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5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

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Image © Kurt Schwitters, Merzbau, Hannover, 1933 | Philipp Rümmele As far as history goes back, art and architecture have always been interrelated disciplines. Read more »

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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

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Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

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In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. But in order to capture the full potential of this material, a plethora of techniques and modifications have evolved with the purpose of adapting and customizing wood’s characteristics to the demands of modern design and construction.

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Five art and design exhibitions on Dezeen Events Guide

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Top image: courtesy of the Design Museum Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design 2 September 2023 to 7 July 2024, USA Objects intended to illustrate the circularity of materials feature in the Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition by New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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Seoul-stice of Modernity: Imaginative and Bold Architecture in South Korea’s Capital

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At the same time, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation to embrace modernity while honoring its past. How have Seoul’s modern architectural projects found a place in the city’s dense urban landscape? How have Seoul’s modern architectural projects found a place in the city’s dense urban landscape?

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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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