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Check Patterned House / IGArchitects

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Completed in 2023 in Saitama, Japan. Images by Ooki Jingu. This is a reinforced concrete structured house for a family of 3. This house was required to respond flexibly to changes in their lifestyle and the.

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RIBA's '100 Women: Architects in Practice’ profiles the heroines of building change for a new generation

Archinect

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season , a new survey of the 100 most influential women architects working in our time is set to hit the shelves courtesy of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The organization’s new title, 100 Women: Architects in Practice , intends to champion the cause of gender equity in architecture while promoting the contributions of often overlooked or unheralded women architects in more than 70 different countries.

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Awarded Architecture Competitions Reshaping 2023: A Year in Review

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Courtesy of Foster + Partners As 2023 comes to an end, the future of our landscape is filled with visionary imaginations as a result of a year of forward-thinking design competitions. From revitalizing historical gems to designing new buildings, these global contests have pushed innovation further in the architecture industry. In fact, with each new competition, the boundaries of our living were challenged, reimagining what the future may accommodate or encourage.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: P

SW Oregon Architect

Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (all photos by me) This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. Many of these will be familiar to most who live here but there are likely to be a few buildings that are less so. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant.

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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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Library in the Earth / Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

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© Koji Fujii / TOREAL architects: Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Location: Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Koji Fujii / TOREAL Area: 113.

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2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience

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8 House / BIG. Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience. They hold the potential to pioneer a comprehensive climate agenda, serving as laboratories for sustainable initiatives, cross-sectoral innovations and community-oriented strategies.

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MVRDV and Hirschmüller Schindele Architekten complete bright yellow renovation and addition to outdated office building in Berlin

Avontuura

MVRDV has turned a dated office building from the 1990s into an eye-catching entrance marker for Atelier Gardens The post MVRDV and Hirschmüller Schindele Architekten complete bright yellow renovation and addition to outdated office building in Berlin appeared first on Åvontuura.

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The Reconstruction of Notre Dame’s Spire Nears Completion

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Reconstruction works on 29 November 2023. Image © Oliverouge 3 via Shutterstock In April 2019, a devastating fire engulfed the 860-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral in Pars , severely damaging its wooden roof and leading to the collapse of the 19th-century spire, originally designed by Viollet-le-Duc. Immediately after, French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the iconic monument would be restored in just 5 years, an ambitious deadline.

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Skinny hotel in Vietnam offers guests a feeling of "protection and intimacy"

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Timber balconies project from the corner of this skinny concrete hotel in Nah Trang, Vietnam , designed by local studio 324Praxis. Located in a popular tourist area, the hotel called the Sep'on Heartfulness Centre is designed by 324Praxis to create a feeling of "protection and intimacy" for guests. It has an exposed concrete structure, visually softened by plant-filled interiors and wooden details.

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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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Brisa Apartments / Sergio Conde Caldas Arquitetura

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© Pedro Mascaro architects: Sergio Conde Caldas Arquitetura Location: Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Pedro Mascaro Area: 4081.

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Sallisa Rosa explores "erosion of memory" with ceramic landscape in Miami

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Brazilian artist Sallisa Rosa has installed a large-scale ceramic landscape with figurines and hanging orbs for Art Basel Miami Beach. Called the Topography of Memory, the piece includes over 100 clay towers and suspended spheres cast in a warm amber glow from the walls and immersed in mist. Artist Sallisa Rosa has unveiled a large-scale ceramic landscape for Art Basel Miami Beach Commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary and guest curated by Thiago de Paula Souza the work marks Rosa's first

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Waiwai Presents "Tashkhent: Appropriating Modernism" at Sharjah Triennial 2023

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Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism, installation view showing a reproduction of the columns and canopy of the Zarafshan restaurant at 1:2 scale, original and contemporary forms. Photo: Ivan Erofeev. Image Courtesy of Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation and Wael Al Awar have jointly unveiled “Tashkent: Appropriating Modernism ” at the Sharjah Architecture Triennial.

