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Located between two significant public spaces in Mexico City—the Fuente de Cibeles and Parque España—Oaxaca 88 is within the Condesa neighborhood, an area known for its rich architectural history and…
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Windows are the eyes of architecture, revealing not just what’s outside, but also the architect’s intentions and the building’s spirit. Far from being mere openings in a wall, windows serve…
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One of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s most ambitious architectural achievements was transforming St. Peter’s Square into a grand urban space epitomizing Baroque ideals. Commissioned by Pope Alexander VII in 1656, the…
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Completed in 1949, Baker House at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of Alvar Aalto’s most significant works outside Finland. Commissioned at a time when American universities were…
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The North Boulder Library, designed by New York-based architectural firm WORKac, represents a significant step forward in public architecture, redefining the role of a library in the contemporary urban landscape….
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San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, also known as San Carlino, stands as one of the most radical architectural statements of the Baroque period. Designed by Francesco Borromini in the 1630s,…
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The reopening of Nancy Thermal in 2023 marked a significant milestone in the architectural reinvention of historic sites. The project was initially envisioned by Louis Lanternier in the early 20th…
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The Kunsthal Rotterdam, completed in 1992, is one of OMA’s most significant built works. It embodies Rem Koolhaas’s theoretical and conceptual explorations. Unlike traditional cultural institutions, which often emphasize monumentality…
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The transformation of Josef Gočár’s Automatic Mills into the Gočár Gallery is a compelling case study in adaptive reuse, balancing historic preservation with contemporary functionality. Designed by Gočár in two…
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MVRDV’s Mega Mat installation at Bangkok Design Week challenges conventional notions of public space by transforming an everyday household item into an urban intervention with a powerful environmental message. Situated…
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Modern technology plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the charm of historic landscapes. Integrating advanced design software into landscape architecture offers innovative solutions that respect the historical essence…
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Snøhetta, a firm renowned for reimagining civic spaces, approached the design of the Beijing Library with a similar ambition. Located in Tongzhou District, the emerging sub-center of Beijing, this vast…
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Perched on the Karst Plateau overlooking the Gulf of Trieste, the Temple of Monte Grisa is a striking monument to faith and modernist experimentation. Designed by Antonio Guacci and constructed…
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Located at the Muelle de Baleares in Tarragona, the Tarragona Cruise Terminal by Hombre de Piedra Arquitectos reimagines port infrastructure through the lens of modular industrialized architecture. Completed in 2024,…
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