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Take a look at Reiser+Umemoto's completed Kaohsiung Port Terminal

Archinect

Reiser+Umemoto, RUR Architecture DPC has shared new photos of their recently completed Kaohsiung Port Terminal project in Taiwan’s busiest commercial port. The nearly eight-year construction exemplifies the firm’s conception of “3D Urbanism,” breaking apart the design vertically across three separate datums that carry different functions for passengers and pedestrians as oriented to the existing city grid.

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translucent pitched roof tops glass-clad store by designRESERVE in chinese village

designboom

made of twin-wall polycarbonate sheets and fabric, the roof filters natural light during the day and glows like a lampshade at night. The post translucent pitched roof tops glass-clad store by designRESERVE in chinese village appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Casa Encinos by arxprnr

Archinect

In an urban landscape where houses blend into monotonous repetition, Casa Encinos emerges as a beacon of individuality. Far from succumbing to passing trends and predefined lifestyles, this work is distinguished by its unique and harmonious approach to the environment. In a sociocultural context that, despite itself, clings to immutable traditions, Casa Encinos emerges as a beacon of innovation.

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Brick lattice fronts Leica store in New York by Format Architecture Office

Deezen

A flagship store and gallery for camera brand Leica has arrived in New York's Meatpacking District , designed by Format Architecture Office with a cream brick-screen facade. The Leica Store and Gallery replaces an "unremarkable" 1950s meat market building that had fallen into disrepair. "At just two stories in height and with a modest street frontage under 20 feet (six metres), the building is also one of the smallest remaining buildings and a rare exception to the neighborhood's upscaling trend

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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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exposed concrete and pink sandstone shapes ini design studio’s dahegam town hall in india

designboom

the modular grid prioritizes clean lines, promoting spatial versatility and functional adaptability. The post exposed concrete and pink sandstone shapes ini design studio’s dahegam town hall in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Casa Isola by Punto Zero | Interior architecture

Architonic

Punto Zero has just completed the restyling project of a large apartment in a 1970s building in Messina ( Sicily) which featured reinforced concrete structure and a square plan with numerous recesses, lowerings and various openings along the entire façade overlooking the Strait of Messina. “We faced a quite big and dispersive plan defining a rather non-homogeneous space.

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Remix Studio elevates school campus in Shenzhen on public podium

Deezen

Architecture practice Remix Studio has completed a campus for Futian High School in Shenzhen , designed as a "city in the city" and linked by colourful walkways and bridges. The large campus, which measures over 120,000 square metres, was designed by Remix Studio to challenge the country's typical hermetic educational architecture and create a more open place accessible to the wider community.

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AUCKLAND V TUSCANY

Shades of Grey

This is scary. Eleven years ago I was on my way to New Zealand for the first time, perhaps the only time. I was full of hope. Visiting my sister and speaking at a BIM conference. I wanted to share my belief that Revit is a thinking tool, like a pencil. That we can use it for self reflection. I am older now and conscious that time is running out. But I remain proud of this work, tentative though it is.

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Dezeen In Depth probes the growing trend of luxury residential skyscrapers

Deezen

This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter looks at the growing trend of luxury car brands building skyscrapers and features an interview with We Design Beirut organiser Mariana Wehbe. Over the past 18 months, luxury car brands including Bentley , Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin have all designed skyscrapers. Dezeen's Nat Barker explores the growing trend of car-branded architecture.

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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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10 doors and entrances we liked this week

Archinect

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Doors & Gates. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Eight bedrooms with decorative platform beds

Deezen

Our latest lookbook features bedrooms where raised platform beds add a stylish touch, ranging from a solid concrete bed in a home in Mexico to a sculptural wooden bed in a Tokyo flat. Often used in minimalist and brutalist interiors, platform beds with no clearance underneath have a monolithic feel that can really create a statement in pared-back interiors.

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A Laneway House With A Rotated Brick Facade

Contemporist

Williamson Williamson Inc., has shared photos of a laneway home they completed in Toronto, Canada, that features a distinct rotated brick facade.

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