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The NYT asks: In a housing crisis, is building ‘bland’ better than the alternative?

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The new developments look startlingly alike, often in the form of boxy, mid-rise buildings with a ground-floor retail space, sans-serif fonts and vivid slabs of bright paneling. The larger question of whether drabness is a permanent condition of contemporary architecture, however, remains unanswered. But a lot of people dee.

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Oskar Kohnen fills "well-curated" London office with mid-century modern furniture

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London studio Oskar Kohnen has outfitted a Mayfair office with mid-century modern furniture and contemporary pieces, which "are so well curated that no one would ever dare to throw them away". Spread across three floors, the office is housed within a rectilinear building in London's Mayfair neighbourhood with a gridded facade.

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15 Modern Carport Ideas

Dwell

If you're thinking about renovating a dated carport or constructing a new one, these modern designs are sure to inspire you. Modern carport designs often feature sleek lines, contemporary materials, and stylish finishes to enhance their overall aesthetic appeal. Carports are shelters for cars and other vehicles.

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An Out-of-This-World Earthship Home Is Looking for a New Crew

Dwell

The Earth-friendly, off-grid home has every expected modern amenity found in contemporary luxury builds. Stone Walls and Rose Bushes Surround a Classic Connecticut Estate That's Listed for $15M The sculptural, earth-toned home blends into the landscape at the foot of the Taos Mountains.

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Aluprof solutions in scientific and technological buildings

e-architect

Nevertheless, contemporary buildings tailored to the requirements of rapidly advancing technologies often serve scientific and technological purposes. It consists particularly of the selection of sustainable materials as well as a thorough analysis of the building to make it as energy-efficient as possible.

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Swiss House Unterschächen Building, Switzerland

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The Swiss House is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional regional architecture known as the Gotthard House , which consisted of three fundamental layers. The first layer is a stone base embedded in the ground, which protects and anchors the building on steep slopes. It includes two two-storey apartments with scenic views.

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Modern Sanctuary Above the City, San Francisco, California

e-architect

The new homeowners, a young family of four, had a vision for the house that went beyond its original character, blending modern, minimal design with the existing mid-century aesthetic. The exterior received a complete refresh, with a mix of new materials, upgraded hardscaping, and a modern color palette.

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