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Crystal Orange Hotel, Lujiazui Shanghai

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Crystal Orange Hotel, Lujiazui Shanghai, Chinese Commercial Interior Architecture, Photos. The refraction and dispersion of light seems to filter out noise and the effects of jet lag, providing guests with unparalleled tranquility and an opportunity to restore their luster. Contemporary Shanghai Architecture. 9 Dec 2022.

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Green Means Go: 6 of the World’s Highest Rated LEED Certified Buildings

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Achieving both LEED v3 Platinum and LEED v4 Gold certifications, the contemporary skyscraper has a host of green features. The Frick Environmental Centre was designed as a joint venture between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy after the park it now sits in place of was destroyed by a fire in 2002.

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The Shaftesbury Theatre London building

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The architectural approach taken by Bennetts Associates has been to create new spaces with a contemporary feel, exposing the ribbed concrete structure in the new basement bar and contrasting this with the brickwork of the existing theatre’s old basement wall. Over £2.5m has been spent on the fabric of the build in recent years.

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Squire and Partners Architects Office, London

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16 Sep 2013 Mayfair House , London, UK photo : Gareth Gardner The contemporary interpretation of leaves are crafted as a metallic shingle, which cover a three storey elevation and rooftop pavilion. ” – Tim Gledstone, Partner at this architecture practice.

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25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal

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Home to McGill University, one of the most prestigious architecture schools in the country, the city constantly produces new pieces of architecture that do not fit under any specific trend or movement but rather steadily push the boundaries of contemporary architecture. The practice is dedicated to what physical space makes us feel.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa

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Even during its contemporary history, the Apartheid era was responsible for heavily segregating South Africa in multiple of contexts. Thomas Gouws Architects © Thomas Gouws Architects Thomas Gouws Architects design exclusive contemporary residences, holiday houses, lodges, and selective commercial projects.

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firstsite, Colchester centre for the visual arts

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At its heart will be the newly restored Berryfield Roman Mosaic, which dates from around AD200. After years in Colchester Castle, the Mosaic has been painstakingly restored and returned to its original home, as firstsite’s only permanent exhibit. The building will be open every day and into the evening, free to all.