Question 1

What is Contemporary architecture style?

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Encompasses diverse architectural approaches from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often incorporating modern materials, technologies, and functional considerations.

Question 2

Where is Contemporary architecture style architecture found?

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Contemporary architecture style architecture is primarily found in Global. There are 3 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Contemporary architecture style architecture used?

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Contemporary architecture style architecture was used during 20th century CE, 21st century CE.

Question 4

What materials are used in Contemporary architecture style architecture?

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Contemporary architecture style architecture typically uses Concrete, Steel, Glass, Composite materials. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Contemporary architecture style architecture?

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There are 3 heritage sites documented with Contemporary architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Contemporary architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites)
Description	Encompasses diverse architectural approaches from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often incorporating modern materials, technologies, and functional considerations.
Also Known As	Adapted Victorian Terrace Temple Architecture with Gaudiya Motifs Victorian Terrace Adaptation Gaudiya Vaishnava Architecture Colonial Masonry Conservation ISKCON Temple Typology Melbourne Heritage Fabric Contemporary Food Service Integration Community Outreach Hub Contemporary Dravidian Temple Architecture with Reinforced Concrete Frame Dravidian Temple Architecture Shakta Temple Typology Sri Lankan Diaspora Planning Contemporary Concrete Construction Australian Multicultural Venue Design Indo-Australian Structural Collaboration Navaratri Festival Layout
Tags	Modern architecture Sustainable design Technological innovation Modern Sustainable Minimalist Innovative
Style ID	`INHF-STY-1713643695-01:33:06:22:10:25:CAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/contemporary-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/contemporary-architecture-style`
Total Sites	3
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Primary Materials	Concrete Steel Glass Composite materials
Architectural Features	Open floor plans Sustainable design Technological integration Minimalism Sustainability

Title	Type	Notes
Towards a New Architecture	Book	Influential text on the principles of modern architecture.
Contemporary World Architecture	Book	Overview of current architectural trends.

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Hare Krishna Temple Melbourne Albert Park	Secondary	100%
Sindhi Guru Darbar Temple Dubai	Secondary	100%
Sri Durga Temple Rockbank	Secondary	100%

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