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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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Architecture contemporaine

Addition

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A building addition is a part of a building (one room or more) that has been added to the existing and original building.

Furniture

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Furnishings, instrumentalities that make a room or other area ready for occupancy.

Interior

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

[adj] situated within or suitable for inside a building [n] the inner or enclosed surface of something

Insulation

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

The act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity. The material for this purpose.

Mason

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A craftsman who works with stone, brick, concrete. Masonry is commonly used for the walls of buildings, retaining walls and monuments

Building material

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Building materials are used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures. They can be natural : wood, lime, hemp, cellulose, wool, and synthetic : steel, plaster, ceramic, glass, ...

Invitation for tender

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Special procedure for generating competing offers from different bidders looking to obtain an award of business activity in architecture, design, town-planning or landscape architecture.

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