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Victoria and Albert Museum Investigates Tropical Modernism Movements in West Africa, Modern India, and Ghana

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Courtesy of FDL, ADAGP 2014 | Le Corbusier in Chandigarh with the plan of the city and a model of the Modular Man, his universal system of proportion, 1951 The Victoria & Albert Museum is set to present an expansive exhibition focused on Tropical Modernism , an architectural movement that emerged in the late 1940s.

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Monumental Sculptor Richard Serra Passes Away at 85

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Because of this invitation to explore space, materiality, and site, the artist has been long-recognized in the architectural community, earning him the Architectural League of New York President’s Medal in 2014 , becoming the first artist to receive the honor. Read more »

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Protest Architecture: DAM's Latest Exhibition Explores the Role of Architecture in Activist Movements

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2014, Umbrella Movement, Hongkong Protestcamp mit mehr als 2300 Zelten auf einer achtspurigen Straße im Central Business District von Hongkong. November 2014 (honorarfrei bei Nennung des Ausstellungszusammenhangs). Foto: © Vicky Chan, 12.

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Design for Density: Housing in India as Social Infrastructure

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As the world’s most populous nation, with an urban population expected to grow from 410 million in 2014 to 814 million by 2050 , this becomes a pressing concern. Image © Ossip van Duivenbode Like most countries, India faces a perpetual housing crisis.

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MAD Architects’ China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing Nears Completion

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The design of the concert hall began with a competition, won by MAD in 2014. Image © CreatAR The China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing, China , designed by MAD Architects led by Ma Yansong , is nearing completion.

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Architectural Delineation Competition – KRob 2014 Winners

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pniak Finalist Student Travel Sketch 2014 KRob Architectural Delineation Competition Khang Nguyen Finalist Professional Travel Sketch 2014 KRob Architectural Delineation Competition Hyeyong Wang Finalist Student Digital Mixed 2014 KRob Architectural Delineation Competition John Carruth Finalist Professional Digital Mixed 2014 KRob Architectural Delineation (..)

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Boa Vista Residence / Padovani Arquitetos

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© Miro Martins architects: Padovani Arquitetos Location: Campinas - State of São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2014 Photographs: Miro Martins Area: 4520.84 ft2 Read more »

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