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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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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. Photo is by Iwan Baan. Photo is by Iwan Baan.

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Future Firm's Hem House has all the makings of an award winner at half the price

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The design team worked with real estate developer Jacob Root to create the project with the hopes of diversifying the housing stock available to those interested in the area where new residential construction costs usually begin at $600,000.

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Ai Weiwei’s minimalist New York apartment lists for $2 million

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Look no further than this high-floor condo in the Loft 25 building in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. The 1,400-square-foot minimalist-minded pied-à-terre is owned by Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist Ai Weiwei. 25th Street in Chelsea. 25th Street in Chelsea.

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Ai Weiwei’s minmilaist New York apartment lists for $2 million

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Look no further than this high-floor condo in the Loft 25 building in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. The 1,400-square-foot minimalist-minded pied-à-terre is owned by Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist Ai Weiwei. 25th Street in Chelsea. 25th Street in Chelsea.

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Aluprof solutions in scientific and technological buildings

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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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Marlim D. João IV, Porto building

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João IV, Porto apartments photos, Portuguese real estate, Architecture photos Marlim D. João IV street, aimed to convert two existing buildings, with a basement and three floors, into 10 apartments of different types, all enjoying the generous garden spaces located inside the property. João IV street.