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May House / 90odesign

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Completed in 2022 in Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Images by Quang Tran. The construction site is a 5m x 19m street house in a residential area, situated right by the downtown of Bien Hoa City. This residential area was.

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WilkinsonEyre team selected for new Toronto pedestrian bridge project

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WilkinsonEyre , together with Two Row , Zeidler , ARUP , and PLANT , has been awarded first place in the competition to deliver the new Keating Channel Pedestrian Bridge in Toronto. The bridge is part of the third facet of a larger CAD $1.3 billion (USD $950 million) redevelopment of the city's Port Lands post-industrial area.

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Lloyd Wright’s Historic Wayfarers Chapel Will Be Disassembled Due to Landslide Risk

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Wayfarers Chapel on APR 21, 2017 at Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, California. Image © Kit Leong via Shutterstock The Wayfarers Chapel , known locally as "The Glass Church," was designed by Lloyd Wright, the eldest son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright , and completed in 1951. Located in the Palos Verdes peninsula in Los Angeles , its design aimed to blend the lines between architecture and nature, with large-span glass panels opening up to space toward the redwood canopies.

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Searching for new architecture and design jobs? Lang, Waechter, Arlene Shechet, Matt Peterson, and WCA are currently hiring

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Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs : This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City , Los Angeles , Kingston, New York , and Portland, Oregon. For even more opportunities, head over to the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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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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Powerhouse Company Designs Largest Timber Housing Development in the Netherlands

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Courtesy of Powerhouse Company Powerhouse Company has revealed the design for the largest timber -built affordable housing complex in the Netherlands. “Valckensteyn” is a circular design featuring a 12-story timber structure and 82 homes. Situated within Pendrecht, a post-war neighborhood in Rotterdam , it sits on the site of a residential flat bearing the same name, demolished a decade ago.

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Step Garden House / Niji Architects

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Courtesy of Shinkenchiku-sha architects: Niji Architects Location: , Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Courtesy of Shinkenchiku-sha Photographs: Kazuhisa Ishikawa Photographs: Niji Photo Area: 73.

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Let's Talk About Architectural Licensure

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Welcome to Archinect In-Depth: Licensure. Over the coming weeks, Archinect will explore the journey undertaken by those in the United States seeking to practice as a licensed architect, including reflections on the history of licensure, comparisons to other countries, the cost and length of time taken to complete licensure, demographic inequalities within the process, and a series of possible futures.

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A' Design Awards & Competition: 2023 - 2024 Period Winners

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Woyun Platform Public Building by Archermit. Image © Arch-Exist, Longmenshan Town · Woyun Platform, 2021 The A' Design Award and Competition was established to promote and recognize the best in design worldwide, in all creative disciplines. The award is aimed at designers, innovators and companies that wish to stand out and attract the attention of the media, editors and buyers.

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Grafton Architects wins Cambridge University library competition

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A Grafton Architects -designed proposal for the new Library at Christ’s College, Cambridge University , has been selected over four other proposals in an international competition and is now advancing toward a 2026 construction start date.

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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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Chromasonic: An immersive Renaissance of California's Minimalist Light and Space Movement

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Satellite One, 2021. Venice Beach, Los Angeles / USA. Image © Chromasonic Step into the realm where the minimalism of the 1960s Light and Space movement intertwines with contemporary high-tech algorithms and sensors. Back then, light artists like James Turrell, Dan Flavin, and Robert Irwin captivated audiences with the bare essentials, using precisely daylight or lamps to heighten visual perception.

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Harvard GSD presents Loeb Fellowship class of 2025

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The Harvard Graduate School of Design ’s Loeb Fellowship Class of 2025 cohort was announced this morning. Each mid-career professional will come to campus with a diverse background and abilities to reconstitute architecture around equity and resilience as they "harness the power of collective action." The ten-month fellowship will allow them time for academic immersion in the GSD and via audited MIT exchange courses.

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The Croft Residence / Mindworks Architecture

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© Shamanth Patil J architects: Mindworks Architecture Location: Erode, Tamil Nadu, India Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Shamanth Patil J Area: 5750.

