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Pittsburgh's Institute for Contemporary Art reveals ZGF-designed expansion at Carnegie Mellon University

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ZGF Architects has announced plans for an expansion of the Miller Institute for Contemporary Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. As part of the design, the soon-to-be-renamed Institute for Contemporary Art Pittsburgh will increase in size by three times its current operating capacity.

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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

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As a symbol of perfection, marble facilitated intricate craftsmanship for decorative elements, inspiring architectural marvels and exquisite art, leaving a legacy of sophistication and refinement. Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art.

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Reflect Architecture balances "contemporary art with family life" in Toronto house

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Canadian studio Reflect Architecture has renovated a home in Toronto for a new generation of the same family, while incorporating an extensive art collection. The post Reflect Architecture balances "contemporary art with family life" in Toronto house appeared first on Dezeen.

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desert X alUla 2024 brings contemporary art to saudi arabia’s ancient deserts

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desert X alUla is back for its third edition, transforming the landscapes of saudi arabia into a canvas for sculpture and land art. The post desert X alUla 2024 brings contemporary art to saudi arabia’s ancient deserts appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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

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Bring together an array of styles, ranging from the grandeur of Baroque palaces to the innovative Art Nouveau designs and the Vienna Secession movement, visitors are drawn to the city for its architectural marvels.

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La Brea Affordable Housing in West Hollywood is a contemporary take on art deco

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Sited on La Brea Avenue, a prominent north-south artery in a diverse part of the city known for its multicultural shops and restaurants, the building's adventurous facade was informed by surrounding 1930s art deco buildings. "If If you go up and down La Brea, you'll find some absolutely wonderful art deco buildings," said Mutlow.

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Delhi Contemporary Art Week

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Now in its sixth iteration, Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) returned to the capital of India. This year six like-minded galleries joined together to curate a forum for the celebration of contemporary art that focused on education, and showcasing and promoting artists from South Asia.