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Miracle Residence by BFTA Mimarlik in Istambul, Turkey. The colors, shapes and the entire structure shows how playful architecture can really be. This is a good example, because the building doesn’t have a crazy shape, outstanding details or a very high budget, but it can still be a nice addition to a city, and a good location for modern apartments. Wanna play tetris?
8 ♥ / 3 weeks ago
Sarpi border checkpoint by J. Mayer H. , in Sarpi, Georgia. Wow never thought I would be publishing about contemporary architecture in Georgia, and here it is, 2 posts in a day. This border checkpoint between Georgia and Turkey seems like it gives a lot more than what it was intended for (but probably that was the trick). Not only does the structure mark the new country, and advertises it to travelers, but also serves as a silent icon, kind of like a guard over the bay. The crazy shape is really cool, and the observatory, is the cherry on top. (as I later found out, it is no coincidence that I found many cool contemporary buildings in the Caucasus country, it turns out german architect J. Mayer H. is working on several landmarks and structures throughout the nation - architecture is a clever way to get recognition for a small country)
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Contemporary architecture of the netherlands by provinces. Subjective map by Olaf Łyczba from Budapest, Hungary.
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In Orbit by Mark Weaver, from Atlanta, GA, USA. Retro looking, yet futuristic, but still contemporary graphic design.
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KIT pavilion by atelier k, in Kyoto, Japan. The confident form reaching to the sky definitely makes a statement. Very simply enforces the elemental need to reach the sky. The cut towards the back of the building does not only create a way to light up the interior, but also helps the structure to stay light, and energetic. Beautiful. Does anybody else notice the similarity to Libeskind’s Military History Museum in Dresden?
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Run Run Shaw Creative Media Center by Daniel Libeskind, in Hong Kong, China. Form. Function. Look. Perfectly matched. Another one in the great buildings by Libeskind series. There is no reason for me posting many buildings by the architect right after each other, my posts are selected 2 months in advance, but he is good, you have to admit.
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