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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.
Completed in 1992 by Japanese architect Hiroshi Naito, the Sea Folk Museum is an example of wood Japanese craft. Its 18.5-meter-wide (60.7-foot) roof is constructed of laminated timber trusses. A…
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The Hanling Museum of Art, located on the shores of Dongqian Lake in Ningbo City, China, is a powerful reminder of how architecture can harmoniously blend with its environment to…
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Christensen & Co Architects designed the DTU B357 as a state-of-the-art facility for the DTU Electro Institute, focusing on research in electromagnetic systems. This facility serves as a hub for…
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In Talence, France, the town’s Maison des Solidarités (Solidarity House) epitomizes social action and solidarity. Esnard Sanz’s architectural project, ‘Rehabilitation and construction of an associative hub,’ seamlessly blends nature and…
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Located in the bustling district of Shoreditch, the Dirty House stands as a testament to David Adjaye’s architectural philosophy, blending the mundane with a personal touch. Originally a public house,…
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S. R. Crown Hall, the esteemed creation of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, stands as a testament to modern architecture’s potential to marry form with function in a harmonious balance….
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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 known as the Sears Tower, stands as a spectacular achievement in modern engineering and design. Rising above…
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Finalized in 1976 under the visionary stewardship of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design emerges as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Pasadena, California….
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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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