Composites and Architecture was a source of information on projects in architecture and design utilizing composite materials. Here are some selected highlights from CompositesandArchitecture.com that sparked our interest in contemporary architecture. Zaha Hadid’s “Z-Stream” A slightly older project, but worth a re-visit: “Z- Stream”, Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, UK. This fiberglass slide/installation on the castle grounds…
If someone mentions to you that a home they are thinking of buying is an example of “contemporary architecture,” what do you picture? If you find yourself more stumped than usual by this question, you should not be surprised. In truth, it is something of a stretch to even say that there is such a…
Architecture changes and evolves over time. Some styles go out of fashion, others replace them, and then there’s this sort of merging and blending of styles that occurs. One of the most common infusions is the modern architecture, which is often incorporated with contemporary. That leads to one central question: modern vs contemporary: what’s the…