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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different cultures in different periods of time, which can explain the variety of materials, shapes, sizes and distances between the columns that can be found around the world. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c.

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

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RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility.

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

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Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight.

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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. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Vernacular Elements Applied in Contemporary Housing

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© Syam Sreesylam Vernacular architecture is a complex concept that has different meanings depending on where we are, and it is present in various architectural typologies. Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place. Read more »

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

Deezen

"The pavilion is unashamedly contemporary in its styling, but has much of the expressiveness and intricacy that we are accustomed to seeing in heritage architecture," DaeWha Kang Design told Dezeen. When selecting materials for the project, practicality and longevity were central to the studio's approach.

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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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