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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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Called The Launiu, the 40-storey skyscraper is located in the Ward Village development in Hawaii's capital Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." Ward Village is a planned community developed by Howard Hughes and contains several residential and commercial structures.

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Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s Architects

Deezen

In general, we think that in these historically exposed locations, this is the best way to interact with the existing environment and further develop it in a very sensitive way," he continued. The post Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s The photography is by BoysPlayNice. Architects appeared first on Dezeen.

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Oxford Corner Mixed-Use Development, Sydney, NSW

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In recent times, the traditional retail centre of Oxford Street has been in decline in the face of competition from new shopping malls, with many vacant shops, and is in need of revitalisation and destination developments to draw people back to the area. The site presented many streetscape challenges.

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Frida Escobedo reveals first American residential design in Brooklyn

Archinect

The designer of the new Modern and Contemporary Art Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (in which she has set up a working studio) will deliver the new Bergen development at 209,000 square feet for client Avdoo & Partners by 2025.

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

ArchDaily

This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Additionally, collaborating directly with indigenous communities leads to projects that prioritize community participation, cultural sensitivity and sustainable development. Read more »

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VCUarts Qatar presents nine installations informed by linguistics

Deezen

The pieces were made using a spectrum of different methods, from using contemporary mediums like LED lighting , computer programs , 3D printing and digital technology to employing more traditional materials like sand , wood and fabric.

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Event: Collective Language - Asian Contemporary Architecture Exhibition

Bustler

Each firm represents different cultural backgrounds, climatic conditions, and social developments, indirectly or directly expressed in how the buildings respond to the language of architecture. Through these chapters, nearly 50 architectural firms from 15 Asian countries showcase the contemporary architecture of Asia.