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In architecture, collaborating with other industries can help professionals expand beyond traditional thinking and find new and innovative solutions. For example, a previous post features a collaborative design project between…
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a contemporary reimagining of one of history’s most revered centers of knowledge—the ancient Library of Alexandria. The original library, lost to time, symbolized the ambition of…
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The House of Culture (Kulttuuritalo) in Helsinki, completed in 1958, is a significant example of Alvar Aalto’s architectural mastery. Designed for the Finnish Communist Party, the building reflects the socio-political…
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In 1965, at just 28 years old, Charles Gwathmey designed and built the Gwathmey Residence and Studio for his parents in Amagansett, New York. More than a home, this project…
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The Hall of Nations, designed by Raj Rewal in collaboration with Mahendra Raj, embodied India’s post-independence modernist aspirations. As a key component of the Permanent Exhibition Complex in Pragati Maidan,…
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After India’s independence in 1947, Chandigarh was planned as a new administrative capital for Punjab, intended to represent modernization and progress. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s directive was to create a…
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Located amidst an urban garden in Guangzhou, China, Your Greenhouse Is Your Kitchen is a temporary pavilion designed by Office for Roundtable and JXY Studio. This structure integrates a greenhouse,…
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The NAP Penthouse integrates heritage with contemporary design and is located within the historic Palazzo Calboli dall’Aste in Forlì. The project incorporates modern elements that redefine spatial perception. Central to…
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Located in Oeiras, Portugal, Oeiras House by OODA is designed in response to its site’s topography. The design integrates the home into the landscape through a semi-buried structure that follows…
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Located in the suburban area of Tilst, approximately 10 km west of Aarhus, Denmark, Tilst Church has long served as both a spiritual center and a gathering place for the…
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When Le Corbusier was commissioned to design Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the project was more than an exercise in urban planning—it was a bold vision for a new democracy….
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Japan’s economic boom in the late 20th century led to the proliferation of leisure facilities such as ski resorts, golf courses, and fishing ponds. However, many of these sites have…
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The Yoga Dojo is a standalone pavilion designed for meditation and relaxation in a private garden in Greater London. It is an extension of the home, positioned at the end…
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Situated in Streatham, South East London, Bristow Mews is a residential development that transforms a former coach house and derelict garages into housing. The project maintains the site’s historical essence…
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