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Miniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse

Hotel Designs

“Mondrian Singapore Duxton’s overall façade is an attempt to imbue a minimalist and modern design adaptation that is true to its time, yet still responding and reflecting the traditional shophouse typology.” Carter was taken with the big idea of the deconstructed shophouse. In the hotel rooms, inspiration abounds.

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Deconstructivism "killed off postmodernism" says Peter Eisenman

Deezen

Eisenman was a follower of ideals of deconstruction that were developed by philosopher Jacques Derrida and considers himself a deconstructionist architect rather than a deconstructivist one. He explained that of the others in the exhibition, only Bernard Tschumi "had any interest in deconstruction". Peter Eisenman: Quite true.

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OUMEI Ceramics Headquarters by FOSHAN TOPWAY DESIGN

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A gift from the wonderful nature, rocks are quarried from mines and transformed into various construction materials and ornamental components through cutting and polishing. An array of marble blocks with diverse sheens and textures are quarried from various mines worldwide. Source by FOSHAN TOPWAY DESIGN.

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Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo by CCD

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CCD deconstructed and reshaped various elements such as light, stones, forest and rain on the abandoned limestone quarry. CCD compared the whole architecture and space to a “cocoon” that nurtures new life, and presented the vitality and tension of “cocoon break and rebirth” with a minimalist, modern design language.

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6 Rousing Retail Spaces That Subvert the Shopping Experience

Architizer

Consequently, the modern demands on our brick-and-mortar stores are high. Showcasing the versatility of the brand’s artificial stone products, the spatial layout draws on the heritage of the mining industry. Yet our commercial spaces have evolved far beyond this simplistic equation.

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

Architizer

Verify the sourcing credentials such as certifications for sustainable forestry or responsible mining to ensure that materials do not adversely impact their origin ecosystems. Design structural elements and junctions to be bolted rather than welded, which facilitates easier deconstruction and reuse.

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Architects Guide: 18 Ways To Make Your Designs More Sustainable

Architizer

Verify the sourcing credentials such as certifications for sustainable forestry or responsible mining to ensure that materials do not adversely impact their origin ecosystems. Design structural elements and junctions to be bolted rather than welded, which facilitates easier deconstruction and reuse.