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10 Contemporary Buildings Inspired by the Egyptian Pyramid Typology

Rebecca Ildikó Leete — Sat, 28 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

As one of the wonders of the world, the Egyptian pyramids are steeped in rich history and shrouded in mystery. Using their unparalleled resources to create structures on a scale that had never been seen before, the ancients used the pyramid shape to construct structurally resilient and visually powerful icons, surviving the ravages of time. Presenting a new definition in terms of monumentality, these architectural marvels remain a timeless and influential form for design concepts today.

Interior Design Aesthetics: 22 Projects that Explore Trending Interior Styles

Dima Stouhi — Fri, 20 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

"The details are not the details. They make the design." – Charles Eames. Creating attractive spaces that anticipate the needs of users relies on several factors: scale, circulation, functionality, and comfort. However, the past few decades have proved that the visual appeal of a project is also greatly important, and can make or break the interior space. In this interior focus, we will explore the aesthetic side of interior design, looking at popular styles across the world and how architects and designers use elements such as color, furniture, accessories, and finishes to define their spatial identity.

Lisbon City Guide: 24 Places to See in Portugal’s Capital

Susanna Moreira — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Selected the European Capital of Culture in 1994 and Ibero-American Capital of Culture 2017, Lisbon has been the destiny of tourists from many parts of the world over the past years. With thriving cultural programming, the city hosts important events related to art, music, movies and architecture. The Lisbon Architecture Trienniale and the Open House – event that coordinates free guided tours to remarkable buildings in cities around the world – are some of these relevant events in the architectural field, responsible to disseminate, discuss and reflect on issues of the area.

Black and White Show

Rene Submissions — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:49:00 +0000

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the first Black & White Show for the month of February 2020. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. The Best of Show winning artwork will be displayed as the poster of the show. All wining artists ( Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The application fee is $16 for the 2 images of artwork. You may enter more than

Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges

Susanna Moreira — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

After centuries of Portuguese colonization and recent conquest of independence, Mozambique has undergone a difficult period with new challenges, such as the combat against poverty, the infrastructure deficit, and uncontrolled urban expansion. On the architecture field, it is possible to notice the impact of these challenges on the evolution of the Mozambican projects. Some examples are: the prediction of the need to expand the building in the future, the adoption of climate control passive measures and the utilization of vernacular constructive techniques adapted to the local context (as a way to minimize energy consumption in the different phases of building construction and its respective costs).

International Art Competition Landscapes

Rene Submissions — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:43:00 +0000

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 1st “Landscapes” Online Art Competition for the month of January 2020. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The gallery invites all artists and photographers from around the world to submit ther best best representational and non-representational art related to the Landscapes theme. The Landscapes theme is considered to be any art with interpretation of natural elements such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, forests, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. All visual art mediums are

6 Historical Buildings Topped by Contemporary Glass Extensions

Christele Harrouk — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000

When an extension on an existing historical building is requested, often architects opt for glass, transparent and reflective interventions. Some decide to stay neutral and subtle when dealing with an older structure, while others choose a bold and outspoken design to manifest their contemporary character. With each project having its own conceptual motivation and reasoning, the outcomes are different and diverse.

Call for Papers: Panteon #1 - Billboards

Rene Submissions — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:24:00 +0000

Panteon is interested in the publication of articles that, consistent with the theme, talk about buildings erected within the GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare) between 1911 and 1989.

10 Historical Museum Buildings with Contemporary Additions

Lilly Cao — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

With no shortage of historical buildings in need of expansion or repurposing, alterations of older architecture via contemporary interventions have flourished in the past four decades – particularly in service of new or growing art museums. These spaces represent the resilience of our historical legacy through contemporary times, demonstrating that the combination even of two vastly different architectural styles can be both beautiful and impressive. Here are ten of the best examples of contemporary interventions on historical buildings in art museums around the world.

Contemporary Canadian Wooden Architecture in Photos and Drawings

Fernanda Castro — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Today we celebrate Canada Day by paying a special tribute to timber construction and Canada's close ties with wood--as evidenced by its maple tree leaf emblem.

Canadian architects have excelled in timber design and architecture at various scales. These 15 examples of Canadian timber projects and their drawings range from temporary installations to an 8-story high-rise wooden structure building. With sustainability and precision in the details, wood continues, and will always remain, one of our favorite building materials.

Peek Into This Contemporary Office Environment Through the "Eye" of this New Business Center Facade

Collin Abdallah — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

The contemporary work environment is evolving. This new office building from Cloud Architects captures the essence of this evolution through multiple green terraces, a large atrium, and elegant materiality. The U219 Business Center in Vilnius, Lithuania, provides 15,000 square meters of rentable area into two horizontal volumes.

Contemporary Architecture Captured by Mexican Photographers

Mónica Arellano — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The history of Mexican photography has contributed to highlighting Mexico's presence in the world. Photographers like Elsa Medina, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Graciela Iturbide, Maya Goded, and Juan Rulfo have masterfully portrayed the life of the buildings, houses and the streets of a rapidly built, nineteenth-century Mexico.

KAAN Architecten Designs New Facades For Munich's iCampus

Lindsey Leardi — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Netherlands based KAAN Architecten won R&S Realty II’s competition to design three office building facades for Munich’s new iCampus. Located in the Werksviertel district, the project adds a contemporary layer to this creative, industrial neighborhood.