Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Herzog & de Meuron, SOM, 1100 Architect, Linden, Brown, and Wittman Estes are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

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Archinect's latest weekly roundup of featured architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs includes new open roles in New York City , Portland , Seattle , and Basel, Switzerland. More exciting job opportunities can be found on the Archinect job board , and you can explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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SuoiHai Villa / APDI

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Completed in 2023 in Vietnam. Images by Trieu Chien.

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Golden Gate Bridge finally installs anti-suicide nets after years of delay

Archinect

Construction of the lingering suicide prevention upgrades is wrapping up on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The project's long road to culmination was covered by the New York Times recently as contractors work to finish installing the netting system, which was more than 80% in place as of September. Work began in August of 2018 after an additional $124 million in funds needed for the project was eventually raised.

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AÚNA Restaurant / MRD Arquitectos

ArchDaily

Cortesía de MRD Arquitectos architects: MRD Arquitectos Location: Anatole France 139, Polanco, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11540 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Photographs: Courtesy of MRD Arquitectos Read more »

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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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Dodge Momentum Index posts 1% increase for October, driven by commercial sector gains

Archinect

The data just released in the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) reporting for the month of October indicate a 1.0% increase to 181.7 over September’s revised total of 180.3. The increase was propelled by a 2.0% rise in the commercial component, while the institutional component dropped by 1.4%. Year over year, the DMI came in 8% lower than in October of 2022.

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Winners of Buildner's latest Architectural Visualization Award showcase the possibilities of visual storytelling

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Buildner has announced the winners of the 2023 Architect's Sugar Architectural Visualization Award competition. Now in its second year, the challenge called for participants to "communicate their ideas solely through visuals, without any text." As part of Buildner's silent competition series, "visualization can portray anything architecturally related and can be previously published work, as long as they hold all the copyrights.

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House Squared / Estudi La Caseta

ArchDaily

© German Cabo architects: Estudi La Caseta Locatiob: Carrer Argentina, 5, 46190 Riba-roja de Túria, Valencia, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: German Cabo Area: 378.

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Taller Gabriela Carrillo named winner of the 2023 Dorfman Award

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The Royal Academy of Arts in London has named Taller Gabriela Carrillo the winner of the 2023 Dorfman Award. The £10,000 prize (est. $12,300 USD) is awarded annually to an individual, architectural collective, or practice that is working at the leading edges of the design field to “highlight the future potential of architecture.” Carrillo was selected among four finalists: Vietnamese practice Tropical Space , Spain’s H Arquitectes , and fellow Mexican studio Comunal Talle

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Ernest Café and Wine Bar / orosy studio

ArchDaily

© Yongjoon Choi architects: orosy studio Location: Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yongjoon Choi Area: 148.

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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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David Chipperfield's Elbtower project halts construction over payment dispute in Hamburg

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Reuters is reporting that construction on the forthcoming 64-story Elbtower Tower project in Hamburg, Germany, from David Chipperfield Architects has been halted over a payment dispute between its client Signa and a local builder. The news came last week after more than two years of construction. Work was halted at exactly 100 meters (or 330 feet), which is under half the 245-meter (803-foot) anticipated height of the design for which Chipperfield won the 2018 international competition.

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The Well House on Terrance / ATLAS STUDIO

ArchDaily

© Yumeng Zhu architects: ATLAS STUDIO Location: Dalicun, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou, China, Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yumeng Zhu Area: 1028.

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Charles Munger makes devaluing comment on the architecture of windowless dorms

Archinect

Charles Munger is back in the news after some insensitive comments made over the weekend re-entered the debate over windowless dormitories and student housing scarcity nationwide. Yahoo! Finance is reporting on comments the would-be billionaire designer of the derided and then dropped megadormitory project at the University of California, Santa Barbara had in a podcast conversation hosted by MarketWatch.

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BK II Office / Kuklica Smerek architekti

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© Matej Hakár architects: Kuklica Smerek architekti Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Project Year: 195 Photographs: Matej Hakár Area: 2023.

