Fri.Mar 08, 2024

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International Women’s Day 2024: Sharing Empowering Stories and Understanding the Transformative Power of Architecture

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Expanding beyond just March 8th, ArchDaily acknowledges and celebrates the ongoing contributions of women who influence the development of the built environment globally. The " Women in Architecture " theme is central to our content strategy, underscoring our daily commitment to highlight the vital role and impact of female architects. After arguing in 2021 “ Why is it still important to talk about "female architects" ?

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Autodesk founder John Walker dies aged 74

Archinect

The New York Times is reporting Autodesk founder John Walker to have died on February 2nd at the age of 74. The technologist and Case Western Reserve University alumnus is credited with the development of AutoCAD , a software tool which revolutionized architectural design and paved the way for the industry to expand considerably in regards to output beginning in the 1990s.

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Phong House / Dom Architect Studio

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Completed in 2024 in Nghi Xuân District, Vietnam. Images by Hoang Le. Design brief is to have a small house for a young family with 3 members including a husband and wife and a 5-year-old girl. Soon they will have more.

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Taubman College announces Antje Steinmuller as new Architecture Chair

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The University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning has announced Antje Steinmuller as the next chair of the college’s architecture program. Steinmuller is expected to begin her three-year appointment on July 15th and is described by the college as “the leader best poised to strengthen the research and practice, teaching and learning that make Michigan a leader in architectural education.

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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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BEHIND the SCENES Pavilion / LIJO RENY architects

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Courtesy of Praveen Mohandas and Lra architects: LIJO RENY architects Location: Regional Theater Rd, Thrissur, Kerala 680020, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Praveen Mohandas and Lra Area: 325.

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Memuro Town Hall / Atelier BNK + Sozo Sekkeisha

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© Ikuya Sasaki architects: Atelier BNK architects: Sozo Sekkeisha Location: Memuro-cho , Hokkaido , Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Ikuya Sasaki Photographs: Koji Sakai Area: 4734.

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Featured architecture job openings at 20 women-led firms across the country

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This week's edition of our curated jobs roundup features an assemblage of architecture and design career opportunities being offered by 20 women-led firms in Los Angeles , New York City/Brooklyn , San Francisco , and Washington, D.C. To see and keep up with the range of roles at firms run by or founded/owned by women, use our Diverse Ownership filters or this direct link.

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CADROVÁ Reconstruction and Addition / AOCR + INDEKS

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Completed in 2024 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Images by Michal Vršanský. The project addresses the conversion of the original dining hall and special classrooms into a more comprehensive structure of core classrooms to.

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Bechtel commits $7 million to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partnership to stop construction worker suicides

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Earlier this week, engineering and construction giant Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announced a multiyear partnership dedicated to preventing construction worker suicides. The partnership aims to reach 500,000 U.S. construction workers over five years through industry-specific programs and resources. Bechtel has reportedly committed $7 million to the AFSP, which is the largest pledge ever received by the Foundation and the largest single donation ever made by

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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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Surf Ghana Collective / DeRoché Strohmayer

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Completed in 2023 in Dixcove, Ghana. Images by Julien Lanoo. Surf Ghana Collective creates a dynamic community space for youth in Busua, a surfing hotspot on Ghana’s western coast. The community-run lodge plugs.

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New architecture and design competitions: AIA Los Angeles Residential Architecture Awards, European Prize for Urban Public Space, CTBUH International Research Seed Funding, and The Future of DuSable Park

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This edition of Bustler's curated picks of architecture and design competitions spotlights four briefs calling for revitalization concepts for Chicago's DuSable Park, exceptional residential architecture, urban design projects transforming public spaces in Europe, and research proposals relating to the improvement of tall buildings and cities. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

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Corredor 963 Pavilion / Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey, CEDIM

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© Paco Álvarez architects: Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey, CEDIM Location: Cdad. Santa Catarina, N.L., Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Paco Álvarez Area: 10.

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Autdodesk founder John Walker dies aged 74

Archinect

The New York Times is reporting Autodesk founder John Walker to have died on February 2nd at the age of 74. The technologist and Case Western Reserve University alumnus is credited with the development of AutoCAD , a software tool which revolutionized architectural design and paved the way for the industry to expand considerably in regards to output beginning in the 1990s.

