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Marble is a natural stone material widely used in architecture and design. It is prized for its beauty, elegance, and durability and is commonly found in various colors, patterns, and textures. This material is often used as a decorative element, such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and fireplaces. It is also popular for sculptures, columns, and other ornamental features. Additionally, marble is used in construction due to its strength and resistance to wear and tear, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and exterior applications.
Few materials rival marble’s timeless beauty and appeal, a stone cherished since antiquity. From ancient Egypt to Renaissance Europe, marble has symbolized human creativity, craftsmanship, and resilience. Choosing marble is…
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The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University exemplifies the interplay between architecture and knowledge. Designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1963,…
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The Farnsworth House, designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe between 1945 and 1951, is an example of minimalist aesthetics in modern architecture. This one-room retreat, located 55…
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In the heart of Arzignano, Italy, the AMAA Collaborative Architecture Office, led by Alessandra Rampazzo and Marcello Galiotto, has unveiled its latest project—the Golden Box. This refined fusion of modernist…
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Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion is a seminal piece in the canon of modernist architecture. Commissioned by the German government for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Pavilion…
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Guided by the principles of ‘spirit’ and ‘silence,’ Louis Kahn’s visionary design of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, or National Parliament House, showcases a harmonious blend of form and function. Organized…
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Completed in 2022 by STIPFOLD Architects, Furrow is an elegant interior renovation project that uses a minimalist concept with a monochromatic color palette and Calacatta marble, complemented by carefully chosen…
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The Seagram Building, located on Park Avenue between 52nd and 53rd streets in New York City, is a landmark in modern architecture. Designed by the legendary architect Ludwig Mies van…
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The Florence Cathedral, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is an iconic symbol of Florence, Italy. The cathedral’s construction commenced in 1296, following Arnolfo di Cambio’s…
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Completed in 2019, the housing project for Piazza Erba in Milano designed by Eisenman Architects, Degli Esposti Architetti, and AZstudio is a complex superposition of different constraints in a triangular…
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The SP Penthouse designed by Studio mk27 sought to attend to the program’s demands with the minimal space division possible, shaping spatial continuity and amplitude for the apartment. The property…
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In 1986, Mogno, a small Swiss village, was hit by an avalanche that destroyed its 17th-century church. In response, architect Mario Botta was commissioned to design a replacement, the San…
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The Nordic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale (1958-1962), designed by Sverre Fehn to represent Sweden, Finland, and Norway, is a project that deals with Nordic identity. Fehn makes an analogy…
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The Peratallada Castle Garden renovation by Spanish Architecture firm MESURA preserves the relics of its medieval times and adds a more significant atmosphere to the fabulous and unique Garden of a heritage…
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