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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. During the 1920s, architect Juan Nakpil paved the way for environmentally conscious construction techniques.

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La Seine Musicale is "a symbol with meaning and function" says Shigeru Ban

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Plans to rejuvenate the area were firsts drawn up in 2009 by Nouvel. Last week's instalment focussed on the Striatus bridge , a freestanding 3D-printed concrete footbridge designed to demonstrate how 3D printing techniques can be used to build with less material.

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David Alan Chipperfield announced as Pritzker Architecture Laureate 2023

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James-Simon-Galerie, photo courtesy of Simon Menges In renovative works, his precision is imbued with historical acumen, informing his vision to invariably redeem original design and structure rather than supplant it wholly with modern architecture. Cities are historical records, and architecture after a certain moment is a historical record.

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Weekend House Bukovany, Czech Republic

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The house has a traditional morphology but combines modern details with historical technologies. We also applied a traditional Japanese folk technique of charred wood shou-sugi-ban and the entire superstructure of the sauna house on the roof terrace is treated in this way. Contemporary Czechia Architectural Projects.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece

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This vocabulary has influenced countless architects of later periods, from Vitruvius to today’s contemporary designers. Modern architecture eventually manifested in Greece, and influences from figureheads like Le Corbusier were embraced by Greek designers. We aim to create fresh, future classics that are contemporary yet timeless.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea

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The remains from times of political strife now stand alongside the nation’s contemporary architecture. The nation’s pre-modern architecture is heavily influenced by Buddhism and Chinese design. Alongside the tradition found in South Korean architecture is an astute interest in modern architecture and technology.

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Francis Kéré announced as Pritzer Architecture Laureate 2022

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Building contemporary school institutions, health facilities, professional housing, civic buildings and public spaces, oftentimes in lands where resources are fragile and fellowship is vital, the expression of his works exceeds the value of a building itself. He designed it while still a student at the Technical University of Berlin.