ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Selman Strmasi Stadium. Image OMA OMA / David Gianotten , has won the competition to revitalize the historic Selman Strmasi Stadium and its surrounding area in central Tirana , Albania. Originally built in 1956, the stadium is now being redesigned to not only expand the existing football grounds but also to foster stronger links between surrounding neighborhoods in Tirana.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
Building a house in the U.S. is about to get a lot more expensive — not just because of materials, but because the people who build them may no longer be around. A new NYT piece walks through a $1.29M Phoenix home project and shows how losing immigrant labor could drive up costs by 17%, while new tariffs on materials from Canada, Mexico, and China add another 5%.
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ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Industry Muscle Exhibition Collage. Image Teo Ala-Ruona The Nordic countries' display at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is housed in Sverre Fehn's celebrated 1962 Nordic Pavilion , a landmark of architectural modernism representing Sweden , Norway , and Finland. This year, the Nordic countries present an exhibition that blends architecture, performance , and art installation , treating the built environment as a stage for the sociopolitical norms of fos
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
Arup , in collaboration with the California chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-CA), has released a guide to rebuilding for homeowners impacted by the Los Angeles Fires. The 65-page guidance includes recommendations for building back safely and sustainably while reducing costs and is aimed at equipping stakeholders to pursue more equitable, climate-resilient rebuilding solutions across the state—which has lost at least 39,000 properties to damage in the last five years.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
CreatAR Images architects: gmp Architects Project Year: 2025 Photographs: CreatAR Images Area: 130000.
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Deezen
APRIL 7, 2025
US architecture studio Ayers Saint Gross designed a light-filled visitor center to serve as agateway for the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis. Ayers Saint Gross completed the Jack C Taylor Visitor Center, which welcomes one million annual visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Ayers Saint Gross has created a visitor centre for the Missouri Botanic Gardens The 94,000-square foot (8,730 square metres) complex includes a large lobby, flexible auditorium and classrooms, restaurant and cafe,
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
The opening date for the new V&A East Storehouse design from Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS + R) has been set for May 31st, 2025. The estimated $81.5 million project provides the 250,000 object storage component half of what’s been described as the UK’s largest museum-led development scheme in decades, and is being realized at the former 2012 Olympics media center site.
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Fleinvr Refugium / TYIN Tegnestue + Rintala Eggertsson Architects. Image Pasi Aalto The decision to lift a building off the ground is a technical maneuver that requires substantial planning, expertise, and careful consideration. It is a deliberate architectural response to the site's forces and fragilities. Floodplains, wetlands, and thawing tundra share a common thread: Architects reconcile risk and vulnerability through elevated structures.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
As the planet faces a climate crisis that could dwarf the human impact of the collapse of Ancient Rome, these churches are getting another look: as a model of the sort of recycling that is key to a sustainable global economy and building sector, currently responsible for more than a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. In an extensive Washington Post article, Philip Kennicott and Naema Ahmed reflect on the San Giorgio in Velabro church in Rome , whose "hodgepodge" of mismatched columns, capita
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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.
Deezen
APRIL 7, 2025
Glossy blue and brown tiles intended to evoke mineral veins cover the exterior of this mining museum in Yixing City, China, completed by Atelier XK. Called Huanglong Mountain Zisha Mineral Source Museum, the 2,435-square-metre building is located on the remains of the Zisha Mine, which operated on Huanglong Mountain from 1972 until 1992. To enable visitors to directly engage with this heritage site, Shanghai-based Atelier XK incorporated the old mine tunnels into the museum, creating a "vortex-s
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
The "inclusive, community-driven" model of architecture pursued by the Boston Public Library has been enshrined with the 2025 AIA Collaborative Achievement Award. The citation reads: "By consistently aligning design excellence with public service and community identity, the Boston Public Library continues to redefine what a 21st-century library can be: a civic anchor, a cultural landmark, and a welcoming home for all.
