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new video documents steven holl-designed trio of arts buildings at princeton university
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the complex comprises three distinct buildings that are connected below ground with an 8,000 square-foot gathering space.
the complex comprises three distinct buildings that are connected below ground with an 8,000 square-foot gathering space.
MOS architects' house no.12 is a babylonian temple built from foam blocks
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the tetris-like formation can be assembled within a few days, offering an economical solution in areas suffering from housing issues.
the tetris-like formation can be assembled within a few days, offering an economical solution in areas suffering from housing issues.
this little family house in sicily is carved out of an 18-century building, by zerozero
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this sustainable project combines history and technology, achieving near-zero energy building status, whilst respecting and enhancing the original building.
this sustainable project combines history and technology, achieving near-zero energy building status, whilst respecting and enhancing the original building.
alejandro aravena's 'primitive' concrete home hides interiors of subtle luxury
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stacked against one another, the dramatic hilltop home offers a simple composition to match its guiding design ethos.
stacked against one another, the dramatic hilltop home offers a simple composition to match its guiding design ethos.
LYCS' school in hangzhou looks like a kid's impromptu drawing
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the kindergarten and a primary school project allows the kids to enjoy their own fairytale-like campus following their growth and emotions.
the kindergarten and a primary school project allows the kids to enjoy their own fairytale-like campus following their growth and emotions.
COBE completes wedge-shaped library and community center in copenhagen
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the landmark building, which serves as an extension of the neighboring school, has been conceived as a vehicle for social interaction and urban transformation.
the landmark building, which serves as an extension of the neighboring school, has been conceived as a vehicle for social interaction and urban transformation.
álvaro siza and carlos castanheira populate south korean forest with concrete structures
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the largest of the three structures developed as part of the 'saya park' project is an art pavilion that comprises a variety of exhibition spaces.
the largest of the three structures developed as part of the 'saya park' project is an art pavilion that comprises a variety of exhibition spaces.
this undulating brick façade imitates the movement of draped fabric
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the architects' intention was to allude to the association's work with fabric in which it houses.
the architects' intention was to allude to the association's work with fabric in which it houses.
MO modern art museum by daniel libeskind opens in lithuania's medieval capital of vilnius
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the 3,100-square-meter museum integrates a public plaza, which allows visitors to both experience the project while engaging with its surrounding urban fabric.
the 3,100-square-meter museum integrates a public plaza, which allows visitors to both experience the project while engaging with its surrounding urban fabric.
formwerkz incorporates nature seamlessly in singapore residence through porous layout
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'open house' is designed with a succession of surfaces that filter light, air, and outside views, without blocking them entirely.
'open house' is designed with a succession of surfaces that filter light, air, and outside views, without blocking them entirely.
community hall by LOCALARCHITECTURE responds to switzerland's undulating topography
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the building is designed to serve the entire village community through a variety of sports activities, shows, and events.
the building is designed to serve the entire village community through a variety of sports activities, shows, and events.
koichi takada architects' infinity nears completion in sydney's green square
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as the scaffolding is slowly being removed, the structure is just beginning its unveiling, with an expected completion in early 2019.
as the scaffolding is slowly being removed, the structure is just beginning its unveiling, with an expected completion in early 2019.
what central park could have looked like, a rejected design brought to life
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olmsted's winning plan was selected over 32 other entries. now, a new series of images portrays john j. rink's rejected proposal in the new york city of today.
olmsted's winning plan was selected over 32 other entries. now, a new series of images portrays john j. rink's rejected proposal in the new york city of today.
pivoting bookshelves turn this office in paris into a gallery, by hugoo and brillet
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a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
new york's architecture & design film festival kicks off as part of archtober
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ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and dieter rams.
ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and dieter rams.
minimalistic house in southern germany by DIA merges natural and man-made
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the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
MVRDV wraps its beijing M·CUBE in subtly iridescent ceramic tilework
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MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
luciano kruk applies trademark concrete finish in buenos aires residence
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the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
shalaco sching documents the vanishing of black rock city now that burning man is over
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see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
Aedas conceives office building in taiwan as a 165-meter-tall bamboo shoot
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the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
this minimal 16 sqm apartment in paris seamlessly turns into a workspace
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the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
RMJM completes the construction of a 68-story skyscraper in zhuhai, china
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the st. regis hotel and office tower has already been recognized by the zhuhai government as the tallest building in the city, with the tip towering 328.8 meters above the ground.
the st. regis hotel and office tower has already been recognized by the zhuhai government as the tallest building in the city, with the tip towering 328.8 meters above the ground.
tūranga christchurch library by schmidt hammer lassen + architectus opens in new zealand
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the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
new york's 'central park tower' will be the tallest residential building in the world
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with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
proarh envisions concrete family retreat as artificial grotto on the croatian island of vis
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the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
MAT office's courtyard in beijing is fenced by green steel canopy imitating trees
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branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational space for the young »
branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational space for the young dwellers.
the sculptural timber facade of collins and turner's barangaroo house integrates edible plants
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the sculptural curving facade is constructed of charred, steam-bent timber dowels and integrates growing space for edible and ornamental plants.
the sculptural curving facade is constructed of charred, steam-bent timber dowels and integrates growing space for edible and ornamental plants.
those architects links rooms and courtyards through breezway in 1980s bungalow renovation
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echoing a modernist sensibility, the house differs in form and structure from the local beachside architectural vernacular of byron bay.
echoing a modernist sensibility, the house differs in form and structure from the local beachside architectural vernacular of byron bay.