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Quiet please: worldwide libraries that speak up for their communities | News | Architonic

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<p>The traditional idea of a library is a rather boring and dusty land where the word is king and silence the price of entry. A small fee for an invitation into wonderful, fantastical worlds or to educate oneself on diverse subjects from architecture to zoology. However, as information and stories are now so widely and cheaply available with a simple voice command, the out-of-favour library building has been forced to evolve.</p> <p>Risen from the ashes of literary learni

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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.

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House in Sara Beirão Street / SIA arquitectura

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© Francisco Nogueira architects: SIA arquitectura Location: R. Sara Beirão 6, 1495 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Francisco Nogueira Area: 882.

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News: Matri-Archi(tecture)'s 'Homeplace' examines spatial practices through a diasporic lens

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A new installation from the group Matri-Archi(tecture) at the Architekturmuseum der TUM in Munich currently invites visitors to discourse on the nature of spatial design and human habitation via different African and other diasporic rituals, expressions, and forms of construction. “Homeplace – A Love Letter,” which just opened to the public over the weekend, is staged in the Rotunda at the Pinakothek der Moderne and offers viewers an atmospheric space divided into a stunning three-part harmony.

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Terra Comb Residential Building / A Threshold

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© Anand Jaju, Studio Recall, Akhil, A Threshold architects: A Threshold Location: J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Anand Jaju, Studio Recall, Akhil, A Threshold Area: 1096.

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rhythmically stacked, rotating volumes and half domes compose kuwaiti mosque

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babnimnim design studio stacks five stone masses, each resonating with the five daily prayers, ascending toward the central half dome. The post rhythmically stacked, rotating volumes and half domes compose kuwaiti mosque appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Volvo Circle Pavilion / Studio Heech

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Completed in 2023 in South Korea. Volvo Circle Pavilion, made entirely of lightweight and minimal materials, speaks of a vision for sustainability. It was planned not only to create.

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Hotspot for design and new workspaces: Ambiente 2024 | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>The definition of work is no longer as clear-cut as it was a few years ago. Hypermobile, it takes place on devices that we carry around with us and in places that are not designated workplaces. Above all, the home office is now an established functional area in many households. If employees do go to the office, they want a flexible and dynamically responsive working environment.

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Villa JJ / Metropolis Arkitekter

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© Mikael Lundblad architects: Metropolis Arkitekter Location: Smådalarö, 137 70 Dalarö, Sweden Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mikael Lundblad Area: 206.

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Goy Architects reinvigorates this apartment as a warm, woody and wild retreat

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The architecture of this condominium development in Singapore is nondescript but Goy Architects has crafted a tactile, warm environment within this three-bedroom apartment for a young couple. It comes about from a melding of functional adjustments and material dexterity, alongside the couple’s green thumbs that embellish the spaces with an assortment of shapes and viridescent shades.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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Water Tower Restoration / José Amorós Martínez y Alberto Amorós Martínez

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© Eva Garcia Millán architects: José Amorós Martínez y Alberto Amorós Martínez Location: 30859 Aledo, Murcia, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Eva Garcia Millán Area: 75.

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These Are the Best Things We Saw at the Miami Design Fairs This Year

Dwell

Dwell’s editor-in-chief and an intrepid photographer went to Design Miami, Alcova, and other design events happening around town during Art Basel Miami Beach. Here are some highlights. Throughout the year, we dispatch Dwell’s editors to different design events around the world, including Salone del Mobile in Milan, NYCxDesign in New York, and the brand new, confusingly named Design Miami Paris (in Paris) to find the best new furniture, lighting, and design ideas out there.

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Collective Housing in Jesús María / Carranza Vazquez Arquitectos

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© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: Carranza Vazquez Arquitectos Location: Jesus María, Córdoba, Argentina Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Photographs: Santiago Ruiz Area: 506.

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DESIGN:ED Podcast: Thomas McCarthy and Steven Davis

Architectural Record

Page CEO Thomas McCarthy and Davis Brody Bond partner Steven Davis join the podcast to discuss the new partnership between the two firms and how Page is expanding its footprint in New York City.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!