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Dresden, a stunning city in Germany, was nearly wiped out during World War II when it was bombed, leaving only ruins behind. But its story didn’t end there—this is a tale of how Dresden came back to life, and rose from the ashes like a phoenix. Before the war, Dresden was known as the “Jewel... The post How Germany’s Most Beautiful City Was Destroyed… and Rebuilt appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.
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Modern cities often feel soulless—a monotony of glass, steel, and concrete boxes. What happened to buildings that inspire awe? Architecture used to reflect identity, culture, and meaning. Today, it’s become a global uniform—a style that looks the same whether you’re in New York, Beijing, or Milan. But the tide is shifting, and the potential for... The post Why the World Needs Beautiful Architecture Again appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

a month ago 22 votes
The Classic Planning Herald International: A Window into the Global New Traditional Architecture Movement

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3 months ago 69 votes
Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade

We invite all readers to contribute to an architectural competition to reimagine the façade of a significant building on Madrid’s famous Gran Vía. This competition focuses on number 19, the Court of Contentious-Administrative No. 10 headquarters, originally built in 1921 and renovated in the 1970s. Gran Vía, a vibrant commercial artery known for its early... The post Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

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Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade

We invite all readers to contribute to an architectural competition to reimagine the façade of a significant building on Madrid’s famous Gran Vía. This competition focuses on number 19, the Court of Contentious-Administrative No. 10 headquarters, originally built in 1921 and renovated in the 1970s. Gran Vía, a vibrant commercial artery known for its early... The post Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

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Architect-K has shared photos of MIGIUI, a modern cafe and various social spaces that lies within the hanok village of Ulju-gun, South Korea. The building was designed to blend seamlessly into this natural setting, and was inspired by a forest path. Major tree species, rocks, and water flows were scattered across the site to reawaken […]

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