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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

ArchDaily

Image © Fernando Alda Architecture has always played a key role in providing shelter and protection for human beings. The Mayoral New Warehouse Logistics Center / System Arquitectura. In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection against the natural elements and predators.

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Arches in Interior Design: 26 Projects that Reimagine the Classical Shape

ArchDaily

Image Although the use of arches in architecture dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C., it was the Romans who solidified them as both an engineering element and a symbol of military victories , which we now see excessively as memorial arches. PENTHOUSE / P-M-A-A. Read more »

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22 Iconic Buildings Defining Chicago Architecture

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Chicago, the Windy City, is famous for its world-renowned architecture. It is a city that has been at the forefront of architectural innovation for over a century. This article will look closely at 22 iconic buildings that define Chicago architecture.

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Fiandre covers Armenian church in porcelain slabs printed with 1.5 million unique motifs

Deezen

Promotion: Fiandre Architectural Surfaces porcelain slabs, digitally printed with 1.5 This Armenian symbol of faith in the face of suffering and of resurrection and redemption serves as a memorial to the victims of the Armenian genocide. The church is covered with Fiandre porcelain slabs. These icons were scaled to fit a total of 1.5

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Dezeen's top 10 quotes of 2023

Deezen

Dezeen has published more than 100 interviews and over 50 opinion pieces this year, featuring some of the best-known voices in architecture and design. Our interviewees and writers have come out with an extensive catalogue of memorable lines, including candid admissions, eloquent attacks on architecture and eyebrow-raising proclamations.

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Bali but not as you know it: designing Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua

Hotel Designs

Listen to the full episode of Travel By Design , a podcast by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler , in the article below… Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort is unlike the typical, large beachside resorts that I’m used to visiting in Southeast Asia. But it’s symbolic.” The space feels naturally calming.

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The A-Frame Is More Than Just a Cabin—It’s a Full-Fledged Cultural Obsession

Dwell

But why do people love the A-frame so much—not just as a housing type, but as a symbol? architectural scene in the mid-20th century, their rise in popularity among the American middle class coinciding with the postwar economic boom, when more families had the ability to invest in vacation homes.