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Bird wings inform design of Dapi Mountain Restaurant in China

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Galaxy Arch has created the Dapi Mountain Restaurant Galaxy Arch 's design is distinguished by the roof, which is informed by traditional clay sculptures made of local birds, nicknamed Gugu birds. We aimed to highlight the building's ability to blend into the natural environment," it continued. The photography is by Lv Xiaobin.

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Architect and educator Meejin Yoon is named the 2022 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts winner

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Meejin Yoon as the winner of the 2022 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts in recognition of her achievements in designing a more just built environment and contributions to academia and the broader cultural scene. The World Cultural Council (WCC) has named Höweler + Yoon co-founder J.

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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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Maxim Zhestkov creates digital "motion sculptures" with algorithms informed by physics

Deezen

Digital artist Maxim Zhestkov discusses his Waves immersive digital art installation , which is animated in response to a series of algorithms informed by the laws of physics, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen in collaboration with W1 Curates. The installation covers every surface of the gallery including its facade. "I

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Child Studio blends mid-century modern and art deco details in Mayfair pied-Ă -terre

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A white curved fireplace sits at the centre of the lounge It centres around a spacious lounge that was informed by the grand salon in fashion designer Saint Laurent's Paris home. We were interested in finding an authentic design language for this project, balancing the art deco references with the 1960s and 70s modernism," the studio added.

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Advertecture: 7 Stylistic Spaces Blending Branding with the Built Environment

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Branding is the multifaceted art of building a recognizable and distinct public identity. The built environment can be an integral part of this strategy. The innovative modular design can grow or shrink depending on the site restrictions, while each station’s functionality can be customized to its environment.

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Anji Culture and Art Center, Zhejiang Province, China

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The project is designed as a transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region; on the east side lies the city, while the river and the mountains in the distance on its west side. The Anji Culture and Art Center has begun construction and is expected to be completed and used in 2025.

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