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Renovations in Buenos Aires: 10 Refurbished House Projects by Emerging Argentinian Studios

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2 casas. Image © Fernando Schapochnik The city of Buenos Aires is vast in its area and has a heterogeneous and variable urban fabric in terms of scale. Much of the residential neighborhoods are made up of a mixed-use fabric, where the predominant constructions from several decades ago are the so-called "casa chorizo" and horizontally owned houses, commonly known as PH (Propiedad Horizontal).

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Best new interior designs shortlisted for Inside World Festival of Interiors

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A selection of interior designs from around the world has been revealed as part of the 2024 Inside World Festival of Interiors shortlist in advance of a live, in-person event in Singapore this November 6-8th. As the sister event to the World Architecture Festival (WAF), the Inside shortlist represents over 80 interior projects from across the globe, celebrating the best new completed interiors across ten categories, ranging from Hotels to Workplace, and Residential to Retail.

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Corniche House / OPEN ARCHITECTES

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Completed in 2022 in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium. Images by Utku Pekli. The owners wanted to settle in a green and quiet setting on the outskirts of the capital. As their children grow up, they need more autonomy, while.

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How To Reduce the Stress of an Architecture Job Search

Archinect

At some point in their careers, most, if not all, individuals in the architecture profession find themselves looking for new employment. This can include graduates looking for their first job out of architecture school, experienced designers and architects moving from one firm to the next, whether through layoffs or wanting a fresh start, and individuals seeking to enter the profession from an adjacent field.

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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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Mantiqueira House / SysHaus + M Magalhães Estúdio

ArchDaily

© Miti Sameshima architects: M Magalhães Estúdio architects: SysHaus Location: Serra da Mantiqueira, Minas Gerais, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photograph: Miti Sameshima Area: 607.

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Sterrenbos Youth Building / Atelier Vens Vanbelle

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Completed in 2023 in Nazareth, Belgium. Images by atelier vens vanbelle. The former youth infrastructure was completely outdated and the municipal council wanted to construct a new building on the site. In addition to the.

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Snøhetta shares updated construction photos for El Paso Children's Museum

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The El Paso Children's Museum in Texas from Snøhetta and Exigo Architecture is advancing toward completion later this summer. The four-story, 70,000-square-foot museum is part of El Paso’s Downtown Arts District and will serve the community as its first purpose-built children's museum when it officially opens to the public on August 10th.

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Pusaran Ocean Deck / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

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© William Sutanto architects: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) Location: , Indonesia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: William Sutanto Area: 300.

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OMA's 'anti-iconic' Bordeaux bridge design wants to be more than just a bridge

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Archinect has received photos of the newly opened Simone Veil Bridge, designed by OMA /Rem Koolhaas and Chris van Duijn in Bordeaux , France. The project spans 549 meters (1,801 feet) in length and is 44 meters (144 feet) wide, connecting the communes of Floirac and Bègles over the Garonne River. Photo by Clement Guillaume, courtesy OMA OMA said this about their unusual bridge design and programming: "It abandons any interest in style, form, and structural expression in favor of a commitm

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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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What is product rendering?

Chaos

Learn how 3D rendering is transforming product design, boosting marketing efforts, and offering businesses cost-effective solutions to stay ahead of the curve.

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3XN and Arcadis IBI release design for new University of Toronto Rotman Commerce Building

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3XN , in collaboration with Arcadis IBI , has revealed the design for a new, unified Rotman Commerce Building at the University of Toronto. The building aims to prepare students for professional life after university by fueling both learning and networking through open and interconnected spaces. The current Rotman Commerce program is dispersed across four separate sites across the school’s St.

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Guardia di Finanza Office Building / DEMOGO

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Completed in 2023 in Bologna, Italy. Images by Iwan Baan. The new regional headquarters of the Guardia di Finanza offices in Bologna, Italy is a project situated within a complex context—an area on the.

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Architects say high construction costs are contributing to the architecture industry's economic slowdown

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When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. "Construction costs are exceeding even the most pragmatic estimate," the owner of a large Seattle-based architecture firm shared in our survey.

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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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Exchange Square Park / DSDHA

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© Daniel Fisher architects: DSDHA Location: , United Kingdom Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Daniel Fisher Photographs: Jim Stephenson Area: 6000.

