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House in Vilnius / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

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© L. Mykolaitis, L. Garbačauskas architects: Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners Location: Žvirgždyno g., Vilnius, 01205 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania Project Year: 2023 Photographs: L. Mykolaitis, L. Garbačauskas Area: 249.

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SOM completes Rice University’s new engineering and science building behind a patterned brick facade

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has completed a new engineering and science building for Rice University in Houston, Texas. Named the Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, the 250,000-square-foot facility seeks to “provide students and researchers with technology-rich facilities that align with the University’s goal to stay at the forefront of scientific discovery.

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HPZ House / Magarão + Lindenberg Arq

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© Juliano Colodeti architects: Magarão + Lindenberg Arq Location: Corrêas, Petrópolis - RJ, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Juliano Colodeti Area: 1100.

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Shigeru Ban team constructs Paper Log House prototype in wildfire-ravaged Maui

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A new collaborative project between Shigeru Ban , the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Architecture , and Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering has been constructed in Maui, providing residents of the community with much-needed temporary accommodations following the aftermath of the deadly spate of wildfires that killed 97 and destroyed another 2,000 structures in August of this year.

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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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Communities, Environment, and New Narratives: the Best Interviews of 2023

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Tosin Oshinowo. Imagem © Spark Creative In a moment in history when some seek alternatives on other planets and others find refuge in virtual worlds , paradoxically, the future seems to be Earth. This may be one of the significant lessons that 2023 has taught architecture. Understanding this also implies becoming aware that our planet is depleting before our eyes—and a generous portion of this responsibility belongs to the production chains involved in architecture and construction.

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Miniature Architecture: 17 Projects that Explore Interior Design for Children

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NUBO Kindergarten / PAL Design. Image © Michelle Young, Amy Piddington The world certainly looks different through the eyes of a young child; enormous, intriguing, and somewhat overwhelming, and it has long been believed that what we encounter as children shapes our perspective of the world. When asked about his childhood memories in Switzerland, Peter Zumthor shared that the memories of his youth contain the deepest architectural experience, which has become reservoirs of the architectural atmo

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Prix Versailles honors world's best new retail and hospitality projects of 2023

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The Prix Versailles has named the retail and hospitality projects set to join its ‘World’s Most Beautiful List’ of 2023. The projects, adding to a list of other typologies unveiled in October , are spread across four categories: Shops & Stores, Shopping Malls, Hotels, and Restaurants. According to the organizers, each winning project is “a testimony to remarkable architecture and design,” chosen as part of the award series’ mission to highlight architectur

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West Stockbridge Residence / Resolution: 4 Architecture

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© Resolution: 4 Architecture architects: Resolution: 4 Architecture Location: West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Resolution: 4 Architecture Area: 2825.

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Detroit installs America's first wireless EV charging track

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Detroit has debuted an EV charging roadway concept from Electreon inside of its new Michigan Central Station innovation district they say represents a “major milestone in the future of mobility” as the first-ever wireless charging roadway in America. The quarter-mile track through the city’s Corktown neighborhood was developed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) after being announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in February of 2022.

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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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Khlongsan Studio Office / Everyday Architects & Design Studio

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© Ohm Anawat architects: Everyday Architects & Design Studio Location: Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Ohm Anawat Area: 20.

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Bologna unveils plan to reinforce 12th century leaning tower

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Work to prevent the collapse of a leaning medieval tower in the heart of the northern Italian city of Bologna will cost €20m ($21.5m) and take 10 years at least, its mayor has said. Last weekend, the city unveiled a €4.3m (£3.7m) project to shore up the Garisenda tower – one of the city’s two towers that look out over central Bologna, providing inspiration over the centuries to painters and poets and a lookout spot during conflicts.

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CLUB21 LAB / Studio Krubka

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© Sitthisak Namkham architects: Studio Krubka Location: 628 Sukhumvit Road, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sitthisak Namkham Area: 350.

