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For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• 10 books every architect should read isn’t just a list—it’s a toolkit for sparking ideas, challenging norms, and diving into the minds of design legends.

• Kengo Kuma does it again with his Bamboo Gate—a stunning piece that fuses tradition and modern design while showcasing bamboo’s beauty and versatility.

• Ever wondered how brilliant minds shape the world? High-IQ architects dive into iconic works by architectural visionaries who’ve truly changed the game.

• And if intricate detail is your thing, these Rococo masterpieces are pure magic, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and artistry of this timeless style.

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10 Books Every Architect Should Read

Architecture is a multidisciplinary field with many science, art, and philosophy branches. There are many books that architects, architecture students, and those interested in architecture can read to understand better the ever-evolving and renewing discipline of architecture.

Bamboo Gate: Monumental Usage of Local Material

Bambo Gate, designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates (in Mabi-Cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama / Japan), is part of the Mabi Reconstruction Disaster Prevention Park. The Project combines two functions under an organic-shaped bamboo roof: a community facility and a warehouse.

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Brilliant Minds, Iconic Designs: Exploring the High IQ Architects Who Shaped Our World

Discover how high-IQ architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Zaha Hadid revolutionized architecture with their extraordinary intellect and visionary designs.

8 Well Known Rococo Structures In Europe

Born in Paris between 1720 and 1730 as a reaction to the strict ideas of Baroque architecture, Rococo architecture (Late Baroque) is an elaborate and ornamental art movement.

FENIX Museum of Migration Construction Update

The Fenix Museum of Migration, designed by MAD Architects, is scheduled to open in 2025 at Rotterdam City Harbor. MAD Architects released the FENIX Museum of Migration project drawings and renders in 2020, and now, ongoing construction lets us see the progress in detail.

Dehkadeh Iwan by Super Void Space

Inspired by the cultural elements of Iran, Dehkadeh Iwan is a representation of local history as an award-winning modernist result. This project is an exercise and experience that serves as a connection to a period of Iran’s glorious history.

Scooters, bikes, and cars: The battle for space in modern cities

One could think that in the Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium, where extensive bicycle lanes are already in place, electric scooters may be integrated smoothly, but are cyclists willing to share their hard-fought-for space?

Advancing Precision in BIM through LODs

An overview of optimizing the lifecycle in AEC Industry through BIM execution plans. LOD (Level of Development) unity for better workflow; explained through project phases.