Architecture

September 27, 2024

Man Shows How To Become a Homeowner by Buying a Tiny Home for Under $20K on Amazon

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. As the housing crisis continues to impact people worldwide, more are exploring alternative living solutions. Tiny homes have gained popularity, with people transforming vans, shipping containers, and other unconventional spaces into cozy, compact spaces.

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September 2, 2024

Seoul Shopping Center Redesigned With Contemporary Hourglass Makeover

Seoul's most famous shopping center asked for a makeover that would challenge the convention of a luxury department store, and Heatherwick Studio‘s winning design certainly fits the bill. The firm's innovative reimagining of the Hanwha Galleria opens the shopping center up to the public, allowing everyone to enjoy the space. Composed of symmetrical twin buildings, each slightly different in design, Heatherwick's vision for the center is to create a space that brings people together.

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August 28, 2024

Circular Urban Swimming Pool in Lisbon Transforms Dilapidated Pier Into Community Oasis

While Portugal is located on the sea, that doesn't necessarily make it convenient for those living in the capital to get in a good swim. That's why two Lisbon-based architecture firms, X Atelier and Atelier Baum, have joined forces to create Loop Pool Tejo. This urban swimming pool transforms a dilapidated pier on the Tagus River into a much-needed refuge during hot summer days.

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August 19, 2024

What We Can Learn From the Exquisite History and Ornate Aesthetic of Gothic Architecture

Aesthetically ornate and conceptually transcendent, the Gothic style has become one of the world's most distinctive architectural movements. Though it originated in the Middle Ages, the one-of-a-kind genre continues to captivate today, as evident in some of Europe's most beautiful buildings. While the Gothic approach appears to be a novel form of architecture, its signature style has been shaped by different influences.

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