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Whether formed next to coastlines and waterways or designed with water itself, the memorials invite contemplation. Not only does water symbolize life, but it intrinsically promotes reflection by mirroring the world around us.
Few holidays epitomize consumerism, commodity, and questionable ethics like Black Friday. Observed a round the world, including places like India, France, Mexico, and the United States, the day has become synonymous with shopping, discounts, and significant safety risks. Getting its name from Philadelphia, where heavy traffic was regularly experienced the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday has…
As the holiday season is upon us, we’ve prepared a special Thanksgiving collection featuring comfy s paces that are ideal for anyone to cozy up, digest, and relax in. Outfitted with spectacular views, this compilation of cozy cabins features interiors that are spacious yet intimate. Somewhere in between inside and outside, these 10 mountainside chalets provide…
What makes the modern city click has always been a contentious debate. With no quick-fix insight, wh at is undeniably apparent is the prerequisite of social infrastructure to assist those from lower incomes who contribute to their city’s prosperity. There is a strong heritage of socially conscious design in Spanish cities, which spills over into their…
Recalling the bold minimalism of the 1980s, contemporary architects are making use of opposing black and white façades to define unique forms.
While Luxembourg stands as one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, the country boasts a thri ving economy and culture. With a population totaling just over half a million, Luxembourg reported the world’s highest GDP per capita last year. This dynamic has driven the country’s architecture and development, a condition that’s led cities to embrace…
If indeed all the world’s a stage and we are all the players, this collection of Japanese hous es, puts the private life of their inhabitants front and center by embracing façade transparency in unique ways. With sweeping windows, open-floor plates, and outdoor living spaces, these projects bring the interior life of the home to the…
Often set in bucolic landscapes with flexible program requirements, farm buildings can accommodate a high degree of architectural creativity.
Whether they are neighborhood organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-r un, cultural centers host a wide array of events and activities. Consequently, form is extremely important to best accommodate the building or complex whose purpose is to promote a diverse accompaniment of culture and arts. Sometimes a seemingly misshapen form or what would appear as slightly…