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a-fact wins competition for Montenegro museum inspired by surrounding mountains

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A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro.

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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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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

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Digitization has revolutionized the way we experience art on platforms like SINGULART, which combines multiple influences from various artists. In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions.

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The Hoxton Vienna offers "contemporary take on the Wiener Werstätte arts and craft movement"

Deezen

AIME Studio's interiors for the latest outpost of The Hoxton hotels, in a renovated marble-clad 1950s office building in Vienna , celebrate arts and crafts and post-war modernism. In the bedrooms , geographic patterned curtains are influenced by iconic Werkstätte fabrics and ruched headboards are inspired by Loos' style.

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News: a-fact wins competition for Montenegro museum inspired by surrounding mountains

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A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro. Read the full post on Bustler

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Richard Serra, monumental steel sculptor and inspiration to many architects, has died at 85

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The 85-year-old sculptor who made architecture more or less a permanent condition of his art was known for inventing a process for bending corten steel to create works he explained were about eliciting sensation and intended to display the unseen physical forces of nature. Serra's 'Bend' sculpture at the.

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LA’s Francis Gallery is an arts space inspired by Korean design

The Spaces

Francis Gallery showcases contemporary art against a backdrop that’s subtly influenced by what founder Rosa Park describes as ‘Koreanness’. Located on Melrose Avenue, the arts space offers a beautifully spare experience – all wooden floorboards, white walls and clean lines. Photography: Rich Stapleton.