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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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The Crystal Palace , constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, stands as a groundbreaking precursor to modern pavilions, pioneering the concept of lightweight, prefabricated structures. The post Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter appeared first on Journal.

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Ateno lines subway station in "continuous waves" of red concrete panels in China

Deezen

The structure is clad entirely with red concrete panels "The core concept is to revive the disappearing traditional architecture in a new way in the urban area," lead architect Jianhua Sun told Dezeen. Additional touches include strip floor lighting that follows the structure's curves.

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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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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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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. Hence, the tectonic form of a building should reveal its structural and functional rationale.

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Savage + Dodd aimed to "set the preconditions for change" with South Africa housing project

Deezen

Since the early 2000s, a number of South African cities have been designated Urban Development Zones (UDZ), encouraging private developers to take on inner-city renewal and refurbishment projects through tax incentives.

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Building Melbourne: Amazing Architecture Across Australia’s Cultural Capital

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From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. Today, these buildings and structures tell a story of design, creativity and Melbourne’s culture. Few cities combine history, culture and innovation like Melbourne.