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Remembering 9/11: The Story of Rebuilding the World Trade Center

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September 11 2016 Aerial view over the September 11th memorial in downtown Manhattan. Image © BrandonKleinPhoto via Shutterstock On the morning of September 11, 2001, two hijacked commercial jetliners struck the Twin Towers in Lower Manhattan , a third plane struck the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. A total of 2.977 people were killed in the terrorist attacks.

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Sixteen of the best American modern preservation projects selected as 2024 Modernism in America Awards winners

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The hard-fought efforts and dedication of preservationists across the country have been honored through the 2024 edition of Docomomo ’s annual Modernism in America Awards. This year, a total of 16 projects were selected to earn Award of Excellence and Citation of Merit distinctions. Projects from ten states and Oslo, Norway, made up the list of honorees.

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Mill Renovation and Winery Construction / Carmen Maurice Architecture

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© Guillaume Amat architects: Carmen Maurice Architecture Location: Sarzeau, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Guillaume Amat Area: 496.

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The parent company of Gucci and Bottega Veneta is hiring a store designer in New York

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Following our previous look at an opening for a Visualization Designer at Payette , we are using the latest edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Store Planning Designer at Kering Beauté The role, based in New York with the possibility of a remote arrangement, calls for an individual who will “develop and execute store planning strategies for all Kering Beauté Americas brands.

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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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Re-Naturalization of Urban Waterways: The Case Study of Cheonggye Stream in Seoul, South Korea

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Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul, Korea. Image © trabantos via Shutterstock Cheongye Stream, known as Cheonggyecheon (청계천) in Korean, runs eastward through the heart of Seoul , passing through 13 neighborhoods in four districts of the capital of South Korea. Throughout its history, the stream played different roles in the city until it was covered by an elevated highway in the 1970s.

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Foster + Partners' Completes Long-Awaited Renovation of Transamerica Pyramid in San Fransisco, United States

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Courtesy of Foster + Partners The Transamerica Pyramid Center has just announced the completion of the long-awaited Foster + Partners led renovation in San Francisco, United States. An iconic landmark of San Francisco 's skyline since its completion in 1972, has been undergoing its most significant renovation to date. Originally designed by American architect William Pereira in a Brutalist style, the 48-story tower was the tallest building in San Francisco for nearly 50 years.

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Dodge Momentum Index continues to climb with 2.9% jump in August

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The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) for August reports a 2.9% increase to a new score of 220.4 following July’s revised total of 214.2. Over the month, commercial planning expanded by 1.9%, and institutional planning was up another 5.7%. "Owners and developers continued to prime the planning queue in August, ahead of next year’s anticipated stronger market conditions," Sarah Martin, the associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network, said.

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Pioneering Change: The Obel Award Recognizes Transformative Innovations Since 2019

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ity life photo - Picking hobs in temporary community space in Copenhagen. Image © Emilie Koefoed for the OBEL AWARD The Obel Award is an international prize seeking to highlight unconventional and original initiatives within the architectural profession. Supported by the Henrik Frode Obel Foundation , each annual award is centered around a specific theme.

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New Beijing Performing Arts Center rises from its historic waterside site with curtain-like forms

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A new performing arts complex designed by Perkins&Will , in partnership with Schmidt Hammer Lassen , has opened in Beijing. Located in the city’s southeast district, Tongzhou, the Beijing Performing Arts Center sits along the banks of the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , anchoring a recently designated cultural district, which also includes a museum, a library, and extensive parklands.

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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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Grupo Finca in Cuba: "We Found in the Informality of Our City a Legal Void Where We Can Operate"

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© Alejandro Guirola Ruiz, Joe Abreu Feijo Resisting an adverse context and navigating its restrictions, Grupo Finca emerges, a collective that explores the practice of architecture from an artistic and pedagogical dimension in Havana , Cuba. Given the complexity of the country's political and social situation, informal architecture is common: low resources, difficulty in obtaining materials, high costs, and a lack of skilled labor, among other challenges, are some of the obstacles faced by indep

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Chicago pushes O'Hare Airport redevelopment completion target to 2034

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The official timeline of the planned $8.5 billion Chicago O’Hare Aiport expansion has been moved to 2034, according to Crain’s. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is working with Ross Barney Architects , Arup , and Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA) to complete its first 19-gate Satellite Concourse 1 phase, which will be completed in 2028.

