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Sotheby’s taps Herzog & de Meuron and PBDW to renovate historic Breuer Building

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The opportunity to renovate one of New York City’s most important cultural buildings, Marcel Breuer ’s Brutalist icon at 945 Madison Avenue, has been granted to a partnership that includes Herzog & de Meuron and PBDW Architects after Sotheby’s named the firm to the project on Monday.

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Calculating the increased building costs with tariffs and reduced immigrant labor

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Building a house in the U.S. is about to get a lot more expensive — not just because of materials, but because the people who build them may no longer be around. Less labor, pricier materials, and clients doing the math.

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Designing with Purpose: The Art of Understanding Clients in Architecture

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Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. In architecture, the client-architect relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful design.

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RIBA's 2024 Client of the Year shortlist highlights patrons delivering socially-minded architecture in the UK

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The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Client of the Year. The annual award recognizes clients who commission outstanding and transformative architecture. This is a truly inspiring shortlist," Simon Henley, Chair of the RIBA Client of the Year 2024, remarked. "It

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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

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. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients.

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Hello Wood creates airplane-inspired tiny home for an ambitious 12-year-old client

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The project was initiated by an undaunted 12-year-old client named Lujzi, who dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to with her friends. From Lujzi’s vision, the design team emerged with a functional tiny house which, in their words, is “more reminiscent of a beautiful design toy than a building.”

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University of Salford confirms demolition plans for first Stirling Prize winner

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CNN has confirmed the planned demolition of Stephen Hodder‘s RIBA Stirling Prize -winning Centenary Building at the University of Salford. It has now been vacant for a third of its built life."

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients. Realistic Representation Build trust with immersive visuals of future spaces.