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Architecture contemporaine

Of or pertaining to the building style of the present day. Not to be confused with modern architecture which refers to the building style of the early to mid-20th century.

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Architecture contemporaine

wood

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Wood is a product of trees, and sometimes other fibrous plants, used for construction purposes when cut or pressed into lumber and timber, such as boards, planks and similar materials.

concrete

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Concrete is a composite building material made from the combination of aggregate and a binder such as cement.

builder

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A worker who has special skills in the building industry. A builder can be mason, electrician, plumber, painter, carpenter...

building

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

1. Any human-made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy. There can be : residential buildings, commercial buildings and complexes, industrial ...

invitation for tender

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

special procedure for generating competing offers from different bidders looking to obtain an award of business activity in architecture, design, town-planning or landscape architecture.

office

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

An office is generally a room or other area in which people work, but may also denote a position within an organization with specific duties attached to it.

building permit

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in most jurisdictions for new construction, or adding on to pre-existing structures, and in some cases for major renovations.

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