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Coffee, concrete & bulldogs: Look inside this cavernous new café space from TOUCH

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Thailand is home to an increasing number of coffee drinkers, and there’s lots of interesting architecture to keep up with the rising demand. Today, we’ll highlight a new coffee shop in the country's third-largest city, Nakhon Ratchasima, called French Kitsch III. The concept blends material inspiration and creative spatial configuration together with form.

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Get more out of Enscape with tips and tricks shared by users

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Enscape is used every day to produce thousands of striking renderings that aid ideation, wow clients, and improve project management. Its speed and usability mean that any user, regardless of their level of experience, can produce the assets they need. But while Enscape is designed for immediate use, it also offers deep, powerful tools for those looking to master their craft.

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How Do We Teach AI? In Florida, One Architecture School Offers a Precedent

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As our recent Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence series demonstrated, AI will inevitably play a sizeable role in the future of the architectural profession. For architecture schools tasked with equipping students for the future of practice, the advent of AI poses significant challenges. How do faculties account for the fast pace of innovation in AI when structuring years-long curricula?

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CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños design stadium & high-performance sports center in Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico

Avontuura

A covered corridor connects the complex, ensuring safe pedestrian transit between these vibrant and inclusive spaces. The post CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños design stadium & high-performance sports center in Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Featured architecture firms hiring for multiple positions right now

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The latest edition of our curated job highlights from Archinect Jobs features 10+ architecture and design firms with three or more available positions across the country. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Ascendium Education Group by Flad Architects. Flad Architects is hiring for 35 positions across New York City, Tampa, Madison, San Diego, Seattle, Atlanta, Raleigh, Boston, and Gainesville.

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Calgary's new Scotia Place arena to unite NHL Flames fans for 2027

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Construction has begun on the new Scotia Place events center in downtown Calgary from HOK and DIALOG. The arena design reportedly considers its site’s Indigenous forebears from the Treaty 7 Peoples and the Metis Nation and establishes a new home for the Calgary Flames NHL franchise while also standing as the anchor of a 10-acre entertainment district and gathering place for 8,000 Calgarians who live nearby.

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Dubai to convert 64-kilometre-long highway into "human-centric" Green Spine

Deezen

Architecture studio Urb is planning to convert a 64-kilometre-long arterial road in Dubai into the "world's greenest highway", designed as the emirate's answer to New York City's High Line. Green Spine will replace the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, also known as E311, with what Urb is dubbing the "world's greenest highway". Urb has released visuals of the Green Spine in Dubai The road will be planted with over a million trees and tackle car hegemony by providing locals and tourists with pedest

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Competition for Finland's Museum of History and the Future picks winning design

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The international competition to design the ambitious new Museum of History and the Future in Turku, Finland , recently selected the proposal " Squāma " by Finnish practice Sigge Architects Ltd as the winning entry. The firm, which merged with Helsinki's Sarc Architects earlier this year to form the new Sarc + Sigge venture, beat out 400 submissions for the chance to design the museum.

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with fiberglass facade, gill architects’ clifton house doubles as a greenhouse in north bondi

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a defining feature of gill architects' 'clifton house' is its use of translucent fiberglass sheeting, which protects its gardens. The post with fiberglass facade, gill architects’ clifton house doubles as a greenhouse in north bondi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The NYT picks up on the 'gender mainstreaming' movement in urban planning

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A new planned community is built on the urban design philosophy known as ‘gender mainstreaming.’ [.] Ms. Kail acknowledges that the parameters of gender mainstreaming are in flux. Where there used to be “a focus on the everyday life of white, middle-class women and their children,” she said, over the past decade or so, a new crop of urban planners has widened the lens, just as she’s stepping out of it.

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kawasaki runs world’s first public demo of hydrogen motorcycle with water emission in japan

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instead of regular fuel, the vehicle injects hydrogen directly into the cylinders, which are specially made for the engine. The post kawasaki runs world’s first public demo of hydrogen motorcycle with water emission in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Global BIM market expected to more than triple to $26.4B over the next decade

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A new report released by the market research company Prophecy Market Insights on the global market for BIM software has predicted substantial growth by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% over the next decade, reaching a total valuation of $26.4 billion by 2034. Key market players like Autodesk have been proactive in their embrace of the new revolution in technologies such as generative AI and virtual reality.

