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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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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces. Oak, maple, and cherry are popular choices for their durability and natural beauty, while exotic woods like teak and Brazilian cherry offer a more dramatic look.

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MAD designs culture and arts center in China inspired by mountainous tea fields

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MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. Set in a region containing a United Nations Habitat Award, the project is envisioned as a “transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region,” including a city, river, and mountains.

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

Bustler

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

Archinect

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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Lights by Vaughan shaped by nature

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Lights by Vaughan shaped by nature Lights by Vaughan shaped by nature Inspired by naturalistic tree forms, these lights from Vaughan function as both sculptural artwork and a practical lighting solution… Designs by Vaughan are brought to life using some of the finest and most durable traditional materials.

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Unleashing the Beauty of Nature and Transforming Interior Spaces

ArchDaily

Image Cortesia de Tecnografica Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion is known as a sublime fusion of art and simplicity. The marble tiles in the pavilion are iconic elements, symbolizing the architect's commitment to quality materials, craftsmanship, and the creation of spaces that inspire and transcend time.

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