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Field House by David Coleman Architecture

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Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains outside the town of Sultan, Washington, the Field House is surrounded by open pasture lands supporting the activities of 50 horses and 20 ponies. Our client, a retired aerospace engineer and avid hiker, is not interested in horses, but fell in love with the site for its purity, simplicity and openness.

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Hakodate Sensyuan Sohonke Café / Jo Nagasaka + Schemata Architects

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© Yurika Kono architects: Jo Nagasaka architects: Schemata Architects Location: Hakodate, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Yurika Kono Area: 197.

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Sand Point Residence by David Coleman Architecture

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Nestled within Seattle’s Sand Point Country Club, this reconstruction of a mid-century modern building demonstrates the opportunities inherent in re purposing older homes. Originally built in 1968, the re-imagined home is contained within the original footprint. Two courtyards merge interior spaces with the landscape, one serving the main entry, opening the house toward east light and views, the other opening to the fairway, providing a west-facing perch for family activities and relaxatio

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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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Studio Bark design off-grid home with geometric roof in Suffolk

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Water Farm Architect: Studio BarkLocation: Suffolk, EnglandType: HouseYear: 2024Photographs: Jim Stephenson Studio Bark has completed ‘Water Farm’, an off-grid home in Suffolk with a bold geometric timber design, inspired by local timber frame buildings. The following description is courtesy of the designers. Water Farm was designed to nurture the needs of a young family of five, moving away from the city, with… The post Studio Bark design off-grid home with geometric roof in Suffolk appea

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CI factory engelbert strauss schlüchtern by PLAJER FRANZ

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Engelbert Strauss is one of the world's leading work brands. The CI Factory is a progressive production site and high-tech logistics centre. In the factory for customised workwear, Strauss produces branded and individualised safety shoes. The state-of-the-art logistics centre offers one million storage locations, Europe's largest spiral conveyor and innovative picking shuttles.

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Studio Cochi Architects creates raw concrete house in Japan

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Thick walls of exposed concrete create a buffer from the surrounding city at House in Nishizaki, Japan, which has been completed by architecture practice Studio Cochi Architects. Located in a newly developed residential area on a former landfill site in Okinawa , the clients wanted an "urban oasis" that would protected from overlooking by neighbouring buildings on the densely-planned site.

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New architecture and design competitions: Reimagining Play at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Grenfell Tower Memorial, Building a Better St Mary’s Hospital, and KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD

Archinect

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking designs for a new life and sciences facility at St. Mary's Hospital in London, proposals for a playable, sculptural installation at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, designs for a bold and permanent memorial for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire , and outstanding product designs under the theme of 'prototype.

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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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steel and rubberwood pavilion creates open-air learning space in rural thailand school

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the rural development volunteer camp constructed the multipurpose pavilion to gather students and village community members. The post steel and rubberwood pavilion creates open-air learning space in rural thailand school appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lone Oaks Farm Hunter Education Center by SLATTERY Design Architecture

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Located in West Tennessee, about 1.5 hours from Memphis, Lone Oaks farm includes 1,200 acres of diverse ecologies; pastures, woodlands, trails, and lakes. After acquiring the farm, the University of Tennessee commissioned a master plan to transform it into a 4-H Center that offers education, conservation, hospitality, tourism, and community development while remaining a working farm.

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In Chacarita Moderna: The Brutalist Necropolis of Buenos Aires, Itala Fulvia Villa’s architectural authorship of the necropolis is reclaimed

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Chacarita Moderna: The Brutalist Necropolis of Buenos Aires by Léa Namer | Building Books | $38 In letters from Argentina’s Sociedad Central de Arquitectos in the 1930s, Itala Fulvia Villa, only The post In <em>Chacarita Moderna: The Brutalist Necropolis of Buenos Aires</em>, Itala Fulvia Villa’s architectural authorship of the necropolis is reclaimed appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Photos reveal Richard Rogers-designed Bogotá skyscraper

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Images have been revealed of the first of a pair of high-tech skyscrapers in Bogotá designed by the late Richard Rogers , which were described as "very close to his heart". Began in 2012, the skyscraper forms part of the wider Atrio development , which will consist of two rhombus-shaped towers as well as a cultural centre and 10,000 square metres of public space.

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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.