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Fifteen landmark projects by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner David Chipperfield

Deezen

The museum is divided into two volumes, which are connected by a glass and concrete footbridge. Each of the volumes has glass bases that are elevated on top of concrete pillars that help the building withstand flooding. Inside publicly accessible spaces are bridged by glass passages that lead to the exhibition rooms.

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Aurelien Chen retains references to China's "Red Era" in renovated cultural centre

Deezen

Following a historical survey of the site, it was determined that the early 20th-century buildings should be restored to their original condition. Chen told Dezeen that he felt the canteen building should also be preserved as it complements the masterplan and style of the earlier structures.

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Colleen Healey combines old and new for historic DC house renovation

Deezen

The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city's grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L'Enfant's original masterplan. A garden room was created at the rear of the building, where sliding glass doors open onto a patio.

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Non-Linear Chronologies: 7 Chinese Firms Designing Architecture Against the March of Time

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The flow of the mountain stream inspires the design of the hotel. An annex inspired by traditional Chinese courtyards is constructed using rubble concrete and extends to the exterior, where the natural terrain is followed. Elements like telegraph poles and iron railings were also restored to maintain historical continuity.

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Martins Bank Liverpool Building Renovation

e-architect

Sam, co-founder of Kinrise, and Lucas, co-founder of Red Deer, talk through the design philosophy and overall vision for the restoration and upgrade of this iconic building. The first phase of works is due to start on site imminently, focused on a significant but sensitive restoration of existing glass and stonework.

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Hybrid Stadium, Hangzhou, China

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Ramps fold up and around the bowl to get to the future theater lounge with an outdoor roof deck overlooking the recently restored wetlands and park landscape. The roof sits on the inner bowl and cantilevers out over the lobby to support the outer shell, a spectacular steel and glass diagrid.

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David Alan Chipperfield announced as Pritzker Architecture Laureate 2023

ArchiDiaries

The restored building now enables views from above and within, revealing rooftop terraces, exhibition and event spaces, an auditorium and an enfilade of arches that diverge into galleries. A ramp from this level creates a direct pathway to a park just north of the site.