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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

” Biomedical clients are among the most popular movers of the building trend, propelled by demand imbalances for lab space. The rise of inflation , labor shortages , materials costs , and ongoing supply chain lags are seen as both threats and contributors to the trend continuing unabatedly.

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Meng Fanhao with line+ Shape a New Landmark in Hefei: iFLYTEK AI Headquarters Campus (Phase 1) by line+

Archinect

Under the client's commission, Meng Fanhao served as the principal creator and executive chief architect, overseeing the collaborative work across multiple disciplines, including planning, architecture, interiors, landscape, facade, and lighting, managing the entire process from concept to realization.

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Elva Hotel, Voss, Norway by Mange Bekker Arkitektur

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The client’s main goal was to establish unique accommodation, connected to their existing activities center, for active guests to experience and explore the local nature. One of the main challenges is that most of the site is two to four meters under the projected flood zone levels after factoring in future climate change.

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10˚ of Separation by Atelier RZLBD

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Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation is a simple, rational, and ethical response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The site exhibited two major complexities.

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Gensler completes Austin's tallest skyscraper

Deezen

It contains retail, office and residential floors According to Gensler, its design was shaped largely by Austin's Capitol View Corridor , zoning restrictions that require a clear sightline to the Texas State Capitol in Austin. So that trapezoidal shape you see for the tower is because of that."

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Destudio inverts day and night zones at redesigned Casa Inversa apartment

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The clients, who recently worked with Destudio to design their pharmacy in the Spanish city, invited the studio to oversee the renovation of the 150-square-metre apartment that had been their home for two decades. The post Destudio inverts day and night zones at redesigned Casa Inversa apartment appeared first on Dezeen.

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Nimtim Architects creates "textured envelope" for Hemp House extension

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It is built from hempcrete and timber "The clients wanted an open plan, flexible layout for both parents, children, grandparents and guests to enjoy," said Nimtim Architects project director Allie MacKinnon. "We To avoid delays, the studio and client opted instead for a natural render, accented with cornflower blue window frames.

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