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30 Best Architecture Firms in Beijing

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After being a true site of architectural antiquity for 3000 years, shaped mainly by the Ming and Qing dynasties, in the 1950s, Beijing officially became the capital city of the People’s Republic of China and efforts for its “architectural modernization” were initiated. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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25 Best Architecture Firms in Montréal

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Following the rapid urbanization of the Quebec province in the 1970s, Montréal became progressively more culturally active, shifting to modernist trends in art and architecture. Today, Montréal is a cultural medley of architectural works. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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15 Best Architecture Firms in Germany

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Materials like concrete and glass were favored, socially progressive housing blocks were built, and a new-found appreciation for modernism was conceived. Modern industrial architecture took off post-war and has played a prominent role in the nation’s economic growth, continuing to do so today.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Greece

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And evidence of Antique architecture can still be appreciated by visiting the countless archeological sites dispersed throughout the Greek mainland and surrounding islands. After the fall of Constantinople, Ottoman architecture pervaded throughout Greek cities, most notably within new religious construction.

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An Artful Restoration Returns a Louisville Home to Its Midcentury Roots

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John Brooks and Erik Eaker called on architecture firm Rock Paper Hammer to restore a 1953 ranch home in Louisville, Kentucky, to its modernist roots. Photo by Lucy Hewett Having lived in the Mies van der Rohe tower at 860 Lake Shore Drive , the couple had their hearts set on a midcentury-modern house. "We

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Heusch restores Beverly Hills home to honour original design

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Architecture firm Heusch has renovated this Beverly Hills villa, referencing historical images to remodel the home more closely to its original construction. A reflecting pool sits beneath the restored staircase. They also took the opportunity to restore a monumental entrance door that had been shortened. "An

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"The face of Palm Springs is changing" says Modernism Week CEO

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As well as being a mecca for modernist architecture, Palm Springs is embracing climate-conscious design, says Modernism Week CEO Lisa Vossler Smith in this interview. Photo is by Joe Fletcher Despite its strong ties to the mid-century era, Vossler Smith believes that Palm Springs is still forward-looking in terms of new architecture.

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