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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

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A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redeļ¬ned urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Riken Yamamoto Wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Azure Magazine

Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been announced as the laureate of the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize , recognized by the jury for a “long, coherent, rigorous career” that has integrated uncommon sensitivity to place and culture into a diverse and wide-ranging international portfolio of built work. PHOTO: Sergio Pirrone.

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10 Landmark Projects Shaping Architecture in 2024

Azure Magazine

Here at Azure, the annual tradition entails taking stock of the last 12 months of design, including public spaces , interiors , products , as well as residential and commercial architecture. In no particular order below, we round up the most anticipated architecture for 2024. And every January, we turn the page and look forward.

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Bauhaus Graphic Design: Past, Present, and Future

Inkbot Design

Bauhaus Graphic Design : Past, Present, and Future The Bauhaus school revolutionised graphic design by pioneering bold, minimalist styles emphasising function over ornamentation. This made them icons of the architecture movement. This starkly modern photography echoed the Bauhaus design aesthetic.

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Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Public Spaces

Azure Magazine

From landscapes that address climate change (while welcoming cultural and social life) to a rich variety of parks, plazas and buildings ā€” and even infrastructure projects ā€” that engage the urban realm, the best public spaces are a celebration of community and collective spirit. But what if the metro station itself was itself a destination?

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Running from 17 June-3 July, the RA Schools Show sees 15 students transform their studios to present new work across various media. The Degree Show is open to the public from 1-9 July at the university's Greenwich campus. Hundreds of projects are being showcased, from art, design and architecture to photography, music and drama.

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

Creative Boom

An annual celebration of visual arts, this event includes art fairs, gallery openings, installations, public art walks, and lifestyle events, highlighting both local and international artists. Use Singapore's efficient public transport to navigate, and don't miss the local street food. Madinat Jumeirah.

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