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Terrazza Biandrà Elevated Plaza / Park Associati

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Completed in 2024 in Milano, Italy. Images by Nicola Colella. An elevated plaza, a discreet iconic place sharing the same material qualities with the surrounding historical environment -& In the heart of.

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Antony Wood steps down as CTBUH President

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The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has announced the departure of President and former CEO Antony Wood after 20 years. Wood, who led a tenfold increase in membership during his tenure, said he was lending to a "future generation of leaders" in stepping down. In a statement, colleague and the CTBUH’s current Chairman Shonn Mills said: "Antony has completely modernized the organization over nearly two decades, while growing it into the significant global pr

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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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Patios House / studio mk27

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Completed in 2020 in Mangaratiba, Brazil. Images by Pedro Kok. Those who come from the sea hardly notice the volume of the Patios House at the foot of a verdant mountain. The thin slab that divides the green from.

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Inside the creation and demise of the Temple of Together at Burning Man 2024

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With Burning Man 2024 concluded, organizers have shared imagery depicting the building, use, and ultimate demise of the event’s main temple. Designed by Caroline “Glitter Kitty” Ghosn, the Temple of Together was inspired by Lebanese Khaizaran chairs and the artist’s own decades-long battle with multi-generational trauma and illness.

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The Concrete Shell / UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)

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© Inclined Studio architects: UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative) Location: Ahmedabad, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Inclined Studio Area: 31792.

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Dutch architects share details of Corbusier-inspired tiny apartment in Rotterdam

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A 74-square-foot apartment design in Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city, is gaining notoriety online after being featured in the New York Times real estate section in late August. Image: © Ossip van Duivenbode The Cabanon, as its architect-owners Beatriz Ramo and Bernd Upmeyer prefer to call it, takes the 1951 vacation retreat Le Corbusier designed for himself in the Côte d'Azur as inspiration and includes a living room, sleeping pod, and tiny bathroom component wit

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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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Mureli House / Makhno Studio

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© Yevhenii Avramenko architects: Makhno Studio Location: Kyiv region, Ukraine Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Yevhenii Avramenko Area: 561.

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Why Twitter’s Favorite Menswear Guy Can’t Stop Talking About Affordable Housing

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Streetwear takes on a new meaning when @dieworkwear, the internet’s most stylish troll, demands walkable cities. Since 2011, Derek Guy ( @dieworkwear ) has built his audience of one million followers on X (formerly Twitter) through iconic viral moments like threads outlining how to buy a high-quality cashmere sweater , or perhaps more scandalously, roasting the annoying conservative pundits for their poor wardrobe choices.

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Carbajosa de la Sagrada Cultural Center, Salamanca / Gabriel Gallegos Borges

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© Gabriel Gallegos Alonso architects: Gabriel Gallegos Borges Location: Carbajosa de la Sagrada, Salamanca, Spain Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Gabriel Gallegos Alonso Area: 13918 ft2 Read more »

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scalloped shingles and timber screens wrap modern austrian home by MWarchitekten

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by renovating a single-family house to a two-family house, MWarchitekten demonstrates how communities can be densified sustainably. The post scalloped shingles and timber screens wrap modern austrian home by MWarchitekten 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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Hertogensite Residences / David Chipperfield Architects

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© Maxime Delvaux architects: David Chipperfield Architects Location: Leuven, Belgium Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Maxime Delvaux Area: 8000.

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photo series captures muir college’s raw concrete geometric volumes in new light

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muir college at uc san diego, founded in 1967 and named after naturalist john muir, exemplifies brutalist architecture in a natural setting. The post photo series captures muir college’s raw concrete geometric volumes in new light appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Renovation of Xuefu Middle School / Multi-Architecture

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Completed in 2023 in Shen Zhen , China. Images by Siming Wu. The renovation of Xuefu Middle School marks the first phase of 100 Campus Renewal Plan For Shenzhen Nanshan. By leveraging the platforms established.

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kinetic pavilion of wooden deck chairs by lasovsky johansson blooms in copenhagen

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during the day, the sun loungers open to provide access to an events area; at night, they collapse to form a screen for graphic projections. The post kinetic pavilion of wooden deck chairs by lasovsky johansson blooms in copenhagen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.