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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape.

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Bridge Building: 7 Inhabitable Structures Spanning Spaces and Ideas

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They can be material structures that connect two (or more!) otherwise separate places, but when used as a verb, humans can bridge ideas or abstract concepts, reconciling or connecting multiple viewpoints or things. Utilizing prefabricated elements, the structure hovers above the terrain, preserving existing trees and terraces.

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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. In this roundup, we collect 10 diverse projects that demonstrate this concept, including social housing, a winery with a rippling facade and an oval-shaped school. This week, Stone Age 2.0

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Roshan Business Center 2 // Pixarch 3D Architectural Visualization Company

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Project Status: Concept. Our experts focusing on every detail of the project created an almost tangible 3D structural animation making it a visual pleasure. © Pixarch 3D Architectural Visualization Company. © Pixarch 3D Architectural Visualization Company. © Pixarch 3D Architectural Visualization Company.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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Inspired by the concept of gathering around a table, the pavilion embodies an inclusive community, inviting visitors to share stories and experiences. Beyond their visual appeal, these architectural marvels drive economic growth by attracting crowds of visitors and fostering opportunities for innovation and business development.

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QYF Boutique | Sun Concepts Office

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Excerpt : QYF Boutique is a retail interior design done by design firm, Sun Concepts Office, focusing on modernist aesthetics as their design approach. . Sun Concepts Office did image design for QYF, a multi-brand boutique with a 20-year history. Sun Concepts Office works out a simple display solution by leveraging the massive planes.

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

ArchDaily

By harnessing the unique properties of these materials, they create structures with new visual languages while also being environmentally friendly. These materials delved into the concepts of recycling agro-waste, adapting bio-based products, transforming local materials, and decarbonizing concrete.