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Waiwai Presents "Tashkhent: Appropriating Modernism" at Sharjah Triennial 2023

ArchDaily

Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. The showcase spotlights three essential instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan. Photo: Ivan Erofeev. Read more ยป

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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.

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Red River Gorge Cabin by West Workshop

Archinect

Wrapped in the tranquility of the woods, this 2,200-square-foot home is a contemporary take on a Dogtrot-style home, with a breezeway separating the main residence to the guest quarters. Anchoring the home to the sloped landscape, the foundation terraces down the hill, going with the land.

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Bogotรก Architecture Guide: 30 Places to Discover in Colombia's Capital City

ArchDaily

Limited by the Eastern Hills , it is not only one of the highest capitals in the world, reaching almost 2,600 meters above sea level, but its history dates back to its foundation as the center of the New Kingdom of Granada in the year 1538. We hope it helps you get to know the city! Read more ยป

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A contemporary oasis in Gurugram

Habitus Living

This abode, conceptualised for a young woman, harmonises youthโ€™s vibrance with a modern sophistication. The client sought to create a space for his daughter that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. Essentiaโ€™s relationship with the client, rooted in a history of collaboration, set the foundation for this project.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

Architizer

The lively squares, cozy cafes and narrow paths make you wonder: Why do these old cities feel so magical while modern city life often feels disconnected? The secret lies in their foundational design principles. But is it too late to bring the charm of old cities into modern urban life? Not at all.

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Mud, the world's ancient building material, deserves to have a bright future

Archinect

Even though the buildings in Sana'a are thousands of years old, they remain "terribly contemporary", says Salma Samar Damluji, co-founder of the Daw'an Mud Brick Architecture Foundation in Yemen. It is the architecture of the future," says Damluji.

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