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From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

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Lucien Cornil Student Residence / A+Architecture. Image © Benoit Wehrlé Student housing has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last century. Once seen as a utilitarian necessity, providing shelter and basic amenities for students , this architectural typology has evolved to address increasingly complex societal, cultural, and urban demands.

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Explore 21 Intermediate-level architecture jobs in Los Angeles

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The latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs features 21 intermediate designer and architect roles currently available in the Los Angeles area. To explore specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills, to increase your overall chances of getting that next job.

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Corfu House / Tony Wynbourne + Georgios Apostolopoulos Architects + Makis Gisdakis

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© Lorenzo Zandri architects: Georgios Apostolopoulos Architects architects: Tony Wynbourne Location: Corfu, Greece Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Lorenzo Zandri Area: 500.

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Archinect's 2024 Mental Health Survey Results: 11 Key Takeaways

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On October 10th, we marked World Mental Health Day by launching Archinect's 2024 Mental Health Survey. Over 120 people participated, sharing their experiences of the past year, where mental health issues are arising from, and what steps they are taking to improve their own mental health. This year’s survey results reveal both progress and persistent challenges.

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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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Casa Quilla / RLL Estudio Arquitectura

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© Nico Saieh architects: RLL Estudio Arquitectura Location: Cahuil, Chile Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Nico Saieh Photographs: Courtesy of RLL Estudio Arquitectura Area: 143.

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Conserving Black Modernism: An Initiative to Preserve African American Architectural Heritage in the United States

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Robert T. Coles House, designed by Robert T. Coles and built in 1961 | Buffalo, NY. Image © Jalen Wright The Getty Foundation 's Conserving Black Modernism initiative, launched in 2022, represents a pivotal effort to preserve and celebrate the architectural contributions of African American architects in the Modernist movement. This initiative, a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation 's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, aims to address historical oversight a

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Mecanoo's enigmatic theater design stages Jacob's Pillow for a new era of performance in Massachusetts

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Mecanoo ’s next cultural building in the United States, the new Doris Duke Theater for the Jacob’s Pillow dance center in western Massachusetts town of Becket, has announced its opening date of July 9th, 2025. After the popular Berkshires destination suffered a devastating loss from a fire in late 2020, the $30 million rebuilding effort was launched, focused on creating a new home that, in the words of the center’s Artistic Director Pamela Tatge, is "grounded in the Indigenous

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Antelope House / studiokian

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Completed in 2023 in Tangerang, Indonesia. Images by Kung Photograph. Located in an urban setting in crowded Jakarta, with a 99 sqm lot size. The housing environment is surrounded by greenery and big trees that is.

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Inclusive Tower Court design wins the 2024 New London Architecture Awards for Social Housing

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Today, the overall winner of the New London Architecture Awards for Social Housing Innovation has been named as the Tower Court project in Hackney from Adam Khan Architects, muf architecture/art, Child Graddon Lewis , and Daisy Froud. The scheme yields 132 new apartments that help foster diversity and inclusion while mixing in green space to blend seamlessly to create a “balanced design.

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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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House on Hill / Green Studio

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Completed in 2024 in Sarsfield, Australia. Images by Callan Green. At the beginning of the Great Alpine Road in rolling foothills and eucalyptus forest, the client wanted a small temporary dwelling to highlight the.

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U.S. Land Port Of Entry by Siegel

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As part of the Design Excellence and Construction Excellence programs, the U.S. General Services Administration selected the Design Build team of Robert Siegel Architects and J&J Contractors for a new U.S. Land Port of Entry in Madawaska, ME. Starting with bridging documents by MPdL Studios, Robert Siegel Architects developed the site and building design, completed construction documents, and provided construction administration and FF&E design.

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The Dining Room Installation / i/thee

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Completed in 2024 in Bondurant, United States. Images by Neal Lucas Hitch. The Dining Room, the inaugural installation of the ARTocka Trail Loop, is an experimental earthen pavilion that harnesses the forces of nature to.

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Strawbale enables low embodied carbon design in California's Mojave wilderness by Leger Wanaselja Architecture

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DESIGNING FOR ECOLOGY AND COMFORT IN THE MOJAVE DESERT Mesa Sky Disk, a recently completed strawbale structure in California's Mojave desert, was designed for low carbon impact by Berkeley-based Leger Wanaselja Architecture. In coming years, a significant number of greater Los Angeles' estimated 20 million people will move inland to desert regions. Given the challenges of building appropriately for the extremes of the high desert, the Sky Disk collaborators were eager to use this building as a l

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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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Rumah Haruku House / Bada Studio

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© Iker Zuñiga (@pempki) architects: Bada Studio Location: Tampaksiring, Indonesia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Iker Zuñiga (@pempki) Area: 234.

