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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

Though tents have remained popular since then in recreational contexts and as a staple of the architectural form, contemporary architecture has rediscovered the principle of draping fabric and taken its development further – not just for temporary structures, but for permanent buildings and installations, too. Read more »

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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

ArchDaily

In recognition of brick's impact on Spanish architecture throughout history, we have created a compilation of contemporary projects that highlight its aesthetic and functional benefits along with advice from their creators about how best use this tried and true material. Read more »

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What are the Interior Courtyards of Spanish Houses like? 10 Examples in Contemporary Architecture and Design

ArchDaily

Image © Marcela Grassi The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements.

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TenBerke’s new Princeton residences blend a refined exterior with an eclectic interior

Archinect

” Both buildings feature a mixture of warm grey calcium silicate brick to create a “contemporary interpretation of historic masonry on the campus.” Meanwhile, the smaller Yeh College building is described by the team as “low-slung by outward-looking.”

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Open-air corridors and exterior exit stairs

Brandon Donnelly

Montreal is, in many ways, a city of winding exterior stairs. And with these, comes lots of exterior circulation. Here is a contemporary tall-building example which follows a similar approach. And on the other end, connected by an open-air corridor, is an exterior exit stair that runs all the way up the tower.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

Deezen

"With the neutral-toned facade and soft rippling exterior created by balconies, we sought to pay homage to the surrounding environment through an interpretative, elemental design that conveys movement, emulating the effects of water, wind or markings in the sand." "The The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary."

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Houses in Spain: Mobile Wooden Enclosures for Sun Protection

ArchDaily

Image © Salva López According to the climatic conditions of each region and its implantation environment, exterior enclosures play a fundamental role in providing the necessary climatization and ventilation conditions to make indoor spaces habitable and comfortable. House in Hills of Madrid / Slow Studio. Read more »

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