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

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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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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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Elevating Contemporary Exhibition Design with Sliding Glass Panel Systems

ArchDaily

A stark but meticulous โ€“and above all modern โ€“ presentation is the goal of the museum curator. The presentation must be crisp, clear, and light. The process of installation shouldnโ€™t be laborious. The fingerprint of the architect shouldnโ€™t be visible. Exhibitions tell stories, and the design of each show is the medium.

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Gordon Kipping to present Maison de Cartes in the SCI-Arc Gallery

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This post is brought to you by SCI-Arc , an Archinect Partner School This month, the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is set to unveil Maison de Cartes , an exhibition by Gordon Kipping that delves into the innovative use of timber in contemporary architecture.

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Converted grain silo opens as new art destination in southern Norway

Archinect

The overhaul of Arne Korsmo and Sverre Aasland’s original 1935 functionalist design evokes both the Tate Modern in London and Thomas Heatherwick ’s popular 2017 reimagining of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Alan Williams Photography, image courtesy Kunstsilo.

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Incorporating Modern and Contemporary Elements in Bay Area Landscape Design

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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.

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Centennial Park Residence: Modern deco with a contemporary edge

Habitus Living

โ€œCentennial Park Residence is a truly bespoke kitchen that blends elements of modern deco and presents a striking contemporary edge with a seamless flow between the kitchen and outdoor alfresco area,โ€ enthuses Andrew Mumford, Managing Director of Sub-Zero Wolf, Australia. Materiality was crucial. Spicer Architecture.