ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. Architects and designers are now more than ever exploring and integrating innovative materials into their projects. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Courtesy of AXOR Nowadays, the term “ utopia ” is used to describe an idea that seems unattainable —at least in the contemporary context— intrinsically related to philosophical, scientific, urbanistic, and architectural concepts, among others.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2024

A special innovation space called 'The Generator' is finally included a. The latest satellite development of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project, a new mountainside resort destination called Aquellum, has been launched, along with other initiatives meant to promote sport, leisure, and tourism in the Gulf of Aqaba region.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Efficiency was directly linked to innovative technological devices that adorned buildings with gadgets. Marina Gardens, Singapore. Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2023

Image © Hörður Sveinsson The purpose of innovation is to promote positive change and progress in various aspects of life. This involves creating, developing and implementing new ideas, methods, products, or processes that improve existing ones or introduce completely new concepts. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2023

Designers from the PepsiCo Design & Innovation team and MillerKnoll mentored Pensole Lewis students through the design process. The winning concept will be brought to life this summer.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

fresh lighting concepts for the Prague Metro, innovative housing visions for San Francisco, and envelope-pushing design ideas for the hospitality and travel industries. Highlighted today are four briefs inviting architectural elements for the new Bezos Learning Center at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C.,

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image © TnJ Studio In celebration of Urban October , a month dedicated to recognizing the significance of innovative urban spaces, this curated selection presents 8 conceptual projects that demonstrate the transformative potential of public spaces. Ticket Booth in The Forbidden City / TnJ Studio.

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ArchDaily

JULY 7, 2024

Nestled in a lush garden in Shanghai’s historic Hengfu district, a new retail facility with an innovative concept for fashionistas and casual. Completed in 2024 in Shanghai, China. Images by CreatAR Images.

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ArchDaily

JULY 1, 2024

The concept centers around the tagline ”Where dreams take shape,” aiming to offer an insight into the country’s culture and impactful innovations. Image Courtesy of Singapore Pavilion DP Architects group, in collaboration with Kingsmen Exhibits, unveiled the Singapore Pavilion design for the Expo Osaka 2025.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Silica City' is an 11,000-acre planned community of 60,000 people near the Guyana International Airport with residential plots, a city center, an 'Innovation Village' area, and AI -bolstered infrastructure.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Yumeng Zhu In the productivity-driven dynamics of contemporary cities, playful interventions in public spaces offer an innovative way to reclaim urban environments. These interventions encourage new ways of thinking and acting, temporarily breaking the monotony of everyday life and redefining the concept of play.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. DAAR's "Concrete Tent" combines elements of a mobile tent and concrete house, exploring the concept of "permanent temporariness.”

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Ilia Salek A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. According to the Guardian, concrete is also a “lifestyle concept,” using its “gritty, urban” aesthetic to shape the imagination of all our architectures at every scale.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2024

Located along the captivating coast of La Paloma, Uruguay, are two innovative shelters that blend modern architectural concepts with the timeless. Completed in 2024 in La Paloma, Uruguay. Images by Susie Elberse, Jorge Chagas.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Buckminster Fuller's 1959 dome concept over Manhattan was developed on a belief in humanity's ability to shape its environment on an unprecedented scale. How might these concepts have evolved if shaped by today's participatory planning, which prioritizes public engagement and community input? Read more »

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Archinect

MAY 12, 2023

She spoke about several concepts the firm is applying to their designs while navigating a host of regulations from national governments and European professional soccer’s governing body UEFA. Prandelli was the architect for both the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the 2012 London Olympic Stadium projects.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image Courtesy of VELUX The International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture returns in 2024, offering students the opportunity to innovate the concept of daylight in the built environment. Poetic Daylight / Louise Grønlund.

