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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. Sections of the stone walls have been perforated to cool the space down and shade it from the sun. To conclude our Stone Age 2.0 This week, Stone Age 2.0

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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!) Beyond spanning from point A to B, architects are designing bridges as inhabitable structures to build connections between people and places. Serving as a communal hub, it revitalizes public life in the area, offering terraces and open spaces for picnics and river swims.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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According to Arquitectonica , the design for the structure was informed by natural formations and the movement of wind, water and sand in Oahu, the third largest in the chain of islands that makes up the state of Hawaii. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." The renderings are courtesy of Arquitectonica.

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New Canaan Residence by Windigo Architecture & Design

Archinect

Located in the scenic beauty of New Canaan, CT, an area dotted with old colonial-era farms and modern architectural masterpieces, this guest house is a contemporary twist on traditional English threshing barns, with a bright, airy interior and an intimate connection with the outdoors.

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

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US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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PAU places vaulted glass structure in shell of Brooklyn's Domino Sugar Refinery

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Called the Refinery, the 12-storey building is the conversion of an industrial factory into a contemporary office, reflecting how the borough's architectural needs have shifted. For the Refinery, Practice for Architecture and Urbanism ( PAU ) wanted to create a functioning office space that kept the facade of the Romanesque Revival structure.

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Thin Brick in Building Design: A Guide to Their Use and Application

ArchDaily

Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture explores creative ways to incorporate brick into design, combining it with different materials to seamlessly integrate the old and the new.

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