Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

The main artery along Chicago’s iconic Lakefront area — North Michigan Avenue — is the subject of a new proposal from Gensler that would revitalize a major segment of the street into a major hub of pedestrianization, retail, and hospitality. The proposal targets a stretch between Chicago Avenue and Oak Street Beach for a series of interventions and innovations that will remake it into the Avenue's northern 'anchor' opposing the existing Chicago Architecture Center , Apple Store

Renovation 317

Renovation Innovation Development Developer 317

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

open living spaces rise up toward the peak of the dual-pitched roof to create lofty, double-height interiors. The post a glass house in the woods: 1i arquitectura’s modern dwelling is sheltered by tall trees appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Glass 145

Glass Modern Housing Roofing 145

Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

The Prix Versailles has presented its World’s Most Beautiful Museums List for 2024, celebrating outstanding designs in the culture sector. Among the winners are Shigeru Ban' s vibrant new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima, the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza by Heneghan Peng , and the landmark ethnographic Oman Across Ages Museum from Australia's Cox Architecture.

Technology 299

Technology Technology Environment Art 299

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

enhancements to the square maintain its L-shaped layout and wooden structure. The post red latticed facade wraps renovated jiemin library by UAD within cai yuanpei square in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Renovation 139

Renovation Structure Architecture IT 139

Advertisement

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.

Architect

Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

To design a space entirely bereft of artificial light is a unique challenge for architects. The answers to such a brief have just been shared as the winning results of The Home of Shadows design ideas competition, organized by Buildner to highlight the role light and shadow play in creating better functional and more inviting living spaces for their occupants.

Nature 290

Nature Home Design Inspiration 290

Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

Snøhetta has completed work on their $35 million redesign of The Blanton Museum of Art grounds for the University of Texas at Austin. The debut of the New Ground Initiative comes at the end of a three-year revitalization that saw the Blanton continuously operate during construction. The 200,000-square-foot campus now has a greater permanent presence as the gateway between the university and city of Austin thanks to public art installations and key improvements to the existing landscape de

Structure 290

Structure Art Students Installation 290

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

the design prioritizes ergonomic synchronization, combining aesthetic appeal with functional comfort. The post heart-shaped chair by woocheol shi effortlessly hugs human body’s curved shapes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Architecture 135

Architecture Design 135

Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

Within a woodland in Valle de Bravo, central Mexico , a minimalistic, contemporary home subtly emerges from the natural surroundings. Called Copas, the design is the work of Mexico City -based firm Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA). Image: Luis Garvan Image: Rory Gardiner The 10,400-square-foot house prioritizes a close and restrained relationship with the environment.

Nature 182

Nature IT Housing Environment 182

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

with the first phase of the renovation project, BEEF architekti restores a 300-year-old stone house. The post mallorca chicken farm revived with modern ‘sa taronja’ intervention by BEEF architekti appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Modern 135

Modern Restoration Renovation Housing 135

Advertisement

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.

Architecture

Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

Local architecture and landscape studios Jones Studio and Chris Winters Associates have converted an Italian Gothic revival-style church into an event venue in Downtown Phoenix. Originally built in 1929 by Arizona architecture firm Fitzhugh & Byron, the structure underwent a fire in 1984. It was abandoned and declared a hazard by the city until a local non-profit purchased it and began its revival into today's Monroe Street Abbey event space.

Restoration 130

Restoration Civil Engineering Utilities Engineering 130

Archinect

JULY 17, 2024

This project is part of the OnE project, which includes a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Eiffel Tower site, stretching from the École Militaire to the Place du Trocadéro. The project involves the rehabilitation of an underground passage located beneath Avenue des États‐Unis, in the Trocadéro Gardens, which previously served as a storage facility for the cleanliness services of the City of Paris.

Utilities 130

Utilities Architect Site Structure 130

Avontuura

JULY 17, 2024

Located in the Karimun Jawa archipelago, the client wanted to expand their existing shark observation pool into more tourist-friendly space. The post RAD+ar designs shark observation pool on private island in Indonesia appeared first on Åvontuura.

Client 130

Client Clients Design Space 130

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

the iconic Villa Benkemoun in France celebrates 50th anniversary Just outside the city of Arles in France, the iconic Villa Benkemoun, designed by Le Corbusier disciple Emile Sala, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Built in 1974, the residence features fluid forms and dynamic spaces, originally crafted for Simone and Pierre Benkemoun, a couple who dreamt […] The post step into the flowing architecture of emile sala’s iconic villa benkemoun in arles, france appeared first on designboom

Architecture 129

Architecture Cities Space IT 129

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.

