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Exhibit Columbus presents curatorial theme for 2024–25 cycle, 'Yes And'

Archinect

The fifth cycle of Exhibit Columbus will center on the theme ‘Yes And,’ a technique for “affirming and building upon an idea to create a shared narrative” loaned from improvisational theater methods and aimed at spurring “existing material to shape positive change.” The 2025 Exhibit Columbus E.

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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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Crafting the Present reveals manufacturing techniques behind mid-century furniture classics

Deezen

On show at the Fredericia headquarters in Copenhagen , Crafting the Present showcases the craft processes, tools and makers behind the brand's furniture. Crafting the Present also showcases the tools used in these production processes, alongside models that reveal how the furniture pieces are assembled. "We

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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

Deezen

The device uses a felting technique to bind the wool together The attachment works with all different types of wool. She believes the technique has many potential applications in design, with examples including furniture, acoustic products and insulation. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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Open Design Language in Open-Kitchen Restaurants

ArchDaily

The low-skilled cooking techniques and apparatus employed at branded fast-food restaurants, for example, are presented in full visibility to waiting customers.

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from hammers to rockets, DECODE’s group show presents salt & pepper shakers with a twist

designboom

over 60 designers explore artisanal techniques and experimentations with new technologies, ranging from ceramics to biomaterials. The post from hammers to rockets, DECODE’s group show presents salt & pepper shakers with a twist appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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. One of the key drivers behind this uptick in Nubian Vault techniques being used in projects is the socioeconomic benefits.

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