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The architectural aesthetics of 3D-printed structures

Throughout history, material innovation has propelled architectural evolution. It determined the direction and scenarios of interplay between functionality and aesthetics that contributed to the very foundation of the design philosophy followed by architects and designers of today.

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop has recently revealed its proposed design for a three-story cultural center in Boca Raton, South Florida, USA. Additionally, Kengo Kuma and Associates have unveiled new renderings of the MIRAI Design District, which is their first mixed-use project in the US.

Benin is going to participate in the 60th Venice International Art Exhibition from 20th April to 24th November 2024, marking the country’s first-ever participation in this important global event.

Foster + Partners has released images of the ongoing construction of China Merchants Bank HQ in Shenzhen. The building has now reached its final height.

Abyan has constructed the world’s first on-site 3D-printed large water tanks for chicken drinking water in Kuwait, using a COBOD 3D construction printer.

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Walter Gropius: A legacy in modern architecture and design

Walter Adolph Georg Gropius (18 May 1883-5 July 1969) was a German-American architect and founder of the Bauhaus school. Gropius is widely considered a modernist architectural pioneer and a key International Style architect.

The architectural aesthetics of 3D-printed structures

Throughout history, material innovation has propelled architectural evolution. It determined the direction and scenarios of interplay between functionality and aesthetics that contributed to the very foundation of the design philosophy followed by architects and designers of today.

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Kengo Kuma’s first mixed-use project in the US

Kengo Kuma and Associates has just revealed the new renderings of the MIRAI Design District, the studio’s first mixed-use project in the US. The project is anticipated to be Miami’s newest architectural landmark. It will feature retail spaces, office spaces, and commercial units, aiming to create a luxurious lifestyle space in the Miami city center.

10 useful furniture design software for your personalized design solutions

The free-spirited nature of design is what makes it beautiful. Therefore, customization plays a huge role in shaping the very basics of architecture and interior design. It helps curate spaces that have character, meaning, and, most importantly, emotion attached to them.

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RPBW unveils design of the Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled renderings of its concept for a three-story cultural center in Boca Raton, South Florida, USA. The center will contain public event and education spaces and have a capacity of 6,000 guests.

Saudi Arabia scaled down plans for NEOM The Line

Saudi Arabia has recently scaled down plans for “The Line,” one of the world’s most anticipated mega projects. Originally, the project was expected to accommodate over 1.5 million residents, but according to Bloomberg’s news, it will now host around 300,000 residents.

Foster + Partners releases construction images of China Merchants Bank HQ in Shenzhen

Foster + Partners has released images of the ongoing construction of China Merchants Bank HQ in Shenzhen, with the building now topped out. The design of the building’s southern facades is inspired by the geometries of traditional Chinese paper folding, which is a really important part of the country’s culture.