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Applied Arts Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale aims to "complicate the history of tropical modernism"

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A 36-metre-long brise soleil has been covered with screens showing the colonial history of tropical modernism at the Applied Arts Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale. In the 1940s, the two adapted the minimalist modernist style to suit the conditions of British West Africa, creating the tools for tropical modernism.

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Denver Design: Mile-High City’s Masterclass in Modern Architecture

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From the iconic spires of the State Capitol to the new, modern structures punctuating the skyline, Denver’s architecture tells a story of resilience and changing identity. It also enhances capacity for outreach and education programs, featuring the Sie Welcome Center as a signature gateway to the city’s art district.

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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

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If your brand is innovating in product design for architects, consider entering today: Enter the A+Product Awards It might be hard to believe in today’s see-through society, but glass was once a scarce resource used sparingly in architecture. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. from 2021 to 2028.

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University for the Creative Arts spotlights six design projects

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Dezeen School Shows: a skeletal lamp and rings that encapsulate nature feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students studying design at University for the Creative Arts. Also included is a collection of brooches that take cues from Islamic art and a range of glass tableware that references women's lived experiences.

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Six designers reimagine traditional Korean mother-of-pearl craft for modern life

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A lot of mother-of-pearl artisans think the technique is finished," Duson Gallery founder Yangsoo Kim told Dezeen. A reinterpretation of the traditional Korean tray table with the same name, Soban is also meant to nod to the Italian art of the 1960s. But I'm trying to cheer them up. Nobody can say what the colour is."

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Duda Paine places sculptural glass office on top of terracotta base in Austin

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North Carolina architecture studio Duda Paine has created the 405 Colorado office building in Austin with a sculptural glass form that sits on top of a terracotta base. Duda Paine placed a glass element on top of a terracotta parking garage in Austin. The structure has folds in the glass envelope to maximise views.

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Modektura adds sand terrazzo flooring to Kyiv apartment

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Read: Monolithic green marble forms "majestic wall" in Milan apartment "The idea to experiment with materials was inspired by old decorative techniques, blending them with a modern approach" Dietkovskyi explained. Additionally, marble chips were embedded within the mineral plaster on the walls.