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JULY 10, 2024

Shanghai, China. Image © Luwei Teng More than half of the world's population resides in urban areas, with over 4 billion people depending on cities as their main environment. According to the United Nations ’ latest report on populations in cities , this number is expected to continue to increase over the next 50 years, prompting cities worldwide to strive to find better ways to accommodate their growing population while transitioning to more sustainable urban practices.

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Kengo Kuma and Associates has inaugurated what could be this year’s most interesting new cultural project, the new Audeum (or Audio Museum) in Seoul, South Korea, following a two-year construction period. The world’s first museum experience dedicated to sound is approximately 2.4 million square feet and supports sensory healing while offering visitors a unique experience of both its architecture and exhibitions in a design that's meant to evoke the forest canopy surroundings it appea

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JULY 10, 2024

© Rory Gardiner | Chowdhury Walk - Al-Jawad Pike The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the 26 winners of the 2024 RIBA National Awards for Architecture, recognizing the finest examples of UK architecture and showcasing the country’s design and social trends. Established in 1996, the awards highlight outstanding architectural projects across the UK, from Northern Ireland and Scotland to the south of England.

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JULY 10, 2024

The international jury of the European Prize for Urban Public Space has chosen ten finalists who will compete for the prize's 12th edition. Projects selected are located in eight countries: Belgium, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland. Most correspond to medium-sized cities, showing that sensibility and attempts to promote quality public spaces exist throughout European territory beyond big cities.

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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.

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JULY 10, 2024

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa / Heatherwick Studio / Heatherwick Studio. © Iwan Baan Silos hold a significant place among the remnants of the industrial era , distinguished by both their technological innovations and their iconic presence in urban landscapes. Typically cylindrical and made of reinforced concrete , these structures effectively addressed the demands and challenges of industrialization , providing a robust and economical solution for storage.

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JULY 10, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Medellín, Colombia. Images by Artefacto. This commission involved renovating and adapting a traditional two-story house in the Provenza neighborhood in Medellín to transform it into common.

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JULY 10, 2024

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) increased by 10.4% in June to a new score of 198.6, according to new data from Dodge Construction Network. The latest numbers are up considerably from the revised May reading of 179.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.5%, and institutional planning ticked up 0.2%. “Data centers continued to dominate planning projects in June — fueling another strong month for commercial planning,” stated Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecast

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JULY 10, 2024

Wattenmeerzentrum in Ribe (DK). Architektur: Dorte Mandrup, Kopenhagen | Vadehavscentret in Ribe (DK). Architecture: Dorte Mandrup, Copenhagen. Image © Jakob Schoof Increasing urbanization, excessive waste production, excessive consumption of material goods, and exploitation of natural resources. There are many factors that contribute to the environmental impact of humans on Planet Earth.

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JULY 10, 2024

Büro Ole Scheeren has shared images and project details of their underway mixed-used Scenic City design at the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base in China. As the new HQ for e-commerce giant JD.com, the project will feature prominently in Shenzhen ’s Nanshan District when it is completed by the end of 2027. Scenic City will be realized at two million square feet after construction began in early 2022.

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JULY 10, 2024

© Fangfang Tian architects: SWOOP STUDIO Location: Quzhou, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Fangfang Tian Photographs: STUDIO FANG Photographs: Zhang Zhun Photographs: Yang Min Photographs: Area: 40.

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JULY 10, 2024

The store’s three-dimensional layered roof emits a warm glow at night and acts as a focal point for the wider development. The post Apple’s first retail location in Malaysia by Foster + Partners opens to the public appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JULY 10, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Snug, Australia. Images by Jing Qiu. MountainTop Snug Resort House is nestled in a lush forest on the hillside of Snug, just over a 20-minute drive from the center of Hobart, Tasmania’s.

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JULY 10, 2024

During urban renewal, in the 1960s, the Wainwright State Office Building in downtown St. Louis narrowly escaped demolition. But thankfully, the meticulously crafted tower by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler The post Louis Sullivan’s Wainwright Building is up for sale in St. Louis. But will it stay? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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JULY 10, 2024

© Rasmus Hjortshøj / C O A S T architects: Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects Location: Hørsholm, Denmark Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rasmus Hjortshøj / C O A S T Area: 15000.

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Rammed earth is often celebrated as a low-carbon method of constructing buildings, but some experts are beginning to cast doubt on its sustainability credentials. Amy Peacock reports. "People are using rammed earth to sell something that is essentially concrete," said Rowland Keable, CEO of the charity Earth Building UK and Ireland and founder of Rammed Earth Consulting.

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JULY 10, 2024

© Dylan Perrenoud architects: Giona Bierens de Haan Architectures Location: Anniviers, Switzerland Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Dylan Perrenoud Read more »

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Sheffield's Park Hill Estate , London's Battersea Power Station and a timber-framed dining hall at the University of Cambridge have been named among the winners of the Royal Institute of British Architects ' National Awards for 2024. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced 26 winners this year, including projects designed by Níall McLaughlin Architects , Waugh Thistleton Architects and WilkinsonEyre.

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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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JULY 10, 2024

© Ju Yeon Lee architects: Jo Nagasaka architects: Schemata Architects Location: Tsushima, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Ju Yeon Lee Area: 198.

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JULY 10, 2024

lycs architecture forms a white curved surface along with exposed wood structures creating a clear visual. The post LYCS architecture’s jiang nan zan store rises as a wave overlooking historic city of linhai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 10, 2024

© Vandi Angga architects: Alexis Dornier architects: Ida Bagus Oka Location: Ubud, Indonesia Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Vandi Angga Area: 481.

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Swedish maker Love Hultén has collaborated with the country's Way Out West music festival to create the Future Fan Stage for an audience of sperm and eggs awaiting IVF. The Future Fan Stage combines elements of laboratory equipment and live music staging, with sound-reactive light effects, a performer represented by a reservoir of "dancing" ferrofluid, and racks of test tubes making up the crowd.

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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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JULY 10, 2024

© Toshiyuki Yano architects: Naf Architect & Design Location: Machida, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Toshiyuki Yano Area: 238.

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JULY 10, 2024

with its duplex, the architects at atelier ST take a playful and unconventional approach to the classic gabled house. The post atelier ST punctuates gabled duplex in germany with dramatic arched openings appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 10, 2024

Chinese architects Li Hu and Huang Wenjing , founders of Beijing-based Open Architecture , have joined Dezeen Awards China 2024 as judges. Here they select five projects that best reflect their work. "We believe in innovation and the poetic power of architecture, to influence and change the way people live, while striking a balance between the man-made and nature," the studio told Dezeen.

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JULY 10, 2024

the westerpunt is constructed from equal stair segments connected at an angle of 108°. The post shaped like a pentagon, studio MOTO’s observation tower rises along the belgian sea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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