Fri.Apr 26, 2024

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Transforming Historic Industrial Buildings in US Cities: 6 Buildings Adapted For The Contemporary Workspace

ArchDaily

Arts District Warehouse / Sheft Farrace. Image © Mike Kelley Many major cities in the United States are grappling with large industrial buildings that have fallen into disuse. These buildings hold historical and architectural significance and are often protected from demolition. Consequently, architects face the challenge and responsibility of adapting these buildings to contemporary functionalities.

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Featured architecture jobs with $100K+ salaries

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If you're an experienced architecture professional looking for a new career opportunity, check out this week's edition of our curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs. Below, we highlight 17 employers offering senior positions with a starting salary of over $100K per year. Our selection was based on jobs that have publicly disclosed the annual salary range in their job listings on Archinect Jobs.

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House in Gávea / gru.a

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© Rafael Salim architects: gru.a Location: Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rafael Salim Photographs: Pedro Kok Area: 350.

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Three Pines by Resolution: 4 Architecture

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Three Pines is tucked along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in Western Maryland. This 2,100 square foot home is comprised of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout. Designed for a soon-to-be retiring couple, the home is sensitive to the clients wanting to age in place. The vast majority of the home was fabricated off-site at a modular manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.

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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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3-Juxta House / Kee Yen Architects

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© Bricks Begin Photography architects: Kee Yen Architects Location: Ipoh, Malaysia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Bricks Begin Photography Area: 18500.

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ZUCZUG Bazaar & Flat / Sò Studio

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© Minjie Wang architects: Sò Studio Location: SM Square Third, Xiamen , TaiKoo Li QianTan Shanghai, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Minjie Wang Photographs: Wen Studio Read more »

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Snøhetta launches national park regeneration project in Japan

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Snøhetta has announced a new regeneration project with the Japanese private environmental agency BOND. The scheme for a yet-unnamed National Park has several planned outcomes aimed a different social and environmental issues in Japan, which is experiencing a crisis of aging and still recovering from damages caused by seismic events in January and throughout the course of the last decade.

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Athletes Village Lot E2B / CoBe Architecture & Paysage

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© Cédric Colin architects: CoBe Architecture & Paysage Location: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Cédric Colin Area: 8880.

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Upcoming Spring academic events at Archinect Partner Schools

Archinect

The end of the Spring 2024 academic term is rapidly approaching, so let's take a look at some of the late-semester events, reviews, and lectures still in store for our Archinect Partner Schools SCI-Arc , Pratt Institute , Tulane University , UCLA , Temple University , University of Oregon , Cranbrook Academy of Art , and New York Institute of Technology.

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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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Gol Villa / Boozhgan Studio

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© Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh architects: Boozhgan Studio Location: Lavasan, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh Area: 550.

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Construction starts dip 1% in March despite encouraging signs in the residential sector

Archinect

Construction starts for March have dropped by 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.06 trillion, according to the latest figures released in Dodge Construction Network's new Construction Starts Index. For the month, nonresidential building starts went down 9%, while nonbuilding starts dipped another 7%, and residential starts were up by 1%. On a year-to-date basis, the total number of all starts was up 13% compared to the same three-month period in 2023.

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Bürgel House / Luiz Volpato

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© Estúdio Eduardo Macarios architects: Luiz Volpato Location: Curitiba, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Estúdio Eduardo Macarios Area: 454.

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'Wood’s Up' surveys the impact of timber architecture at the Aedes Architecture Forum

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Berlin’s Aedes Architecture Forum has launched its latest exhibition, Wood’s Up! , a survey of 16 recent timber building designs that stand as examples for the use of the material and its future capacity to be used as a solution at mass scale in various typologies. A few of the 19 participating firms and designers include David Chipperfield , Snøhetta , LAVA , Coop Himmelb(l)au , SCAPE , Behnisch , and Francis Kéré , whose new all-wood childcare facility at the T

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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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Luarna House / A1 Arquitectos

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Completed in 2023 in Mogrovejo, Spain. Images by Maru Serrano.

