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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Kinsella says: “This is the earliest evidence we have of a complete visual description of a building including several plans, elevations and sections, but they appear in this strange theological work instead of coming out of building sites.

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5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

ArchDaily

From the elaboration of the Baroque movement to the geometric framework of modernism, architects found inspiration from stylistic approaches, techniques, and concepts of historic art movements, and translated them into large-scale habitable structures.

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

Architizer

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

Architizer

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. Order your copy today.

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

Architizer

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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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. The post Eight student projects that communicate concepts through physical models appeared first on Dezeen.

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Colorado rugs by Inga Sempe for Nanimarquina

Deezen

Colorado was designed by Sempé using two ancient handweaving techniques – hand knotted chobi and flatwoven kilim – in an effort to blend "tradition and modernity", said Nanimarquina. They are available in four sizes and four colours named ashes, clay, moss and sand.

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