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Plattform: A Spotlight on Modernist Residential Architecture in Norway

Jullia Joson — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Modernist architecture came about in the early 20th century as a response to large-scale changes in technology, construction, and society; particularly through the use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete. The style was typically associated with the function of buildings from an analytical viewpoint, rational use of materials, the elimination of ornamentation, and openness to structural innovation.

Brooklyn Residential: Rethinking Home Design in NYC's Most Populous Borough

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

New York City is defined by its architecture, and in turn, diverse ways of living. As the nation's "metropolis," it has also faced some of the most challenging housing problems of any American city. From single-family homes to high-rise residential towers, housing has evolved at different paces and scales throughout the boroughs. In turn, each district and county is home to a wide range of residential styles and housing solutions.

Marc Thorpe Designs House of Four Gardens along Savannah River Tributary

Eric Baldwin — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Marc Thorpe Design has unveiled a new home concept along a tributary of the Savannah River in the United States. Sited in the deep south, the "House of Four Gardens" was designed between live oaks and perennial ferns. Access to nature was a central concept throughout the entire home, and each space is defined by the geometry of the structure in plan.

Cut, Fold, Stack: German Homes Built for Precision

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:35:00 +0000

German design has become synonymous with accuracy, efficiency and precision. While the stereotype has roots in geography and local culture, the country's built environment reflects an affinity for structure, privacy and order. Combined with influences across Europe, Germany's contemporary architecture showcases refined forms and an emphasis on craft.

Concrete and Stone: New Homes Reinterpreting Tradition in Cyprus

Eric Baldwin — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:35:00 +0000

The architecture of Cyprus has been defined by larger geopolitical forces throughout history. Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, the island country is shaped physically and socially by the Cyprus dispute. Dating back to the bronze and iron ages, its architecture has been influenced by the Greeks, Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, and Romans. Today, new homes are built across the island that reinterpret past building methods and construction techniques.

What Makes a City Livable to You?

Keshia Badalge — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 09:30:00 +0000

Mercer released their annual list of the Most Livable Cities in the World last month. The list ranks 231 cities based on factors such as crime rates, sanitation, education and health standards, with Vienna at #1 and Baghdad at #231. There’s always some furor over the results, as there ought to be when a city we love does not make the top 20, or when we see a city rank highly but remember that one time we visited and couldn’t wait to leave.