Construction

Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: a project utilising hair as a biomaterial to promote sustainability is included Dezeen's latest school show presented by the Interior Educators Awards. Also included is an exhibition design that encourages recycling and a proposal to combat gentrification in London. Interior Educators Awards: Interior Educators National Student Awards 2024 School statement: "The annual Interior Educators National Student Awards celebrate the creative, thoughtful and exciting work of studen

Education 126

Education Interior Project Students 126

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

upon entering the pavilion, visitors become the art, while the pavilion itself acts as a spectator, mirroring and reflecting their movements in the courtyard. The post a thousand 3D printed pieces shape atelier DARN’s interactive sound sculpture in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Art 129

Art Architecture Design Installation 129

The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 17, 2024

Less than 30 years after Philip Johnson toured Nazi-occupied Poland as a journalist, he was awarded a commission to design an art museum in Bielefeld, a small city in northwest The post Caruso St John Architects to renovate Philip Johnson’s Kunsthalle Bielefeld, a building haunted by its past appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Renovation 124

Renovation IT Building Architect 124

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

during rainy or snowy weather conditions, a 30A power source located on the passenger side can keep the electric trailer’s battery charged. The post polydrops’ electric mobile home ‘P21’ arrives with solar panels on roof and aluminum frame appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Roofing 127

Roofing Home Architecture Design 127

Advertisement

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?

Visualization

Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

Chinese studio MAD has created Ephemeral Bubble, an installation designed to resemble a bubble being blown by a century-old wooden house, for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale in Japan. Located in the Murono Village in the Japanese countryside, the installation forms part of the old house named China House Huayuan, which is used to showcase Chinese art and culture.

Housing 122

Housing Installation Art Contractor 122

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

Snøhetta unveils the Redesign of Blanton Museum of Art Campus Snøhetta debuts the redesign of the recently completed three-year transformation of the Blanton Museum of Art campus at The University of Texas at Austin. Announced in 2021, the 200,000 sqft (18,580 sqm) project revitalizes the museum‘s entryways, central courtyard, and landscape, creating a unified […] The post snøhetta’s revised landscaping encircles arched petal canopy in austin’s blanton museum ap

Landscape 127

Landscape Art Project Architecture 127

World Architecture Community

JULY 17, 2024

As children, we all loved climbing trees and following the ant trails to explore their habitat, but now a days children connect more with digital world than with real world. While climbing trees are often considered as a mere adventurous activity, in reality, it plays a significa.

Nature 122

Nature IT 122

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

inside, the space feels expansive and undefined, suitable for performances, ceremonies, gatherings, and other events The post MAD architects’ biomorphic installation in japan gently bubbles out from century-old house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Installation 126

Installation Housing Architect Events 126

Advertisement

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

Site

Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

If we don't change the fearful way in which we perceive climate change , "we will constantly reinforce this role of the future being f *d," said Disrupt Design founder Leyla Acaroglu at the Design and Climate: Rethinking Our Role conference. Designer Acaroglu began her keynote by urging the audience of designers to adopt an "ecosystem mindset" when conceiving their projects, suggesting that teamwork is critical to working more sustainably.

Events 122

Events Sustainability Industrial Information 122

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

chul-02 stool's joints allow it to tilt for stability on hard surfaces or stand upright when pressed into the ground. The post terrain-adaptive cone stool by sukchulmok studio reinterprets common landscape pegs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Landscape 126

Landscape Architecture IT Design 126

Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

Global design agency Ogilvy has developed a compact water filtration device that can attach to any plastic bottle , offering an accessible and affordable way to provide communities with clean drinking water. The Filter Caps project was initiated by Ogilvy Colombia to address an issue that affects almost four million people in the country living in desert areas without essential hydration resources.

Technology 119

Technology Technology Consulting Developer 119

designboom

JULY 17, 2024

the aviation company plans to open its regional office in saudi arabia in 2024 to kick off the production of the eVTOLs. The post flynow aviation’s automatic electric helicopters to transport visitors at expo 2030 in riyadh appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Transportation 120

Transportation Architecture IT Design 120

Advertisement

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.

Visualization