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Hotel MINHO Renewal and Expansion / ,i

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Hotels, Spa, Wellness Interiors
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Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal
  • Architects: Virgula i
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Siero Lam, panoramah!®, Tons de Pedra
  • Professionals: JP Pereira

10 Things You Didn't Know About Modern Icon Pierre Chareau

Known for his collaboration on the legendary Maison de Verre, French architect, and interior designer Pierre Chareau is a celebrated artist cited by Richard Rogers, Jean Nouvel, and more as a major influence on their work.

Completed in 1932, Maison de Verre—or “House of Glass”—has become a prime example of modern architecture, despite the fact that not many people have actually seen the hidden treasure, located on Paris’ Left Bank.

Although his work is currently viewed in high regard, Chareau had a tumultuous career, with large variances between his successes and his failures.

Drawing from a Cultured Magazine spotlight article on the designer, we have compiled a list of facts about Chareau’s life and career that showcase the rollercoaster of his success.

Continue reading for the 10 things you didn’t know about Pierre Chareau.

House in Itsuura / ADX

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Acoustic Shells / Flanagan Lawrence

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Public Space
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Littlehampton, United Kingdom

Niceto Vega 5924 / Jonathan Tyszberowicz + Diego Cherbenco

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Apartments
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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Low Cost House / JYA-RCHITECTS

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Stone Respect / Dom Arquitectura

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Houses
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Carnota, Spain
  • Arquitectos: Dom Arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  202 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

Bridge House / Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

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Houses
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Canada
  • Architects: Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2009

Modular Box / SPSS Design

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Showroom, Offices Interiors
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Lisbon, Portugal
  • Architects: SPSS Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  110 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2013

House in Monchique / Pereira Miguel Arquitectos

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Houses
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Monchique, Portugal

Rounds Theater Pavilion / SPORTS

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Pavilion
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Lake Forest, United States

Zhao House / Chuantuo Architecture

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Houses
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Qujing, China
  • Architects: Chuantuo Architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  395 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

Torremocha del Jarama / Otto Medem de la Torriente

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Houses
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Madrid, Spain

The MaoHaus / AntiStatics Architecture

The MaoHaus / AntiStatics Architecture - Small Scale, Facade
MaoHaus Exterior. Image © Xia Zhi

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The Millenium Bridge / IBUKU

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Bridges
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Abiansemal, Indonesia
  • Architects: IBUKU
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011

KOI Cafe / Farming Architects

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Coffee Shop
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Láng Thượng, Vietnam
  • Architects: Farming Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  88 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bat trang Ceramic Company, Ningbo Addlux Electric, Vietnam

Rwanda Cricket Stadium / Light Earth Designs

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Stadiums
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Kigali, Rwanda
  • Architects: Light Earth Designs
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  650 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Pan Mixers South Africa, SKAT Consulting, Tensar Corporation

Armadale Residence / B.E Architecture

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Houses
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Melbourne, Australia
  • Architects: B.E Architecture
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  B.E Architecture, Brodware, Classicon, Eco Outdoor, Granite Works, +2
  • Professionals: Distinct Joinery, LBA Constructions