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Victoria and Albert Museum Investigates Tropical Modernism Movements in West Africa, Modern India, and Ghana

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Courtesy of FDL, ADAGP 2014 | Le Corbusier in Chandigarh with the plan of the city and a model of the Modular Man, his universal system of proportion, 1951 The Victoria & Albert Museum is set to present an expansive exhibition focused on Tropical Modernism , an architectural movement that emerged in the late 1940s. Read more »

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Singapore Architecture City Guide: 18 Projects to Explore in the "Garden City"

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According to the 2016 Green City Index, the city-state of Singapore was the greenest city in Asia at one point. The city has also adopted its version of modernism , such as the Colonnade Condominiums, designed by architect Paul Rudolph , and the Pearl Bank Apartments by Tan Cheng Siong. Read more »

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Tijuana City Guide: 9 Projects to Explore in the 2024 World Design Capital

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Mexico border is a region of vast historical, cultural, and economic significance, where cities of fundamental importance to North America have emerged. Tijuana —located in northeastern Mexico—, is one of these cities. Historically, the city has been a melting pot of nuances reflected in its urban landscape. Read more »

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10 modern home designs we enjoyed this week

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↑ Real de Los Reyes in Mexico City, Mexico, by Miguel de la Torre Arquitectos ; Photo: Rafael Gamo ↑ Liminal House in West Vancouver, Canada, by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses ; Photo: Hufton + Crow ↑ Villa A. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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The Stories at City Modern by McIntosh Poris Associates

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The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat.

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Foster + Partners unveils winning bid for reimagined Television City in LA

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Foster + Partners has been revealed as the architectural designers of a major new campus modernization project for the famed former CBS Television City in Los Angeles. At a cost of $1 billion, the firm is now under contract to deliver what will be the first all-electric studios in the city.

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Contrast or Harmony: The Aesthetic of Modern Adaptations to Historic Buildings

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Image © Helene Binet As cities grow and evolve, the question of preserving, rehabilitating, or adapting historic sites arises. They then create modern extensions that either harmonize or contrast with the original structure. Antwerp Port House by Zaha Hadid Architects.

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