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ArchDaily

MAY 25, 2023

The 11-acre Vollebak Island will receive several pavilions built of natural and innovative materials such as seaweed, hempcrete, and 3D-printed concrete, all powered by carbon-neutral energy. The island, located in Jeddore Harbor, one quarter off the Nova Scotia mainland, will be auctioned via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions beginning June 8.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2024

Image Courtesy of Dar[e]-Europe The Sustainable Hub in Seville emerged as an innovative concept through an open idea passive Sustainable Design Competition, launched in October 2023 with submissions received by February 2024. Riverside Art Studio by Patrizio Maria Puppo & Martina Di Marco (Winner).

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

These contests don't just celebrate innovation—they fuel it, inspiring the next wave of boundary-breaking projects. The German Design Council has certainly joined the fray, recently revealing the winners of the prestigious ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture —and the results were nothing short of spectacular.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2024

Far from being a regressive approach, the term remains open to innovations but seeks to rebalance the industry’s reliance on mechanization. Shigeru Ban Architects Unveils Paper Log House at Philip Johnson's Glass House.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Bestowed by the Créateurs Design Association and named after the groundbreaking French designer, the accolade is given to architects who have "pushed the boundaries of the design and architecture landscape, inspiring innovation, and challenging conventional norms."

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

The concept of "design for disassembly" has emerged as an innovative approach especially in the case of building facades. Emphasizing the efficient use of resources, models around reuse and recycling of components and materials are increasingly being pioneered by global architecture practices.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

EGGER Capsule concept - Decorative Collection 24+. This is why lines such as the EGGER Decorative Collection 24+ , crafted from wood-derived materials, seek to redefine concepts through a rolling series, updated at most every two years. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the concept of "smart spaces" embodies the fusion of innovation and design to enhance well-being and quality of life in our daily activities. These innovations enhance the interaction between technology, design, and users, fostering new ways to engage with spaces and subtly enriching our routine activities. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

From revitalizing historical gems to designing new buildings, these global contests have pushed innovation further in the architecture industry. This past year has been a showcase of architectural innovation, with award competitions surpassing the boundaries of traditional industry. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a shade structure concept situated in rural Arkansas as the grand prize winner of the $10,000 Forge Prize for 2024. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Thanks to technological innovations, windows with slender framings and wider openings were achieved, as exemplified in works such as Villa Savoye and Farnsworth House. These principles —transparency, functional variations, and advanced mechanisms— incorporate technological innovations while simultaneously blurring spatial boundaries.

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designboom

AUGUST 30, 2024

this innovative concept design by yamaha revolves around an outdoor heater attachment that utilizes the properties of bimetal. The post yamaha’s heater attachment tool concept blooms into a flame-shaped flower appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

This innovative and conscious concept demonstrates the role of creatives such as BLOOM to turn a challenge of today in Southeast Asia - the plastic. Completed in 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Images by Robert Kleiner.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Part of the organization’s Affordable Housing series, the competition challenged participants to propose a “flexible, innovative, pilot-phase concept for affordable housing within Greater Las Vegas.” Buildner Architecture Competitions has announced the results of its Las Vegas Affordable Housing Challenge.

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Archinect

MARCH 1, 2024

Highlighted below are four calls seeking RFQs for the redesign of Columbus, Indiana's Downtown Entrance Plaza, large-scale art installations to be built on the same grounds as the 1969 Woodstock festival, exceptional architectural projects across various categories, and innovative concepts for the hotel and tourism industries.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

Courtesy of Aedas | Huanggang Port Headquarts Exploring unbuilt architectural projects by established firms offers a glimpse into the forefront of design innovation and future-thinking concepts.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Image Courtesy of Pan Architetti Italy's influence on contemporary design has been profound and captivating, with Italian architecture consistently bridging cultural heritage and innovation, from advancements in construction techniques to the evolution of the neoclassical style.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Courtesy of CECOCECO As the realm of interior design continues to evolve with new technologies, "living walls" have emerged as an innovative new concept. The new ArtMorph luminous wall panel is a one-of-a-kind product that deftly combines lighting and display technology with the added benefit of a unique texture selection.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Today, interconnected and fast-paced lifestyles, future mobility trends and constant material innovation puts pressure on a slow-moving building industry. How can architecture keep up with this trend?

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