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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. Hence, the tectonic form of a building should reveal its structural and functional rationale.

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EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten and Buro Happold

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Located opposite the Südkreuz station, one of Berlin’s major transport hubs, the project is part of a new urban development that integrates sustainability with livability. The use of this system means that the timber-hybrid structure weighs as much as 50% less than a standard structure, which kept the foundation requirements low.

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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

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The secret lies in their foundational design principles. In contrast, modern urban planning focuses on efficiency and economic growth, prioritizing car travel and large-scale infrastructure over the human-scale experiences that foster genuine community connections. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Dezeen announces architecture winners for Dezeen Awards 2022

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The home is divided into eight different structures connected by a covered walkway that is lined with columns made from recycled oil field pipes. The architect says its aim was to address the 'challenge of communal, high-density, sustainable and healthy urban living and the project achieves these aims admirably," said the jury.

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Super Storyboard by Diameter Narrative Design

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Nature and Humanity–Themed Hall “A Symphony of Mountains and Sea” and “A Chorus of Life” The giant “mountain” structure in this storyboard is inspired by the rolling hills in Shenzhen. Mangrove Wetland Conservation Foundation (MCF), Dapeng Peninsula Marine Library New Media Technology: Beijing Huocheng Welai Interactive Technology Co.,

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ReefLine Sculpture Park, Miami Beach

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Led by Shohei Shigematsu, OMA will design the ReefLine’s masterplan as well as a distinct sculpture within it, collaborating with a team of expert marine biologists, researchers, architects and costal engineers. LandolfRhode-Barbarigos, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of.

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15 Best Architecture Firms in Germany

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Traversing the nation, one will encounter a similar historic program to other European capitals — Romanesque churches, Renaissance monuments, and more — blended with functionalist and modernist structures. GRAFT has rigorously undertaken an increasing role in programming, master-planning and urban design.