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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

A slanted pyramidal roof illuminates the research offices In addition to the reuse of local materials with a low environmental impact, the traditional construction technique recognises the area's heritage and responds to the climate and seismic activity of the Peruvian coast. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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Ten women architects "who should all be household names"

Deezen

The recently released 100 Women: Architects in Practice book showcases the work of 100 architects from around the world. This book aims to be a small part in the process of correcting that imbalance, while also looking at what architecture is, who it is for and what it can do."

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Modern Vernacular: Emerging Firm of the Year Studio Toggle on Pioneering Cross-Cultural Architecture

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The post Modern Vernacular: Emerging Firm of the Year Studio Toggle on Pioneering Cross-Cultural Architecture appeared first on Journal.

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Six buildings that show reuse "isn't a constraint on creativity"

Deezen

The book explores different approaches towards reuse and contains numerous case studies from around the world that she hopes will expand architects' and clients' thinking on the subject. Although it was one of the premises of modernism, very few people want a blank slate in that respect.

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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

Architizer

Most notably, national Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin was known for his distinct style blending the modern and the traditional, crafting masterpieces like the Cultural Center of The Philippines. During the 1920s, architect Juan Nakpil paved the way for environmentally conscious construction techniques.

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An Alphabet of Architectural Models

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

This elegant book explores the fascinating nature of the architectural model through 26 illustrated essays, one for each letter of the alphabet. REFERRAL LINKS : REVIEW : In the realm of architecture books, those devoted to models are in the minority, maybe even at the bottom.

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The New Maximalist: When More is More in Interior Design

Architizer

How do color, decoration and whimsy come together in modern design? In turn, that phrase would come to define a generation of minimalist, modern design. Wutopia Lab chose the ark as the theme, with the yellow outside and red inside sailing ship docked in the harbor of the book sea.