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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 ? Why is it used to design spaces? 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.

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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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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

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Image Cortesia de antoniolupi Marble held profound significance in Greek and Roman architecture due to its abundance, luminous surfaces, and subtle veining. Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art. MyStreet washbasin in Verde Alpi marble _Design AL Studio.

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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. Read more »

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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline.

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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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The Return of the Tub: Traditional Bathtub Typologies into Contemporary Bathroom Design

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Image © Ralph Feiner Although they are an integral and necessary space in residential architecture, the wide variety of design opportunities for bathrooms has often remained overlooked in favor of practicality.