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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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Mendoza House / La Base Studio

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© Cristóbal Palma architects: La Base Studio Location: Mendoza 3385, C1430BRA Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Cristóbal Palma Area: 241.

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Etihad Museum by Moriyama Teshima Architects

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Located next to the historic Union House on the Dubai waterfront, the Etihad Museum honours the 1971 signing of the document that created the United Arab Emirates and celebrates the rich culture and history of its people. Comprised of a parabolic shaped Pavilion structure and subterranean Museum, the Etihad Museum is framed around the historic Union House where the nation’s Constitution was signed in 1971.

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Mirai Japanese Restaurant / SC Solange Cálio Arquitetos

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© Denilson Machado/ MCA Estúdio architects: Solange Cálio Arquitetos Location: São Jose do Rio Preto, State of São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Denilson Machado/ MCA Estúdio Area: 420.

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72 Social Housing at the Marina del Prat Vermell by MIAS Architects

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The Marina del Prat Vermell represents a historic zone of textile colonies founded in the mid-1800s south of Montjuic in Barcelona, adjacent to the sea. The meadows were utilized for dyeing and drying fabrics, bestowing the area its moniker: "Marina del Prat Vermell," signifying the Red Meadow Marina. The distinctive triangular parcel outlined by the streets Ulldecona - Cal Cisó - Pontils presented a unique challenge.

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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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The 50 most powerful women in architecture and design

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Today is International Women's Day and to celebrate, we've compiled a list of the 50 most influential women in architecture and design. Photo by Marton Perlaki Paola Antonelli, senior curator of architecture and design at MoMA Having joined the Museum of Modern Art in 1994, Paola Antonelli is now the institution's senior curator and founding director of research and development.

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Positive energy villa Berkel Enschot by FD architecten

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This energyneutral villa in Berkel Enschot give us a challange. A small plot and a big program.

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Explore all 17 Tokyo Toilet projects featured in Wim Wenders' film Perfect Days

Deezen

Designed by architects including Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma , the Tokyo Toilet project forms the backdrop for the Oscar-nominated film Perfect Days. Here, Dezeen rounds up all 17 facilities. The Tokyo Toilet project brings together 17 public toilets in the city's Shibuya district, created by architects and designers over the past six years. Commissioned by The Nippon Foundation as "a symbol of Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture", the unique facilities are now the subject of Perfect Days ,

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SO – IL presents designs for their new Williams College Museum of Art expansion

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SO – IL ’s plans for an extension of the Williams College Museum of Art in western Massachusetts have been made public as the institution prepares to house its important collection in a free-standing and purpose-built new home for the first time in its 100-year history. The project will enhance the museum’s mission as an on-campus educational resource while creating a new gateway between the college and the community of Williamstown.

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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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"Women remain an anomaly in the architectural curriculum"

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Seven years after declaring: "I am not a female architect. I am an architect" , Dorte Mandrup writes that gender-based lists remain a symptom of an industry that is changing too slowly. Seven years ago, I wrote an opinion piece published under the headline: I am not a female architect. I am an architect. Written as a critical response to Dezeen's 50 inspirational female architects and designers to mark International Women's Day – a list on which I was included – I posed the question of whether w

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Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Famed Wayfarers Chapel Is in Danger

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The coastal California landmark has hosted famous weddings, TV shoots, and millions of visitors. Now, it’s facing indefinite closure due to a landslide. For more than 70 years, Wayfarers Chapel —a celebrated example of organic modernism designed by Lloyd Wright, son of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright —has sat on a picturesque bluff high above the Pacific Ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

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"I really hate the word 'social' housing" says Annalie Riches

Deezen

Architects are often wrongly blamed for past failures in social housing , Mikhail Riches co-founder Annalie Riches says in this Social Housing Revival interview. Riches set out in her career to design great social housing, in a bid to challenge what she saw as a prevailing notion that architects "can't do housing". However, she confesses to taking issue with the term "social housing" itself.

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ribbed cedar panels clad house hongo’s interior by n.yamada in japan

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removal of partitions results in a large interconnected room, enhancing openness. The post ribbed cedar panels clad house hongo’s interior by n.yamada in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.