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Dissolving Architecture into Nature: Dorte Mandrup Designs Hotel in Norway's Arctic Circle

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© MIR | Courtesy of Dorte Mandrup Danish architecture studio Dorte Mandrup has just released the designs for its new project in the Arctic Region. Teaming up with high-end Norwegian adventure and outdoor brand Norrøna, the studio has designed a nature hotel.

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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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Natural, Artifical, and Collective "Intelligence:" Carlo Ratti Announces Theme and Title for 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

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© Jacopo Salvi Carlo Ratti, the curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition —La Biennale di Venezia, along with Pietrangelo Buttafuocco, The President of La Biennale di Venezia, have revealed highly anticipated details for the upcoming edition. Titled “Intelligence. Artificial.

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The Second Studio Podcast: Local Architecture and Natural Landscapes of the Southwest

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Courtesy of The Second Studio Podcast The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the local architecture, adobe buildings, and natural landscapes of the southwest region of the United States.

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Designing a Nature-Embracing Modern Home in Palo Alto, USA

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Courtesy of Feldman Architecture and Western Window Systems When it came to designing a nature-embracing modern home in Palo Alto, California, USA, architect Tai Ikegami took his responsibility to protect and venerate the magnificent trees on the lot seriously. Read more »

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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

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Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Architectural Interventions in the Desert: Natural Escapes, Minimal Intervention and Reclusive Luxury

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By disregarding the kind of structural interventions that might alter their historic and often culturally relevant landscapes , the projects position traditional and local skills, materials, and architectural techniques alongside high-end luxury interiors. Read more »

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