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ArchDaily’s Readers Select Who Should Win the 2024 Pritzker Prize

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As part of our yearly tradition, we have asked our readers who should win the 2024 Pritzker Prize , the most esteemed accolade in the realm of architecture. Established by Jay Pritzker and administered by the Hyatt Foundation in the United States, the Pritzker Prize honors living architects, irrespective of nationality, whose architectural contributions "have produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity through the art of architecture.

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SHoP designs first U.S. real estate tower for Mercedes-Benz in Miami

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SHoP Architects has designed a residential tower for Mercedes-Benz in Miami , the first branded real-estate project for the car company in the United States. Overseen by JDS Development Group , and designed in collaboration with a Mercedes-Benz design team, the scheme is centered on the theme: “Timeless Design, Inspired by Miami.” Image credit: JDS Development Group by the Boundary The tower adopts a cube-shaped profile comprised of interconnected geometric bodies.

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How Los Angeles is Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis

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Los Angeles Aerial. Image via trekandshoot / Shutterstock Cities in the United States are short of millions of housing units. Compounded by other factors, this shortage is radically increasing the cost of both renting and buying houses. Los Angeles is no exception; with 74% of its land zoned exclusively for single-family homes, multifamily housing construction is limited to an extremely small swath of the city, making the construction of new affordable housing difficult.

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VERTICAL RAINBOW in Tokyo by SAKO Architects

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The former headquarters building was a stereotypical pencil building that merely met the legal requirement for evacuation. Now that it has grown into a global company, a "vertical rainbow" appeared on the facade to express its identity as a paint company offering an infinite variety of colors. Using a newly developed in-house paint for outdoor glass, we applied a gradient coating to tempered laminated glass.

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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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Hazamacho House / Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates

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© Takashi Uemura architects: Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates Location: Aichi, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Takashi Uemura Area: 193.

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Siri Residence / Design Kacheri

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© Shamanth Patil J architects: Design Kacheri Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Shamanth Patil J Area: 5800.

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Featured architecture jobs and academic fellowships in Boston

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The latest edition of our curated job highlights from Archinect Jobs features eight employers in the Boston area looking to expand with new, attractive career opportunities. For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection. Safdie Architects seeks a Marketing Specialist in Somerville "Safdie Architects is looking for a dynamic, versatile, and curious marketing professional to join our team in Somervi

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Terrazas de Saavedra / Drei Arquitectura y Desarrollos

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© Luis Barandiarán architects: Drei Arquitectura y Desarrollos Location: La Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Luis Barandiarán Area: 741.

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America's first 3D printed fire-resistant ADU concept is under construction in Southern California

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A new 3D printed ADU prototype made of concrete and other fire-resistant materials is under construction as part of a demonstration taking place this month in Walnut, California. The first-of-its-kind project was born of a collaboration between the fire departments of both Walnut and Los Angeles. A local couple volunteered to give the host the design for general contractor Builtech Construction Group in the interests of applying lessons valuable for disaster prevention at a time when an influx o

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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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Les Perrières Residential Block / COSA

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© Cécile Septet architects: COSA Location: 31 Rue du Fer À Cheval 1 a, 44100 Nantes, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Cécile Septet Area: 4584.

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Tizziana Baldenebro will lead the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation as its next executive director

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The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF)’s search for a new organizational leader has culminated in the appointment of Tizziana Baldenebro as its next executive director following a national search that began this fall. Baldenebro, who replaces the long-tenured and well-admired Cynthia Phifer Kracauer , has past experience as the director of SPACES , a 45-year-old nonprofit that was founded to encourage community engagement with the arts in northeast Ohio.

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Greenhouse Technology in Architecture: Building Bright Spaces for the Future

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CAH Dronten / BDG Architects Zwolle. Image Cortesia de BDG Architects Zwolle Greenhouses are elegant and ingenious structures that incorporate simplicity in design while creating light-filled spaces that shape indoor climates. With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment.

