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REX creates "holy grail" combination of performance spaces in Providence

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To accomplish this, REX included a "clear storey", a glazed walkway that runs the length of the building, passing between the shoebox form and the exterior wall. A light installation by US artist Leo Villareal has been installed in the lobby. Ramus was the principal of OMA 's New York office before founding REX in 2000.

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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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A layered concrete facade wraps around the structure Located east of the cemetery's central court of honour, a winding pathway framed by trees gently slopes downwards into a concrete patio at the front of the visitor centre. Here, a row of concrete blocks provides seating.

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K Architectures creates trio of permanent circus tents for theatre in Béziers

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Exterior cladding was designed to look like canvas folds. The theater called for very significant overloads for its framework so metal was used for reasons of economy of material as well as to reduce the influence of the works to facilitate the scenographic installations," said the studio. Structural engineer: Batiserf.

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Gensler tucks arena under a wooden canopy in Austin

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The canopy – an engineered panel veneered with Okoume wood that references vernacular Texas architecture – is both an interior and exterior feature. The exterior soffit flows through a panelized glazing system across the interior concourse and folds down the back side of the stadium bowl. MEP engineer: Henderson Engineers.

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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

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Simons noted the team's interaction with the local community group SOMA Pilipinas group "had a direct and strong influence on the patterns, textures and colors of the project, especially the exterior and the public spaces.". The prefabricated modules were installed onsite in just 10 days. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers.

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Quick Turn-Around Facility, Jackson Hole Airport, Wyoming

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The continuous roof provides overhead protection from rain and snow in-between the two buildings and at the exterior fuel island. The three program spaces all reside under one large, heroic low-sloped roof. The complex is wrapped in a perforated, rusted metal screen with washing and fueling functions hidden from public view.

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Century 21 rehabilitation by TEF Design

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Original features such as the steel ribs, finial, decorative concrete block walls, decorative pattern at the ticket window, marquee, signage and lighting, will be repaired, strengthened, re-installed, and/or replaced if necessary.