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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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Looking Glass Lodge features glass facades that reflect the surrounding woodland

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Michael Kendrick Architects has completed a woodland retreat and holiday let in East Sussex, England , featuring timber-clad facades and large windows that allow views right through the building. The building is set on a sloping site in the grounds of the client's family home. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber.

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Ten of Beijing's most significant contemporary buildings

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In the first of a series spotlighting contemporary architecture in China we round up 10 of the most significant buildings in Beijing , including works by MAD , Zaha Hadid Architects , OMA and Herzog & de Meuron. Find out more about CCTV Building ›. Photo is by Iwan Baan. CCTV Headquarters, 2012, by OMA.

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At the Foot of the Rockies, a Contemporary Cabin Lists for $3.5M

Dwell

acres From the Agent : " A sophisticated blend of traditional Rocky Mountain design elements merges with contemporary interior design in this Boulder Heights home poised on nearly four acres. Fully renovated, an entirely bespoke build-out is showcased with custom finishes throughout. for $2.4M

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PAU places vaulted glass structure in shell of Brooklyn's Domino Sugar Refinery

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Local architecture studio Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has installed a glass office building with a vaulted roof inside the shell of the 19th-century Domino Sugar Refinery on the waterfront in Brooklyn. There was no building to adapt. According to the studio, the building also runs on all-electric power.

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

Architizer

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.

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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels. How Aerogel Glass Blocks Are Made To understand the creation of aerogel glass blocks, it is essential to first grasp the concept of aerogels.

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