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JANUARY 7, 2025

The fast-moving Palisades Fire has reached the grounds of the Getty Villa , according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Flames were reported approaching structures late Tuesday afternoon. The museum, originally designed to replicate a Roman villa and extensively renovated by SPF:a and Machado Silvetti , includes galleries, conservation facilities, and a 500-seat amphitheater.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Chaki Wasi, Artisanal Center of the Shalal Community / La Cabina de la Curiosidad JAG Studio Sustainability has been a central theme in architectural discussions for years, encompassing not only the professions role in combating climate change and transitioning to low-carbon economies but also preserving cultural heritage and celebrating vernacular traditions.

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Archinect

JANUARY 7, 2025

As the imposition of a threatened 25% blanket tariff on Canadian goods including softwood lumber products looms for the end of January, many practices are concerned about how cost increases might impact procurements and the cost of building as the country’s production currently equals an almost 30% market share. This uncertainty is exacerbated by the fact that many U.S. lumber mills have been affected by high interest rates and labor shortages in recent years, driving down annual productio

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Daisuke Shima architects: Hidenori Tsuboi Architects Location: Osaka, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Daisuke Shima Area: 260.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

In this week's curated employer highlight from Archinect Jobs , we are featuring three architecture and design firms with current openings in Los Angeles , Portland , and Brooklyn. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Architecture and design studio West of West is hiring for two Designers, one in Portland and one in Los Angeles.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Six selected pavilions have been chosen for construction along the Nestaweya River Trail in Winnipeg as part of the latest Warming Huts: An Art + Architecture Competition on Ice. Since its launch in 2009, the open competition has attracted entries from across the globe, with winning schemes constructed towards the end of each January. The 2025 selection of huts seeks to “represent fun and warmth, while also speaking to issues such as climate change and homelessness,” according to the

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JANUARY 7, 2025

The Fishy Project architects: 23 Degrees Design Shift Location: Rangareddy, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: The Fishy Project Area: 14000.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Bryan C. Lee Jr. , the 2025-2026 President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), has shared a call to action for members as part of an introductory address for the new year. In it, Lee (who recently won the prestigious 2025 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award ) states his intentions to strengthen efforts on a number of existing committee fronts and initiatives that will ultimately lead to greater equity and progress on social causes grouped within the broader tent of design justice.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Fernando Guerra - FG+SG architects: SUMMARY Location: Lisboa, Portugal Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Fernando Guerra - FG+SG Area: 2660.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

The University of Oregon School of Architecture & Environment , an Archinect Partner School , has shared its Winter 2025 public events and speakers information as part of our Get Lectured series for the new academic term. Events begin this week with Katharina Koerber on January 8. Hers is followed by three more from Malcolm Fraser (January 13); Helen Lucas (January 15); and Natalia Echeverri (January 15).

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Completed in 2024 in Merida, Mexico. Images by Jasson Rodrguez. Enekn Studio, led by architect Miguel Tapia, presents La Casa Rosa. This 315 m project transforms a house in ruins into a residence that blends.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Get lectured continues today with a look at the going-on this semester for students and faculty at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo College of Architecture and Environmental Design in the Winter 2025 academic term. The school shares: "The 2024/25 Hearst Lectures is a series of discussions with designers, activists and professionals of the built environment whose work interrogate ecological, societal and material crisis.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Completed in 2024 in Norway. Images by Mariela Apollonio. Located in the idyllic coastal area of the municipality of Nttery, situated in the Oslo Fjord, the design and construction of an informal weekend.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series, we spotlight architect Dibdo Francis Kr 's Gando Primary School in Burkina Faso the "perfect learning environment". Kr 's first project, the primary school was constructed from local materials and aimed to incorporate local climate strategies. The architect started his career strong, with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture describing the building as the "perfect learning environment".

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Completed in 2023 in Campodolcino, Italy. Images by Marcello Mariana. The building is a large monolith with both natural and man-made features. The woods and rocks that characterize the landscape represent the concept.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

“One of the things that I’m interested in is this idea of architecture as being a living thing, that it is constantly changing and shifting and that it needs to adapt and it’s not fixed,” she said. “That’s a condition for every aspect of life: Nothing is permanent.” The Met 's new Tang Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art expansion architect details the idea of setting up an office inside the museum, which she said allowed her to gain perspective on the

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Ooki Jingu architects: IGArchitects Location: Okinawa, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Ooki Jingu Photographs: Courtesy of IGArchitects Area: 83.

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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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JANUARY 7, 2025

This project involves the renovation of, and additions to, a small guest house that is part of a larger residential compound. Originally designed by Fernau + Hartman Architects, this widely-published compound was completed in 1998 and is comprised of 22 different volumes on 13 different levels. The assemblage, containing a main house, guest house, and pool house, was commissioned by Gaston Caperton, the governor of West Virginia at that time.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Kaoru Yamada, Taro Hirano architects: Tailand Location: Minato City, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kaoru Yamada, Taro Hirano Area: 25.

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designboom

JANUARY 7, 2025

while holding onto the bag handles like a koala or a sloth, the device with a sensor rotates its head and slightly bows to acknowledge passersby. The post furry robot mirumi clips on bags and interacts with people by looking and nodding at them appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Antonia Leicht architects: Praeger Richter Architekten Location: Bremen, Germany Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Antonia Leicht Area: 3720.

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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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JANUARY 7, 2025

BMWs panoramic idrive user experience system combines shy-tech innovation and personalization to shape the future driving interface. The post interview: BMW debuts personalized ‘panoramic’ driver experience at CES 2025 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Plompmozes architects: KPF Location: Shanghai, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Plompmozes Photographs: Justin Szeremeta Photographs: Rex Zou Photographs: Qingyan Zhu Area: 278858.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

tebar layar timber louvers, inspired by traditional kampung houses, provide shade and privacy. The post three stepped gable roofs top tebar layar house in malaysia by m j kanny appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2025

BDO Unibank Inc. Campus - The sheltered ground plane incorporates lush planting and an array of artworks. Image Foster + Partners Foster + Partners has announced the breaking ground of BDO Unibank's new headquarters in Makati, Manila. The design aims to offer a climate-responsive approach inspired by vernacular architecture. The campus integrates five separate plots into a cohesive whole, featuring two high-rise towers flanking a sheltered public space incorporating lush landscaping and artwork

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