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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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Front

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

The side of a building that is seen first, or generally a side of a building.

Functional

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Designed for or adapted to a function or use.

Doorframe

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

The frame that supports a door, or a window (window frame).

Environment-friendly

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Used to refer to goods considered to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment.

Lighting

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Lighting is the deliberate application of light to achieve some aesthetic or practical effect. Lighting includes use of both artificial light sources such as lamps and natural illumination of ...

Coating

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the substrate. In many cases coatings are applied to improve surface properties of the substrate, such as ...

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.

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