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Xavier de Jaureguiberry is a multifaceted Architecture photographer. He is the son of an engineer-architect and initially pursued architectural studies, for which he had a natural aptitude. However, his photography and mountaineering passion soon diverted him from his original path. Nowadays, when he is not traveling to photograph architectural masterpieces – or other noteworthy subjects – he is dedicated to addressing the numerous challenges in architecture, often while hanging from a rope.
The UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, completed in 1958, symbolizes international cooperation and architectural innovation. Designed by the visionary trio Marcel Breuer, Bernard Zehrfuss, and engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, this structure…
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Arcosanti is more than just an architectural endeavor; it’s an exploration into the potential future of human habitats. Nestled in the arid landscapes of Yavapai County, Arizona, it stands as…
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The Richards Medical Research Laboratories, a groundbreaking project situated on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, was conceived in 1957 by renowned American architect Louis Kahn and marked a significant turning…
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The Philips Exeter Academy Library, designed by the renowned architect Louis Kahn, was completed in 1972 and is considered one of his greatest achievements. The building is a testament to…
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The Bensberg Town Hall was designed in 1962 by Gottfried Böhm and completed in 1969. Thick concrete slabs and seamless glass creates a rationalist base for the tower, which rises…
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