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Architecture in Mexico: Examples to Explore Contemporary Design in San Miguel de Allende

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In 2008, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is characterized by its baroque and Spanish architecture. It covers an area of 43.6 hectares and is one of the most populated regions in its state. It is part of the list of magical towns in Mexico.

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Experience 12 interactive, site-specific installations at Sydney Contemporary

Habitus Living

Exhibited throughout Carriageworks, the aim of Installation Contemporary is to showcase works that extend beyond the traditional booth presentation. Courtesy the artist and Moore Contemporary. Presented by Moore Contemporary. A sculptural work that speaks to the poetics and potency of a still life. 1/3 + 2 AP.

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Contemporary House India

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Contemporary House India by Robert Gregory, with photographs by Edmund Sumner Thames & Hudson , November 2021 Hardcover | 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches | 272 pages | 355 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9780500021330 | $75.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : India has a long, diverse history of remarkable architecture.

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Leong Leong delivers an elevated, arts-oriented apartment building for Ray Philly

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It wasn’t long ago after Dasha Zhukova opened Moscow’s celebrated Garage Center for Contemporary Art in 2008 that she began to chafe at the limitations of presenting culture within a The post Leong Leong delivers an elevated, arts-oriented apartment building for Ray Philly appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Ten of Beijing's most significant contemporary buildings

Deezen

In the first of a series spotlighting contemporary architecture in China we round up 10 of the most significant buildings in Beijing , including works by MAD , Zaha Hadid Architects , OMA and Herzog & de Meuron. Beijing National Stadium, 2008, by Herzog & de Meuron. Photo is by Iwan Baan.

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Frank Gehry reminisces on Toronto's past while detailing his Forma design for the New York Times

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Gehry, whose family left Toronto for Los Angeles in 1947, also detailed his misgivings at the city’s contemporary development. You’ll see it and you’ll say: Oh, that’s what he was doing. Groundbreaking on Forma’s first tower began last month , with an expected completion slated for 2028.

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M+ museum receives donations from Herzog & de Meuron including Bird's Nest stadium model

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Hong Kong's M+ museum of contemporary visual culture has announced a two-phase donation by Herzog & de Meuron , the firm behind its design. Installation view of the National Stadium section model at the M+. Photo: Lok Cheng. Courtesy of M+, Hong Kong.

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