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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The Crystal Palace , constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, stands as a groundbreaking precursor to modern pavilions, pioneering the concept of lightweight, prefabricated structures. The post Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter appeared first on Journal.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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We will be first getting a grading and infrastructure permit," said Matteson, who has reportedly partnered with local construction consultants Thinkbox and engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti for the tower. The downtown is ripe for urban development. And then we will get a building permit in September.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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It includes two new high-rise office buildings that measure over one million square feet (92,903 square metres), a central utility plant for efficient cooling and a five-storey, below-grade structure with over 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) of parking space. The photography is by Albert Vecerka/Esto. & Elec. (AOR & Elec.

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IAAC Unveils the Design for Mobile World Capital Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2024

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Photo © Adrià Goula IAAC designed a wooden structure thirty meters long and eight meters wide, with five sections of roofs that show a transformation from straight and simple shapes typical of the first industrial revolution to a curved and organic roof typical of an ecological future.

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CF Møller Architects unveils plans for arena topped with perforated "crown"

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"The arena, hotel and development plan for Nygårdstangen is conceived with a focus on creating a vibrant neighbourhood that stimulates the city’s pulse, stay and movement at street level," said CF Møller Architects. It will be topped with "the crown" – a scalloped and perforated volume designed as an "iconic" feature for the building.

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Kaohsiung Social Housing by Mecanoo

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The depth between the structure and the exterior walls provides shadow and reduces the solar heat gain inside the apartments. The coloured tiles, a typical material largely used in Taiwanese architecture, come together in a playful composition to pattern the visual identity of Kaohsiung Social Housing. Source by Mecanoo.

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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.