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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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The double-height space is made of cinder blocks, steel, and timber, and has exposed HVAC and electrical conduits. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Ten houses that showcase Mexico's contemporary architecture

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That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles. The interior living spaces are arranged beneath a long structural vault , which the architects said was intended to recall the childhood sensation of snuggling beneath a blanket.

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Made in Mexico: 6 Captivating Contemporary Concrete Constructions

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This multi-residential project by Cherem Arquitectos on the outskirts of Mexico City is the contemporary equivalent of the traditional Mexican Hacienda. This is accentuated by the rich display of plants and native artwork throughout, suggesting an artisanal quality to the houses’ rough concrete finishes. By Cherem Arquitectos , Mexico.

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A Reflection of Minimalistic Contemporary Design

Design Thoughts Architects

A Reflection of Minimalistic Contemporary Design. Contemporary design is the most popular architectural style in today’s world, (21st century). This architectural style is based on contemporary architectural trends and can integrate a variety of architectural styles.

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Kunstsilo gallery opens within "basilica-like" grain silo in Norway

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"We wanted to put the silos in the centre of the museum and we did that by carving out this space, approximately 21 metres high up to the cut, and a make kind of basilica-like space, so this ceiling becomes a kind of sculpture," he told Dezeen during a tour of the building.

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Sanders Architecture combines rustic and contemporary materials for Texas ranch house

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Operable glass walls flank the living spaces of this sprawling Texas ranch, which was designed by Sanders Architecture to appear "like it rose up from the land". The walls of the central area were constructed with stacked sandstone , which gives the area the feeling of being an exterior space.

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The Arched Home Design: A Contemporary Classic

Design Thoughts Architects

The Arched Home Design: A Contemporary Classic. But for this family from Tumkur, the most important thing was to have a contemporary-style home with plenty of space. We have designed this contemporary arched home design with a traditional touch, as a reminder of the life they lived before in Tumkur. Floors: G+3.