TRACC Design

10/22/2024

Ark of Bukhara, Uzbekistan—This massive, 1500-year-old fortress is at the center of Bukhara, a 2000-year-old town that played an essential role in the Silk Road.

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10/21/2024

The Bank of London and South America in Buenos Aires, designed by Clorindo Testa in collaboration with SEPRA Studio, was completed in 1966 and stands as a significant work in the history of Argentine architecture, embodying the Brutalist style. This building is celebrated for its innovative use of reinforced concrete, forming a monumental and sculptural presence in the urban landscape. It challenged traditional architectural forms by integrating the building into the cityscape, creating a continuum between the external city streets and the internal space of the bank, which was conceptualized as a covered public plaza. Clorindo Testa, known for his role in introducing Brutalism to Argentina, brought a unique artistic sensitivity to the project, which is evident in the sculptural treatment of the building's columns and the dynamic interplay of solid and void in its design.

© Photograph by Cemal Emden

10/14/2024

09/30/2024

Predjama Castle in Slovenia has stood on a 123-meter cliff for 800+ years, making it the largest cave castle in the world

09/27/2024

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09/07/2024

09/03/2024