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“We’ve Matched 120 Community Members So Far” — AIA’s ‘Ask an Architect’ Initiative Reveals How Architects Are Stepping Up After LA’s Fires

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Earlier this month, we covered the launch of the AIA Pasadena & Foothill Chapter’s 'Ask an Architect' program aimed at helping homeowners impacted by the devastating Los Angeles Fires. The free program under the AIA in California umbrella, which will begin with Eaton Fire victims and later expand to include those who lost homes or businesses in the Palisades Fire, is entirely volunteer-run and works on behalf of the professional community to meet the questions of neighbors looking to r

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undulating roof echoing a moving fish tail tops pablo luna studio’s tea room in indonesia

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shaped from bamboo, rammed, earth, and glass, the rounded walls and curving roofline appear to respond the motions of the wind and the waves. The post undulating roof echoing a moving fish tail tops pablo luna studios tea room in indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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2025 Winter Stations installations welcome a 'new era' for the exhibition in Toronto

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The annual Winter Stations installation in Toronto has opened for its eleventh edition and will remain on view until March 30th. Following the release of selected winners’ details and project statements back in January, organizers have shared new images depicting each of the six participants who have responded to this year’s theme of 'Dawn,' which they say envisages the "beginning of a new era.

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Studio Saxe elevates doughnut-shaped house in Costa Rican rainforest

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Costa Rican design firm Studio Saxe has used stilts to elevate part of the round courtyard house Sinfornia Verde in the rainforest of the Peninsula de Osa. The 400-square metre (4,305-square foot) house in Carate, Costa Rica was built in a clearing in the forest canopy created by a fallen tree. Studio Saxe has elevated a doughnut-shaped house in the Costa Rican rainforest Two researchers wanted to take advantage of the sunlight and blue sky by constructing an off-the-grid home surrounded by tree

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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MVRDV's future-minded 'machine for storytelling' opens at the Port of Rotterdam

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MVRDV ’s longstanding relationship with its home city of Rotterdam will usher in a new chapter this week with the opening of the new Portlantis visitors center and exhibition space for the Port of Rotterdam. Photo: © Ossip van Duivenbode Appearing as a stack of five rotated volumes, the upper half of the building's program entails a top-floor restaurant with operable windows and a fourth-floor exhibition gallery dedicated to the port’s future adaptation to Paris Agreement benchm

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Freja House by Love | Schack Architecture

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Freja, the young daughter of Emma and Blake, perfectly embodies the fusion of her parents’ backgrounds: her mother’s Swedish blonde hair and her father’s love for the outdoors. When the family relocated from Seattle to Whitefish, Montana they tasked Love Schack Architecture with designing a home that harmonizes these influences. The result is Freja House—a Scandinavian-inspired custom home and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that prioritizes energy efficiency, functional in

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Ben Willett exhibits furniture originally designed for family home lost to wildfires

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Furniture designer Ben Willett has shown wooden furniture designed for his own house, which was lost in the catastrophic January wildfires , at a group show in LA. Willett originally designed the pieces for his home in Altadena, which was completely destroyed by the wildfires that tore through the community destroying thousands of structures. He showed iterations of the pieces at the house-turned-showroom of Future Perfect in Hollywood alongside pieces by design outfit LGS Studios and artist Dan

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Amid political rumblings and a call for more housing, a Penn Station redesign gets support from a GOP donor and revives the call to move Madison Square Garden

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The Penn Station redevelopment saga, recently quiet but never dormant, has taken an abrupt plot twist, as proposals emerge and re-emerge against a background of renewed attention toand a high-level The post Amid political rumblings and a call for more housing, a Penn Station redesign gets support from a GOP donor and revives the call to move Madison Square Garden appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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SOM updates design for climate exchange laboratory on new york’s governors island

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on governors island, the center for climate solutions is designed by SOM with a curving, solar-clad mass timber structure. The post SOM updates design for climate exchange laboratory on new york’s governors island appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Construction Diary: How a California Designer Crafted His New Family Home—On Top of Their First Home

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Eric Johnson fixed a 1,430-square-foot indoor/outdoor plan atop his 50s Encinitas beach house, disguising the entire project as a single residence. Eric Johnson appreciates sleight of hand, especially when it comes to design. The educator and designers own home in Encinitas, California, appears as a two-level single-family dwellingone front door, uniform cladding, and few windows on the lower levelbut is in fact two homes.

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Portlantis Visitor and Exhibition Center / MVRDV

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Ossip van Duivenbode architects: MVRDV Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Ossip van Duivenbode Area: 3533.

