ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Soul Garden House / Spacefiction Studio. © Monika Sathe Photography From subtle light beams to wide openings, skylights transform natural light into a powerful architectural tool , creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that adds movement and vitality to buildings. This intricate dance captivates not only with the patterns the light casts on surfaces but also with the practical benefits of overhead lighting , such as improved thermal comfort and enhanced well-being.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Eyal Weizman spoke yesterday to accept the 2024 Right Livelihood Award on behalf of Forensic Architecture , saying it was the one accolade he wanted the Goldsmiths, University of London -based research group to obtain in times defined by brutal conflict in different countries. He and his colleagues were honored by the jury for an inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy and hundreds others that used "pioneering digital forensic methods to ensure justice and accountability for victims and sur

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 12 architecture schools looking to add faculty, academic leaders, facilities staff, and fellows to their institutions. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

the stitled design gave room for a horizontal expanse at ground level. The post nanometer architecture shelters micro-garden under stilted ‘house off the ground’ in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 23-storey Pan Pacific Orchard skyscraper in Singapore by architecture studio WOHA has won the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 's award for the world's best new tall building. Set in the city's Orchard Road district, the 350-room hotel has four large planted terraces cut into the building's rectangular form. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which described the building as "a hotel in nature", gave the building its top award – Best Tall Building Worldwide –

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

© Rungkit Charoenwat Pitched roofs and terraced lots or hillsides are some of the oldest, yet still highly functional, solutions for rainwater dispersal, redirection, and erosion management. While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Following our previous look at an opening for a Director of Architectural Design at Palisociety , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Design & Construction Manager at the Eames Institute. The role, based in Richmond, CA, calls for an individual to “ensure success across various planning, construction, landscape, and infrastructure projects.

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designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

the design playfully arranges structural and decorative elements, creating a unified look while also acting as brise-soleils to help regulate the buildings’ climate. The post oppenheim architecture reveals tirana’s college of europe campus as red concrete cluster appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As the UK closes its last coal-fired power station , conservation group Twentieth Century Society is running a campaign to preserve a set of cooling towers. Hyperboloid thermal towers, more commonly known as cooling towers, were once a common site across the UK, but after largely becoming obsolete they are rapidly being demolished. With the UK's last coal-fired power station – Ratcliffe-on-Soar – ceasing operations earlier this week , the Twentieth Century Society (C20 Society) has launched a ca

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

São Paulo-based architecture firm Atelier Marko Brajovic has created an installation inspired by the varying colors of birds&#Öü; wings, which can range from green to blue and even display multiple colors at the same time.Named Ayuru, the Forest Temple, designed fo.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2024

© Federico Cairoli architects: Ayako Arquitetura Location: Teresópolis, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photogtaphs: Federico Cairoli Area: 116.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Prix Versailles selection of the 2024 World's Most Beautiful Campuses has been announced as a group of six new or renovated academic buildings that represent the very best in campus architecture and design for higher education. Each evinces a blend of creativity, ecological concern, and a deference to local heritage. Perhaps the most significant of the group is the new Gaia project for Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from Toyo Ito , which is the largest mass timber building in

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designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

designed as a simple, contemporary volume, the home punctuates argentina's rural landscape without overwhelming it. The post casa modular: rural argentina’s minimalist house of frames by LOMA Arq+ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Design studio Oxman has devised a system called "ecological programming" to optimise green architecture, which it has demonstrated through a conceptual skyscraper with multiple planted platforms. Called Eden Tower, the conceptual structure was designed to illustrate Oxman 's computational abilities, formulated in the studio's freshly opened Foster + Partners-designed lab in Manhattan.

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Bustler

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has announced Cris Ballester Parets, a widely recognized pioneer in the area of social housing, as the winner of the 2024 Royal Academy Architecture Prize.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

K-Farm / Avoid Obvious Architects. Image © Imagennix | Scott Brooks Crisis, crisis, crisis. and guess what? More crises. Every time we hear that word, it all feels more daunting. But here's the thing: with every challenge comes an opportunity. From the affordable housing shortage to the economic downturn and the climate emergency, there's always a new challenge, opening the door to new possibilities.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has announced Cris Ballester Parets, a widely recognized pioneer in the area of social housing, as the winner of the 2024 Royal Academy Architecture Prize.

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designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

built of concrete and wood slats, the house embodies both durability and softness, maintaining a minimalist atmosphere. The post um para um builds home for mundão, portugal from concrete and warm timber appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has completed Colien House, a three-storey concrete home embedded into a hill that overlooks a beach in Barcelona. Made from orange-tinted exposed concrete, Siza designed each floor in the house with an outdoor terrace to extend the internal spaces and provide a connection with the surrounding sloped terrain and nearby sea.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. Back in my second year of university, one of the professors handed out a questionnaire before starting his course, so that he could get to know us better.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners have just unveiled designs for a new live-work building in Seoul , South Korea , which aims to redefine business hospitality with a personalized approach. This structure is set to accommodate professionals seeking a mixture of work and leisure in an urban environment. With an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and well-being, the building incorporates spaces designed for hosting and entertaining, along with dedicated meeting and negotiation rooms.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

One of the most significant skyscraper designs in SOM ’s portfolio, the John Hancock Center (now known as 875 N. Michigan Avenue) in Chicago, will be receiving an upgrade to its upper-level Signature Room, according to 360 Chicago, the group that bought the former restaurant space on the 95th and 96th floors earlier this year. The managing director of 360 Chicago told the Chicago Sun-Times they were still in the "early stages" of planning for the project.

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designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

hovering spaces became a conceptual driver for darin johnstone architects and a link to the past of the wind tunnel, resulting in a 'building within a building' strategy. The post darin johnstone architects turns historic wind tunnel into mullin transportation design center appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2024

British automaker Lotus has reached the a tech-heavy Theory 1 concept car that has saluting doors and "soft robotic" seats. Unlike some other recent concepts cars that have sought to pre-empt how self-driving technology will impact automotive design, the Theory 1 aims to create a new, more immersive driving experience that the brand calls "Lotuswear".

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The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Norwalk, Connecticut, is a city of almost 100,000 people on the Long Island Sound. It’s part of Connecticut’s rust belt, where Norwalk’s postindustrial neighbors like Bridgeport and Waterbury have seen The post SCAPE and BIG to transform Connecticut brownfield into public park appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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