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AUGUST 18, 2024

Former Silk Manufacturing Industrial Buildings on Broome Street, SoHo. How have architecture and building design adapted to unforeseen future uses ? As cities evolve, their needs for buildings inevitably change. Image © Axel Tschentscher via Wikipedia under license CC BY-SA 4.0

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

For centuries, buildings have proven able to store people, objects, and systems, inviting a conversation about their untapped potential to efficiently store large amounts of energy. In this new era, can buildings go beyond being structures of function to potential reservoirs of power? Read more »

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Archinect

JUNE 14, 2024

The Chinese brand’s new European flagship offers just over 29,000 square feet of showrooms and other spaces carved out of a seven-story heritage structure in the Keizersgracht district that's held over from the 19th Century. Special features include a second-floor “Joy Camp” childre.

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JUNE 21, 2023

South Korean firm Haeahn Architecture , alongside New York-based H Architecture , has shared a video and photographs of their National Assembly Communication Building project in Seoul , South Korea. The nearly 255,686-square-foot structure is located inside the National Assembly complex, the home of South Korea’s national legislature.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 5, 2024

Courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) with a team led by Charles Renfro has broken ground on Rice University 's New Arts Building named the Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall. The building located in Houston , Texas , is expected to open in the fall of 2025. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 21, 2024

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Throughout history, some of our most acclaimed structures have in fact provoked heated debates, divided public opinion, sparked fierce controversy, and in one case, caused the late great architect Richard Rogers to be attacked by an elderly Parisian with an umbrella.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The intervention in such buildings requires a delicate balance between honoring their heritage and meeting contemporary demands. Often, the most innovative and radical solutions emerge when architects attempt to renew a building while maintaining its original footprint and as many features as possible. Read more »

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

They designed it to block more than half of the radiation from the buildings and the ground. As reported by New Scientist , the material emits heat in the form of infrared radiation into space, while reflecting the sun’s radiation and infrared radiation emitted by surrounding structures, such as buildings and pavement.

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Archinect

MAY 23, 2023

Toyo Ito has shared a video update at the conclusion of his firm’s monumental academic building project, titled "Gaia," for the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. Bricks held over from the former NTU Innovation Centre were also repurposed as a decorative wall inside the new structure.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image Courtesy of ShadeFX The sun is an inescapable partner in architecture, influencing lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort inside and outside buildings. Since the sun's behavior varies by region and time of year, adjustable shade structures are crucial for managing sunlight and heat effectively. Freestanding Canopies.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 31, 2024

These failures typically manifest in the form of peeling, blistering, and cracking, which diminish a building's appearance and compromise structural integrity. Building façades are highly visible and exposed and bear the brunt of environmental factors.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2024

Designed as two buildings, a horizontal band encircles the middle of either structure, serving as a distinctive landmark in Berlin. Situated in Friedrichshain, near Berlin Ostbahnhof, the development spans approximately 61,200 sqm and boasts city center views from its green rooftops and terraces. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2024

© Binyan 3XN GXN has revealed its design for Mahler 1, a 15-storey mixed-use office building. The structure, developed in collaboration with Victory Group, Icon Real Estate, and Erik Dhont Landscape Architects, features a hybrid-timber construction system that creates a stepped volume, breaking down the building’s mass.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Interdesign Building / Khalil Khouri. Image © Walid Rashid architects: Khalil Khouri Project Year: 1973 Photographs: Walid Rashid Photographs: Courtesy of Bernard Khoury Photographs: Camille Ammoun In Beirut , a city marked by transformation, the Interdesign Building echoes the vision of an architect steadfast in his conviction.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the early 20th century, large quarters in the central part of Dnipro were often developed with small residential houses and auxiliary structures. Forming a dense building perimeter that aligns with the scale of urban spaces in the historical center remains pertinent in 21st-century cities.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The building inserts Niemeyer's curves into São Paulo's dense verticality, creating a distinctive rhythm that becomes a landmark for all who encounter it. Image: © Maíra Acayaba The landscape of downtown São Paulo would not be the same without the presence of Copan. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The building’s future as housing began to take shape this week when the Brodsky Organization, a residential developer, bought a stake in the 22-story, triangular-shaped tower on Fifth Avenue. The exact layout and the number of new residences have not been determined.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Yale Students Propose a Series of Pop-Up Religious Buildings to Sustain Culture in Refugee Camps. Image © Lucas Boyd and Chad Greenlee As we reflect on the tumultuous events of 2023, it becomes evident that the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions have left an indelible mark on communities worldwide. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2024

