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Renzo Piano’s Istanbul Modern museum opens in Turkey

Archinect

The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city. billion Galataport development beyond.

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Federal Reserve Building by Perkins&Will

Archinect

Built in 1913, Seattle’s Federal Reserve Bank building acts as a window to the past in a city typically defined by its progressive, forward-thinking culture. When property developer Martin Selig bought the property at a government auction in 2014, he aimed to update it for contemporary use while preserving those historical links.

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15 Projects in India Using Traditional Jali Wall Facades: Solution to Control Light, Temperature and Ventilation

ArchDaily

Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces.

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A Modern Commercial Building Design

Design Thoughts Architects

A Modern Commercial Building Design. Though it’s a commercial building, the client desired a well-planned modern commercial building design that can attract most of the customers. You have probably seen a lot of different types of commercial buildings near to your residence.

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Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension

Deezen

Located in a conservation area, the extension is informed by desert modernism, a style that emerged in Palm Springs during the mid-20th century. Terrazzo is also used outside "This unique material extends out towards the garden to create retaining walls that anchor the building into the surrounding landscape.

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Denver Design: Mile-High City’s Masterclass in Modern Architecture

Architizer

From the iconic spires of the State Capitol to the new, modern structures punctuating the skyline, Denver’s architecture tells a story of resilience and changing identity. Taking a closer look at Denver’s diverse buildings, the following projects represent new architecture that is leaving a mark on the cityscape.

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Contemporary Vaults: 6 Modern Iterations of a Age-Old Architectural Classic

Architizer

Essentially an extrusion of an arch along an axis, the structural value of the self-supporting form has made it a popular motif across typologies and around the world: from the construction of homes, religious buildings and more. With each innovation in arch-building technology came new aesthetic styles and forms of architectural expression.