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Construction input prices rise another 0.5% in April

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The latest analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data for April from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a 0.5% increase in construction input prices. For the month, nonresidential construction input prices increased by 0.6%. Overall and nonresidential construction input prices are 2.3% and 2.2% higher, respectively than a year ago.

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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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El Montañés House / Gonzalo Iturriaga Arquitectos

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© Pablo Casals Aguirre architects: Gonzalo Iturriaga Arquitectos Location: San Esteban, Chile Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Pablo Casals Aguirre Area: 65.

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David Chipperfield’s K-Project corporate headquarters breaks ground in Seoul

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David Chipperfield Architects has just broken ground on a new corporate headquarters project for a South Korean IT company in Seoul. Construction for the new K-Project will advance toward a late 2027 completion and culminate in a new highly adaptable design that doubles as a piece of “social infrastructure” for the city’s Seongsu district.

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Learn to Pre-Dimension a Reinforced Concrete Structure

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Casa de fim de semana em São Paulo / spbr arquitetos. Image © Nelson Kon It's fundamental that architects know about structures, not only to bring their designs to reality but also to be able to discuss their projects with engineers in order to find the best solutions for construction. Structural pre-dimensioning is crucial to the initial design of the structural components, revealing the restrictions and the possibilities of the spaces.

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ERDOS MUSEUM by MAD Architects

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Located on a site that until recently was nothing but Gobi Desert, the Municipality of Erdos was determined to create a new city, kilometers away from the current city. The urban masterplan drew a symbolic but empty image of “the Ever Rising Sun on the Grassland”; A rigid and precise series of urban landscapes radiating from a central plaza.

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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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Araras Pavilion / Venta Arquitetos

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Completed in 2023 in Botafogo, Brazil. Images by Rafael Salim. The project is located on a plot of land already occupied by the main residence and a leisure area, in which context it was decided to build a.

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Chestnut Residences by Edmonds + Lee Architects

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This new 4-story, ground-up building is a 3-unit multi-family condominium building located on Chestnut Street in the Marina district of San Francisco. The four-story building relates in scale to the existing context of the neighborhood but is set in contrast with the prevailing Marina style buildings common in the area. Designed with contemporary detailing in mind, the front facade consists of cement board panel rain screen cladding and floor-to-ceiling operable glass windows and doors to allow

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Acoustics That Blend Performance with Aesthetics: Why Material Choices Matter

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Wood Wool Acoustic Panels - Envirocoustic. Image Courtesy of Acoustical Surfaces Throughout history, the undeniable interrelationship between sound and architecture has shaped user's experiences. From auditoriums to offices, cultural centers, and schools, acoustics in architecture can manifest itself in two ways: as a determining element of a structure's shape and as a material.

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The Ross Institute Center For Well Being by COOKFOX

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The Center for Well-Being was built to anchor the campus of the Ross School, a progressive K-12 institution on the eastern end of Long Island. Merging Eastern and Western philosophies, the building reflects the school’s holistic mission of educating the mind, body, and spirit in order to prepare students to be effective global citizens. With an innovative curriculum emphasizing technology, research, and cultural history, the Institute is designed to be an evolving educational laboratory.

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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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Media Library Ris Orangis / DE-SO

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Completed in 2023 in Ris-Orangis, France. Images by Hervé Abbadie. In Ris Orangis, the new media library is located in a former Freyssinet hall whose major quality is its interior volume and its generous overhead.

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Resort Residential by Guerin Glass Architects

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For many large-scale hospitality projects, branded single residential offerings are the core revenue drivers for developers. In support of this, we work with our developer clients and their sales and marketing teams to holistically establish and/or confirm: programming, marketing strategies and experiential aspirations – all in support of producing beautiful designs, tailored to the unique attributes of a given project.

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Restaurant by The River Kwai / PHTAA

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© Kukkong Thirathomrongkiat architects: PHTAA Location: Tha Ma Kham, Thailand Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kukkong Thirathomrongkiat Area: 800.

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NASA plans to develop the first levitating railway transport system on the moon

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the transport system on the moon named flexible levitation on a track (FLOAT) can assist astronauts in transporting objects during lunar missions. The post NASA plans to develop the first levitating railway transport system on the moon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.