Archinect

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After two years of alterations, the Louis Kahn -designed Hewlett Building at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA has reopened. According to the college, the renovations were undertaken to “better serve the needs of students” while remaining loyal to Kahn’s original vision. Image credit: Graduate Theological Union Kahn was selected to design the building in 1972 but passed away two years later while the scheme’s final drawings were being produced.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bundeena Beach House / Grove Architects. © Michael Nicholson Photography Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is not just a trend, it is a necessity. Each day we become more aware of the importance of responsibly managing natural resources and understanding the environmental factors involved in designing a project. Solar energy is one of the most commonly employed strategies in residential architecture, both active and passive.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Montreal’s Maisonneuve Library has reopened to the public following a major restoration and expansion of the historic building. Dating from 1912, and once serving as a city hall, the building’s transformation was led by Montreal-based EVOQ Architecture and Dan Hanganu Architects, now part of EVOQ, following a 2017 competition win. Image credit: Adrien Williams Image credit: Adrien Williams At the center of the project is the original 1912 building, which was rehabilitated to restore

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Shamanth Patil J architects: Anahata Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Shamanth Patil J Area: 222.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The latest edition of our curated job highlights from Archinect Jobs features five employers in Portland, Maine , looking to expand with new, exciting job opportunities. To learn more about the various positions firms are offering, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, consult our Archinect Tips collection for helpful guidance on how to get that next job.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Shakespeare, Gordon, Vlado: Architects (SGVA) has offered an insight into their completed multi-family housing scheme in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Named The Garnet, the project is defined by a gray and black masonry facade punctuated by jewel-toned glazed-brick accents. Image credit: Alexander Severin Image credit: Alexander Severin Built on a 15,000-square-foot lot adjacent to the Fulton Street subway line, the scheme holds 103 apartment units above a 12,000-square-foot

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Felipe Ugalde architects: Catalina Poblete architects: Guillermo Hevia García Location: Renca, Metropolitan Region, Chile Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Felipe Ugalde Area: 800.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Interlocking hexagonal pieces make up Flyt, a permeable paver system developed by Norwegian studio Snøhetta as an easy-to-use water management solution for urban areas around the world. Commissioned by outdoor products supplier Asak , it aims to offer landscape architects, builders and developers a water management solution that is easy and creative to use.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Andy Macpherson Studio architects: Paul Uhlmann Architects Location: Pullenvale QLD 4069, Australia Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Andy Macpherson Studio Area: 412.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

WOW design showcases the architectural and aesthetic possibilities of its innovative ceramics by building a suspended, meandering installation from tiles. The post WOW design builds curved, permeable curtain of thousands of ceramic tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Navid Atrvash architects: Ashari Architects Location: Fars Province, Shiraz, District 10, Dr. Hesabi Blvd، Iran Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Navid Atrvash Area: 1350.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Neom in Saudi Arabia has registered a series of trademarks including Treyam, Aquellum and Jaumur, which could hint at the names of future developments in the region. The Neom mega project, which is under construction in the north west of Saudi Arabia, has recently registered a series of names at the US Patent and Trademark Office that hint at names of the future regions.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Courtesy of Quentin REYTINAS architects: ANAA Architectes Location: Wavrin, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Quentin REYTINAS Area: 6957.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

stonecycling and circular matters team up to create removable and reusable walls made of bare corn cobs named cornwall using heat. The post biobased walls made from corn cobs are recyclable and biodegradable at their lifetime’s end appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Justin Sebastian architects: Thomas Parambil Architects Location: Mala, Kerala 680732, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Justin Sebastian Area: 2700.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

designboom visited the museum inside the new mixed-used district to explore and experience the immersive ambiance of the exhibitions. The post bubble universe: a glimpse into teamlab’s new borderless museum at tokyo’s azabudai hills appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

© Lorenzo Zandri architects: Jonathan Burlow Location: Folkestone, United Kingdom Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Lorenzo Zandri Area: 49.

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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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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Italian studio AMDL Circle and interdisciplinary design studio Iart have created the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland , which is wrapped in an energy-neutral media facade. Located alongside the Rhine at the campus of the Novartis healthcare company, the pavilion , which was recently shortlisted in the Dezeen Awards , has a communicative skin made from photovoltaics and LEDs.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

the curving rack serves as a safe barrier between driveways and sidewalks, offering temporary rest points for pedestrians and cyclists alike. The post winding tube rack reclaims urban spaces for bike parking and public seating in taipei appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. Bright white plaster clads the Burnet Road Offices Dating to 1961, the complex, which consists of three semi-connected structures, had served a range of functions over the years.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

the renovated BIG offices in copenhagen is home to the modular nawabari collection, a collaboration with boconcept. The post boconcept and BIG present nawabari collaboration in renovated copenhagen offices appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Architecture studio Foster + Partners is set to create a cluster of stone buildings informed by local villages for a new terminal at Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia. Located in the capital of the Aseer Province in the south west of the country, the design by Foster + Partners will consist of interconnected clusters and landscaped courtyards the draw upon the region's local vernacular.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

for the second time, samsung and maison margiela have paired up to design the new haute couture galaxy z flip5 smartphone with changeable cases. The post samsung teams up with maison margiela for the new haute couture galaxy Z flip5 phone appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This week on Dezeen , we revealed images of BIG's One High Line skyscraper as it nears completion and Foster + Partners' JPMorgan Chase headquarters, which topped out. Located near New York's High Line, the 122-metre-high development by Danish architecture studio BIG comprises two twisting, condominium towers joined at their base. Described by BIG founder Bjarke Ingels as "good neighbours", the towers will contain a total of 236 apartments across 36 floors, along with a public courtyard and ret

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Nestled within the vibrant landscapes of South America, Colombia holds a rich architectural heritage that reflects its diverse history and innovative attitude. Being a country that is famous for its ancient origins, and which is believed to be the place where the legendary city of El Dorado was located, Colombia’s architectural story is deeply rooted in its pre-Columbian civilizations.

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