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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

landscape architect

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

An engenier who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively. He accomodates the landscape according to the history of the area, the existing buildings, the purpose of the area.

winner

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

The winner of an architecture competition gets commissioned to realise an architectural project.

fitting

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

1. (usually plural) furnishings and equipment 2. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

agency

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Commercial organisation that provides a set of services in architecture. It oftens gathers several architects.

land register

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Record concerning ownership, possession or other rights in land to provide evidence of title, facilitate transactions and to prevent unlawful disposal, usually edited by a government agency or ...

carpenter

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A carpenter (builder) is a skilled craftsperson who performs carpentry. Carpenters work with timber to construct, install and maintain buildings, furniture, and other objects. The work may involve ...

roofer

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A builder specialised in making roofs, footings and outer weatherproof skin, as found on most domestic architecture.

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