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September 1, 2021

Architect Cliff Tan of ‘Dear Modern’ on TikTok, Feng Shui Lessons, and Making Design More Accessible [Podcast]

Architect Cliff Tan of Dear Modern is using TikTok and Instagram to teach people about architecture and feng shui—making expensive design services available to anyone at any budget. On this week's episode of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast, we chat with Cliff about what it means to be an architect.

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August 29, 2021

Solar Powered Tree Canopies Reimagines a Traditional Chinese Marketplace in Shanghai

Solar Trees Marketplace is a contemporary take on a traditional Chinese marketplace planned for Shanghai’s Minhang district.

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August 29, 2021

This Croatian Hotel Is Carved Under an Olive Orchard To Blend With Its Surroundings

If you are looking for a unique destination in the Mediterranean, the new Villa Nai 3.

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August 27, 2021

Art Deco: 10 Examples of the Iconic Architectural Style [Infographic]

Do you consider yourself an amateur architecture or design lover? Whether you do or don't, you might still be able to recognize the design work associated with Art Deco. This iconic style is closely tied to the Roaring Twenties and to the aesthetics of The Great Gatsby.

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August 27, 2021

Build Your Own Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece With These Scale Model Kits

If you are looking for a fun activity to do with loved ones or just for a quiet night in,...

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August 22, 2021

Architects Breathe New Life Into a Traditional Hutong Courtyard in Beijing

In China, a sanheyuan is a three-section residential compound fixed around a yard called a hutong.

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August 16, 2021

Designers Reimagine a Traditional Movie Theater as a Vibrant Oasis in Vietnam

Visiting Ho Chi Minh City’s Beta Cinema by Module K is a bit different than a traditional movie theatre. Designed to celebrate the beauty of old Saigon, this cinema is finished with bold colors and forms to reimagine typically dark aesthetics found in older cinemas. The architects explain that the fresh color palette–which includes flamingo pink, sea green, and bright orange—and the geometric detailing is inspired by the vintage glamour of Art Deco architecture.

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August 15, 2021

5 Extravagant Buildings That Showcase the Drama of Byzantine Architecture

Known for its extravagance, Byzantine architecture is defined by the best structural advancements of the age and multiple religious influences.

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August 14, 2021

5 Incredible Works by Architect Louis Kahn, the Master of Geometry

The legendary modernist Louis Kahn was a highly influential designer and one of the most important architects of the 20th...

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August 14, 2021

Playful Contemporary Treehouse Designed in the Shape of a Tree

Architects at Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design were commissioned to create a contemporary one-bedroom cabin in the shape of a tree. Their design for a whimsical treehouse mimics the vertical trunks of the surrounding trees while allowing for plenty of windows that look out to the forest. The verticality of the treehouse also offers optimal views of the highest area of the site.

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