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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. Read more »

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Tesla’s EV-charging drive-in concept is under construction in Los Angeles

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Construction on Tesla 's new Stantec -designed drive-in diner and electric vehicle charging concept is making progress in Los Angeles, as the local NBC station reports. The project, which wasn’t approved until last April, is currently taking shape at 7001 W Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

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DIALOG and Smoke Architecture complete Ontario college building inspired by Indigenous principles

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” Image credit: James Brittain courtesy of DIALOG The project provides 133,000 square feet of new construction in addition to 16,000 square feet of existing renovations.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a shade structure concept situated in rural Arkansas as the grand prize winner of the $10,000 Forge Prize for 2024. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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Creative Calculations: 6 Precise Projects Inspired by the Fibonacci Sequence

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Meanwhile, Le Corbusier’s concept of the Modulor, a measuring system for the proportions of construction, combined the golden ratio with anthropometric calculations.

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EskewDumezRipple uses musical instruments and AI as inspiration for their Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Museum design

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The 120,000-square-foot project is intended as a “venue to showcase and highlight the contributions that the city of New Orleans has made to the music industry.” The concept design of the scheme is inspired by music and musical instruments, with an outer shell drawing inspiration from the hollowed body of a guitar.

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Biophilia in Brazilian Contemporary Architecture in 7 Projects

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Image: © Renato Navarro Biophilia, or love for life and nature, inspires architects around the world to create spaces that deeply connect with natural elements. These architectural projects seek to reintroduce nature into built environments, resulting in spaces that promote well-being, health, inspiration, and even productivity.