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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. With its transparency and reflectivity, glass creates open, light-filled spaces and visually connects to the surroundings.

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University of Oregon presents ten architecture and design projects

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The Infill Repair studio investigates the inequitable histories and legacies of land development and the built environment in Eugene, Oregon and surrounding communities as a way of informing an imagined, site-specific architecture of repair. "In

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City hall in Høje-Taastrup by PLH Arkitekter

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With its location in the new city park, which creates a green axis between the City2 shopping center and the new urban development area Høje-Taastrup C, this 43-meter-high building is a significant, visually connecting link between the new and the old. A terrace, sun deck and cozy seating areas surround the building.

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10 Narrative-Driven Architectural Drawings Win the “Storied Drawing Awards”

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While the Egyptian government has been dragging people out of their homes in Warraq and Sinai as development plans move forward, people are forced into poorly planned habitats that pay no real attention to people’s needs or their economic activities. Only then, people can be part of a better urban future.

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

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This multifaceted approach is evident in projects such as Kia Lab, which take a holistic view of the programmatic brief, embedding the building’s function with the broader urban and cultural environment. Impressively, their internal digital visualization lab creates an integrated workflow for testing and developing design ideas.

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Reflections on Year 1 in New York City [3]

A Better Built Environment

Things worth reading A Decade of Urban Transformation, As Seen From Above Incredible visualizations of just how much we change the environment around us. From farm fields to suburbs, from vacant lots to new urban development, this article does a great job at showing how quickly change happens.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in Hong Kong

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Holistic architecture that combines art and science will make good design for the people and the environment. Their services include urban planning, architecture and interior design. Avoid Obvious Architects have 15 awards with projects in 36 cities and 22 countries. Their design process will add value to your cities and investment.