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The use and demand for natural materials in architecture and interiors have enabled the revival of traditional construction systems updated for the contemporary context. What was once considered rustic is now being explored in more modern environments, therefore, the application of the material is also subject to new forms of fixing, coloring, and orientation (horizontal or vertical). Wood is the dominant material when it comes to traditional systems and environmentally sustainable materials. However, a material that has been used for centuries, equally sustainable and biodegradable, and has received less attention is straw.
The official website of the Pritzker Prize has stated that the 2024 laureate will be announced on March 5 at 9 am EST. Granted annually, since 1979, to a living architect or architects with significant achievements to humanity and the built environment, the Pritzker Architecture Prize is considered to be "the profession’s highest honor."
Havana seems to be frozen in time by centralized economic and political controls. Its inhabitants face constant material challenges in their lives. Cuban society responds by thriving with idealism, stoicism, and resilience. This dynamic interplay between myriad limitations and boundless creativity is the subject matter of our programme.
Throughout history, San Diego has been a canvas for visionary architects who have left enduring legacies on its built environment. From iconic landmarks like the Geisel Library and the Salk Institute to the dynamic spaces of the San Diego Central Library and the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, each piece of architecture reveals hidden aspects of the layered history and the spirit of exploration of San Diego.