ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© chris-johnson/Unsplash Throughout various historical civilizations and art movements, from Classical Greece and Rome to the Renaissance and the Bauhaus, the collaboration between art and architecture has been a significant societal expression. However, the 20th-century ideals of modernism and mass production resulted in the decline and near disappearance of art within buildings.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
HOK has won approvals for its proposed new stadium design at Willets Point , Queens, for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) MLS franchise. The go-ahead was granted by City Councilors last week as the future anchor to the larger mixed-use Willets Point Phase II Redevelopment Plan development that includes a new public school and 2,500-unit affordable housing component, along with 150,000 square feet of public spaces adjacent to Citi Field at a site formerly known as the 'Valley of Ashes.
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ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Pendry Manhattan West / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Image © Dave Burk Airbnb has undoubtedly disrupted the hospitality industry, inspiring an ecosystem of companies leveraging the sharing economy such as co-living startups. While these companies have achieved impressive financial success, they have been purported to produce problematic effects at the scale of the city.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
The Foster + Partners -designed China Merchants Bank Headquarters in Shenzhen has topped out. The office tower forms part of a wider mixed-use development, which, when completed, will form a “new city quarter” in Shenzhen. Image credit: zhangchao via Foster + Partners Externally, the tower is clad in glass and stainless steel, the result of an “iterative modeling process to minimize the energy consumption of active systems by carefully balancing solar shading, daylight and ther
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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.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Tejas Shah Photography architects: TRAANSPACE Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Tejas Shah Photography Area: 6800.
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ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Shanxi Architectural Photography architects: ZhiXing Architects Location: Qingshanpu Town, Dashali Village, Tianhua Road, Xingsha County, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Shanxi Architectural Photography Area: 190.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
As the city of Montreal weighs the future of Roger Taillibert’s iconic 1976 Olympic Stadium design, the group responsible for the custodianship of Olympic Park has announced a new international idea competition to repurpose and reuse surviving components of the existing roof’s demolition after the project commences this summer. The competition is open to the international community and will eventually be put up for a public vote in Quebec.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Piazza Gae Aulenti - Milano. Image Courtesy of Salone del Mobile.Milano As Milan Design Week begins, the Italian city is transformed into the grounds of one of the most expansive celebrations of global design, with its streets and venues brimming with cultural events, exhibitions, large-scale installations, talks and conferences. At Rho Fiera, the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano brings together designers, architects, producers and leading figures of the design world, featuring over
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) has launched a new audio documentary on an influential 1970s exhibition on women in architecture. Part of the BWAF series ‘New Angle: Voice,’ the episode will profile the Brooklyn Museum’s 1977 exhibition ