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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. With its transparency and reflectivity, glass creates open, light-filled spaces and visually connects to the surroundings.

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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

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From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. Internally, the building features a clear-glazed atrium that enhances natural light and ventilation, serving as a functional and visual link between the two street addresses.

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Sharjah Architecture Triennial 2023 News, UAE

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Employing mud as material is also the foundation for Sumaya Dabbagh’s EARTH TO EARTH, a curved wall structure that reflects the fundamental circularity and duality of a material which embodies both solidity and fluidity. In 2003, Al Qasimi co-curated Sharjah Biennial 6 and has since continued as Biennial Director.

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10 Narrative-Driven Architectural Drawings Win the “Storied Drawing Awards”

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While the Egyptian government has been dragging people out of their homes in Warraq and Sinai as development plans move forward, people are forced into poorly planned habitats that pay no real attention to people’s needs or their economic activities. Only then, people can be part of a better urban future.

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10 Architects Who Can – and Should – Win the Pritzker Prize

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While awaiting the Winners, prepare for the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway! Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway!

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

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The young firm is already garnering awards and recognition for their incredibly intricate fusion of local artistic traditions, talents and techniques with program brief and architectural form. Impressively, their internal digital visualization lab creates an integrated workflow for testing and developing design ideas.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico

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The firm seeks to “investigate and create new techniques for architecture in the contemporary city.”. Ranging from landscape to residential, corporate and interior design, and from retail to urban developments. Total Projects. AT`103 was founded in 2011 in Mexico City by Julio Amezcua and Francisco Pardo. Total Projects.