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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

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From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. This, he explained, is the concept behind VAULTED AG’s revolutionary floor plates. he said, about a minute into the conversation.

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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

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Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Seoul-stice of Modernity: Imaginative and Bold Architecture in South Korea’s Capital

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At the same time, the city has undergone a remarkable transformation to embrace modernity while honoring its past. How have Seoul’s modern architectural projects found a place in the city’s dense urban landscape? How have Seoul’s modern architectural projects found a place in the city’s dense urban landscape?

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Raw but refined interiors that celebrate texture and material

The Spaces

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Eight student projects that communicate concepts through physical models

Deezen

These undergraduate and postgraduate architecture students have created models from materials such as wood , plastic , clay and fabric using techniques including laser cutting, 3D printing and construction by hand. Gravitational Tectonic sees robotics and 3D printing merged with clay to produce intricate lattice-like structures.

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Denver Design: Mile-High City’s Masterclass in Modern Architecture

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From the iconic spires of the State Capitol to the new, modern structures punctuating the skyline, Denver’s architecture tells a story of resilience and changing identity. Inspired by Ponti’s geometries, the “Fluted Glass” concept was chosen for its transparency and simplicity.

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Arctic Museum of Modern Art // Nowadays office

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Project Status: Concept. The AMMA museum concept was created in equal co-authorship with mukosey: architecture/design/media, CITIZENSTUDIO and NOWADAYS office in the format of an architectural residency. Arctic Museum of Modern Art Gallery. The post Arctic Museum of Modern Art // Nowadays office appeared first on Journal.

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