Month: May 2023

the roof curves inward, blocking surrounding views while dramatically framing the open sky from the house’s private, central courtyard.
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Showers with either no barrier or a low curb offer some design advantages. They’re generally safe and easy for most people to enter and exit. And when the floor tile in a no- or low-curb shower is the same or similar to the main floor tile, it can giv…

The French pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale takes the form of the Ball Theater – a hemispherical stage that is intended to “reawaken our desires for utopia”. Set to host a string of performances over the course of the biennale, the pavilion was designed as an inclusive space where the boundaries of art

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The founders of Italian practice Studio Fuksas have spoken to the Italian press about their designs for The Line mega city in Saudi Arabia, which are on display during the Venice Architecture Biennale. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Repubblica in a rare interview by an architect working on the project, Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas said that the

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the pod is engulfed in a dynamic facade, continually transforming colors in sync with the shifting rhythms of the day. 
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In this week’s comments update, readers discussed a block-long timber truss bridge that connects Manhattan’s High Line to the renovated Penn Station and other top architecture and design stories. The 300-foot (92-metre) long bridge is part of the Moynihan Connector, which connects Manhattan’s elevated High Line walkway to the Moynihan Train Hall transit hub. “A

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Kitchens encapsulate the essence of culture, acting as dynamic museums that preserve age-old recipes, processes, and traditions. Influenced by ethnic practices and culinary customs, kitchen architecture varies greatly across continents. In this context, kitchens transcend their domestic role and become insightful manifestations of cultural, societal, and regional factors. They not only serve as functional spaces for cooking and meal preparation but also stand as reflections of the rich tapestry of culture and lifestyles embraced by the individuals who inhabit them.