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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

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Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art. In sculptures, furniture, and decorative pieces, marble's natural elegance elevates any environment. Its timeless beauty and durability continue to captivate clients and designers alike. Read more »

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Five contemporary LA residences by Assembledge+: Your Next Employer?

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Founded and led by David Thompson, and based on Sunset Boulevard, the firm describes itself as “driven by a commitment to collaboration and craftsmanship to create enduring environments that are user-focused, innovative, and sustainable.”

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Designing Meeting Rooms for the Contemporary Office: Partitions, Seating, Tables and Lighting

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That is precisely why teamwork stands as one of the most valued pillars of any working environment, and also explains why office workers spend an average of 37% of their time every week sitting in meetings. But not in the way many might imagine. Read more »

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A Serene Spa in the South of France and a Music Theater Expansion in Norway: 10 Unbuilt Projects by Established Firms

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The curated list of unbuilt projects submitted by established architecture practices has the potential to reveal new perspectives on the socio-cultural and environmental factors shaping contemporary architecture.

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Casting Furniture with Upcycled Plastics and Urban Debris: Los Colados Project

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Courtesy of Locus For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. While these methods were fundamental to the growth of urban areas, they also laid the groundwork for significant challenges that contemporary generations face today. Read more »

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Durable and Resilient Solar Facades: 5 Essential Architectural Principles

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From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. They generate a positive impact on the built environment by seamlessly incorporating sustainable energy production into buildings.