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. Turnable corner - Maison CL - Benoît Lloze architecte & Alexandre Hordé Architectes - Florent Jalon Photographie. Read more »

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JULY 9, 2024

Restoration of Stirling Building | University of Cambridge. Image Courtesy of BPD The University of Cambridge , in collaboration with BPD, has just unveiled plans to restore and rejuvenate the Grade II* listed History Faculty Building designed by James Stirling.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The new, 15-story glass commercial space was constructed inside the building’s old brick masonry shell, offering tenants 460,000 square feet of Class A office space enhanced by carefully-inserted biophilic elements and marked by the firm’s attenuation to ascendant health and wellness considerations typical in modern workplace design.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The 12th annual Student Tall Building Design Competition, organized by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), has announced this year's winning submissions. According to the CTBUH, the competition's overall goal is "to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in modern society.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the world's harshest latitudes, designing sustainable, habitable buildings requires more than conventional approaches; it demands innovation and a deep respect for the local environment. Specializing in climate-driven design, the firm adapts each project to its surrounding environment, respecting and collaborating with nature.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, the recognizable form of industrial buildings we see today only took shape in the 18th century, closely tied to the transformations brought about by the Industrial Revolution. The shift from human labor to machinery fundamentally altered the scale of these structures, turning them into expansive warehouses. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This elemental force provides aesthetic and sensory inspiration to the buildings that are built around it. From ancient civilizations to modern metropolises , the presence of water has shaped architectural schemes and urban landscapes.

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Archinect

MARCH 26, 2024

The New York Times has picked a side in the fight between Miami Beach historic preservation advocates and developers supporting the recently signed Resiliency and Safe Structures Act, a law those in the former category claim will augment a devastating erasure of the local architecture character over time.

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Archinect

MAY 20, 2024

A group of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia say they have discovered a means for protecting buildings from structural collapse. In a new set of building science experiments conducted in June 2023, they carefully studied animal neurobiology. meter-high floors — using prefabricated reinforced concrete.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image Cortesia de BDG Architects Zwolle Greenhouses are elegant and ingenious structures that incorporate simplicity in design while creating light-filled spaces that shape indoor climates. With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Image Courtesy of Heritage Foundation of Pakistan Following the extreme floods that affected Pakistan in 2022 , architect Yasmeen Lari the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan pledged to help build one million resilient houses in the country. According to the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan , one-third of the goal has already been reached.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The mold problem reported at Toyo Ito ’s groundbreaking Gaia mass timber structure for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore appears to have been caused by exposure to rain and condensation, a late update from Global Construction Review said Friday. Ito’s team did not provide a statement regarding the issue.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

That is why this more urban tomorrow requires modern urban planning capable of building innovative, sustainable and flexible structures. Because the only way to make our society live better is to build better. Our society is headed towards a more urban future in which the density of metropolises will be ever greater.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

40-storey building utilizing ClearVue BIPV products, solar glazing, and solar cladding. Today, sustainable energy production extends beyond merely installing solar panels on roofs; it aims to integrate various building elements into the energy system.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Formerly home to a cement plant factory, the design uses the existing structures for cultural programs and combines them with new structures to house new functions. The Dream Center aims to revitalize the riverbank area into a thriving cultural and recreational district. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

The dimensions vary, from the classic 8x8x16 inches (approximately 19x19x39 cm) intended for structural use, to a size of 8x3.5x39 inches (approximately 19x9x39 cm) for partitioning walls. Additionally, there are special units designed for corners or beams with longitudinal reinforcements. Read more »

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