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

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Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

Architizer

Inspired by the concept of gathering around a table, the pavilion embodies an inclusive community, inviting visitors to share stories and experiences. Architects employ cutting-edge construction techniques and materials, utilizing parametric design algorithms and robotic fabrication to redefine traditional notions of form and function.

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Nhà Tú Garden by Long Nguyen Design

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The core concept driving the restaurant was the creation of a “small garden” within a larger one. Through the ingenious carving out of a central hollow within a substantial box-like structure, architects fashioned an outdoor tropical sanctuary, blending human habitation with water features and verdant foliage.

Design 105
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Beyond AI: How Cognitive Computing Is Silently Transforming Architecture

Architizer

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. It gives us the ability to explore the many variations that are possible within certain concepts.”

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Conceived as a family of individual curvaceous structures, their graceful tree-like canopy unites their design language.

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Black-stained timber canopy encloses garden pavilion by Tikari Works in London

Deezen

British studio Tikari Works has completed an outbuilding for a south London residence that is framed by a latticed timber roof structure and configured to weave around a Lebanese cedar tree. Internally, this creates a sense of compression and expansion that is used to organise the building functions without the need for physical boundaries."

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

Architizer

Taking a survey of Seoul’s structures, each of the subsequent projects demonstrate innovative design and construction techniques. The exterior design was inspired by the idea of connecting seemingly unrelated elements, resulting in a playful and visually engaging appearance.

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