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

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But for some innovative contemporary architects and their clients, the solution is to design a compact, concealable kitchen that can quickly and easily be shuttered out of view. Below, we discuss several examples of hidden kitchens, as well as some common techniques and strategies for designing them. Read more ยป

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Innovative mass timber Wangen Tower opens in southern Germany

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The project is a collaboration between the university's Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the university. Dr. Jan Knippers and Gregor Neubauer to produce the prototype using CNC milling techniques and curved CLT panels.

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

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Inโ€™Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. But in order to capture the full potential of this material, a plethora of techniques and modifications have evolved with the purpose of adapting and customizing woodโ€™s characteristics to the demands of modern design and construction.

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Building Hope Through Design: Journeyman International's Innovative Approach to Humanitarian Architecture

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Over time, the profession expanded to encompass various types of buildings and audiences, from simple residences to public and commercial structures, and the advancement of technology and construction techniques made it more accessible in terms of costs.

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Monumental Outdoor Glass Installation to Be Unveiled at Milan Design Week

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The title refers to the innovative technique of fused glass, where the essence of fused glass lies in letting go. Extremely hot melted glass is allowed to relax, spread and take shape of a form designed for the glass to lie on. Its own weight and gravity take care of the rest.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas. It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures.

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Maximized Density: How Co-Living Spaces Do More with Less

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By implementing innovative design techniques, these shared living communities maximize every square foot to create functional spaces within compact footprints. Read more ยป