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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. In this roundup, we collect 10 diverse projects that demonstrate this concept, including social housing, a winery with a rippling facade and an oval-shaped school. This week, Stone Age 2.0

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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

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The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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Building with Earth in Latin America: 12 Examples in Contemporary Architecture

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Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura. While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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Cairo Architecture City Guide: Exploring the Unique Architectural Blend of Historical and Contemporary in Egypt's Bustling Capital

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Courtesy of Shutterstock | Prin Adulyatham Cairo, Egypt's vibrant capital, is a unique synthesis of both historical and contemporary architecture. This resulted in the construction of notable structures such as the Cairo Opera House and the Cairo Tower. Read more »

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Contemporary House India

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Contemporary House India by Robert Gregory, with photographs by Edmund Sumner Thames & Hudson , November 2021 Hardcover | 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches | 272 pages | 355 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9780500021330 | $75.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : India has a long, diverse history of remarkable architecture.

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London Architecture City Guide: 20 Modern and Contemporary Attractions to Explore in UK’s Cultural and Financial Powerhouse

ArchDaily

New stylistic movements saw their expression crystalized through buildings such as Richard Rogers ’ Lloyd’s Building , one of the most representative examples of High-Tech architecture, or the Barbican Estate , a large-scale housing estate that became the iconic structure for Brutalist architecture.

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Coppin Dockray turns mid-century Hampstead House into contemporary family home

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A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. Coppin Dockray has overhauled Hampstead House in London. The original spatial sequence has been retained Coppin Dockray had a threefold approach to its proposal.