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What are the Interior Courtyards of Spanish Houses like? 10 Examples in Contemporary Architecture and Design

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Happy House in Begur / SALA FERUSIC Architects. Image © Marcela Grassi The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements. Read more »

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A Mangrove for Berlin: Tropical Architecture for the Academy of Architecture

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Perspectiva exterior por Nicolás Belcic. Image Cortesía de Bruno Stagno From Costa Rica, architect Bruno Stagno not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main basis for inspiration and identity in architecture but also proposes going a little further, with contemporary tropical architecture for an entire latitude.

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Ten houses that showcase Mexico's contemporary architecture

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That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles. The architects sought to create a compound that was well integrated into the wooded landscape and didn't appear too large, despite each house being a sizeable 1,105-square-metres.

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HORIZONS in Nagasaki by SAKO Architects

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Thus, the exterior design was an important challenge. Specifically, elements of temple architecture were extracted with reference to the nearby Keigan Temple and reinterpreted using contemporary methods. The goal was to "interpret the historical context and contribute to the formation of a high-quality context."

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4 Homes in Brazil that Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living

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Image © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio The early 20th century marked a pivotal era in Brazilian architecture with the advent of the modernist movement. Architects like Oscar Niemeyer or Lúcio Costa introduced avant-garde designs characterized by sleek lines, reinforced concrete, and a focus on functionality. Read more »

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Contemporary Architecture in the Philippines: Exploring the Best of Modern Filipino Architecture

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The Philippines is a country with a rich cultural heritage and history that is reflected in its architecture. From traditional bahay kubo to colonial-era buildings, Modern Filipino architecture is diverse and unique. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged – contemporary architecture in the Philippines.

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Open-air corridors and exterior exit stairs

Brandon Donnelly

Montreal is, in many ways, a city of winding exterior stairs. And with these, comes lots of exterior circulation. Here is a contemporary tall-building example which follows a similar approach. Designed by MSDL Architects , the project, called The Laurent & Clark , consists of two tower volumes.