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Aluminati by Ballistic Architecture Machine BAM

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The Aluminati installation was constructed by BAM and designed in collaboration with Martha Schwartz as part of the 2008 Reykjavik Experiment Marathon curated by Olafur Eliasson and Hans Ulrich Orbst. A charged political statement, Aluminati is intended to expose and address the current crisis of the Icelandic landscape. Aluminum foil, the primary medium of Aluminati, is a harbinger of the environmental dilemma that Iceland faces.

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Architectural Practice as an Exploration of Contemporary Living: Discover the Work of the Argentine Studio IR Arquitectura

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El Camarin. Image © Fernando Schapochnik IR Arquitectura is not just a studio; it defines itself as a platform for exploration that integrates architectural practice with tangential topics such as the city, landscape , technology , and sustainability. Founded in 2008 by Luciano Intile and Enrico Cavaglià in Buenos Aires , Argentina , IR Arquitectura is an interdisciplinary collective comprising architects, designers, and professionals from various fields.

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forestier and jette scheib transform elegance of lilly petals into organic lighting forms

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the three lampshades of the LYS series come in different sizes and compositions, rendered in organic wood veneer, metal, and cultivated raffia. The post forestier and jette scheib transform elegance of lilly petals into organic lighting forms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Billboard Headquarters/ Branco del Río, Arquitectos

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© Frederico Martinho architects: Branco del Río, Arquitectos Location: Torre de Vilela, Portugal Project Year: 2023 Photograph: Frederico Martinho Area: 395.

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"A repeat of the autonomous car hype-cycle of a decade ago is on the cards"

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Tesla's recently unveiled robotaxis are part of a wave of renewed enthusiasm for self-driving cars , but autonomous vehicles will not solve the problems faced by our transport systems, writes Paris Marx. On October 10, Elon Musk took to a stage erected on a movie set on the Warner Bros Studios lot to declare that Tesla's robotaxis are finally here. Small cars without steering wheels or brake pedals plied the controlled streets of the fake city, giving investors and some of Musk's biggest fans a

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A Bio-Digital Exploration: ecoLogicStudio Opens Deep Forest Exhibition at the Louisiana Museum in Denmark

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ecoLogicStudio - Deep Forest at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Image © Rasmus Hjortshøj The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art's " Living Structures " exhibition, running from November 8th, 2024, to March 23rd, 2025, features Deep Forest , a new installation by Prof Claudia Pasquero and Dr. Marco Poletto founders of architecture and design innovation firm ecoLogicStudio , together with academic partner Innsbruck University.

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How much do architects make? And how is it related to job satisfaction?

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Just graduated from a 5 year B.Arch program, and had these questions for a while. (What is the career trajectory like, will I actually be as broke as people tell me I will be?) So I visualized 13,000+ surveys Archinect has collected since 2013. The results are fascinating, and sometimes disheartening. For instance: ➡️ The median salary over all years is $64,000.

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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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Rural house by Kirkland Fraser Moor incorporates homes for birds and bees

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Masonry waste from a nearby builder's yard was used to create various shapes, textures and habitats for birds and bees in the brick walls of Foxglove House, a home in rural Hertfordshire by local studio Kirkland Fraser Moor. Located in the village of Wigginton, the four-bedroom family home replaces a former stable block on the site, which is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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nao.design’s compact electric monowheel transforms from skateboard to gyro scooter

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nao.design implements a modular magnetic system, allowing the device to split into two independent units for customizable urban commutes. The post nao.design’s compact electric monowheel transforms from skateboard to gyro scooter appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Nordic model to inform redesign of California's San Quentin prison

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Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen and American studio DLR Group have been selected to redesign California's San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation centre that will utilise influences from the Scandinavian incarceration system. Following a 2023 announcement from California Governor Gavin Newsom that the maximum-security prison will be converted into a "one-of-a-kind facility" renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the studios have released designs of the future cent

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MAD architects’ lishui airport nears completion in china with opening date at end of 2024

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the airport by MAD architects spans 2,267 hectares and features a 12,000-square-meter terminal under its feather-like roof. The post MAD architects’ lishui airport nears completion in china with opening date at end of 2024 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.