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The secrets of the Palace of Versailles
24/04/2024
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The architect who designs unique buildings with an African soul
If Mariam Kamara is clear about one thing, it is that buildings should not be defined by Westerners alone. This is why, from her own studio, she designs sustainable structures that seek to pay tribute to traditional African architecture.
08/03/2023
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Earthquake engineering in the face of Turkey's collapsed "rotten buildings"
According to the US Geological Survey, an average of 55 earthquakes occur every day. Engineers and architects are looking for new building materials and structures that can withstand strong shaking.
01/03/2023
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Artificial intelligence to design buildings at the click of a button
Some creative artificial intelligence tools have sparked controversy in the art world, but it's not the only sector they could transform. Midjourney and DALL·E 2, for example, aim to transform the work of architects.
22/02/2023
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The architect who changed the course of an African village
As a child, Francis Kéré studied alongside 100 fellow classmates in a hot, concrete classroom with no ventilation or light. Decades later, he would become an award-winning architect, designing his own schools with indirect lighting and the ability to retain fresh air.
15/02/2023
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The mysteries of the most curious castles on the planet
From castles that look like something out of a fairy tale to fortresses that stand out for their defensive ingenuity. Here we look at the secrets hidden in the emblematic structures of Neuschwanstein Castle, Himeji-jo, and Aït Ben Haddou.
08/02/2023