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In Pursuit of Health: How Medical Concerns Shaped Modernist Architecture

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Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed. Image Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed, via Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 The intersection of architecture and medicine profoundly shaped modernist design, where transparency, light , and air became essential tools in the pursuit of health. Emerging from the tuberculosis crisis of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the sanatorium evolved beyond a medical facility into a testing ground for architectural innovation.

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Large 101 Freeway wildlife crossing reaches important construction milestone

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The first layers of soil are down as construction is now ramping up the pace on what will be the world’s largest wildlife crossing above the 101 Freeway in the Santa Monica Mountains/Agoura Hills. The $92 million project named for Wallis Annenberg spans 200 feet into the Los Angeles neighborhood of Simi Hills. It was devised to protect the local population of mountain lions from further disruptions to their habitat and allow for other important activities (mating and hunting) that will hel

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Reimagining the PeaceHealth University District Campus

SW Oregon Architect

Bird's eye view of the PeaceHealth University District campus from the east looking west. Alder Street is in the foreground, 13th Avenue bounds the south side of the campus, 11th Avenue is on the north side, and Patterson Street is on the west. (Google Maps) PeaceHealth's recent announcement to sell, lease, or redevelop its University District campus presents a significant opportunity for Eugene.

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Parts and Labor Design reimagines the classic American diner in Albany

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New York studio Parts and Labor Design has overhauled a diner in Albany, updating nostalgic design tropes from the archetype to create a contemporary interpretation. Owned and operated by the Pilarnos family since 2010, the Capital City Diner just off the New York State Thruway was ready for a refresh. Capital City Diner updates classic diner elements through plays on colour and materials Parts and Labor Design was tasked with breathing new life into this "community favourite" and creating a mor

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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imaginary objects builds child-sized, treehouse-inspired ‘kid cabin’ in thailand

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somewhere between a backyard fort and a modernist miniature, the 'kid cabin' is a grounded treehouse in thailand. The post imaginary objects builds child-sized, treehouse-inspired ‘kid cabin’ in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Davidson Prize longlist names 19 radical new proposals for 2025 theme 'Streets Ahead'

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The longlist for this year’s Davidson Prize has been announced for the competition’s fifth edition, which is organized around the theme of 'Streets Ahead.' This year’s brief asked designers to consider issues latent within the UK government’s five-year, 1.5 million new homes target. A mix of sites in different settings—from post-industrial Tyneside to the barren Isle of Wight—were considered by the select group of 16 multidisciplinary teams.

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Portland’s Midland Library, renovated by Colloqate and Bora, abounds with artwork and gathering spaces

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Visitors encounter community spaces enlivened with colorful artwork from murals to a covered events plaza before even entering Portland, Oregons renovated and expanded Midland Library by Colloqate and Bora Architecture The post Portlands Midland Library, renovated by Colloqate and Bora, abounds with artwork and gathering spaces appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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IKEA to build two-kilometre-long store that is "impossible to get lost in"

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IKEA is working on plans for a linear store that would depart from the Swedish home-furnishings retailer's usual labyrinthine layout, Dezeen can reveal. Planned for an unconfirmed site, the proposed outlet will stretch to almost two kilometres in length to accommodate all the necessary showrooms and warehouse space. An architectural rendering obtained by Dezeen shows a long, narrow volume in IKEA's signature blue and yellow colours.

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PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates

Archeyes

The PC House by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is a private single-storey house in eastern Japan. With strong roots in traditional Japanese temples, the program is arranged in a windmill formation, with. The post PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Taming Nature: How Architecture is Redefining Its Relationship with the Environment

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Zaishui Art Museum / junya ishigami + associates. Image Stanley Fung Integrating natural elements into architectural design has long been a fundamental pursuit in creating comfortable, sustainable environments that enhance both individual well-being and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding context. In areas with vast landscapes , incorporating natural elements is essential for seamlessly connecting architecture with its site.

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Thomas Heatherwick relates cheaper buildings to bad food in new interview

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“Cheaper buildings are not good for the planet and they’re not good for our health, and actually we need to spend a little bit more – but only a little bit – and I think the next few years are about really proving that we can make buildings radically more human for only a little bit more money.” "There is a misunderstanding in construction.

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also architects crafts modular umbrella-like installations made of bamboo and tensed fabric

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Also Architects designs for Urban Nomad Art Museum in china As part of the R-Day Music Festival in Chengmai, Hainan, Also Architects developed a series of modular art installations for the Urban Nomad Art Museum. The project was designed to align with the museum’s concept of ‘borderless curation’ while ensuring ease of assembly, disassembly, […] The post also architects crafts modular umbrella-like installations made of bamboo and tensed fabric appeared first on designboo

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Copyright exemption plans for AI are "nothing less than vandalism" say UK architects and designers

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Leading UK architects and designers including David Chipperfield, Jasper Morrison and Amanda Levete have opposed government plans to allow artificial intelligence companies to train their models on copyrighted work without consent. A letter signed by 38 big names in the industry accuses technology secretary Peter Kyle of "running roughshod over one of our most productive and precious sectors".

