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“The World’s First Horror Film Was All About Modern Architecture. Change My Mind.”

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At some point in the school year, a student in my AP Literature class will ask the dreaded question: what is “Modernism?” Even though modern art seems “weird” to casual museum-goers, there was a method to the madness. Modern artists rejected representational conventions in pursuit of honest expression.

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arcs architekten Design Traditionally Bavarian Inspired Modern Farmhouse 2.0

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This was the former location of the parents’ farmhouse, which the owners wished to “reimagine” The wish was to integrate the new building into the village through traditional cubature and proportion, but with a modern interpretation, and to create a connection by deliberately adopting the pitch of the church roof.

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Ten architecture projects by students at Carleton University

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Designed for Deconstruction by Arkoun Merchant "Designed for Deconstruction presents a framework for deconstruction in the context of Barrio Rodrigo Bueno, a self-built settlement in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "It Pocket Park by Ben Merritt "Driveways and license plates consume the built environment.

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Family·Maison Sales Center // UMA Interior Design

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The designer used cutting-edge modern design ideas, extracted the city’s technological sense attributes, and carried out a brand-new deconstruction and reorganization of the interior space, breaking the shackles of the exhibition space. It concentrates modern craftsmanship. © UMA Interior Design. © UMA Interior Design.

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Cassina Showroom, Ningbo | OUTIN. DESIGN

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DESIGN adopted unique deconstruction methods and spatial languages to tell the story of the brand that has never stopped making breakthroughs and evolving over its long history. Its products not only contributed to the peak times of modern Italian furnishings, but also guided the direction of furniture design in the world.

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Architects’ Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

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Every step toward sustainability, no matter how small, contributes to a larger impact on our environment and communities. A well-lit, clean-air environment is crucial for both health and comfort. Design structural elements and junctions to be bolted rather than welded, which facilitates easier deconstruction and reuse.

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Rodolphe Parente respectfully rethinks a classic Haussmannian apartment in Paris

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The kitchen is a deconstructed block sitting in the Haussmanian environment," Parente said. "It In the reading room, period wall panelling highlights the modernity of the sofa and chair with their highly lacquered side panels. It is connected to the historical elements through its composition."