Wed.Nov 22, 2023

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Zen Spaces Residence / Sanjay Puri Architects

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© Dinesh Mehta architects: Sanjay Puri Architects Location: Queens Rd, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302021, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Dinesh Mehta Area: 27000.

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The Architecture Drawing Prize 2023 selects three category winners

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The winners of The Architecture Drawing Prize 2023 have been announced as part of the upcoming World Architecture Festival in Singapore. Three drawings were selected in the digital, hand-drawn, and hybrid categories as part of the Prize’s seventh edition, which this year attracted a record number of 250 submissions from around the world. The overall winner will be announced at Sir John Soane’s Museum in London on January 29, 2024.

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Meet the Category Winners of the 2023 Architecture Drawing Prize

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Left: ‘(Re)membering the See Monster’ by Eldry John Infante; Centre: The Archatographic Map of the Incomplete Landscape on Pedra Branca’ by Eugene Tan; Right: ‘Grundtvig’ by Ben Johnson. Image Courtesy of Architecture Drawing Prize The Architecture Drawing Prize , now in its 7th edition, celebrates the art of drawing in three main categories: hand-drawn, digital , and hybrid.

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OMA's competition-winning campus for Seoul’s Hongik University digs into its site

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OMA has won a competition to design a new campus for Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. Described by the firm as a “cluster of interwoven buildings and public spaces that meld with the existing topography,” the scheme includes a significant level of greenery to integrate with its mountainside site.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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4 Solutions for Roofs without Eaves (and their Construction Details)

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D Opera / Studio Zero85. Image © Sergio Camplone In his Robie House , Frank Lloyd Wright created an ingenious arrangement of public and private spaces that slowly moving away from the street through a series of horizontal planes. Pronounced eaves made the interior space expand toward the outside. Considered the first phase of the American architect's career, the so-called Prairie Houses had marked horizontality, mainly due to the enormous plans created by slightly inclined eaves.

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Heatherwick Studio Designs Inaugural District in Tokyo, Japan

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© Raquel Diniz Heatherwick Studio’s new district in the heart of Tokyo has been opened to the public by the Prime Minister of Japan. Named Azabudai Hills, the project is the culmination of a t hirty-year revitalization initiative. The neighborhood spans across 2.4 hectares of accessible green space , and features various mixed-use activities, integrating the urban into nature.

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UT Austin opens latest fellowship for emerging architecture and design academics

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Following our previous look at an opening for a Digital Design Specialist at Branch Technology , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Emerging Scholar in Design at The University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin offers accredited degree programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Community and Regional Planning.

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Designing Urban Blocks for Children

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Billie Holiday School Complex / BPM Architectes. Image © 11h45 Have you ever considered how spaces are perceived, experienced, and enjoyed from a height of 95 cm? Considering urban design from the child's perspective is essential for fostering inclusive, healthy, and secure cities. Components tailored to these needs benefit children and enhance the experience for adults, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

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HOK's $780 Million NYCFC Stadium plan pushes professional sports toward an all-electric future

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The proposed new stadium venue for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) by HOK will be all-electric in addition to incorporating a number of sustainability strategies included in a press announcement that was made last week by the team. The 25,000-seat stadium forms the center of a larger mixed-use redevelopment set for an area of the Willets Points neighborhood of Queens that is also being targeted for a proposed $8 billion new casino development and would be the MLS franchise's first dedica

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Between Geometric Shapes and Raw Materials: The Case of Brutalism in Italy

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Studio-Museum Augusto Murer, Falcade. Giuseppe Davanzo (1970-1971). Image © Roberto Conte Born in the post-war period in the United Kingdom, the Brutalism movement was first met with skepticism but has found a new appreciation in the last decad e, capturing the imagination of new designers fascinated with the interplay between striking geometric shapes and the exposed raw materials in which they are rendered.

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Construction starts for October drop 7%, led by declines in the nonbuilding sector

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New data from the Dodge Construction Network has construction starts falling 7% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion. The figures follow September’s 6% decline and represent another 4% year-to-year decline when compared to the same data sets from October 2022. Nonbuilding and residential starts fell 32% and 1%, respectively.

