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The tallest building in the US may be built in Oklahoma City following design revision

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The team behind the Boardwalk at Bricktown development in Oklahoma City is to request a design variance from city officials which, if granted, would see the project become the tallest building in the United States. Designed by California-based Architects Orange for Matteson Capital, the project contains four towers and spans 5 million square feet, hosting hotels, residential units, and commercial and hospitality functions.

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How AI Will Make Everyone a Better Designer: For Better or Worse

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The Museum of Temporal Delight. This image was created, in Midjourney, using 5 language prompts and a few small refinements. Image Courtesy of John Marx/ Form4 Architecture This article is the seventh in a series focusing on the Architecture of the Metaverse. ArchDaily has collaborated with John Marx , AIA, the founding design principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture , to bring you monthly articles that seek to define the Metaverse, convey the potential of this new realm as wel

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Gaetano Pesce, Frida Escobedo, and other 2024 Créateurs Design Awards winners honored in special Paris ceremony

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Winners of the 2024 Créateurs Design Awards were announced over the weekend at an intimate event held at the Shangri-La in Paris. A winner in each of the 14 separate categories was selected to join the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gaetano Pesce and Le Prix Charlotte Perriand recipient Frida Escobedo as part of the ceremony.

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Exploring the Projects Shaping NEOM City in Saudi Arabia

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Epicon. Image Courtesy of NEOM | Under Fair Use NEOM - or "new life" in a blend of Greek and Arabic - is a new urban development planned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Imagined as a cross-border city located in the northwest of the country, it aims to diversify the economy and reduce its dependence on oil. With promises of sustainability and innovation, the mega development has grabbed global attention with its 10 distinct regions.

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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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Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios wins re-tendered bid for International Slavery Museum revamp in Liverpool

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National Museums Liverpool (NML) has named Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios as the replacement for Adjaye Associates on the design team for the new International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum. The opportunity to replace Adjaye on the project came after the museum cut ties with his firm last summer following the revelation of sexual misconduct allegations in the Financial Times that preceded a string of high-profile project cancellations in the United States , the UK, and Saudi Arabia.

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New featured architecture & lighting design jobs at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, WHY, John Maniscalco, and L'Observatoire International

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Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and lighting design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs : This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City , Chicago , Austin , and San Francisco. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and peruse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

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via Shutterstock | Emmage | a crowded marketplace in Port Harcourt City with structures consisting mostly of colourful umbrellas. Usually defined by their open-air settings, diverse offerings, local and independent sellers, temporary nature, and acting as social hubs, street markets have been around for thousands of years. From the days of the Roman Forum to the Silk Road and the markets of ancient Greece, they are undoubtedly essential parts of urban life, or “the center of all that is unoffici

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Construction sector will weaken across 2024 and 2025, says AIA

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Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a minor 4% increase in 2024 despite a 20% increase in 2023, according to the AIA’s latest Consensus Construction Forecast. In 2025, meanwhile, the pace is expected to slow to just over 1% growth. Across key sectors, manufacturing construction will see a 10% increase in 2024, while institutional construction will see mid-single-digit gains over the next two years.

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San Antonio Primary School 2.0. Exterior Area / ELE Arkitektura

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© Aitor Estevez Olaizola architects: ELE Arkitektura Location: Durango, Vizcaya, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Aitor Estevez Olaizola Area: 2830.

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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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Ifeoma Ebo, DK Osseo-Asare, AD-WO, Selina Martinez, and Maya Bird-Murphy are the Architecture & Design USA Fellows for 2024

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A group of six architects and designers was announced today for inclusion in the prestigious United States Artists Fellowship cohort for 2024. Each will receive a $50,000 cash grant to be used at their discretion in recognition of their socially engaged and community-driven pursuits. This year's program was noted for its interdisciplinary approach, with many artists reaching outside their field to affect change in other areas, such as law, policy, and healthcare, that are equally vital to buildi

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Highnote Residential Tower / Studioninedots

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© Sebastian van Damme architects: Studioninedots Location: Landdrostdreef, Almere, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sebastian van Damme Photographs: Area: 16000.