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Completed in 2023 in Liverpool, Australia. Images by Ruth Gold. The Yellamundie Library represents a transformative addition to Western Sydney, a region experiencing rapid growth and economic change. Designed to.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
The Mushroom is a recently completed umbrella prototype exploring different means of building with concrete through formwork design, predominantly made of lightweight inflatables. Building with air is the focus of the design-research taught in a Master of Architecture program at the University of Hong Kong, further exploring the productive dichotomy between light and heavy, subtractive and additive methods, void and solid space, active tension and pressure, tradition and innovation in constructe
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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.
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APRIL 7, 2025
Swiss bathroom brand Laufen has worked with designer Yves Bhar to craft the inaugural product made in a first-of-its-kind electric kiln at the brand's factory: a water-saving washbasin , now on display at Milan design week. The Bhar -designed Volta sink is made in Laufen 's electric tunnel kiln, which the brand believes to be the first kiln of this type to be used in the bathroom sanitaryware industry.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
Kengo Kuma has designed a special 10-piece limited edition furniture release called the Kigumi Table in a new collaboration with the German brand Eins Zu Eins. The release is said to be inspired by the same Japanese kigumi techniques that were used in his 2013 Sunny Hills bakery design in Tokyo, a previous Starbucks café location (also in Tokyo), and a Christmas tree installation on display last year at two EDITION hotels in the city.
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Courtesy of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry architects: Nikken Sekkei Location: Yumeshima, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Courtesy of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Area: 11000.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
A ski house at heart providing both intimate family living and guest dwelling. This property close to Sunday River revealed a steeper incline than initially realized. Creative problem solving would result in a unique, sprawling, layered plan. The client requested a sense of zen in the home, with a focus on clean, minimalist design. Limited trim and natural materials throughout make for a simple interior.
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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.
designboom
APRIL 7, 2025
the scheme comprises the stadium itself, a triangular entrance plaza, and a series of new mixed-use spaces designed to activate the site beyond match days. The post OMA wins competition to revitalize tirana football stadium and its surrounding urban blocks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2025
Located at the intersection of four states, the new Building for Academic and Student Services for Texas A&M University Texarkana responds to the contextual environment, defines the campus, and is sensitive to the community. Establishing a main entry to the campus, the building was carefully placed along major axes, serving as an extension of the existing framework while making a strong, modern statement.
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Sean Fennessy architects: InPlace architects: Vaughan Howard Architects Location: Eltham, Victoria, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sean Fennessy Photographs: Derek Swalwell Read more
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APRIL 7, 2025
The average gender pay gap at the UK's largest architecture studios has narrowed slightly year-on-year, with Zaha Hadid Architects seeing wage disparity fall by almost 10 per cent. Official data from this year's UK gender pay reporting has revealed Zaha Hadid Architects ' (ZHA) lowest median hourly gender pay gap since 2018 dropping to 6.3 per cent since last year.
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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?
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Julin Medina architects: nm+a | T | L | nestor medina arquitectura Location: Llanogrande, Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Julin Medina Photographs: Area: 332.
Deezen
APRIL 7, 2025
Fashion designer Jil Sander has launched the JS Thonet collection at Milan design week , featuring reworked versions of architect Marcel Breuer 's classic S 64 chair. Unveiled in Milan, Sander's collection features different versions of the S 64 chair alongside an updated take on Thonet 's B 97 side table. Jil Sander has reinterpreted the S 64 chair In Sander's hands, the tubular S 64 steel chair was reinterpreted for two different collections under the JS Thonet umbrella, named Serious and Nord
ArchDaily
APRIL 7, 2025
Joo Guimares, Joo Peleteiro architects: Atelier AAVV Location: Av. 25 de Abril n 1149, Cascais, Portugal Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Joo Guimares, Joo Peleteiro Area: 5000.
Deezen
APRIL 7, 2025
Furniture retailer IKEA 's interactive exhibition focused on democratic design at this year's Milan design week , has been captured in this video produced for the brand. Created by Dezeen Studio, the preview shows the brand's latest venue, which will be hosting events, exhibitions and product reveals over the next seven days. The exhibition marks 30 years since IKEA's debut at Milan design week On show within the Tehnoa retail and co-working venue in the Navigli area of Milan, the exhibition inc
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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
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