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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

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Additionally, arches are chosen to impart a sense of grandeur and formality, hence their frequent inclusion in the design of religious and governmental buildings. This concept led them to craft a series of living spaces specifically tailored to accommodate artists, providing environments where creativity can flourish. Arc House By M.E

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The Symbolism of Yakisugi: Explore the Beauty and Durability of this Wood in Contemporary Architecture

ArchDaily

RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility. While wood has been a staple in architectural design, carbonized wood , known as yakisugi , is gaining significant attention as a finishing choice. Read more »

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

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Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible.

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

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UK architecture studio DaeWha Kang Design has designed a pavilion and courtyard for The OWO hotel at the site of the former Old War Office in Whitehall, London. It was important for the design to enhance rather than compete with the existing historical architecture," the studio explained.

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Studio Wok designs Milan bakery Pan as contemporary take on Japanese culture

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The intention was for a deeper understanding, working on the concept of quality, both in materials and in details." A fibreglass counter sits at the centre of the bakery A central bread counter is the "protagonist piece" in Pan's interior design. It also reminded us of the rice paper walls, typical of Japan," Studio Wok said.

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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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5 Contemporary House Designs That Will Blow Your Mind

Design Thoughts Architects

Design Thoughts Architects is a leading architectural firm in Bangalore, India. Recognizing each client’s vision, we collaborate to ensure the final design feels genuinely personalized. We are thrilled to share five of our portfolio’s most notable projects with contemporary house designs in the following blog post.