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Long Nguyen Design wraps Vietnam restaurant in bamboo screen

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A screen of bamboo shelters diners at the NhĂ  TĂş Garden Restaurant in Vietnam , which has been completed by architecture studio Long Nguyen Design. Located in the city of Dong Nai, the restaurant stands on a stretch of green space that separates a residential area from a nearby industrial park. Long Nguyen Design described its design for the restaurant as creating a "garden within a garden", with dining spaces organised around a lush courtyard at the building's centre.

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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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infra-architecture lab’s shelter for plants and bees enhances urban pollination network

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demonstrating how architecture can protect sensitive biodiversity, the house of native flowering species attracts urban bees, butterflies, and birds. The post infra-architecture lab’s shelter for plants and bees enhances urban pollination network appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Manufactura and BioMatters create 3D-printing composite from discarded lobster shells

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Mexican design studio Manufactura and New York studio BioMatters have created 3D-printed objects using a composite consisting mainly of shells from industrial lobstering byproducts in Maine. During a residency at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, the two studios zeroed in on the state's significant lobster production and the waste material from shells, usually developed when lobsters are canned or otherwise processed on-site.

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illuminating horoeka tree pod hangs above redwood forest in new zealand

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david trubridge constructs a unique 9-meter-high timber lantern that projects intricate leaf light patterns. The post illuminating horoeka tree pod hangs above redwood forest in new zealand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sam Jacob gives "soft brutalist" University of Kent building a modern makeover

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Architecture studio Sam Jacob Studio has refurbished a 1960s building at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England , using playful architectural references and bright colours to add layers of "wit and delight" to the existing interiors. The project provides teaching spaces for the university's School of Architecture, Design and Planning , which is part of a campus designed by William Holford that opened in 1965.

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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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seymourpowell’s autonomous electric hydrofoil boat offers ride-sharing around coastal cities

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cities like venice, miami, and hong kong may benefit from this harbor-to-harbor, ride-sharing water vehicle. The post seymourpowell’s autonomous electric hydrofoil boat offers ride-sharing around coastal cities appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Savour food prep kit makes dehydrated meals a "gourmet experience"

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Northumbria University graduate Amelia Cook has taken home the PriestmanGoode award at this year's New Designers showcase for developing a food container that allows hikers to preserve and eat home-cooked meals in the wild. The Savour kit enables food to be cooked, dehydrated, transported and served in one dish, offering an alternative to the limited selection of pre-packaged meals typically available to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Ample Creates Prefab Shelters and Saunas Inspired by Australian Sheds

Dwell

Stella the Stargazer is a transportable tiny cabin that includes a detached bathhouse, deck with two soaking tubs, and roll out sleeping platform for stargazing. Welcome to Prefab Profiles , an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry.

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curvilinear solar roofs outline positive energy house in coastal shenzhen

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each solar roof is adorned with cadmium telluride photovoltaic panels. The post curvilinear solar roofs outline positive energy house in coastal shenzhen 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.

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Dezeen Agenda features plans to carve terraces into London skyscraper

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The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features plans to renovate the Foster + Partners-designed HSBC Tower in Canary Wharf , London. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Kohn Pedersen Fox aims to turn the office building into "one of the world's largest redevelopment projects" by carving out set-back terraces from the highest levels of the 45-floor building Renders show the 200-metre-tall skyscraper , which was originally completed in 2002 and currently has a closed steel-and-gla

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recycled materials cover half of energy-efficient asian bistro by locus in mexico city

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energy-efficient strategies like maximizing natural light and ventilation reduce reliance on artificial lighting and air conditioning. The post recycled materials cover half of energy-efficient asian bistro by locus in mexico city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This SoCal Midcentury by a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Just Hit the Market for the First Time

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Designed by Frederick Liebhardt, the immaculately preserved Charles Dupont Residence is a ’60s time capsule seeking $6.3M. Location : 4545 North Lane, Del Mar, California Price : $6,365,000 Architect : Frederick Liebhardt Year Built : 1961 Footprint : 5,786 square feet (six bedrooms, seven baths) Lot Size : 3.18 acres From the Agent : " On the market for the first time, this one-of-a-kind midcentury-modern home designed by San Diego master architect and Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice Frederick Li

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Union at Bernheimer Architecture ratifies collective bargaining agreement

The Architect's Newsletter

History was made in Brooklyn today when the union at Bernheimer Architecture ratified the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) at a private sector architecture firm. The milestone contract has language The post Union at Bernheimer Architecture ratifies collective bargaining agreement appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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.