Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
Kaleidoscope in Tianshui is a kindergarten located in Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China. The first fascinating feature is using ten different colors that apply to a total amount of 438 pieces of colored glass as the main design element. The team adopts the color elements on the places above the glass doors and windows, including the handrails of corridors and stairs.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Beijing, China. Images by Yumeng Zhu. The Beijing 798 Art Zone was originally a factory campus built in the 1950s with the help of the Soviet Union and East Germany, designed in the.
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Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
Chris Pratt has drawn ire from architecture aficionados after news broke that the actor and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, had razed a historic, mid-century modern home to make way for a sprawling 15,000-sq-ft mansion. Architect Ken Ungar, whose portfolio largely features high-end modern farmhouse-style residences, will design a home for the couple, Architectural Digest reported.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
Courtesy of Carlo Ratti Associati | sunRICE Milan Design Week has long been one of the most significant events in the global design sphere, showcasing groundbreaking concepts and visionary talent and fostering critical discourse in the design community. From the expansive trade fair Salone Del Mobile in Rho Fiera to design districts scattered across the city, Design Week brings together diverse voices, perspectives, and talent.
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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.
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
Foster + Partners has updated its plans for the new 62-story supertall at 350 Park Avenue after receiving approvals from planning officials to deliver what will be their fifth recent high-rise design in Midtown Manhattan after 425 Park Avenue , 50 Hudson Yards , the forthcoming PENN 15 tower, and the recently topped out JPMorgan Chase headquarters at 270 Park Avenue.
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Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
SO – IL has completed a passage of 3D knit textiles as part of the 2024 Bruges Triennial in Belgium. Titled 'Common Thread,' the passage is inspired by the medieval city’s lace-making tradition, using an innovative woven fabric to create what the team calls an “intricate spatial experience in a wave-like tunnel.” Image credit: Iwan Baan Image credit: Iwan Baan The installation is set within a passageway that connects the secluded courtyard of a 19th-century monastery with
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© Manolo R. Solís architects: Más que Arquitectura Estudio Location: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico Project Year: 2022 Photograph: Manolo R. Solís Area: 360.
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
This week, from April 21–27, is officially National Volunteer Week in the United States. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Archinect has curated a handy guide of resources for architects looking to donate their time and skills to various causes that will ultimately lead to healthier communities, a cleaner planet, and a more just society.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
Park. Image via pisaphotography / Shutterstock Social infrastructure encompasses the resources and services that allow the creation of communal bonds and social connections. Within the built environment, it manifests through public spaces like parks , libraries , and community centers alongside threshold spaces such as public transportation stops. These public social spaces play a crucial role in strengthening communities and, in turn, their ability to respond to catastrophic climate-related eve
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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.
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
OMA has broken ground on its new Miami Beach development called The Perigon. The project from partner Jason Long at 5333 Collins Avenue will reach a height of 17 floors when it first opens to residents in late 2026. A total of 73 one- and two-bedroom residences are included, oriented around creating ocean vistas and including about 20,000 square feet of amenities spaces highlighted by a speakeasy and the latest restaurant concept from celebrity chef Shaun Hergatt.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© Hiroshi Ueda architects: K+S Architects Location: Oiwake, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0115, Japan Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Hiroshi Ueda Area: 51.
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
Following our previous visit to Connecticut-based Newman Architects , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Bridgehampton, NY this week to explore the work of Oza Sabbeth Architects. Established in 2014 by architect Nilay Oza and artist Peter Sabbeth, the firm specializes in high-end residential projects in the Long Island area. “We think of the home as an instrument of shelter,” the studio told us in 2020.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
Completed in 2024 in Gravataí district, Brazil. Images by Roberta Gewehr. Tesche House is located in a residential condominium with large lands in the south of Brazil. The owner had bought the land with a small house built.
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Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
LAX 's new Midfield Satellite Concourse South (or MSC South) recently topped out as the project's construction progresses in nine segments toward its 2025 completion date. The offsite construction will eventually yield eight new gates and a total of 150,000 square feet of space following a first-of-its-kind integrated design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© takeshi noguchi architects: Tono Mirai Architects Location: Miyoshi, Iruma District, Saitama, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: takeshi noguchi Area: 10.
Chaos
APRIL 22, 2024
Multi-talented director and VFX supervisor Hugo Guerra tells Chris how he balances his day job with running a YouTube channel and recording the VFX Notes podcast.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
A visitor views the ‘True Cost’ video projection in the Swatchbox Milan Exhibition. Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. One of the exhibitions this year, created by Swatchbox, conveys the “true cost” of traditional approaches to construction. The sample platform founded by architects to provide sustainable sampling methods to the design community launched its thought-provoking showcase at the heart of the Brera D
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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?
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
The building at Surinameweg 4 in Haarlem was completed in 1981 and designed by Arnold Numan Oyevaar. It is a striking building, made up of octagonal parts with a diagonal grid of 45 degrees. It is also characterised as closed and heavy. The overal goals of the project was to bring in openness and light, add a new extension and strengthening the relationship with the surrounding park—combining the old and new in a balanced spatial program and with refined use of sustainable materials.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© Piet Gispen architects: queeste Location: Sint Barbaraweg 10, 2516 BT Den Haag, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Piet Gispen Area: 525.
Archinect
APRIL 22, 2024
BIG and the University of Kansas have unveiled plans for a new six-story creative academic space that will help consolidate formerly separate learning environments for students in the School of Architecture & Design. Comprising a diagrid frame, the Makers’ KUbe is a 50,000-square-foot mass timber cube structure connecting the school’s renovated Marvin Hall and Chalmers Hall buildings from 1908 and 1978, respectively.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© Maurício Araújo architects: Studio Roque Arquitetura Location: Guará, Brasília - DF, Brasil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Maurício Araújo Area: 282.
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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
Avontuura
APRIL 22, 2024
Micro initiatives are turned into enduring assets by an unconventional take on traditional practices in the Bandhan School of Business. The post Abin Design Studio creates local business school in India that weaves the site into the architecture appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
APRIL 22, 2024
© Mike Kelley architects: Sheft Farrace Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Mike Kelley Photographs: Area: 6600.
Enscape
APRIL 22, 2024
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Deezen
APRIL 22, 2024
We need to end our use of plastics for the sake of the planet and human's health, writes the director of Earth Day 's end plastic initiatives Aidan Charron. Plastics have become ubiquitous in our lives, they are everywhere and unavoidable but it hasn't always been like that. They are relatively new materials and while they do have some benefits, they are overused!
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