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Stone and fire: The Museum at Prairiefire blends natural stone and man-made masonry to create an architectural icon

BD+C

Located in Overland Park, Kansas, tells a story of geology, culture, and the practice of prairie landscape management through intentional burns. The architectural marvel, with a stone-clad backdrop that represents the undulating hillside, is alive with fiery sparks of color. massive stone structure in on time and on a budget of $17.1

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Gulzar’s House In Ladakh, India Offers a New Twist on Vernacular Architecture

Natural Building

In Ladakh, India’s highest plateau, residential architecture is shaped by extreme cold, intense solar radiation and arid landscape. The plan prioritizes large, interconnected interior spaces over the compact and clustered arrangements otherwise characteristic of vernacular architecture in the region.

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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

The Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library amalgamates Greek Revival architecture and New England design sensibilities in a contemporary aesthetic and layout to create a visual marker for the neighborhood. The service area is situated to the east of the circulation desk, serving as a controlled staff zone.

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How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines

Construction Marketing

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. From stained glass to discolored stone, pollution and dirt are silently altering the urban landscape. Yet, over time, many of these towering structures lose their visual appeal due to pollution, grime, and environmental wear.

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A journey through masonry reclad litigation

BDC Network

In October 2017, Walter P Moore performed a phase 2 assessment focusing on the northwest and southwest corners of the building due to the extent of visible masonry distress observable from the ground at these areas. In turn, they retained a qualified subconsultant architect to handle architectural issues.

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BIA Honors 2023 Brick in Architecture Award Winners

CCR Magazine

The Brick Industry Association ( BIA ) has honored the 2023 Brick in Architecture Awards , the premier international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. The post BIA Honors 2023 Brick in Architecture Award Winners first appeared on CCR-Mag.com. GoBrick.com / 703-620-0010.

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Woven in stone: The role of CMUs in architectural design

Construction Specifier

The site is situated on the outskirts of South Mountain Park Preserve, allowing for sweeping views of the diverse desert landscape and surrounding mountain vistas, while maintaining easy access to Arizona State University (ASU) and Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).