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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

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The Philippines is a country that has a rich tapestry of architectural culture, spanning from the indigenous Filipino Bahay Kubo houses and the Banaue Rice Terraces to contemporary skylines and eco-resorts. He embraced the modern minimalist style, and it shows in all of his works, but has added his own style in the process.

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Six activist architects "whose actions help effect social change"

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Simultaneously, a global economic crisis, a housing crisis and the unashamed commerciality of the profession has given architects pause for thought," she continued. In 2009, when a fire at Lakanal House in south London killed six people, he warned about the danger of flammable cladding panels without effective sprinkler systems.

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10 Best Architecture Firms in Georgia

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Nevertheless, its most contemporary architectural “landmarks” are a series of public buildings, such as the Meama factory by Giorgi Khmaladze, which have emerged through carefully crafted designs, site-specific considerations and environmental awareness. Company specializes in providing services in commercial and residential sectors.

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Rafael Vinoly Architects, New York Office

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The new 170,000 sqft commercial structure is 135 feet high, spanning nine stories. Developers for this dynamic new building are Vornado Realty Trust and Aurora Capital. The project will be built on the former Prince Lumber Yard. The project will be built on the former Prince Lumber Yard.

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10 Best Architecture Firms in Iceland

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Fusing past traditions with modern innovations, contemporary Icelandic architecture remains beautiful, functional and deeply connected to its unrestrained climatic conditions. The practice is based in Reykjavik and works on wide range of commercial and private projects. Today’s Icelandic designers admirably balance past and present.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Indonesia

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dpavilion architects Photo: Ganny Gozaly - © dpavilion architects Dpavilion Architects is an innovative architecture, landscape and interior design firm specializing in service for themed entertainment projects for theme parks, resorts, water parks, museums, zoos, commercial retail, pub, live music, night club and restaurant.

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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.