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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Abreu) Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. © Archive Miguel Marcelino (photo by Lourenço T.

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The Legacy of the Sawtooth Roof, an Icon of Industrial Architecture

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Sawtooth roofs are an iconic architectural feature of industrial buildings A historic symbol of the industrial age, the sawtooth roof is a lasting legacy of architectural history. Although a functional invention born from necessity nearly 200 years ago, the iconic shape is enjoying a renaissance in many contemporary projects.

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The Role of Flexible Roofing Membranes in Sustainable Building Design

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Courtesy of Elevate EMEA Our buildings become symbolic of the times we live in, reflecting the spirit of a given era, attending to different needs, lifestyles and functions. Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness,” says one of the most prominent architects of our time, Frank Gehry.

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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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The new timber building in the existing ensemble impresses with its innovative approach, its sustainability and the social added value it creates. It was no easy building task for the architects. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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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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Ukrainian practice MAKHNO Studio imagines contemporary Hotel Karpaty in the Carpathian Mountains

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Ukrainian firm MAKHNO Studio has designed a contemporary hotel in the breathtaking natural setting of the Carpathian Mountains. The connection with the surroundings is reflected through the building’s organic form and muted color palette. The firm likens the hotel to a liner in the sky.

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"Unashamedly contemporary" pavilion designed for Old War Office site in London

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The pavilion is located in front of the 1906 Grade II*-listed building, designed by architect William Young, that was once used by the British government's military departments. The pavilion is as much a sculptural piece as it is a building within the courtyard."