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Real de Los Reyes by Miguel de la Torre Arquitectos

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Real de los Reyes is a group of houses located in the Coyoacan borough, south Mexico City, where museums, craft markets, and public spaces full of history stand out, preserving a colonial and bohemian style. The area is full of recreational places for everyday life, from outdoor cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and ice cream parlors to tree-lined and cobblestone streets.

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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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Warehouse Schiphol Trade Park / Denkkamer

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© BASE Photography architects: Denkkamer Location: Schiphol Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Project Year: 2022 Photographs: BASE Photography Photographs: Area: 19837.

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Nitro by Graphite Design Group

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A s Seattle has witnessed a decade of unprecedented growth, so has the need for communities to provide resources and safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Within this context, Amazon Nitro offers a new model of how to integrate shelter and services into locations where social services, employment, and transportation resources are available and the needs are greatest.

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Villa A / teamSTAR

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© Kenya Chiba architects: teamSTAR Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Kenya Chiba Photographs: Area: 385.

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Apollo by Graphite Design Group

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Seattle’s South Lake Union has long been the site of evolution, growth and change, and that pace has only accelerated in recent years. Amazon Apollo, at 325 Ninth Avenue North, represents South Lake Union’s latest evolution, and the future of the neighborhood, balancing commercial opportunity with a contextual response. One of the first projects conceived and built under the South Lake Union Upzone, the project pairs twelve stories of office space with ground floor amenity space, ret

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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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Maheshwari House / Anil Ranka Architects

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© Onil Shah architects: Anil Ranka Architects Location: Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra, India Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Onil Shah Area: 35000.

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New architecture and design competitions: League Prize, Governors Island Design Residency, MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion, and International Architecture & Design Awards

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If you're in search of new, exciting architecture and design competitions, take a look at the latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler. Featured here are four calls inviting proposals that embody excellence in architecture and design, applications for a design residency on New York City's Governors Island, visionary work of all types by emerging architects and designers, and concepts for the 2024 MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion in the historic center of Mexico City.

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ÅVONTUURA’s Top 10 Getaway Homes of 2023

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The houses below will take you on a visual tour around the world, starting in the rural Mexico and ending in a Chilean forest So sit back, enjoy and start planning that future hideout! The post ÅVONTUURA’s Top 10 Getaway Homes of 2023 appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Zaha Hadid Architects references migratory birds for Zhuhai art centre

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Four angular wings with steel canopies form Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, which British studio Zaha Hadid Architects has completed on an artificial lake in China. Located within the ZhongXin Lake in Zhuhai, the centre is characterised by its sweeping roofscape, which Zaha Hadid Architects modelled on the chevron-shaped flight formations of migratory birds in southern China.

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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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ODA’s restoration of Detroit’s Book Tower reveals a storied past

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The storied history of Detroit’s Book Tower and Book Building begins with their architect, Louis Kamper. Dubbed a “cake decorator” by local press, he collaborated with the zealous Book brothers The post ODA’s restoration of Detroit’s Book Tower reveals a storied past appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dezeen's top 10 UK architecture projects of 2023

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From a non-denominational temple to Europe's tallest modular residential tower, we select 10 of this year's most notable architecture projects in the UK as part of our 2023 review. This year's roundup of the most popular and interesting projects UK architecture featured on Dezeen also features award-winning homes , including a remote house in Ayrshire named Scotland's best new building and a London home with a bamboo-planted facade that was awarded RIBA's House of the Year.

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BIG unveils The Spiral, a glass tower wrapped with climbing balconies

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Brought to you by: Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Location: New York Completion Date: 2023 View More Project Info Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is responsible for the latest addition to The post BIG unveils The Spiral, a glass tower wrapped with climbing balconies appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Frank Gehry creates architecture-informed handbags for Louis Vuitton

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Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry has unveiled 11 limited-edition handbags for fashion brand Louis Vuitton at Art Basel Miami Beach during Miami art week. Named Louis Vuitton x Frank Gehry, the collection contains bags informed by the Canadian-American architect's buildings and by animals. They were displayed at Art Basel Miami Beach in an installation featuring several of Gehry's previous pieces for the brand.

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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.