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The construction of high-rise buildings did not commence until the late 1800's but sustained its development well past the turn of the century with the first

Brutalist architecture is essentially buildings with exposed, raw concrete. While they might look abrupt, there is also something amazing about them.

greek firm petra architects have designed 'blossoming dubai' for their proposal for the zaabeel park tall emblem structure competition.

Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as…

The construction of high-rise buildings did not commence until the late 1800's but sustained its development well past the turn of the century with the first

Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.

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