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LA’s Wilmington Waterfront Promenade opens after Sasaki landscape overhaul

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The Wilmington Waterfront Promenade in Los Angeles has opened to the public following an extensive public landscape project by Sasaki Associates. The park seeks to improve public waterfront access near the Port of Los Angeles and expands on the 30-acre Wilmington Waterfront Park that Sasaki completed in 2011. Image credit: Barrett Doherty Image credit: Barrett Doherty The new promenade, designed by Sasaki and Studio-MLA , is described by the team as “the first opportunity for the community

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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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Japanese Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

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Tomito architecture. Image © Marc Goodwin Continuing his work exploring the office spaces of architecture studios from around the world , Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin has reached Japan , where he captured the workspace of architecture studios such as Kengo Kuma & Associates , Tato Architects , Akihisa Hirata , and Nori Architects. Collaborating with Marc Goodwin, architect, and writer Samuel Michaëlsson traveled to Japan in the autumn of 2019 to interview the participants, resulti

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America's first 3D printed fire-resistant ADU concept is under construction in the Bay Area

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A new 3D printed ADU prototype made of concrete and other fire-resistant materials is under construction as part of a demonstration taking place this month in the Bay Area city of Walnut Creek, California. The first-of-its-kind project was born of a collaboration between the fire departments of both Walnut Creek and Los Angeles. A local couple volunteered to give the host the design for general contractor Builtech Construction Group in the interests of applying lessons valuable for disaster prev

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Espina Pavilion / Emiliano Domínguez + Santiago Martínez

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© César Belio architects: Emiliano Domínguez architects: Santiago Martínez Location: Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: César Belio Area: 226 ft2 Read more »

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Oliver Wainwright on RIBA's '100 Women: Architects in Practice,' a new primer for industry-wide change

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We’re not there yet. In an industry where the gender pay gap has widened in recent years, where all-male panels at conferences are not unusual, and where macho culture still prevails on building sites, a book like this, sadly, still has a place. Writing for The Guardian , critic Oliver Wainwright says he hopes RIBA’s new publication 100 Women: Architects in Practice , which we previewed in December , will encourage competition judges, academic panels, awards juries, exhibitions organ

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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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ShineMaker Residence / CLB Architects

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© Matthew Millman architects: CLB Architects Location: Wilson, Wyoming, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Matthew Millman Photographs: Aaron Kraft Photographs: Douglas Friedman Area: 8157.

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Shanghai Transaction Succeed Office by One House Design

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From traditional modular cubicles to today’s open collaborative spaces, humans have never stopped changing the way they work. Designed by the One House team led by founder Fang Lei, the interior of the new office of Shanghai Transaction Succeed Industrial Investment, recently unveiled at Shanghai Yuejie Expo Park, is contemporary, minimalist, smart and efficient, incorporating multiple work scenarios to create a “borderless, parallel workspace” “To rethink the office spac

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K House / Mayresse Arquitetura

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© Marcelo Donadussi architects: Mayresse Arquitetura Location: Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Marcelo Donadussi Area: 746.

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RIBA’s latest report shows 41% of architects are already using AI

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the report details the findings of a survey conducted with 500+ RIBA members about AI and what it means for practice and the profession. The post RIBA’s latest report shows 41% of architects are already using AI 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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KYOYA Office / SAKUMAESHIMA

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© Masaaki Inoue / BOUILLON architects: SAKUMAESHIMA Location: Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Masaaki Inoue / BOUILLON Area: 480.

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UNStudio uses 'carbon builder' tool to reduce footprint of Luxembourg office building

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Dutch architecture firm UNStudio has unveiled plans for The Kyklos building, a mixed-use office building in Belval, Luxembourg , designed in collaboration with local studio HYP Architects. Aiming to create a building with the "smallest possible carbon footprint", the studios implemented a hybrid construction approach of concrete and 100 per cent recycled steel, using a sustainable-design framework developed by UNStudio to calculate and monitor the building's carbon impact.

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Botton Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre / Sachin Agshikar

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© Dan Schwalm architects: Sachin Agshikar Location: Restelo, 1400 Lisbon, Portugal Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Dan Schwalm Area: 34000.

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Six architecture and design events in March from Dezeen Events Guide

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Design festivals DW! Sao Paulo Design Week and Perth Design Week are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this March. Other events taking place during the month include SXSW , Collect , Design Shenzhen and Luleåbiennalen. Design event Collect returns to Somerset House in March. Above: photo is by Iona Wolff. Top image: photo is courtesy of OMA Collect 1 to 3 March, UK Collect is a London-based fair dedicated to crafts and contemporary art, celebrating its 20th

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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.