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Mar 22 2023

Spectacular architecture: opposites attract?!

by Sebastian Budjardini

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When contemporary and historic architecture collide, it can create a breathtaking contrast. Below, we’ve rounded up five stunning examples from around the globe that demonstrate this captivating juxtaposition. Revitalizing historical...

Flowing spaces – Maria Magdalena Chapel in Carinthia

Feb 23 2023

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Flowing spaces – Maria Magdalena Chapel in Carinthia

by Sebastian Budjardini

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The family chapel exemplifies how architecture can be functional and transcendent at the same time The chapel’s design is unmistakable, featuring a small size, a steep roof, a transparent structure,...

Feb 20 2023

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What is Gaudism?

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Ariadna Giménez’s Instagram account, gaudism.ai, draws inspiration from Antoni Gaudí and his works, and has gained popularity with 115,000 followers The account features ‘gaudist’ settings, which repeatedly showcase a world...

Feb 14 2023

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The architecture of libraries in 5 international projects

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Monumental, sculptural, and sustainable, these five libraries were designed to promote social engagement and reading in both small towns and big cities. Completed within the past two years, they serve...

Architectural biomimicry: buildings that look like trees

Feb 09 2023

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Architectural biomimicry: buildings that look like trees

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Nature is the ultimate creator, and architects have been inspired by it throughout history. Some architects imitate organic shapes and concepts directly, while others are captivated by the diversity of...

Feb 03 2023

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The 7 Most Notorious Controversies In Architecture

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Heroes or Villains: Modern Architecture and its Controversial Creators Despite its grandeur and elegance, modern architecture is not immune to controversy and neither are its designers. Some architects are adored,...

What is a jungle kitchen? This house has invented the concept that you will want to copy

Jan 27 2023

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What is a jungle kitchen? This house has invented the concept that you will want to copy

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Manuel Cervantes’ project is a noteworthy representation of modern Mexican architecture, featuring a blend of textures and materials that subtly convey the local tradition. Manuel Cervantes named this house “Tepetate,”...

So Artificial Intelligence Could Change The Future Of Architecture

Jan 25 2023

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So Artificial Intelligence Could Change The Future Of Architecture

by Sebastian Budjardini

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The boundaries of the imagination have never been so blurred. Dreaming of buildings that resemble the pistils of a flower, thick fishing nets that wrap around the facades of the...

Jan 10 2023

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Architecture: best of 2022

by Sebastian Budjardini

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This selection takes into account not only new buildings, but also outdated and iconic architectures, which in some cases no longer exist except in our memory. Among the projects that...

Thatched roof and farmhouse made of cardboard? What is possible in Japan’s architecture

Dec 22 2022

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Thatched roof and farmhouse made of cardboard? What is possible in Japan’s architecture

by Sebastian Budjardini

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Paper and cardboard are increasingly becoming building materials. The Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is a pioneer of the material and is constantly demonstrating new projects with it. A car made...