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Large 101 Freeway wildlife crossing reaches important construction milestone

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The first layers of soil are down as construction is now ramping up the pace on what will be the world’s largest wildlife crossing above the 101 Freeway in the Santa Monica Mountains/Agoura Hills. The $92 million project named for Wallis Annenberg spans 200 feet into the Los Angeles neighborhood of Simi Hills. It was devised to protect the local population of mountain lions from further disruptions to their habitat and allow for other important activities (mating and hunting) that will hel

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BIG Unveils Timber-Structured Design for the New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen

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New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. Image BIG BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group , has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. Located on a former sports ground at the northern edge of the city's Great Forest, Nagyerd, the 23,000 m museum is being developed in collaboration with Vikr s Lukcs pts Stdi , Museum Studio , and TYPSA.

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Davidson Prize longlist names 19 radical new proposals for 2025 theme 'Streets Ahead'

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The longlist for this year’s Davidson Prize has been announced for the competition’s fifth edition, which is organized around the theme of 'Streets Ahead.' This year’s brief asked designers to consider issues latent within the UK government’s five-year, 1.5 million new homes target. A mix of sites in different settings—from post-industrial Tyneside to the barren Isle of Wight—were considered by the select group of 16 multidisciplinary teams.

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Lorcan O’Herlihy creates fire-resistant Trancas House 2.0 in Malibu

Deezen

Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy of LOHA has created a concrete home in Malibu , USA, to replace a 1980s house he designed for his parents, which was destroyed by a 2018 wildfire. Named Trancas House 2.0, the home sits on a hilly site in Malibu that has views towards the Pacific Ocean. Trancas House 2.0 rests on a hilly site in Malibu The home, which completed in 2024, was not affected by the recent Palisades Fire , which killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 structures.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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LEVER's Portland Museum of Art expansion moves forward after preservation challenge

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A judge in southern Maine has ruled that the planned Portland Museum of Art expansion can move forward with the scheduled demolition of an existing building on-site to make way for LEVER Architecture ’s 60,000-square-foot new wing. The building at the center of the challenge mounted by the group Greater Portland Landmarks—the Children’s Museum of Maine—had seen its historic protections removed by city councilmembers to make way for the $100 million project, a move that th

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The most-liked Instagram posts of winter/spring 2025 on @archinect

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As we say goodbye to the winter and settle into spring, let's take a look at the recent highlights on Archinect's Instagram feed! Whether you're already one of @archinect 's 100K followers or not (yet) — check out the most popular posts of the past three months, showcasing stand-out projects from various firm profiles on Archinect as well as from here, our news and features editorial sections.

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Health and Medical Research Building / Architectus

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Trevor Mein architects: Architectus Location: Sports Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042, Australia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Trevor Mein Photographs: Shannon McGrath Area: 22000.

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Atelier Apeiron opens Hengqin Culture & Art Complex in southern China

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A recently completed museum project in southern China from the Shenzhen-based firm Atelier Apeiron on the artificial Hengqin Island in Zhuhai is worth sharing after a six-year design and construction phase. Photo: Shengliang Su The new Hengqin Culture & Art Complex is an over 1.5 million-square-foot design that serves as a cultural repository for roughly 86 million people living in the combined Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay region.

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Multi-Childcare Crèche / Dominique Coulon & associés

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Eugeni Pons architects: Dominique Coulon & associs Location: 2 rue Saint-Jacques, 68110 Illzach, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Eugeni Pons Area: 705.

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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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New Seattle University Museum of Art announces design from Olson Kundig

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Olson Kundig is designing a new art museum for Seattle University , a private school with more than 7,000 students. The project was announced recently with an anticipated 2028 opening. Both parties say construction is expected to begin next year. Image rendering courtesy Seattle University Some community members have expressed concerns with the demolition of the Lee Center for the Arts at the site, which fronts 12th Avenue.

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Diébédo Francis Kéré embraces "aesthetic traditions of African cultures" for Swiss chalet

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A spa with a bamboo ceiling features in this private residence envisioned by creative director Nachson Mimran in collaboration with Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Dibdo Francis Kr. Located in Gstaad, Switzerland , the residential complex by the duo aims to bridge connections between Africa and the rest of the world integrating detailed crafts that draw closely on both Swiss and African design motifs.

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imaginary objects builds child-sized, treehouse-inspired ‘kid cabin’ in thailand

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somewhere between a backyard fort and a modernist miniature, the 'kid cabin' is a grounded treehouse in thailand. The post imaginary objects builds child-sized, treehouse-inspired ‘kid cabin’ in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Machikado Project in Asahi-cho / Plan 21

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Akira Ueda architects: Plan21 Location: Kagamigahara city, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Akira Ueda Area: 1395.

