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Beyond Red: Architecture With Gray and Black Bricks

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China Resources Archives Library / Studio Link-Arc. Image © Shengliang Su Pink Floyd's song “Another brick in the wall” criticizes an alienating and demotivating educational system. People, or children, are portrayed as bricks due to their homogeneity, whether in the way of living or thinking in a society that is not very fond of opposition. Bricks work very well in this comparison, having changed very little throughout history and around the world in their rectangular shapes.

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Snøhetta's green, mixed-use AIRSIDE development opens in Hong Kong

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Snøhetta ’s AIRSIDE, a LEED Platinum -certified, mixed-use development in Hong Kong , has officially opened. Located at the site of the former Kai Tak Airport district, the approximately 1,912,424-square-foot project merges into the surrounding urban landscape by creating direct access between pedestrian transit areas, retail spaces, and elevated landscapes.

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House in Faiha / Studio Toggle

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Completed in 2022 in Faiha, Kuwait. Images by Nelson Garrido. Running water carves incredible formations and the grandest canyons from impregnable and mightiest rocks. This truth inspired the architects when.

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Curved walls of reclaimed wood enclose Boobun Pocket Cafe in Thailand

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Reclaimed wood fashioned into panels covers this small cafe designed by CUP Scale Studio in the centre of Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. Called Boobun Pocket Cafe, the compact building comprises a coffee bar on the ground floor and seating areas on its upper storeys that are formed from interlocking wooden platforms. CUP Scale Studio has created a small cafe in Nakhon Sawan CUP Scale Studio designed the building to slot into a 10-metre-by-10-metre plot, which is nestled behind two private properties fr

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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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House in Fujiidera / FujiwaraMuro Architects

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Completed in 2023 in Japan. Images by Katsuya. Taira. FLEXIBLE BOARD is an important element in this project. The project switches materials for each zoning. The flexible board was selected as the.

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ocio Coffee / studiomovement

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Completed in 2023 in Daejeon, South Korea. Images by Siun Oh. ‘ocio’ means rest or relaxation space. As coffee culture became popular, it was intended to embody the mental relaxation felt while drinking coffee.

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Barde vanVoltt orients renovated Mexico City house around mezcal bar

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A private mezcal bar forms the heart of this house that Amsterdam interior architecture firm Barde vanVoltt has overhauled in Mexico City 's La Condesa neighbourhood. Working for longstanding Dutch clients who live in Mexico, Barde vanVoltt transformed a historic, dilapidated building into a contemporary residence that respects the heritage of the existing structure.

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MYJ House / BodinChapa Architects

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© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: BodinChapa Architects Location: Bangkok, Thailand Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 300.

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Studio Author models Toronto dental clinic on a hotel lounge

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Rich materials, ambient lighting and a waiter-serviced aftercare lounge are among the hotel-informed features that interiors firm Studio Author has incorporated into this dental practice in Toronto to help patients feel more at ease. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Paste Dental uses digital technology such as 3D-printing to make everything from night guards to permanent dental crowns in the hopes of providing a quicker and more stress-free dentist experience.

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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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Jack Le Coq Restaurant / XY Contemporary Interior Design Office

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© Phil Bernard architects: XY Contemporary Interior Design Office Location: Laval, Quebec, Canada Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Phil Bernard Area: 2600.

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mesura’s minimalistic residence brings a contemporary twist to catalonian tradition

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torre llimona blends elements of the past and present, reflecting three centuries of architectural styles. The post mesura’s minimalistic residence brings a contemporary twist to catalonian tradition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sky Vessel House by NKS2 Architects | Detached houses

Architonic

<p>This is a house for a couple living in a suburban residential area. Although the couple's living space was important, they also needed a spacious interior capable of accommodating a large number of guests, as the clients often entertained visitors related to their work or hobbies. An open and spacious garden was also desired to accommodate parties and other events.</p> <p>The site is surrounded by houses and apartments, and the front road has a significant amount

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repurposed steel pipes and tanks showcase brewery’s industrial heritage in china

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the renovation incorporates industrial architectural elements in alignment with broader heritage preservation strategies. The post repurposed steel pipes and tanks showcase brewery’s industrial heritage in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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 Museum of Modern Art in New York

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, nestled in Midtown Manhattan, is an iconic institution that not only houses some of the world’s most significant modern and. The post The Museum of Modern Art in New York appeared first on ArchEyes.

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sound pipes and glass bulbs let eindhoven’s dommel river communicate with passersby

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sound pipes attached to the bridge turn the river’s flow into sounds while hovering glass bubbles visualize fluctuating water levels. The post sound pipes and glass bulbs let eindhoven’s dommel river communicate with passersby appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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House RZR by GRBX ARQUITETOS | Detached houses

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It was with great pleasure that our office took on the challenge of creating a residence for an incredible couple who has been our loyal client from the beginning. This project had a special meaning for us. The central idea was to design the dream country house, providing seamless integration between the social spaces. We wanted to connect the internal and external environments in a fluid way, thus gaining the spatial perception of a much larger house than the land allowed.

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five megaliths crafted from blue granite emerge in the south of france

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constructed from local granite, megaliths stand as immutable traces of human presence. The post five megaliths crafted from blue granite emerge in the south of france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Suki House by Obra Arquitetos | Detached houses

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The house concept involved designing spaces that bring up simplicity and intimacy as their characteristics. The house, seen from the street, is marked by horizontality. The transparency of the façade is divided into two types of materiality that transmit different aspects: in the upper part, the wired glass gives privacy to the residents while allowing the passage of natural light to the interior; as for the back and below street level, the transparent glass begins to reveal the internal spatial

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Framing nearing completion at Parkview Mountain House

Brandon Donnelly

The building season is short in Park City. There was still snow on our site in May and there was snow again on our site by October. You can certainly build through the winter, but it’s not ideal. It slows you down, and so the team has been racing to get “closed in” before the real winter weather arrives. (Park City Mountain Resort opens for the season on November 17.

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Senses House by UP3 Arquitetura | Detached houses

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The Casa Senses is a hotel refuge proposal in the countryside built at CasaCorRio 2023 by architects Cadé Marino, Michelle Wilkinson, and Thiago Morsch, from UP3 Architecture office, at the invitation of Brentwood, which provided all the furniture for the space, including armchairs, tables, chairs, sofas, bench, bed, etc. The house was assembled from three reused containers and a metal structure that allowed expanding the built area, in a box format, up to 105m2.

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