the foundations for modern civilization, leaving a lasting legacy in philosophy, literature, mathematics, and art. In this modern context, the Greco-Roman mythology, epic tales, and classical architectural concepts inspire a fresh perspective on reimagining interior aesthetics.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 29, 2024

Courtesy of Feldman Architecture and Western Window Systems When it came to designing a nature-embracing modern home in Palo Alto, California, USA, architect Tai Ikegami took his responsibility to protect and venerate the magnificent trees on the lot seriously.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. The showcase spotlights three essential instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan. Photo: Ivan Erofeev. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What was once considered rustic is now being explored in more modern settings; therefore, the application of the material is also subject to new forms of fixation, coloring, and orientation (horizontal or vertical).

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Docomomo US is back again with its 2023 Modernism in America Awards winners. “These projects are beacons of inspiration, showcasing the transformative power of preserving and reusing Modern sites. “These projects are beacons of inspiration, showcasing the transformative power of preserving and reusing Modern sites.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

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.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The process resulted in an unusual commission, as young architect Elena Nijolė Bučiūtė won the 1960s competition for architectural design, turning the initial socialist realist proposals into a welcoming and expressive design, blending elements of early and late modernism.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the West, the legacies of these classical forms have permutated over the centuries and into modern times: the Doric columns of the Lincoln Memorial , the Ionic columns of the British museum portico, and the Villa Savoye ’s pilotis are just a few examples of the classical column’s continued transformation and use over the last few centuries.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces is a book of "landmark architecture" built around the world between the 1950s and 70s. For our mid-century modern series , its author Dominic Bradbury picks out eight lesser-known buildings that encapsulate the era.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 27, 2024

© Hufton + Crow | Beijing Daxing International Airport / Zaha Hadid Architects Modern airports have increasingly become symbols of architectural innovation, moving beyond their primary function as transportation hubs to become significant landmarks.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, Poland (MSN Warsaw) is Thomas Phifer and Partners’ first project built in Europe and the Museum’s first permanent home since its founding in 2005, when it was established as a collecting institution focused on art created since 1989.

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2024

They were part of the Conserving Black Modernism program that is being directed by the Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. A group of eight important Black modernist sites across the country has been selected for a round of grants worth a total of $1.2 million by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

They then create modern extensions that either harmonize or contrast with the original structure. Often, the most innovative and radical solutions emerge when architects attempt to renew a building while maintaining its original footprint and as many features as possible.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

While it's often described as an unexpectedly sleek and "modern" city, with its characteristic and sometimes colorful monolithic buildings, Dakar is in fact in constant development and each of its districts tends to reflect a different style and focus, depending on its inhabitants and the dominating functions.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.

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ArchDaily

JULY 20, 2023

Used under Creative Commons The idea of integration between art and architecture dates back to the very origin of the discipline, however, it took on a new meaning and social purpose during the Avant-Garde movement of the early twentieth century, becoming one of the most defining characteristics of Modernism. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 20, 2024

Also known as the Foire Internationale de Dakar or FIDAK, this structure is an iconic example of 60s modernism in West Africa. Image © Iwan Baan Located north of Dakar , near the city's airport, is an architectural composition of triangular volumes known as the International Trade Fair Centre, Dakar, Senegal.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Our team preserved the best aspects of the original house and improved up the rest – transforming the ”funky 70s mountain lodge” to the mountain-modern home the clients wanted. The architecture and design are characterized by a rustic-modern aesthetic that meshes beautifully with the site.

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Avontuura

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post MASAAI Studio design modern guesthouse within existing ruins of a Verona estate appeared first on Åvontuura. The existing internal layout has been completely overhauled to suit the new use of the space. Substantial structural work was done.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

© Fabián Dejtiar The 1940s architectural marvel Casa Sobre el Arroyo has been awarded the 2024 Worlds Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize for its outstanding restoration. The project is the first winner of the prestigious Modernism prize in the Global South , now standing as a museum for the protection of Argentina’s modern heritage.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Wagoya House: A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Los Angeles Welcome to Wagoya House, a stunning architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

Lindal says each has been "updated for modern living," offering clients customization on top of the experience of being "liberated" (as Wright liked to imagine) by their unique combination of openness, light, and an organic relationship to nature. Crystal Springs' (inspired by Bachman-Wilson home design). Mirror Lake' (inspired by.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

the transformation by the UK-based architects balances modern standards of comfort and sustainability with respect for the site's historic character. The post rusty corten steel extension by fluid glass modernizes 1950s brick home in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Located in the city of Kochi, TropiBox is informed by the architecture of tropical modernism – a style developed in the late 1940s as a blending of European modernism with the vernacular techniques of tropical regions. The photography is by Turtle Arts Photography.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Pistachio was chosen for the colour of cabinet fronts and a light fixture above the stainless steel counter "Instead of trafficking in Tri-State nostalgia, Frank looked towards the long history of Milanese modernism, from Piero Portaluppi's Deco to Aldo Rossi's PoMo and everything in between." The photography is by Tim Hirschmann.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image credit: Matt Jessop Inside, the interiors are a modern take on the golden era of the British seaside, the 1950s, the period the original hotel was built. Main image credit: Matt Jessop SeaSpace aparthotel – mid-century design and modern coastal influences Pauline Brettell.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We continue our series on mid-century modern design with a profile of Eero Saarinen , the Finnish-American architect and industrial designer whose creations were adopted as the optimistic symbols of a new post-war age. "We The main illustration is by Vesa S.

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Deezen

MAY 13, 2024

Design duo Formafantasma paired harsh steel rods with delicate glass flowers in its La Casa Dentro furniture collection, comparing modernism 's sobriety with the "femininity" of more decorative motifs. La Casa Dentro was presented at Milan's Fondazione ICA "Modernism inevitably did this," they added. "It

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Dwell

MARCH 14, 2024

"Crafting Modernity" at New York’s Museum of Modern Art positions midcentury houses as sites of experimentation and transformation. It was part of a wave of modern design that swept over several countries beginning in the 1940s. It was part of a wave of modern design that swept over several countries beginning in the 1940s.

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Urban Design Associates

JUNE 28, 2024

Modern mountain home architecture and design masterfully blend into the natural environment with sustainable materials and a luxurious indoor/outdoor experience. Here are four ways to create a balance between modern design and the classic outdoorsy feel of mountainscapes. Contemporary but authentic.

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