ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Courtesy of Kuwait Expo 2025 Osaka The State of Kuwait has revealed the design of the upcoming Kuwait Pavilion to take shape at World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Designed by architectural firm LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) , the temporary structure is envisioned as a “Visionary Lighthouse” representing Kuwait’s embrace of Arab cultures, arts, and social works.
Archinect
MARCH 18, 2024
A new golf resort concept has been revealed as the latest satellite development for NEOM , Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion+ experiment in urbanization and global luxury tourism. 'Gidori,' as it will be known, is designed to include an 18-hole course with a 200-unit residential component, 80-room hotel, beach club, and other sport and leisure facilities spread throughout a rocky coastal setting on the Gulf of Aqaba.
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ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
© Xuguo Tang architects: SU Architects Location: PWG3+JCH, Feixi County, Hefei, Anhui, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Xuguo Tang Area: 920.
Archinect
MARCH 18, 2024
Adjaye Associates has announced the promotions of three new CEOs in an organizational restructuring that will see founder David Adjaye step into a new role as the Executive Chair of the group and the firm's Principal. Pascale Sablan , Kofi Bio, and Lucy Tilley will now lead the New York, Accra, and London studios as CEOs, respectively. Sablan, most recently the 2023-24 NOMA President, is perhaps the best-known architect of the group.
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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.
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Map of Hurricane Sandy Impact Analysis. Courtesy of Felt Sightseeing is an activity closely intertwined with architecture and cities. So much is that Guiliana Bruno adapts the term to site-seeing in her comprehensive book Atlas of Emotions: Journeys in Art, Architecture and Film , emphasizing the link between tourism and the urban landscape. Traveling and exploring new places is not something only architects like, it's among the most enjoyable activities for anyone.
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ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
XX de Noviembre Apartment Building / Estudio Hidalgo. Image © Cesar Bejar What is symmetry in architecture ? Why is it used to design spaces? What advantages and disadvantages does it present compared to other projection tools such as rotation, translation, and/or repetition? Contemporary architecture evolves day by day by implementing different strategies to create habitable spaces where people can carry out their daily activities, meet their needs, and more.
Deezen
MARCH 18, 2024
Peter Barber 's architecture proves that providing social housing at scale without making the design mistakes of the past is eminently possible, writes Owen Hatherley as part of our Social Housing Revival series. Once upon a time, everyone knew how to solve a housing crisis, or at least they thought they did. The solution was quantity. You can see the results of this numbers game, played all around the world in the mid-20th century, in the dun brick towers of the New York City Housing Authority
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Straw-wall panels. Image Courtesy of EcoCocon For a long time, the construction industry has followed a linear process - extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and then dispose of the garbage in landfills. This approach has serious negative effects on the environment and society and is inherently unsustainable. Reconsidering traditional methods and workflows requires support from all stakeholders and a sense of urgency proclaimed by authorities.
Deezen
MARCH 18, 2024
Local studio Lissoni Architecture has expanded the Design Holding flagship in New York City , creating an entirely new floor outfitted with light displays and curving metallic installations. Lissoni Architecture , the US branch of Italian studio Lissoni & Partners , created an entirely new second floor and redesigned a portion of the first floor for the Design Holding showroom, which displays furniture and lighting brands including B&B Italia , Flos , Louis Poulsen , Maxalto , Arclinea a
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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.
