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Narratives on the Precariousness of the Built Environment: Architectural Themes at the 2024 Whitney Biennial

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Image © Audrey Wang Art can be a catalyst for architects to see the built environment through a different lens. Located in New York City , the Whitney Biennial is considered the most important and longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States. Torkwase Dyson, Liquid Shadows, Solid Dreams (A Monastic Playground), 2024.

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

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This concept led them to craft a series of living spaces specifically tailored to accommodate artists, providing environments where creativity can flourish. The post Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts appeared first on Journal.

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Biophilia in Brazilian Contemporary Architecture in 7 Projects

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These architectural projects seek to reintroduce nature into built environments, resulting in spaces that promote well-being, health, inspiration, and even productivity. In this article, we will explore seven projects from different programs that embrace this concept and allow for a symbiosis between architecture, humans, and nature.

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A Serene Spa in the South of France and a Music Theater Expansion in Norway: 10 Unbuilt Projects by Established Firms

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The curated list of unbuilt projects submitted by established architecture practices has the potential to reveal new perspectives on the socio-cultural and environmental factors shaping contemporary architecture. Read more »

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A New Level of Functional Privacy in Airports: The Rise of Lounges and Work Cabins

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In this sense, present-day architecture, interiors, and furniture have undergone a radical evolution in recent years, driven by a paradigm shift in the conception of space and our interaction with it. In addition, they must serve as temporary workspaces in specific contexts, adapting to the dynamism of contemporary needs and activities.

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Durable and Resilient Solar Facades: 5 Essential Architectural Principles

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Courtesy of SolarLab When designing facades, various factors can influence their conception. From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. Read more »

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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"With the neutral-toned facade and soft rippling exterior created by balconies, we sought to pay homage to the surrounding environment through an interpretative, elemental design that conveys movement, emulating the effects of water, wind or markings in the sand." "The The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary."