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Contemporary Architecture and the Modern City

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The conflict between modern and traditional design has barely abated since, as is evident in this recent article. modern buildings are often met with community aversion, for familiar reasons: their perceived coldness and lack of contextual sensitivity, the impact on local character, and the loss of historical continuity. Modern U.S.

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Sixteen of the best American modern preservation projects selected as 2024 Modernism in America Awards winners

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The hard-fought efforts and dedication of preservationists across the country have been honored through the 2024 edition of Docomomo ’s annual Modernism in America Awards. This year, a total of 16 projects were selected to earn Award of Excellence and Citation of Merit distinctions.

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From Kumasi to Khartoum: How Architectural Education in Africa Was Influenced by Modernism

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Image © Sergey-73 via Shutterstock There is a burgeoning, perhaps overdue, interest in mid-twentieth-century African architecture of the Modern Movement.

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Modern Interiors with a Historical Touch: Figurative Wall Coverings for Scenographic Spaces

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Image Courtesy of Glamora Greek and Roman cultures laid the foundations for modern civilization, leaving a lasting legacy in philosophy, literature, mathematics, and art. In this modern context, the Greco-Roman mythology, epic tales, and classical architectural concepts inspire a fresh perspective on reimagining interior aesthetics.

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Grow Residence / Modern Office of Design + Architecture

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© Ema Peter architects: Modern Office of Design + Architecture Location: Calgary, Canada Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Ema Peter Photographs: Michelle Johnson Read more »

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Victoria and Albert Museum Investigates Tropical Modernism Movements in West Africa, Modern India, and Ghana

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Courtesy of FDL, ADAGP 2014 | Le Corbusier in Chandigarh with the plan of the city and a model of the Modular Man, his universal system of proportion, 1951 The Victoria & Albert Museum is set to present an expansive exhibition focused on Tropical Modernism , an architectural movement that emerged in the late 1940s. Read more »

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