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Doublespace Photography captures Ricardo Bofill's Muralla Roja on its 50th anniversary

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The structure still holds 50 fully functioning apartments Scores of people travel to the site every year, and it is a popular destination for photographers who are attracted to the cross-shaped, postmodern structure. Recently, Anna Dave photographed Javier Senosiain's El Nido de Quetzalcóatl , a snake-like apartment complex in Mexico.

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Sustainable Practice: When Will Recycled Timber Have Its Moment

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The original structures were dismantled rather than demolished, so cladding, floors and frames could be de-nailed, stored and reused. Reclaimed wood is usually priced higher than virgin timber because additional resources are needed to bring it back to spec. Shor House by Measured Architecture Inc., There’s also a cost issue.

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Is Frank Gehry Counterculture?

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The deconstructivist architect Peter Eisenman put this perspective best during a debate with the traditionalist Christopher Alexander: “If we make people so comfortable in these nice little structures, we might lull them into thinking everything’s alright… when it isn’t.” We fit into [the context],” he said. “But

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Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2023

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A communal lobby bar is designed to bring people together with a relaxed social energy. The development being designed will accommodate 60 high- spec residences and a clubhouse for short-term rental. Before Purcell, de Klerk ran a small architectural studio – during which he completed two comprehensive hotel refurbishments.

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Looking at AIA Oregon Architecture Awards winners by Allied Works, Lever and more

Portland Architecture

of Colloqate Design in New Orleans, and Ricardo de Jesús Maga Rojas of STG Design in Austin. Yet with a renewed emphasis on empowering communities of color, DePass added, “We wanted to be in a place where people could walk by and say, ‘I know Meyer. Meyer, originally lived in the neighborhood. Meyer knows me.’”. . Merit Awards.

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10 Architects Who Can – and Should – Win the Pritzker Prize

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Tatiana Bilbao Left: Tatian Bilbao, Casa de América , Tatiana Bilbao, arquitecta mexicana , CC BY-SA 4.0 ; Right: MNXANL. Meanwhile, “Ren” denotes people, man and human beings. Hers is an architecture rooted in the past and built for the future. We live in a time of crises. Together, “Turen” means earth man.

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

So why aren’t more people choosing SIPs when building their new house? I would recommend people check out various ICF products – insulated concrete formwork – as another alternative to traditional construction. Sometimes its hard to get people to believe in a new method of construction opposed to stick building.

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