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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC).

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Contrast or Harmony: The Aesthetic of Modern Adaptations to Historic Buildings

ArchDaily

The intervention in such buildings requires a delicate balance between honoring their heritage and meeting contemporary demands. They then create modern extensions that either harmonize or contrast with the original structure. They then create modern extensions that either harmonize or contrast with the original structure.

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Renzo Piano’s Istanbul Modern museum opens in Turkey

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The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city. billion Galataport development beyond.

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

ArchDaily

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

ArchDaily

© Adria Goula The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Read more »

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The Modern Toilet: How Innovation Has Transformed the Bathroom

ArchDaily

A notable example is the contemporary toilet, an essential element for any home or public space, which has undergone significant transformations.

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Incorporating Modern and Contemporary Elements in Bay Area Landscape Design

The Architecture Designs

In the heart of the Bay Area, where innovation and progress thrive, it’s no wonder that modern and contemporary landscape design has found its place. Simply infusing modernity into your landscape design, this guide will shed light on the art of harmonizing the past and the present. Less is often more.