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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Abreu) Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. © Archive Miguel Marcelino (photo by Lourenço T.

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Exploring Linear Brick Aesthetics in Contemporary Architecture

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Image Courtesy of Randers Tegl Bricks are versatile and long-lasting building materials that combine technical and aesthetic qualities. From traditional to modern styles, these versatile elements can be arranged in different patterns and easily integrated with other building materials, enabling diverse architectural expressions.

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language.

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This Tel Aviv residential project blends two contemporary buildings with a historic villa

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Tel Aviv -based Bar Orian Architects has unveiled a new residential project that blends past and present by integrating two contemporary buildings with a historic, early 20th-century villa. The development, titled Villa Rothschild, sits along Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard. In order to.

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Building with Earth in Latin America: 12 Examples in Contemporary Architecture

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Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time. Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura.

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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass.

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Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Architecture in the Amazon

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Many different groups of people have settled on the land and water, developing many unique building skills that attract a lot of architects working in these regions. The situation in the Amazon is no different. As a result, there is an exchange of knowledge, combining native cultures and novel architecture.

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