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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass. Read more »

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Notre Dame’s plans for contemporary stained-glass windows spark cries of ‘vandalism’ in Paris

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Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral ’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening in the wake of the destructive 2019 fire.

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Elevating Contemporary Exhibition Design with Sliding Glass Panel Systems

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Exhibitions tell stories, and the design of each show is the medium. The fingerprint of the architect shouldn’t be visible. The eye of the visitor wants to see unbroken silhouettes of couture garments, archaeological treasures, and sculptures. The presentation must be crisp, clear, and light.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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New York architecture studio Arquitectonica has designed a residential skyscraper with undulating fins on its facade and a landscaped terrace garden in Honolulu, Hawaii. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." Odada will carry out the interior design The remaining residences will be spread throughout the tower.

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"Unashamedly contemporary" pavilion designed for Old War Office site in London

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UK architecture studio DaeWha Kang Design has designed a pavilion and courtyard for The OWO hotel at the site of the former Old War Office in Whitehall, London. It was important for the design to enhance rather than compete with the existing historical architecture," the studio explained.

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Snøhetta unveils newly completed Beijing City Library design

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Snøhetta has shared new photos of its completed Beijing City Library design in the Chinese capital. Photo: Yumeng Zhu Snøhetta says this is meant to challenge contemporary thinking on libraries and to disabuse designers (and critics) of the notion that the typology has become largely outmoded in the digital age.

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Gallery Collectional exhibition spotlights contemporary Asian craftsmanship

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Gallery Collectional, a collectible design gallery in Dubai , has presented its inaugural exhibition featuring furniture and lighting crafted by seven Asian designers. Photo by Mario Tsai Studio Curated by Yoko Choy, the collectible design exhibition features 28 pieces that showcase the diverse range of crafts honed by the designers.