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Waiwai Presents "Tashkhent: Appropriating Modernism" at Sharjah Triennial 2023

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Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. The showcase spotlights three essential instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan. Photo: Ivan Erofeev. Read more ยป

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Vilcek Foundation announces winners of its 2024 Prizes in Design

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Promotion : US -based philanthropic organisation the Vilcek Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 Prizes in Design and awarded a total of $250,000 to four designers. The Vilcek Foundation welcomed submissions from immigrant design professionals living and working in the US who specialise in graphic, industrial and product design.

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Sameep Padora & Associates creates flowing concrete form for Indian arts space

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Terracotta-coloured render made from local soil covers the curving, concrete structure of Hampi Art Labs, an arts centre in Karnataka by architecture studio Sameep Padora & Associates. To achieve this, the studio took cues from the area's topography and history, as well as its modern condition as a more industrialised area.

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Detroit gets an intimate arts-focussed boutique stay at ALEO

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acre neighbourhood art campus transforms The Shepherd church into two new art galleries, a performance space and a library, while its grounds host an expansive outdoor sculpture park and community space, complete with a skate park designed by artist McArthur Binion and skate legend Tony Hawk. But that’s not all.

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Westlake University by HENN

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Established in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of research university, a first in the history of modern China, funded through the Westlake Education Foundation.

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The Courtauld Institute of Art London Renewal

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The Blavatnik Fine Rooms at The Courtauld Gallery: photo ยฉ Hufton+Crow The three-year redevelopment of the Courtauld Gallery has been the most significant modernisation project in its history, providing a transformed home for one of the UKโ€™s greatest art collections. Masterpieces from Bergen.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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The lively squares, cozy cafes and narrow paths make you wonder: Why do these old cities feel so magical while modern city life often feels disconnected? The secret lies in their foundational design principles. But is it too late to bring the charm of old cities into modern urban life? Not at all.

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