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Five key projects by architect and Dezeen Awards judge Francine Houben

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"Architecture rooted in context" The architect aims to design buildings that are fundamentally connected to their surroundings, while pursuing sustainable innovation. She is currently overseeing a diverse range of projects spanning cultural, educational, residential, and urban developments.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The “À table” 2023 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, blends architectural innovation and cultural symbolism. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass. Order your copy today.

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CCA runs arched colonnade through community centre in Mexico

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Community Development Center is defined by a series of arches Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA), which was founded in Mexico City by Bernardo Quinzaños, organised the orange concrete building around a linear, planted courtyard garden over which eight semi-circular arches form a monumental colonnade.

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Kaohsiung Social Housing by Mecanoo

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In a groundbreaking initiative, Mecanoo, introduces a innovative social housing project in Kaohsiung, marking a significant milestone as the city’s inaugural venture into communal living solutions. Photo © Ethan Lee By adopting a novel and innovative strategy, users will actively define the programs within the collective spaces.

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

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Vitruvius’s treatise implicitly addressed tectonics by acknowledging the integral relationship between a building’s materiality, structural logic and spatial manifestation. At the heart of tectonics is material honesty — using materials in ways that respect their innate properties.

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Ten must-see installations at London Design Festival 2023

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Material Matters The Material Matters fair is returning for its second London Design Festival stint, exhibiting more than 40 brands across four days. The fair explores innovative materials that can contribute to a circular economy , showcasing products made from food waste, paper , aluminium , rubber , porcelain and more.

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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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This innovative design showcases undulating red dunes that create an alluring landscape for children’s activities. This innovative approach eliminates the need for surface drainage outlets, allowing rainwater to naturally disperse into green spaces and designated peak drainage outlets.