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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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Ennead Architects unveils fossil museum in New Jersey quarry

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Architecture studio Ennead Architects has completed the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum in New Jersey , USA, which is formed of a series of Accoya wood-clad volumes that hug its elevated site. Supported by Rowan University , The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University is located just outside of Philadelphia on the site of a former quarry in Mantua.

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Rose Mary Cafe / Chiasmus Partners

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Namsun Lee architects: Chiasmus Partners Location: 25-15, 25-18 Sangjeok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Namsun Lee Area: 570.

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Barcelona power plant to be turned into "land art piece"

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Architecture studios Garces de Seta Bonet Arquitectes and Marvel have released visualisations of the E la nave va project, which will transform the Tres Xemeneies power plant in Spain into a culture and media centre. Named for its three chimneys tres xemeneies in Catalan the 1970s power plant, which closed in 2011, will be renovated and expanded by the two studios to become the home of Barcelona's Catalunya Media City.

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Los Angeles Approves Adaptive Reuse Ordinance 2.0 to Tackle Housing Shortage

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Tribune Tower in July 2021, with noticeable additions on part of the condo conversion. Image Lectrician2 via Wikipedia under CC Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 The Los Angeles City Council has approved the revised Citywide Adaptive Reuse Ordinance (Citywide ARO), which is planned to take effect in 2025. Building on the success of the 1999 ordinance, which facilitated the creation of over 12,000 housing units in Downtown LA, the updated policy aims to address the city's ongoing housing crisis and re

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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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How Coplon Associates Turned a Tired Campground a Glampground

Landscape Architecture Magazine

A KOA site in Maine gets a glow-up into SITES-certified retreat. By Andrea Timpano Each of Terramors glamping tents is equipped with Wi-Fi and electricity. Photo by Trevan Hiersche. With its leafy trees, modest cabins, and open RV and tent sites, Bar Harbor Woodlands looked and functioned no differently than the average pull-in campground. But the longtime operators at the Montana-based Kampgrounds of America , or KOA, which owns more than 500 of these outdoor hangouts across the United States a

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Rethink the Power of Daylight: Redefining Horizontal Spaces with Vertical Light

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Let the Children Play. Image Courtesy of VELUX Architecture goes beyond its fundamental function of defining spaces and providing protection; it shapes the user experience, influencing sensations of comfort, spaciousness, and well-being. Among the many elements that make up a building, openings play a crucial role in connecting the interior and exterior, balancing privacy with transparency, and allowing the entry of natural light and ventilation.

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Nami table by E-ggs for Miniforms

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Dezeen Showroom: Italian studio E-ggs and design brand Miniforms used steam-bent timber to create distinctive forms for this range of tables , characterised by crimped wooden bases. The Nami tables'wavy wooden bases are paired with various tabletop options, including circular, rectangular and barrel-shaped surfaces. The bases are made from wood that has been steam bent Aiming to create a "harmonic and sinuous" yet sturdy form for the bent bases, several woods were tested during the design proces

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Rosedale House / Scale Architecture

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Completed in 2024 in Rosedale, Australia. Images by Tim Clark. On Yuin country, Rosedale is a small coastal town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

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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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BIG unveils design for ‘ribbon-like’ Hungarian Natural History Museum

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Bjarke Ingels Group has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum, set within the historic Great Forest of Debrecen. The 247,000-square-foot facility will replace the museum’s current home in Budapest, supporting a national strategy to position Debrecen as a cultural and educational hub by 2030.

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Education Centre University of Groningen / KAAN Architecten

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Sebastian van Damme architects: KAAN Architecten Location: Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen, The Netherlands Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Sebastian van Damme Photographs: Marcel Ijzerman Area: 12246.

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Toronto’s iconic Red Canoe sculpture has been destroyed

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Artist and novelist Douglas Couplands Red Canoe became one of Toronto’s most beloved (and photographed) public artworks after its installation at Canoe Landing Park in 2009. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the iconic sculpture was destroyed by fire. The Red Canoe (aka Tom Thomson’s Canoe ) commemorates legendary Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson, who disappeared during a canoeing trip in Algonquin Provincial Park in 1917.

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KIM Oflage Studio / Delve Architects

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A bespoke garden studio for a growing family in South London, KIM-oflage by Delve Architects provides a colourful space for sleep, work, painting and.

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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