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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Daniel Koh & Darren Soh architects: FDAT Architects Location: Singapore Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Daniel Koh & Darren Soh Area: 9400.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A team led by Skanska and Bjarke Ingels Group has completed a major new office tower in Houston , Texas. Named 1550 on the Green, the 28-story tower is part of a three-block master plan by Skanska, designed by BIG, with interiors by Michael Hsu. Image credit: Skanska USA Commercial Development, Inc. The 375,000-square-foot tower is primarily devoted to office accommodation, with ground floor space dedicated to hospitality.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© ©️Schran Image architects: Atelier Deshaus Location: Liangzhuzhen, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: ©️Schran Image Area: 1846.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Physical Design + Fabrication Internship at VolvoxLabs , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Design Research and Teaching Fellowship at Northeastern University. The fellowship, which has an application deadline of March 1st, offers an “opportunity to develop a body of design research based on a specific area of interest while contributing to the vibrant intel

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Centro Cultural Lá da Favelinha, Aglomerado da Serra, 2021. Image © Leonardo Finotti Multifaceted and filled with complexities, the landscape of architecture and urbanism in Latin America unveils specific nuances and challenges in light of the issues faced by various countries, such as social inequality, violence, and rapid urban growth. Within this context, architectural practice assumes a significant role in crafting feasible and appropriate solutions tailored to each reality, emphasizing the

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Courtesy of CEBRA Established in 2023 to protect nearly 13,000 hectares of the Vjosa River Region Park, the Vjosa National Park Europe’s first “wild river national park.” Danish architecture CEBRA has been selected to design a multifunctional visitor center and information center in the newly protected space. Located in Përmet, Tepelenë, and Vlorë in Southern Albania, the Vjosa Wild River National Park features a 190-kilometer-long free-flower river.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Omar Gandhi Architects introduce Rockbound, a house that emerges from rocky terrain mirroring the contours of its Atlantic coastline. The post Omar Gandhi Architects design rocky coastal retreat in Eastern Canada appeared first on Åvontuura.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Yong Joon Choi architects: NOMAL Location: Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yong Joon Choi Area: 195.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Lloyd Wright ’s Wayfarers Chapel closed its doors to the public abruptly last week due to the threat of landslides that have afflicted the Los Angeles area and its site in Rancho Palos Verdes. In a statement posted to the Chapel’s website , the ministry responsible for its stewardship cited “accelerated land movement” in the area as the reason for its immediate temporary closure.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Yingnan Chu architects: THAD SUP Atelier Location: Zhuguanlongxiang, Shouning County, Ningde, Fujian, China Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Yingnan Chu Area: 2000.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The latest data contained in the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of January has shown a slight increase from December's 45.4 total to a new score of 46.2, signaling a continued weakening in business conditions as we enter 2024 following a year of heavy economic turbulence for the industry. (Any score below 50 indicates decreasing business conditions.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Courtesy of Hollaender Manufacturing Co – Cincinnati, OH Architectural design is a discipline that spans a wide range of scales, from macro scales involving the design of master plans or large urban complexes to micro scales, where it focuses on specific elements such as fixtures and fittings. Regardless of scale, careful attention to the design of each component of the built environment plays a critical role in how people experience architecture.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This project was implemented on the territory of an already existing family house. This cozy chalet was created thanks to a combination of opposites - as a hiding place for solitary meditations and relaxation from the frantic pace of life or for warm meetings with close friends and active communication. From the outside, the austere and minimalist building has enormous stained glass windows to incorporate the vast and varied panorama of the garden into the interior.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cortesia de Urbem Mass timber is an innovative construction solution that is gaining prominence worldwide due to its sustainability and technological benefits. In 2020, the opening of the first Dengo concept store , located in São Paulo, marked the debut of the brand's first interactive factory and the pioneering use of CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) in a high-rise building in Brazil.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The green revolution is not only made up of large sustainable architectures and energy challenges, but also of small and large cultural battles that design can help win, for example in strategic places for the future such as schools. “UN ORTO DI NOME EVA” (the name is a tribute to Eva Mameli Calvino) is a place of discovery and stimulation of creativity, as well as connection with the local community, which offers multiple learning opportunities with an "hands on" approach.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Ronald Zijlstra architects: Marc Prosman Architecten Location: Haren, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ronald Zijlstra Area: 640.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

10 Design and SB Architects have announced their completed integration as part of both firms' inclusion in Egis' Architecture Line, which operates 20 studios worldwide. The integration took a reported 18 months to complete after first being announced in July of 2022, and the firm will operate as 10SB in the Americas market in the interim. 10 Design’s global brand will leverage both its expertise in mixed-use projects alongside SB’s deep hospitality portfolio for a better synergistic

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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Francisco Nogueira architects: António Costa Lima Arquitectos Location: Restelo, 1400 Lisbon, Portugal Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Francisco Nogueira Read more »

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Shortlisted finalists for the 2024 edition of the MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice and Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture have been announced along with the winner of the Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture by the W Awards as part of its annual program honoring the achievements of women in the field of architecture and design.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Tom Arban architects: KPMB Architects Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tom Arban Area: 345000.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Google has opened a building serving its North American operations in New York City that is housed in a 1930s rail terminal restored and adapted by architecture studios CookFox Architects and Gensler. Developed by Oxford Properties , the 232-foot-tall (70 metres), 12-storey office building houses Google's North American headquarters for global business organisation and is located on the west side of Manhattan, just north of the Tribeca neighbourhood.

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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

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Hemant Patil architects: PMA madhushala Location: Baramati, Maharashtra, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Hemant Patil Area: 306.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

UK practice Heatherwick Studio is set to turn the 177-metre-high BT Tower in central London into a hotel , following its sale to American hotelier MCR Hotels. MCR Hotels announced today that it had purchased the Grade II-listed tower from the BT Group telecommunications company with Heatherwick Studio and is set to turn the structure into a hotel. "This is an extraordinary building and an amazing opportunity to bring it back to life," said Heatherwick Studio founder Thomas Heatherwick.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

© Denílson Machado (MCA Estudio) architects: Studio Guilherme Torres Location: Bairro Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo - State of Sao Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Denílson Machado (MCA Estudio) Read more »

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Swedish bathroom brand Harvest Moon has launched its first product, a waterless toilet that allows "even the most squeamish" to turn their waste into soil and fertiliser. Unveiled at Stockholm Furniture Fair , Luna is a composting toilet that promises eco-friendly disposal of human waste without compromising on style, comfort or hygiene. Harvest Moon spent five years developing the product, with user experience considered just as important as the toilet's eco-friendly credentials.

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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.

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