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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. the team said.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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Image © GRAFT In keeping with efficient urban development practice, the design of the new building incorporates principles of sustainability and the reuse of materials. For instance, to save energy, resources, and time, construction will be carried out using modular techniques.

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

Architizer

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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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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Utilizing advanced design techniques such as parameterized design, drainage optimization simulation, and structural form-finding algorithms, the Red Dunes project harmoniously blends the outdoor space with its natural surroundings. The concrete shell structure in this project combines large spans and ultra-thin structural thicknesses.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

The Architecture Designs

Architecture is constantly evolving, and adapting to new technologies, materials, and societal needs. In recent years, the focus has shifted towards sustainability, flexibility, and accessibility, leading to the rise of innovative and cutting-edge designs. The construction in this type of design is made from local earth material.

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Kyklos by UNStudio

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90% is determined by the materials used. Selecting the best materials The possibility of using steel with 100% recycled content and working with best practice concrete mixtures, improved the carbon performance of the project significantly.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

Architizer

But despite their ephemeral nature, pavilions leave a lasting impression, emphasizing the need to balance aesthetic innovation with environmental sustainability during assembly and disassembly. They are designed and assembled only to be dismantled after a relatively short time.