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In architecture, a vault is a structural element that spans an open space, typically a roof or a ceiling, and is composed of a series of arches and/or curved segments. Vaults are used to distribute the weight of the roof or ceiling and transfer it to the supporting walls or columns. They are often used in grand architectural structures such as cathedrals, basilicas, and palaces and can be made from a variety of materials, including stone, brick, and concrete. Vaults can come in many shapes and styles, such as barrel vaults, groin vaults, ribbed vaults, and dome vaults.
Sangath Office, the architectural studio of Pritzker Prize laureate Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad, India, is more than a workspace—it is a manifesto of his design philosophy. Built-in 1981, Sangath embodies…
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At Shaoxing University, the Hexi Indoor Sports Field redefines the relationship between urban spaces and human activity. Designed by UAD architects, it embodies a vision where buildings do more than…
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The Raventos House, designed by renowned Catalan architect Antoni Bonet Castellana, is a modernist gem that showcases his unique style and vision. Perhaps best known for his collaboration on the…
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Completed in 2020 by Chinese architecture firm Studio Zhu-Pei, the Imperial Kiln Museum rediscovers Jingdezhen’s city’s roots. The structure comprises more than half a dozen brick vaults inspired by the…
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In 2018 Indian architecture firm Sameep Padora and Associates completed the Maya Somaiya Library in Maharashtra, India. Inspired by the material efficiencies of the Catalan tile vault, the library becomes…
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Completed in 1963, La Ricarda, or Casa Gomis designed by Spanish architect Antoni Bonet i Castellana is one of the critical midcentury buildings in Spain. Located by the Mediterranean Sea…
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The Kimbell Art Museum, designed by Louis I. Kahn in 1972, is widely regarded as one of the modern era’s outstanding architectural achievements. Kahn’s innovative design philosophy, which aimed to…
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Completed in 2014 by the acclaimed Chinese architecture firm Atelier Deshaus, the West Bund Long Museum is strategically situated along the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. The museum…
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Completed in 2015 by the Spanish Architecture firm MESURA, House IV is an ambitious residential extension that takes special care to provide quality accommodation. The project works with the region’s…
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