suspended fabric curtains, 17 meters high, lightly veil the staircase and animate the facade in response to wind and light.

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a circular oculus made of shot-blasted glass above the entrance offers diffused daylight and framed views of the sky.

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polished light concrete paving surrounds the bowl by constructo skatepark architecture, revealing exposed aggregates.

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maison heler, shaped from steel and glass, brings the designer's poetic imagination to life.

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a new, solar-clad CLT roof floats above the library's original concrete massing, while a soaring staircase is lined with bookshelves.

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francesco vezzoli's exhibition at almine rech pays homage to karl lagerfeld’s bold aesthetic evolution, blending kitsch and elegance through memphis design.

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the stones, too damaged to be reintegrated into the notre-dame de paris after the 2019 fire, will support restoration efforts across france.

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silvio d'ascia architecture introduces a series of ‘invisible’ extensions that subtly embed over 580 square meters of additional exhibition space.

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the pavilion establishes a distinct geometric presence in contrast with its natural surroundings.

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guillaume ramillien architecture's new creative hub is dedicated to advancing digital tools and promoting local craftsmanship in france.

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