Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
New York City-based Marin Architects has revealed its design for a 42-story tower near Bryant Park in Manhattan. Named the Xadia Hotel, and located at 57 West 39th Street, the scheme seeks to “make a tasteful impression on the city skyline through a unique, cantilever façade and eye-catching interior lighting design,” according to the design team.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
‘(Re)membering the See Monster' by Eldry John Infante - Overall Winner. Image Courtesy of WAF The World Architecture Festival and Prize, together with co-curators Make Architects and Sir John Soane’s Museum , have announced Filipino Architect and Illustrator Eldry John Infante as the Overall Winner of the 2023 Architecture Drawing Prize. The awarded drawing, titled ‘(Re)membering the See Monster,’ is a mixed-media representation of a defunct oil platform.
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Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
The groundbreaking on SOM ’s $550 million William H. Gray III 30th Street Station redevelopment was held in Philadelphia this month in advance of the next 50-year leg of the historic building’s journey in service to commuters who first began making use of it in 1933. Gilbane will be directing the design-build for the project, which will last at the station through the end of 2027.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
Centro de Interpretação do Românico / spaceworkers. Image © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG "If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, with about 2.8 billion tons, surpassed only by China and the United States." This statement in Lucy Rodgers' BBC report on the ecological footprint of concrete stands out as quite shocking.
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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.
Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. Each year, the AISC’s judges choose superlative examples of the use of structural steel in construction projects in order to highlight its advantages to architectural designers.
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Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
Following last week's visit to San Francisco-based Edmonds + Lee Architects , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in the Bay Area this week to explore the work of JENSEN Architects. From their studio in downtown San Francisco, the firm has built a portfolio specializing in cultural, educational, residential, and workplace projects. The studio describes its ethos as “valuing a critical design approach, contemporary culture engagement, and innovative construction techniques for
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
Terrace House near Demachiyanagi / atelier Luke © Yohei Sasakura Within a city, various factors are taken into account when it comes to housing, such as location, proximity to services, mobility, access to natural light, view, and noise levels. These considerations are particularly crucial in densely populated areas, with a stronger relevance to apartments in high-rise buildings.
Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
The School of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has shared its Spring '24 events lineup as part of our Get Lectured rundown of different public programs in store on campuses in the new academic term. The events begin on January 31 with a presentation on aging strategies and livable cities from the AARP’s Darrin Wasniewski and Suleyman Bahceci.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
Gold Medal 2020 XIV Edition Italian Prize Sustainable Architecture / HOME*: Humanitarian and (un) Ordinary Machine for Emergency. Image Courtesy of International Prize for Sustainable Architecture The Italian Prize for Sustainable Architecture is part of the International Prize for Sustainable Architecture, founded and promoted since 2003 by Fassa S.r.l.
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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.
Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
The University of South Florida School of Architecture & Community Design has shared its list of speakers for the Spring semester as part of our Get Lectured look at the different public programs in store for the new term. The lectures began with a talk from David Baker Architects principal Amanda Loper on January 23 and will continue with another lecture from MIT and USF faculty member Jan Wampler on February 13.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
© Suryan // Dang architects: atArchitecture Location: Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Suryan // Dang Photographs: Avneesh Tiwari Area: 420.
Avontuura
JANUARY 29, 2024
The architecture celebrates the tradition of local bamboo construction and is built by skilled craftsmen from the region. The post atArchitecture design bamboo pavilion for the Surajkund Craft Fair 2023 in northeast India appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
© Fran Parente architects: FGMF Location: Porto Feliz, State of São Paulo, 18540-000, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Fran Parente Area: 653.
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Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
Brooks + Scarpa has shared photos of its recently completed design for the Youth Sports Complex in Pompano Beach, Florida. The concept of the 10-acre project centers around The Field House, an enclosed 4,100-square-foot pavilion structure at the center of the park. Approached from the north elevation at Northeast 10th Street, visitors will be able to clearly view the signage that's encased in its yellow-painted metal lattice screens.
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JANUARY 29, 2024
© Hampus Berndtson architects: Høyer Arkitektur Location: The Beach of Vollerup, Denmark Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Hampus Berndtson Area: 95.
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JANUARY 29, 2024
Symphony Orthodontics is a 1,500 ft2 clinic founded by an Orthodontic specialist, in an area of Virginia with a latent demand for treatment. The client sought a welcoming and inclusive strategy for her first outpost, to gain the trust of new patients. The design of the new clinic also needed to feel innovative to reflect the state-of-the-art treatments on offer and generate a buzz in the community.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Images by Do Sy. The design focuses on the first two stories as the first stage.
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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?
Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters is a new 147,000m2 modern R&D and manufacturing complex in Suzhou for a young Hong Kong listed pharmaceutical company. Symbolizing the aspirations of Ascentage’s culture whose cutting-edge research in Biotechnology has developed promising new cancer drugs to improve the lifestyles of a future generation afflicted with diseases once thought untreatable or incurable; the state-of-the-art campus was realized using some of the most technologically adva
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JANUARY 29, 2024
Courtesy of Hiroshi Kinoshita and Associates architects: Hiroshi Kinoshita and Associates Location: Tottori, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Hiroshi Kinoshita and Associates Area: 58.
Archinect
JANUARY 29, 2024
Waste management is a global issue with local impact, and reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse is a core concern of the UN. India faces a pressing challenge, with 62 million tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated annually, only 69% of which is collected, and a mere 28% treated, leading to open landfills.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
Women-led community planning session in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya / Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI). Image Courtesy of The Dirt "We are focused on creating a just public realm," said Chelina Odbert , Hon. ASLA, CEO and founding principal of Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) , at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. And by just, "we mean free, inclusive, accessible, unbiased, and equitable".
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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
designboom
JANUARY 29, 2024
the california residence reinterprets the elongated prairie-style home to maximize views toward the horizon. The post architect victor ortiz envisions a prairie-style residence for coastal california appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
© Natsumi Kinugasa architects: KOSAKU Location: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Natsumi Kinugasa Area: 70.
Deezen
JANUARY 29, 2024
The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden , with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion. The 105-metre-tall tower, located in the region of Skara, is Modvion 's first commercial wind turbine tower, and follows on from a smaller 30-metre-high demonstration project the company completed in 2020. While its rotor blades and generator hub are made of conventional materials, the tower is made of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), a type of engineered wood mad
ArchDaily
JANUARY 29, 2024
© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: ESHH Arquitectura Location: Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Area: 59740 ft2 Read more »
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