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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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existing
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
It is said of a building, an environment or a landscape that does exist, is currently present and that the architect has to deal with.
renovation
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
1. The act of improving by renewing and restoring 2. The state of being restored to its former good condition.
structure
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
Any large object permanently fixed to Earth's surface or in its orbit, as a result of construction, and the arrangement of its parts. There can be buildings and nonbuilding structures, and man-made ...
earthworks
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
Excavation of earth, as in engineering construction, which consists in removing earth from a sloping place in order to make a flat and horizontal ground.
ventilation
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air, around a closed space. A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air.
religious architecture
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
Religious architecture (also known as sacred architecture) is concerned with the design and construction of places of worship and/or sacred or intentional space, such as churches, mosques, stupas, ...
sacred architecture
Architecture; Architecture contemporaine
Sacred architecture (also known as religious architecture) is concerned with the design and construction of places of worship and/or sacred or intentional space, such as churches, mosques, stupas, ...
