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Winner Announced: ArchDaily X ICEX's Spanish Refurbishment Competition

ArchDaily

This competition focuses on how Spanish architecture values the revitalization of historic buildings and centers, and recovers existing structures promoting a more balanced urban development. After all, good design isn't builtit's built upon. Read more

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Architecture 101: What is Modern Architecture?

Architizer

Modern architecture originated in the early twentieth century in Europe and later expanded worldwide, particularly in the United States, where many European architects emigrated. Modernism reacted against nineteenth-century historical architectural styles, such as Neoclassicism and Revivalism. Moscow, Russia. |

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The Evolution of Modernism in Asian Architecture: Key Figures and Landmark Projects

ArchDaily

Image Kevin Mak, courtesy of Brutalism Hong Kong Research Group Modernism in architecture emerged at the beginning of the twentieth century, fueled by advancements in science and engineering and a deliberate departure from historical styles.

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Forging the Future of Eco-Conscious Construction: The Imperative of Tailored Sustainability Blueprints

ArchDaily

European cities, with their rich historical architectures blended with modern infrastructures, face unique challenges in sustainable urban development, making the integration of eco-friendly practices essential. Read more »

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

The Architecture Designs

Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.

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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

ArchDaily

From the days of the Roman Forum to the Silk Road and the markets of ancient Greece, they are undoubtedly essential parts of urban life, or “the center of all that is unofficial. However, these erratic and adaptive urban spaces serve core functions in any developing city, acting as pillars of community in many different facets of society.

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Reimagining Low-Income Housing: The Lillian Murphy Housing Complex

ArchDaily

© briansperspective.com Mission Bay, San Francisco, once an industrial landscape of warehouses and railroad land, has transformed into the city’s fastest-growing commercial and urban development area. Read more »

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