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Does Soviet-era architecture inspire modern Apple Stores?

Though seemingly worlds apart, Modern Apple Stores and Soviet-era architecture share notable similarities in their emphasis on practicality and functionality.

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Zannier Hotels has partnered with NEOM to develop a luxury eco-resort at Zardun, one of the destinations announced as part of Magna, located in the Gulf of Aqaba.

Porsche is partnering with Ananda Development to build the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, a luxury residential tower in Bangkok, Thailand. Construction is set to begin in 2025 and is expected to take about three years.

Coop Himmelb(l)au, in collaboration with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners), has been nominated to design the architectural statement for Al Maktoum International Airport.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s only-designed tower is up for auction with a starting bid of $600,000. The tower is 19 stories and 67 meters tall, located on Dewey Avenue in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

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How Reciprocal Frame Structures Achieve Self-Support

Picture a playful game with friends, where everyone sits on the lap of the person behind them, forming a perfect circle. The weight is evenly shared, with no one carrying the load alone, and no one relying on outside support. This is exactly how a reciprocal frame (RF) structure works where each beam leans on the next to create a self-supporting loop that needs no central pillar.

Duplitecture: Architectural Imitations from East to West

We all see imitations of well-known architecture around the world. Do you know a particular term exists for this situation? Duplitecture refers to replicated or copied architecture, wherein structures are created as duplicates or imitations of existing architectural designs.

Exploring Elon Musk’s Tiny House: The Boxabl Casita

A year ago, the internet exploded with news about billionaire Elon Musk’s tiny house. Everyone was curious as to why someone who can purchase a mansion choose such little space to live in. To clarify things up, Musk denied living in it and just uses it as a guest house.

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Does Soviet-era architecture inspire modern Apple Stores?

Modern Apple Stores has been redefining retail shops since its first store installment in 2001. With a dedicated focus on customer engagement and education, their open-plan layout, with products displayed on accessible tables, fosters interaction and encourages free exploration.

Future of AI-driven fashion from shopping to design

Fashion has always been a mirror of human creativity, evolving from the delicate art of hand-sewing to the industrial precision of machines, and now, into the digital realm with 3D printing and artificial intelligence. As fashion progresses, it faces many challenges, such as the growing wastelands of discarded textiles.

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A look at Tiny House Movement’s impact and challenges

Throughout history, the concept of living in a small space is very common. Unless belonging to rich owners, all the vernacular and midcentury-built structures – tents, igloos, yurts, huts, etc.– were average size dwellings but are now labeled “tiny” in the contemporary perception of a house.

From Ambition to Legacy: The Story of Tudor Architecture

Tudor architecture marks a pivotal moment in English history, blending elements from the past with innovative ideas. It actually also comes with an interesting story. It began in 1515 when Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a powerful figure who rose from humble beginnings to become King Henry VIII’s closest advisor, undertook the construction of Hampton Court Palace.

7 visionary designs by Richard Rogers

Roger’s famous projects include the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, the Millennium Dome in London, and Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport. His charisma for urbanism and the environment is usually mirrored by his high-tech, sustainable ideas, which form part of most of his projects.

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