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Istanbul Modern building by Renzo Piano

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The second floor houses the museum’s permanent collection gallery, which provides an unparalleled panorama of modern and contemporary art from Türkiye and beyond, as well as the main temporary exhibition gallery. The official opening ceremony of the museum will take place at a later date.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece

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The foundation of Western architecture cannot be told without citing the architectural legacy of Greece. This vocabulary has influenced countless architects of later periods, from Vitruvius to today’s contemporary designers. From classical antiquity to today’s built environment, Greek structures and decorations are visible worldwide.

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Render to Reality: Herzog & de Meuron’s Design Tour de Force

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VitraHaus Weil am Rhein, Germany Vitra launched its Home Collection in 2004 with a new target group in mind: individual customers with an interest in design. They form the physical foundations of the Switch House and the conceptual starting point for it, offering new kinds of spaces for a new kind of museum.

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Serpentine Pavilion 2023, London

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Additionally, we have used pre-cast concrete pads for the second year in a row, which lowers the total amount of carbon embodied in the project and permits reuse of same foundation when the Pavilion is rebuilt in its permanent position.”

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Esplanade PVM Montreal, Quebec

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The choice of materials and the arrangement of forms reaffirm the idea of a universal layout, a foundational concept of Place Ville Marie. Concept & vision: Sid Lee Architecture Execution: Consortium Sid Lee Architecture | Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes General contractor: Pomerleau Structural engineers: NCK Inc.

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20 Inspirational Thought Leaders on the 10th Anniversary A+Awards Jury

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Most notably, The Museum of Modern Art, Pin-Up Magazine, The Graham Foundation, The New York Times, Architect Magazine, DesignMIAMI/ Art Basel, The Swiss Institute, Metropolis Magazine, Curbed, and The National Museum of African American History where he was identified as one of the future designers on the rise. Hanxiao Liu.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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2020 A+Award winner Anna Maria Bordas is an architect from ENSAVT and engineer of Ponts et Chaussées engineering school. She has formally wed her expertise in the two disciplines by founding Bordas+Peiro Architect and Engineering Firm. Anna Maria Bordas. Right: University of Limerick; images via Dezeen and Elle Decor.