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Vaulted roofs and laterite walls form "unapologetically modern" home in India

Deezen

Located in Kadirur, the home is designed by Lijo Reny Architects to be modern yet regional, with a layout and material palette that respond to Kerala's tropical climate. The design language employed at The Stoic Wall Residence is unapologetically modern, yet the soul this house remains profoundly regional," it added.

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SWA unveils plans for new 1,200-acre park in Irvine, California

Archinect

A new master plan led by SWA Group has been revealed by the city of Irvine, California, showcasing a park design that, at 1,200 acres, would create one of the largest municipal park environments in the nation. The framework SWA developed in unison with Kellenberg Studio calls for a five-zone subdivision of the site.

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Microtopography: Dali Erhai Lake Ecological Rest Station by line+

Archinect

"The integration of architecture with climate ecology, natural environment, and public activities is the design's original intention. The focus is on creating distinctive and sustainable spaces to empower the public ecological environment around Erhai Lake. In the face of the pristine surroundings of Cangshan.

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

Architizer

The lively squares, cozy cafes and narrow paths make you wonder: Why do these old cities feel so magical while modern city life often feels disconnected? But is it too late to bring the charm of old cities into modern urban life? The secret lies in their foundational design principles. Not at all.

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HELIO Tower by BEHF Architects

Archinect

The Erdberger Mais area in Vienna's third district is currently one of the largest urban development zones in the city. The remarkable HELIO Tower, a part of the three-tower residential high-rise project known as THE MARKS, stands as an exemplar of modern, comfortable housing within a dense urban environment.

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Pyrymyd: a multi-tasking ceiling system for sound and light control | News | Architonic

Architonic

It’s particularly a hot topic when it comes to looking at the modern working environment. </p> <p>What if all these space-shaping elements could be combined into one super product, that handled acoustics, both, ambient and task lighting, and brought textural intimacy to a lofty-ceilinged echo-prone work zone? . </p>

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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Modernize the Machine: Upgrade aging building systems. Yet despite changes to the market—including the impact of hybrid work—opportunities still exist.

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