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history29 days ago

Marvel at China's Breathtaking Cave Complexes and Architectural Wonders

The article explores the development of modern architecture in early communist China, highlighting a period of inventive and stylistically diverse building projects driven by socialist nation-building, which contrasts with the later perception of monotony and uniformity. It discusses the influence of political campaigns on architectural styles, resourcefulness during shortages, and the current push for distinctly Chinese architectural styles under Xi Jinping.

via The Guardian|
#1950s-1980s-china#architectural-innovation#chinese-architecture
architecture2 years ago

"Desert Oasis: A Modern Architectural Marvel Emerges"

The Aluminaire House, an early example of modernist architecture in America, designed by Albert Frey, has been reconstructed in Palm Springs, California, after being disassembled, reassembled, and relocated multiple times. The influential house, now rebuilt by the Palm Springs Art Museum, will serve as an educational tool and a prototype of modern architecture, showcasing Frey's use of industrial and humble materials to promote good design without luxury consumption. The project highlights the challenges of preserving modern architecture and raises debates about authenticity and classification.

via The New York Times|
#albert-frey#aluminaire-house#architecture
real-estate2 years ago

Luxury Texas Home Boasts Superlative Swimming Pool for $3.25M

This $3.25M Texas home, designed by Webber + Studio, seamlessly blends modern form and fine craftsmanship within its natural Hill Country surroundings. With 4,100 square feet in the main house, a 900-square-foot conditioned garage and storage area, and over 5,000 square feet of covered exterior area with a custom pool, the home provides ample space for indoor and outdoor living. The home’s floor-to-ceiling exterior glass walls allow the interior to flow seamlessly to the exterior, creating a harmonious indoor/outdoor living experience.

via Dwell|
#luxury-home#modern-architecture#outdoor-living