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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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In contemporary architecture, it is possible to see different kinds of examples of how this concept is revived. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. 13th and mid-14th centuries), World Heritage Site located in present-day Turkey. Read more ยป

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Symmetry in Architecture: 15 Contemporary Collective Housing Units in Latin America

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Why is it used to design spaces? Contemporary architecture evolves day by day by implementing different strategies to create habitable spaces where people can carry out their daily activities, meet their needs, and more. in a relationship that seeks coexistence, in most cases, of spaces, proportions, and scales in harmony.

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Lofts in Spain: 10 Apartments Making the Most of Vertical Space

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Depending on their scales, sizes, and proportions, these elevated spaces allow for the optimization of interior environments in apartments that, in some cases, lack sufficient square footage to perform these types of functions at ground level and have a certain height to accommodate them.

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Uses of Wood in Contemporary Mexican Architecture

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Image Wood has played an important role in contemporary Mexican architecture due to its versatility, sustainability, and cultural connection to the architectural history of the country.

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The Return of the Tub: Traditional Bathtub Typologies into Contemporary Bathroom Design

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Image ยฉ Ralph Feiner Although they are an integral and necessary space in residential architecture, the wide variety of design opportunities for bathrooms has often remained overlooked in favor of practicality. Refuge Lieptgas / Georg Nickisch + Selina Walder.

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Reactivating Residual Public Spaces with Community-Led Design

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Left: House of the Pink Spot / Center: Nachtspur / Right: CWLane Reading Space. Image ยฉ Tshepiso Seleke / Matรญas Ernstorfer / Francesco Rossini Contemporary cities and urban settlements manifest as intricate structures that demand deep reflection and a careful approach. Read more ยป

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Pittsburgh's Institute for Contemporary Art reveals ZGF-designed expansion at Carnegie Mellon University

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ZGF Architects has announced plans for an expansion of the Miller Institute for Contemporary Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. As part of the design, the soon-to-be-renamed Institute for Contemporary Art Pittsburgh will increase in size by three times its current operating capacity.