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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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J.MAYER.H. complete VoltAir; a pulsating urban building block at Alexanderplatz in the heart of Berlin

Avontuura

VoltAir is a pulsating urban building block for new office spaces at Alexanderplatz in the heart of Berlin. The post J.MAYER.H. complete VoltAir; a pulsating urban building block at Alexanderplatz in the heart of Berlin appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Lolitta Store / AR Arquitetos

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Completed in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Fran Parente. The Store was designed to highlight the beauty and perfection with which Lolitta's clothes are made. We started with the idea of creating a space.

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Blue Cube by Darkefaza Design & Construction Studio

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The “BLUE CUBE” is an administrative multifunction project, an office and a showroom for a publication house located in a fifty-year-old building in 7th district, Bahar St,in Tehran. In the beginning, when this project was presented to our studio, according to the initial situation, the entrance level was equal to the alley level, so the unit height was about two meters which was not proper.

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Patricia Urquiola converts historic palazzo into Six Senses Rome hotel

Deezen

Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola has converted a palazzo in Rome into a hotel and spa, filled with circular elements and traditional Italian materials. The Six Senses Rome is located within the Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, close to historic sites like the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain in the city centre. The lobby of the Six Senses Rome is an open social space with multiple seating areas Adjacent to the Church of San Marcello al Corso, the building was first constructed in the 15th cen

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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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Snøhetta designs a commons for Norwegian life in America

The Architect's Newsletter

When Norwegians immigrated to the United States in the early 19th century, the lure of vast open lands drew many to Midwestern regions—generally taken from Native Americans and newly available The post Snøhetta designs a commons for Norwegian life in America appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Chicago Architecture Biennial fills postmodern Thompson Center with installations

Deezen

A wooden pavilion shaped by dehydration and banners made from found urban objects are on show at Chicago's James R Thompson Center for the Chicago Architecture Biennial. The Floating Museum , an art collective and curator for the fifth Chicago Architecture Biennial ( CAB 5 ), collaborated with stakeholders of the iconic, Helmut Jahn-designed structure to array a series of works in the space.

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The Purpose of Architecture

MLL Atelier

Throughout history, architecture has evolved as an expression, reflection, and catalyst that shapes humanity. With each era, architectural design progresses into new frontiers as emerging technologies, scientific discoveries, and new philosophical perspectives emerge. This is why it is important to ask ourselves, as environmental designers: What is the primary purpose of architecture?

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"Design professionals can make choices to prove that disasters are not natural"

Deezen

Continuing our Designing for Disaster series, disasters expert Ilan Kelman shares advice for designers and architects on averting catastrophe. A generation ago, in 1999, a team led by disasterologist Dennis Mileti published a comprehensive review of disasters in the US titled "Disasters by Design". The key lesson for design professionals, based on decades of previous disaster science, was that disasters can be stopped through planning, engineering and architecture connected to other skills and p

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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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This Walden Pond–Inspired Writer’s Studio Holds a Trove of More Than 1,700 Poetry Books

Dwell

The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Greenwich, Connecticut Architect: Eric J.

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Reclaimed materials form "playful and textured" facade of Sydney house

Deezen

A staggered arrangement of windows and patterned sections of brickwork form the facade of 19 Waterloo Street, a house that Australian studio SJB has added to a small site in Sydney. The building, which also contains a shop and self-contained flat, was designed by SJB to replace a damaged structure on the compact site in the Surry Hills suburb. It has been shortlisted in the Urban House category of the Dezeen Awards 2023.

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A New Generation of Architects Hones the Craft of Model Making for the 21st Century

Architizer

We are thrilled to announce the winners of Architizer's inaugural Vision Awards , the world’s biggest awards program dedicated to the art of architectural representation. Sign up to receive future program updates > New architecture takes shape through bold ideas. In the process of bringing a building concept to life, model-making provides the opportunity to more fully understand space, form and light.

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Fredrik Nilsson clads his Los Angeles house in oiled cedar

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Sweden-born architect Fredrik Nilsson has completed a wood-clad residence for his family that incorporates Scandinavian modernism and the "bohemian experimentalism of the LA Eastside". Located in the Echo Park neighbourhood, the Grafton House sits on a sloped site with views of the surrounding hills and city skyline. Fredrik Nilsson has completed a wood-clad residence in Los Angeles Architect Fredrik Nilsson – of local firm Studio Nilsson – and his wife, the writer Keshni Kashyap, bought the pro

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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.