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Call for Entries: MBArch Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023 by IE School of Architecture and Design

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Courtesy of IE School of Architecture and Design IE School of Architecture and Design is launching the fourth edition of their MBArch Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023 IV Edition. For optimistic and young entrepreneurial professionals with less than 15 years of experience, the challenge is geared toward those who have identified a relevant problem in their industry and would like the chance to solve it.

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House behind the Roof by Superhelix Pracownia Projektowa

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The house is located in the suburban zone of Krakow in Poland. The building is part of a housing estate consisting of 10 single-family houses. The estate is characterized by dense development resulting from high land prices. To ensure the privacy of the residents, the house is hidden from access road and northern neighbors behind the roof surface. This explains the name - House behind the Roof.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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Third Space for Creatives / Atelier d'Architecture Gardera-Pastre

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© Stéphane Chalmeau architects: Atelier d'Architecture Gardera-Pastre Location: Île de Nantes, 44200 Nantes, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Stéphane Chalmeau Area: 3200.

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Formation Association Designs an Adaptive Reuse Shopping Arcade in Los Angeles

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Formation Association designs Atwater Canyon, an adaptive reuse project bisecting an existing masonry building with a canyon-like passageway. The post Formation Association Designs an Adaptive Reuse Shopping Arcade in Los Angeles appeared first on Åvontuura.

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SFJ6 Building / MARMOLBRAVO + MADhel

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© Jose Hevia architects: MADhel architects: MARMOLBRAVO Location: C. de Higinio Rodríguez, 28018 Madrid, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jose Hevia Area: 13267.

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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art begins exterior finishes ahead of 2025 debut

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The finish line for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art may still be out on the horizon, but the exterior of the $1-billion project from Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas is starting to take shape. The blog Urbanize LA has some nice construction photos of the inbound Lucas Museum of Narrative Art project that’s set to culminate in 2025 in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Brisas House / Garza Camisay arquitectos

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© Apertura Arquitectónica architects: Garza Camisay Arquitectos Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Apertura Arquitectónica Area: 3638.

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BIG releases photos of twisting One High Line skyscrapers in New York

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Danish architecture studio BIG has released images of the exteriors of two stone-clad skyscrapers by New York's High Line as they near completion. The One High Line development consists of two condominium towers, described by BIG founder Bjarke Ingels as "good neighbours", which will enclose a central, public courtyard with retail spaces at the base.

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Dali Erhai Lake Ecological Rest Station / line+ studio

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Completed in 2022 in Dali, China. Images by Wang Ce. The construction project of the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor in Dali aims to establish a healthy water-land buffer zone and ecological barrier.

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Foster + Partners unveils Saudi Arabia pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka

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British architecture studio Foster + Partners has released visuals of its design for the Saudi Arabia pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka , which will be modelled on the kingdom's traditional villages. It will be among the national pavilions at the upcoming World Expo , for which Sou Fujimoto Architects is developing the masterplan on the artificial island Yumeshima in Osaka Bay, Japan.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Aito-denkimochiten Japanese Sweets Shop / SPEC

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© Kenta Hasegawa architects: SPEC Location: 1F 1-3-4 Tomigaya,Shibuya city,Tokyo, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Kenta Hasegawa Area: 64.

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Carmaker Nio unveils fashion made using waste from its own production

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Chinese car manufacturer Nio has launched Blue Sky Lab, its own sustainable fashion brand, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. Blue Sky Lab creates garments and accessories using materials left over from the car manufacturing process including seat belts, airbags and other car-grade fabrics to demonstrate how waste can be "creatively repurposed".

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Funerary House Luce / studio wok

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© Simone Bossi architects: studio wok Location: Via Sant'Ambrogio, 14, 20056 Trezzo sull'Adda MI, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Simone Bossi Read more »

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Ten shops that showcase the "stylistic diversity" of British retail architecture

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The Twentieth Century Society's latest book, 100 20th-Century Shops, is a showcase of architecturally significant stores from across the UK. Here, the charity's director Catherine Croft selects 10 of the most interesting. Described by Croft as a "kaleidoscopic survey", 100 20th-Century Shops features 100 shops of various styles, ranging from post-war shopping malls to retail parks.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.