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francesco vezzoli revives karl lagerfeld’s bold memphis apartment in monaco

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francesco vezzoli's exhibition at almine rech pays homage to karl lagerfelds bold aesthetic evolution, blending kitsch and elegance through memphis design. The post francesco vezzoli revives karl lagerfeld’s bold memphis apartment in monaco appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Hotel Rakuragu / kooo architects

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Horikoshi Keishin architects: kooo architects Location: 1 Chome-7-9 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Horikoshi Keishin Area: 441.

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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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BS hof house: alpina architects presents newly expanded farmhouse in northern italy

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alpine architects' extension includes a circular patio and a bold, triangular rooftop, evoking a cabin-like atmosphere. The post BS hof house: alpina architects presents newly expanded farmhouse in northern italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Nogal House / Escobedo Soliz

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Completed in 2025 in Toluca, Mexico. Images by Ariadna Polo. This house is located in a semi-rural area on the outskirts of Toluca. The clients, a newlywed couple, were looking for an affordable home that could.

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Product watch: Kose from Skopos

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Hotel Designs Product watch: Kose from Skopos Product watch: Kose from Skopos Nudging into spring, the new flame-retardant teddy-pile upholstery fabric, Kose from Skopos, gives a soft textural finish to contract furniture… Kose from Skopos is a new dappled upholstery fabric that is an instant win for bringing softness and texture into contract interiors.

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Bowie State University, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center / Perkins and Will

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Completed in 2024 in Bowie, United States. Images by Lincoln Barbour, Todd Mason. Bowie State University's Martin Luther King, Jr. Center equips Maryland's oldest HBCU with learning environments and courses of study that provide.

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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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Blanco, Estudio Jochamowitz Rivera, and Ghezzi Novak install giant eel at LIGA in Mexico City

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A large serpentine-like creature slithers across the floor, contorting its body to fit a 98-square-foot gallery space in Mexico City. The Uncomfortable Giant is long and winding, its body is The post Blanco, Estudio Jochamowitz Rivera, and Ghezzi Novak install giant eel at LIGA in Mexico City appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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Twist House / HAGISO

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Completed in 2025 in Japan. Images by Keishin Horikoshi / SS. A tiny wooden house set within the dense urban fabric of Yanaka, Tokyo. This area, designated as a quasi-fire prevention district, preserves numerous.

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If You Dream of Life on the Range, Here’s a Unique Texas Ranch for $1M

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Designed by Max Levy, the contemporary home is wrapped in corrugated metaland it comes with a barn, an ADU, and 4.65 acres of land. Location: 2436 Big Sky Trail, Ponder, TX Price: $999,999 Year Built: 1999 Architect: Max Levy Footprint: 2,113 square feet (3 bedrooms, 3 baths) Lot Size: 4.65 Acres From the Agent: "Nestled on a sprawling 4.65-acre estate, this prairie-style home, designed by award-winning architect Max Levy and featured on HGTV, blends of modern elegance and rustic charm.

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House in Valderøya / Svingen Arkitektkontor

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Courtesy of Svingen Arkitektkontor AS/Wu Xian architects: Svingen Arkitektkontor Location: Valderya, outside lesund, Norway Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Svingen Arkitektkontor AS/Wu Xian Read more

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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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Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO

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Hotel Designs Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO Philippe Leboeuf leaves Raffles to become Dorchester Collection CEO The Brit List Hotelier of the Year 2024 award-winner Philippe Leboeuf has just been announced as Dorchester Collection’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2025… The award-winning and seasoned hotelier, Philippe Leboeuf has in-depth experience across regional roles in the luxury sector on multiple continents.

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Vantage's rendering speed ensures RenderAtelier gets fast approval and meets tight deadlines on TESVOLT's gigafactory project

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Find out how RenderAtelier employed Vantage to create an animation for the TESVOLT gigafactory project, meeting deadlines thanks to swift rendering speeds.

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tukas ev’s exercise bike made of recycled aluminum converts kinetic energy into electricity

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tukas evs hr bank bike is designed for energy resilience in off-grid and urban settings. The post tukas evs exercise bike made of recycled aluminum converts kinetic energy into electricity appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Moto Designshop screens a residence in Philadelphia with angled brick fins to create privacy

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In a dense city like Philadelphia, residential architecture maintains a precarious relationship with privacy, which is often difficult to achieve. On a site in Center City, local office Moto Designshop The post Moto Designshop screens a residence in Philadelphia with angled brick fins to create privacy appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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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