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Frida Escobedo has replaced David Chipperfield on the Met's $500 million modern and contemporary wing expansion

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Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing for modern and contemporary art. An announcement from the museum noted that the new wing will encompass some 80,000 square feet of more accessible galleries and public space all made possible by the Tang’s contribution to the nearly $500 million total cost. Tang and H.M.

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Cologne Architecture City Guide: 15 Historical and Contemporary Projects to Discover in the City of Spires

ArchDaily

Nestled on the banks of the Rhine River, the city unfolds its architectural narrative through the interplay between historical landmarks, and contemporary interventions. Beyond its historical core, Cologne embraces modernity with structures such as the Kranhaus buildings or Renzo Piano ’s Weltstadthaus. Read more »

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bernhard kammel’s contemporary chandeliers illuminate historical spaces

designboom

modern infrastructure meets the sign of the times in these elegant lighting design solutions. The post bernhard kammel’s contemporary chandeliers illuminate historical spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Hoxton Vienna offers "contemporary take on the Wiener Werstätte arts and craft movement"

Deezen

AIME Studio's interiors for the latest outpost of The Hoxton hotels, in a renovated marble-clad 1950s office building in Vienna , celebrate arts and crafts and post-war modernism. The hotel also has a private "apartment," which is an open-plan series of rooms across different levels, including kitchen, dining, sitting and meeting spaces.

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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.

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Unleashing the Beauty of Nature and Transforming Interior Spaces

ArchDaily

Through clean lines and smooth plans, the project stands out as a landmark of modernism. The marble tiles in the pavilion are iconic elements, symbolizing the architect's commitment to quality materials, craftsmanship, and the creation of spaces that inspire and transcend time. Read more »

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How to Design Hidden Kitchens: Innovative Solutions for Space-Saving and Minimalist Aesthetics

ArchDaily

Image © Ketsiree Wongwan While the kitchen is a ubiquitous part of almost every home—and, in many cases, is considered symbolic of domestic living entirely—it can also take up precious space, produce visual clutter, and detract from the minimalist aesthetic of an otherwise sleek, modern home.