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Scott Ross — UPSTART: The Digital Film Revolution – Managing the Unmanageable

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Scott Ross on the state of VFX, Hollywoods broken system, glimmers of hopeand his new book UPSTART: The Digital Film Revolution Managing the Unmanageable.

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AD Classics: Nordic Pavilion, Venice / Sverre Fehn

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The Nordic Pavilion (Giardini, Venice). Image ke E:son Lindman architects: Sverre Fehn Location: Viale Trento Project Year: 1962 Photographs: ke E:son Lindman Photographs: Courtesy of Nasjonalmuseet Digital Archive As a result of the ideas competition organized by the governments of Sweden , Finland , and Norway in 1958, Sverre Fehn's Nordic Pavilion won first prize, becoming one of the most significant works of his career and one of the most outstanding Scandinavian architectural achievements

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Gehry’s Disney Concert Hall to be repurposed as Olympic skate ramp for 2028 LA Games

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In a bold and unexpected move, the LA 2028 Olympic Committee has announced plans to temporarily convert the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall into a state-of-the-art skateboarding mega ramp. Designed by architect Frank Gehry and completed in 2003, the stainless-steel-clad concert hall is known for its flowing, sculptural forms which, according to Olympic organizers, are “basically already half pipe-adjacent.

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highsnobiety’s not in milan returns to design week with classics reinvented show at MAGMA

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running between april 7th and 11th at magma eventi milano, the cultural brand transforms the traditional design week model into an open cultural experience. The post highsnobietys not in milan returns to design week with classics reinvented show at MAGMA appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Tim Fu uses AI as "design collaborator" for Slovenian housing development

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Designer Tim Fu has unveiled plans for a housing development close to Slovenia 's Lake Bled, which he claims is the first architecture project to use AI at all design stages. Set to be built on a protected heritage site, the Lake Bled Estate is the "first fully AI-driven architectural project", Fu said. It will include six villas with large arched windows designed with artificial intelligence (AI) and organised around a central garden, alongside an existing house built in 1909.

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You Can Plug This $19K Backyard Office Into an Outlet

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Autonomouss tiny prefab, which is also solar capable, can be shipped with a suite of ergonomic work-from-home essentials. Welcome to Prefab Profiles , an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry.

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Group 91: The Dublin Competition That Became a Turning Point for Irish Architecture

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Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Image Courtesy of Sean Harrington Architects The veteran Irish architecture critic Shane O'Toole once remarked that when traveling in Europe in the 1970s, "The universal comment was <is there modern architecture in Ireland?> Now, in less than 50 years, we've gone to a Pritzker Prize and two RIBA Royal Gold Medallists in five years.

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Switzerland's Rhône Glacier comes into focus in new Canadian Centre for Architecture exhibition

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This spring in Montreal , be sure not to miss the Canadian Centre for Architecture ’s look at the climate implications and appeal inherent in the popular Rhône Glacier in Switzerland. Curators for Oscillating Spaces promote its examination there as a useful case study that will, in turn, answer questions lingering over architecture’s ability to adapt to unstable environmental conditions.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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DS+R completes al-mujadilah, the world’s first contemporary mosque for women in doha

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the building addresses the evolving needs of women in religious, educational, and social domains through a forward-thinking spatial language. The post DS+R completes al-mujadilah, the world’s first contemporary mosque for women in doha appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rever & Drage draws on follies for boat-shaped annexe in Norway

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Historical follies and "secret hideaways" informed the boat-like shape of Folly Fair Hill, an annexe in Norway designed by local architecture studio Rever & Drage. Located southwest of Oslo in the district of Asker, Folly Fair Hill sits in the garden of the client's main home and provides them with an additional kitchen, bathroom and living room.

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From the Archive: How Renegade Architecture Firms Challenged the Status Quo

Dwell

Starting in the 1960s, Archigram, Ant Farm, and Superstudio questioned the very fundamentals of architecture, from its relationship to society to the production of buildings. As a part of our 25th-anniversary celebration , were republishing formative magazine stories from before our website launched. This story previously appeared in Dwells July/August 2006 issue.

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Extending Roofs from Brazil to India: Parallel Residential Design Elements as Seen in 10 Projects

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Redux House / studio mk27 Fernando Guerra | FG+SG; Parikrama House / SPASM Design Architects Umang Shah It shouldn't be too surprising that architectural concepts were traveling around the globe long before the online spread of information. While many regions share certain historical events and hence references (such as colonization and the mid-20th-century independence movement/ turn of political systems), others might have simply developed parallel solutions to similar climates and material

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to