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Athletes Village  – Lot E2B - Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine (France) by CoBe Architecture & Paysage

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Construction of 98 housing units, 6 shared spaces and 7 shops. Sector E of the Athletes’ Village is first and foremost a family resemblance. As coordinator architect of the sector, CoBe Architecture & Paysage has pre-written the main guidelines that govern the design of the various buildings while leaving some leeway to the individual designers.

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CoBe Architecture & Landscape complete Paris Athletes’ Village designed around low-carbon materials and universal accessibility

Avontuura

Programmed reversibility, exemplary carbon footprint, massive use of wood, universal accessibility, harmonization of colors. The post CoBe Architecture & Landscape complete Paris Athletes’ Village designed around low-carbon materials and universal accessibility appeared first on Åvontuura.

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light and air permeate through residence’s stacked concrete volumes in philippines

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jim caumeron design engages in spatial continuity utilizing minimal materiality. The post light and air permeate through residence’s stacked concrete volumes in philippines appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Mae Architects completes "21st-century almshouse" in Southwark

Deezen

London studio Mae Architects has created Harriet Hardy House in Southwark, a block of 119 social homes complete with a community centre and cafe. Commissioned by Southwark Council, the housing forms part of the Aylesbury estate redevelopment and is organised in a U-shape around a central courtyard. Harriet Hardy House contains 119 social homes According to Mae Architects , Harriet Hardy House is designed as a "21st-century almshouse", which is traditionally a type of low-cost sheltered housing p

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Lesley Lokko and Marina Tabassum named world's most influential architects in 2024 TIME100 List

World Architecture Community

Ghanaian-Scottish architect, academic, and novelist Professor Lesley Lokko and architect, researcher and educator Marina Tabassum have been named as the world&#Öü;s most influential architects in the ”Öö TIMEÇâ Next List by TIM.

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plans approved for liverpool waterfront transformation by asif khan + theaster gates

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liverpool's canning dock, a 1765-built landmark, is on the cusp of a significant transformation by asif khan and artist theaster gates. The post plans approved for liverpool waterfront transformation by asif khan + theaster gates appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Seoul-stice of Modernity: Imaginative and Bold Architecture in South Korea’s Capital

Architizer

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Seoul is a world city. As the capital of South Korea, it’s where new design gracefully meets tradition. Steeped in a rich history that spans over two thousand years, Seoul boasts a tapestry of vernacular architecture that reflects its cultural heritage.

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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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Study Pavilion by Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke wins 2024 Mies van der Rohe Award

World Architecture Community

Berlin architects Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke have been announced winners for the ”Öö Mies van der Rohe Award for their Study Pavilion on the campus of the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany. Organized by the European Commission a.

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Steely mono-material metal furniture takes centre stage at Milan design week

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Mono-material metal furniture was one of the most prominent trends at Milan design week , where both emerging and established designers created striking pieces from aluminium and stainless steel. Here, we round up eight of the best. This year's edition of Milan design week showcased not just interesting individual installations and projects, but also gave an insight into wider trends within the industry.

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David Closes adds an aluminum-clad entrance to Baroque Museum of Catalonia

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Brought to you by: Architect:David Closes Location: Manresa, Catalonia, Spain Completion Date: December 2023 View More Project Info David Closes, a Catalan architect, has completed work on a new entrance The post David Closes adds an aluminum-clad entrance to Baroque Museum of Catalonia appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems

Deezen

Dezeen Showroom: Swedish company Orbital Systems has launched a tap system that recycles water from the sink for flushing the toilet. The Orbital Tap saves up to 100 per cent of washbasin water and redirects it to the toilet, meaning that clean drinking water is no longer used for flushing. The Orbital Tap recycles water from the sink for the toilet By saving water, Orbital Systems says that this approach produces a return on investment for users on average within five years.

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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.