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
ArchDaily's 2024 Best New Practices Architecture is about giving form to the places where people live. It is no easier, and no more complicated, than that. There are three key words here: “form,” “place,” and “life.” As soon as one reflects on these terms, one immediately comprehends that these things are not all that easy. - Alejandro Aravena With this phrase in the foreword to ArchDaily’s Guide to Architecture , Alejandro Aravena reflects on the underlying complexity of architecture.
designboom
MARCH 18, 2024
solarcont has developed a mobile solar container that stores and unrolls foldable photovoltaic panels for portable green energy anywhere. The post mobile solar container stores photovoltaic panels that fold and unfold like an accordion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
he Great Mosque of Djenné. Image © Michele Alfieri/Shutterstock Rehabilitation involves repairing , renovating, altering, or reconstructing any building or structure. It addresses the need to significantly improve a building's failing features, primarily through strengthening or replacing elements to restore the structure's optimal performance. The impact of building rehabilitation on the physical environment is significant.
designboom
MARCH 18, 2024
millo's photographs provide a visual narrative of the athletes' village, capturing its transformation and impact on the surrounding area. The post pastel colors clothe athletes’ village for paris olympic games 2024 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
© Maruf Raihan architects: Vuumaatra Consultants Location: 14 Road No. 3, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Maruf Raihan Area: 5700.
designboom
MARCH 18, 2024
pelli clarke & partners unveils 'mori JP tower,' the tallest building in japan, as the centerpiece of tokyo's new azabudai hills district. The post pelli clarke & partners’ mori JP tower takes the crown as tallest building in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Completed in 2022 in Gimpo, South Korea. Images by Jae-yoon Kim. After completing all the work, I write this short piece to reflect once more on what I aimed to communicate to my client as an architect.
Deezen
MARCH 18, 2024
Architecture studios Sasaki Associates and Foster + Partners are masterplanning a smart city for up to a million people on Sherbro island in Sierra Leone. According to the BBC , the studios are creating a masterplan for the entire island as part of a project led by actor Idris Elba, whose father was born in Sierra Leone, and Siaka Stevens, grandson of the country's former president.
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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?
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Gotemburgo, Sweden. Images by Felix Gerlach. In August 2023, Natrium, a 32,000 m² lab and research building on Medicinareberget in central Gothenburg, was completed. One of the main ideas behind.
Deezen
MARCH 18, 2024
Swedish mobility company Vidde has developed an electric snowmobile in partnership with Italian design studio Pininfarina that aims to minimise carbon emissions while being fun to drive. Vidde set out to create an alternative to existing petrol and diesel snowmobiles, which typically produce more than twice as much CO2 per journey as a car. The Alfa snowmobile reduces emissions by approximately 85 per cent thanks to its 130-kilowatt electric motor.
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
Courtesy of Foster + Partners Construction is currently in progress on “The Grid,” a new office complex by Foster + Partners. Located in Marousi, an established business hub that boasts connectivity to central Athens , the project spans an entire city block. The project features modern, adaptable workspaces , along with landscaped green areas that integrate with a public park.
designboom
MARCH 18, 2024
through bolon's website, customers can create their own patterns with personalized tools, turning flooring into a canvas for expression. The post bolon breaks ground with every single product containing 68% waste material appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
© Timothy Hursley architects: Safdie Architects Location: 38 Cleantech Loop, #01-31, Singapore 636741 Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Timothy Hursley Area: 742000.
Deezen
MARCH 18, 2024
UK architecture studio Richard Parr Associates has completed a single-storey family residence on a wild countryside site in Oxfordshire. Drawing on the local farmhouse typology, the home by Richard Parr Associates features a sloped-roof brick structure clad with charred timber and topped with corrugated metal roofing. The design draws on the local farmhouse typology To better frame the views of the surrounding landscape, the studio demolished an existing structure and re-sited the home – openin
ArchDaily
MARCH 18, 2024
© Sebastián Aguilar Aloy architects: Arcieri Arquitectura Location: Francisco Llambí 1341, 11300 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Sebastián Aguilar Aloy Photographs: Area: 380.
Archinect
MARCH 18, 2024
Model(ing), a representational seminar taught by Gideon Schwartzman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is excited to offer an upcoming virtual lecture series as part of the course. Invited guests include William O'Brien Jr Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sean Canty Assistant Professor at Harvard, and Sam Sheffer Critic at the Rhode Island School of Design.
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