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Traditional cabins inform mountain retreat in the Ukrainian Carpathians

Deezen

Krasnyk House's form mimics the typical architecture of the Hutsuls – an ethnic group from the mountains of western Ukraine – and blends it with contemporary materials and finishes. The teams completed Krasnyk House in 2020 but recently decided to publicise the project in light of the war. "We The photography is by Andrii Shustykevych.

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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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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. Other projects recently completed in downtown Seattle include a metal-wrapped university building by Miller Hull and a pediatric clinic by NBBJ.

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Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s Architects

Deezen

Using an approach common to the area, a plinth made from local stone creates a level base for Family House Dolní Malá Úpa on its sloping site. A drop in site level means this terrace projects out over the sloped site, perched on two narrow steel columns. The post Traditional Czech dwellings inform mountain home by Mar.s

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Humble Roots: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Grounded In Vernacular Design

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Revisiting the typologies of the past through a contemporary lens can yield exciting, fresh perspectives. Order your copy today.

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Navigating 3D Scanning and Point Clouds: Theory, Practice, and Real-world Applications

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Hexagon In the coming decades, it seems inevitable that architects will increasingly focus on renovations and rehabilitations –especially in established urban centers–, whether to modernize outdated structures or adapt to new uses and demands by contemporary society.

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

Deezen

Named Karai, the house was created as a weekend retreat for its clients on a coastal site surrounded by fields that lead directly onto a nearby beach in the coastal town of Kuvathur. The post Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home appeared first on Dezeen.