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Get Lectured: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Spring ‘24

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture has shared information on its spring speakers and events as part of our semesterly Get Lectured look at what’s happening on campus for the new academic term. The semester’s theme is ‘Affinities.’ The school shares: “ Affinities connotes a natural attraction to a person, thing, or idea.

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Populous Reuses Formula 1 Grandstands for Modular International Cricket Stadium in New York

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Nassau County International Cricket Stadium / Populous. Image Courtesy of Populous Designed by the sports and entertainment-focused architecture office Populous , the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be located in Eisenhower Park, 30 miles east of Manhattan , and is planned to host eight matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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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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Inside Josep Miàs’ Universe: The Loop Project

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MIAS Architects presents "MIAS: The Loop Project," a comprehensive monograph that spans two decades of research and built work by Josep Miàs. The post Inside Josep Miàs’ Universe: The Loop Project appeared first on Åvontuura.

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San Antonio School Exterior Areas / ELE Arkitektura

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© Aitor Estevez Olaizola architects: ELE Arkitektura Location: Durango, Vizcaya, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Aitor Estevez Olaizola Area: 2000.

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AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S.

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Matteson Capital and AO, the developer and architect behind a new mixed-use development, Boardwalk at Bricktown, have come back from the drawing board with a new skyscraper design in Oklahoma The post AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S. appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Winners of the Architecture Awards 2023 for Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina

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Project Architecture Award Competition Professional Category Fresh Architecture. Image © Fresh Architecture Organized by Monaco Marina Management, the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous aims to propose innovative solutions and encourage their application towards the development of virtuous marinas. This initiative stands out for connecting marinas, architects, innovators, yachting professionals, investors, officials and policymakers, to promote the development of eco-responsible, e

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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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LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame

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lup studio embraces a new paradigm in the design of the prepared rehmannia root crafts exhibition hall, creating a large-span open space. The post LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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House in the Backyard / 3dor Concepts

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Completed in 2023 in Matool, India. Images by Studio Iksha. Openness in constraints: House in the backyard. ‘House in the backyard’- The name comes from its disposition with the client’s own homestead next to.

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HCCH studio stacks hundreds of red bricks for spiral shell library in china

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through this structure, the team seeks to explore the integration of contemporary formal expression with vernacular material culture. The post HCCH studio stacks hundreds of red bricks for spiral shell library in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Church Redemptoris Mater / Studio Kuadra

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© Moreno Maggi architects: Studio Kuadra Location: Contrada Piano Peri, 90045 Cinisi PA, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Moreno Maggi Area: 1267.

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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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Photos reveal world's longest cantilever ahead of completion in Dubai

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These construction photos capture One Za'abeel, a pair of skyscrapers and a 225-metre-long cantilever , on which Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei is nearing completion in Dubai. In the construction images revealed by One Za'abeel, the complex is shown near completion with its record-breaking skybridge, named The Link, spanning a six-lane highway. According to Mace , one of the construction companies working on the project, the steel and glass bridge is the "world's longest cantilever".

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Heartman Offices / Pitá Arquitetura

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© André Scarpa architects: Pitá Arquitetura Location: Edifício Copan - Av. Ipiranga, 200 - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - SP, 01046-010, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: André Scarpa Area: 840.

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Plus One Architects uncovers original paintwork of 100-year-old Czech apartment

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Prague studio Plus One Architects has restored the "original splendour" of this 1902 apartment in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic , by reinstating some of its original features. Located in a turn-of-the-century apartment block, the two-bedroom flat was renovated by Plus One Architects , who exposed the original paintwork present on the walls and ceilings.

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Samon Villa / NaP studio

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© Deed Studio architects: NaP studio Location: Abbasabad, Mazandaran Province, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Deed Studio Area: 550.

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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.