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Total Black in Architecture refers to using predominantly black materials, finishes, and design elements to create a visually striking and bold aesthetic. This design approach embraces the color black’s depth, sophistication, and versatility, which can convey a sense of elegance, mystery, and modernity. Architects and designers may employ total black concepts in various ways, from black exteriors and interiors to the use of black furniture, fixtures, and accents. The whole black aesthetic can be impactful in both large and small-scale projects. Executing thoughtfully can result in dramatic, visually stunning spaces that leave a lasting impression.
In the picturesque Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco stands a home that serves not only as a living space but also as a vessel for art, design, and sustainability….
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Mies van der Rohe’s Lake Shore Drive Apartments have been a memorable icon of Chicago’s architectural landscape since their completion in 1951. Synonymous with Modernist design, these twin residential towers…
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Completed in 1974 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, is a spectacular achievement in modern engineering and design. Rising above the Chicago skyline,…
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Completed in 1976 under the visionary direction of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design is a modernist landmark in the heart of Pasadena, California. Far more…
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Completed in 2023, the Archipiélago “Casas de autor” project is a testament to the innovative prowess of Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos. This groundbreaking initiative features the construction of twelve distinct houses,…
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Designed by Polish Architecture firm Franta Group, Zorro is a 51 apartment residential complex that aims to create a new prefabricated building model in Zory for further transformation in the…
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Completed in 2021 by Polish architecture firm Franta Group, Villa Reden is a complex of eight apartments in Chorzów, Poland. Each of the apartments has access to both a patio…
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Completed in 2020, “Transparency” is a striking apartment renovation in Taipei, masterfully executed by Taiwanese architecture firm StudioX4. The project skillfully melds traditional Chinese cultural elements with contemporary modern design,…
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In 2011 Canadian architecture firm FABG completed the renovation of the Nun’s Island Gas Station in Quebec, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe, into a civic center for the…
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The Wolfhorse, designed by Vardehaugen Studio, stands as a versatile art pavilion meticulously crafted to host exhibitions and pop-up events in urban settings. Adaptable and engaging, this innovative structure offers…
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In 2018, Bjarke Ingels Group and Klein completed the A45 prototype, a tiny house that can be built within 4-6 months. Inspired by traditional A-frame cabins, the house also has…
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Designed by Predrag Vujanovic, the NORTH / SOUTH micro cabins located in northern Sweden are experimental dwellings that explore how design can express personality.
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Architecture design firm Cobe has been commissioned the new Geely Design Center in a unique campus named “Uni3 by Geely” on Gothenburg’s harbor front. It is set for completion in…
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Mexican Architecture firm Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados completed in 2018 a matte black single-family house in Jardines del Pedregal that uses small courtyards, terraces, and double heights to blend the…
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