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Symmetry in Architecture: 15 Contemporary Collective Housing Units in Latin America

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Image © Cesar Bejar What is symmetry in architecture ? Contemporary architecture evolves day by day by implementing different strategies to create habitable spaces where people can carry out their daily activities, meet their needs, and more. XX de Noviembre Apartment Building / Estudio Hidalgo. Why is it used to design spaces?

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials. House in Candonga / Fomento Estudio.

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Exploring Linear Brick Aesthetics in Contemporary Architecture

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In a variety of shapes, dimensions, textures, and colors –depending on the manufacturing process and type of clay– incorporating bricks into architecture creates dynamic facades and structures. By analyzing various projects, we showcase how the aesthetics of linear bricks are applied in contemporary architecture. Read more »

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Reimagining The Mashrabiya: Functionality and Symbolism in Contemporary Architecture

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Al-Ghanim Clinic / AGi architects For centuries, arid environments have solved the problem of light, privacy, and heat through a statement architectural feature of Islamic and Arab architecture, the mashrabiya. © Nelson Garrido | Ali Mohammed T. Read more »

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Uses of Wood in Contemporary Mexican Architecture

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Image Wood has played an important role in contemporary Mexican architecture due to its versatility, sustainability, and cultural connection to the architectural history of the country. House CMV / Estudio MMX.

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Vienna's Architectural Evolution: 21 Landmarks Spanning Baroque, Secession, and Contemporary Styles

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via Shutterstock | mRGB Often referred to as the “City of Music,” Vienna stands as a living testament to architectural evolution across centuries. From Adolf Loos , whose radical ideas challenged the trends of his time, to Otto Wagner, a pioneer of Viennese Modernism , Vienna's architectural legacy continued to evolve. Read more »

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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. In all of them, however, it is clear that the relationship between the hypostyle inspiration and modular architecture is very close, practically intrinsic. Read more »

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