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

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Local architecture studio Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has installed a glass office building with a vaulted roof inside the shell of the 19th-century Domino Sugar Refinery on the waterfront in Brooklyn. Architectural details such as a large smokestack from the original structure were preserved on the facade.

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Experience 12 interactive, site-specific installations at Sydney Contemporary

Habitus Living

Exhibited throughout Carriageworks, the aim of Installation Contemporary is to showcase works that extend beyond the traditional booth presentation. As such, it affords an opportunity to experience innovative, site-specific, and interactive installations within the unique architecture of Carriageworks. Glassblower: Tom Rowney.

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Lauren Halsey covers monumental Egyptian installation on Met rooftop with LA street art

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American artist Lauren Halsey has completed a monumental installation on the rooftop garden of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that adapts "elements of ancient Egyptian architecture and sculpture for a contemporary context". metres) and includes 750 glass-fibre-reinforced concrete tiles.

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"Unashamedly contemporary" pavilion designed for Old War Office site in London

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The café pavilion sits in the courtyard of The OWO hotel in London The prefabricated circular pavilion, which contains a bar and dining space for the Parisian restaurant Café Lapérouse, has a crafted glass facade and mirrored stainless-steel roof panels. Mirror stainless steel is a very robust and easy-to-maintain material."

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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels. How Aerogel Glass Blocks Are Made To understand the creation of aerogel glass blocks, it is essential to first grasp the concept of aerogels.

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Fernando Laposse and Perrier-Jouët unveil floral installation at Design Miami

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Promotion: Mexican artist Fernando Laposse and French champagne house Perrier-Jouët have unveiled a floral installation during Design Miami composed of 3D-printed flowers and animals. The structure is made up of various 3D-printed figurines of birds, leaves and flowers that are made from eco-resin and sage starch.

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Eight key collaborations and projects by contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama

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At almost 94 years old, Kusama is widely considered to be one of the world's most successful living artists, with a portfolio ranging from installations, sculptures and performance art to fashion, painting and video. An iteration of Narcissus Garden was also installed at the site.