Architecture

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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August 9, 2024

Kengo Kuma’s Design for Qatar Pavilion Influenced by Traditional Ships

To complement the global innovations on display at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kengo Kuma and Associates has created a stunning design for the Qatar Pavilion. Inspired by Japanese joinery and traditional boats used in Qatar, it is one of the most striking national pavilion designs to be made public. The elegant pavilion rises in a form that recalls the dhow. Historically, this traditional sailboat was used as a trade vessel in Qatar.

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July 23, 2024

15 Incredible Pavilion Designs for Osaka Expo 2025

With just nine months left until Osaka Expo 2025, construction is in full swing. Held on an artificial island—Yumeshima in Osaka Bay—the event was masterplanned by Sou Fujimoto Architects with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” At the core of the six-month event are the incredible National Pavilions that will fill the space. Often designed by acclaimed architects, these pavilions frequently feature unique façades and architectural details.

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