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Formafantasma furniture interrogates "gendered nature" of modernism

Deezen

Design duo Formafantasma paired harsh steel rods with delicate glass flowers in its La Casa Dentro furniture collection, comparing modernism 's sobriety with the "femininity" of more decorative motifs. La Casa Dentro was presented at Milan's Fondazione ICA "Modernism inevitably did this," they added. "It

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Highlights from the Sharjah Triennial: 10 Installations Exploring the Beauty of Impermanence

ArchDaily

As the event draws to a close, ArchDaily explores 10 architectural installations that respond to the overarching theme through various mediums. WaiWai's showcase spotlights three instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan, highlighting their significant evolution. Read more ยป

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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

ArchDaily

ยฉ James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more ยป

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Yuri Suzuki combines sculpture and sound with "trumpet-like" San Francisco art installation

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Japanese sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki has created Arborhythm, an outdoor art installation capturing the sights and sounds of San Francisco , California. I am particularly proud of the inclusive nature of the piece. Arborhythm is on show at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art from 4 May to 18 August 2024.

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Grohe unveils installation showcasing the "powerful connection of water in architecture"

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Promotion: bathroom brand Grohe hosted an installation named Aquatecture at this year's Milan Design Week , situated in the courtyard of the neoclassical Palazzo Reale. Grohe wanted to show "the intricate bond between nature and human creativity" Four pavilions in the corners of the courtyard featured planted edges and sheer hanging curtains.

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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

It brings a sense of warmth and character to any space, and its versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern. In this article, weโ€™ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces.

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Facade installation underway on MAD Architectsโ€™ first North American residential rental tower

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by One River North (@onerivernorth) “If we regard modern cities as man-made landscapes on the earth, we need to design canyons, woods, creeks, and waterfalls, transforming concrete forests into second nature,” MAD founder Ma Yansong said about the development in 2021.