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

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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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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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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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MH House by ESQUISSOS

Archinect

The building mass rests on a slab platform that interrupts the natural vegetation. The architectural object resulted in a contemporary interpretation of a gabled roof building, seeking a strong relationship between the interior and exterior areas, whether they are the garden, balconies, porches, or covered or open terraces.

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Metal Roofing Vs. Standing Seam Roofing: Which Is Better?

Architecture Ideas

When it comes to roofing, the list of materials you can construct it out of may seem endless. Two popular options are metal roofing and standing seam roofing. This article compares metal roofing vs. standing seam roofing to help you determine which is better for your home or building. What Is Metal Roofing?

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Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Inside W Edinburgh – a contemporary ode to the city Seven years on from when Marriott first teased the arrival of W Hotels debut property in Scotland, Jestico + Whiles can breathe a sigh of relief as the design and architecture studio completes W Edinburgh.

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Ten houses that showcase Mexico's contemporary architecture

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That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles. This house, facing the Pacific Ocean in a beach village not far from the city of Zihuatanejo, is centred around a traditional palapa with a dried palm-thatched roof. Find out more about Casa La Vida ›.