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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

Though tents have remained popular since then in recreational contexts and as a staple of the architectural form, contemporary architecture has rediscovered the principle of draping fabric and taken its development further – not just for temporary structures, but for permanent buildings and installations, too. Read more »

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TenBerke’s new Princeton residences blend a refined exterior with an eclectic interior

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Image credit: Chris Cooper Image credit: Christopher Payne/Esto The taller building, named New College West, features soft-grey metal ‘treehouses’ inspired by its woodland setting. Meanwhile, the smaller Yeh College building is described by the team as “low-slung by outward-looking.”

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Ten contemporary buildings that showcase the versatility of structural stone

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series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. has explored the viability of stone as a modern, low-carbon building material that could help the construction industry minimise its vast carbon footprint. To conclude our Stone Age 2.0

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Open-air corridors and exterior exit stairs

Brandon Donnelly

Montreal is, in many ways, a city of winding exterior stairs. And with these, comes lots of exterior circulation. But this tradition doesn’t just apply to older buildings. Here is a contemporary tall-building example which follows a similar approach. If you’ve been there, then you know.

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Thin Brick in Building Design: A Guide to Their Use and Application

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Brick Industry Association Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. In various colors, sizes, and textures, thin brick can be applied to diverse surfaces, such as walls and facades, without additional structures. Read more »

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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"With the neutral-toned facade and soft rippling exterior created by balconies, we sought to pay homage to the surrounding environment through an interpretative, elemental design that conveys movement, emulating the effects of water, wind or markings in the sand." "The The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary."

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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

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These attributes make them ideal for use in large public buildings such as music halls, theaters and sports arenas, where expansive spaces are essential to meet spatial requirements. The residence was conceptualized as comprising four primary symmetrical volumes arranged around a central core.