Architecture News

Tribute: Paolo Portoghesi (1931–2023)

The Italian architect and historian best known for organizing the “Strada Novissima” at the 1980 Venice Biennale died this week at 92.

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London's V&A Photography Centre Debuts Permanent New Home Following Gibson Thornley and Purcell–Led Redesign

With the completion of four new rooms including a library and a camera obscura housed in what was once a janitorial closet, the facility at the Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest of its kind in the UK.

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High-Rise, High Style: Using Metal Cladding for Sensational Elevations

Metal wall panel systems provide a cost-effective, attractive solution for high-rise buildings. A variety of styles, perforation options and finishes allow architects and specifiers to create a plethora of unique facades.

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Modern Buildings & Moisture

Buildings are being constructed more tightly, which adds to the need for moisture control. Moisture migration should be prevented or minimized by use of low permeance membranes, called vapor retarders.

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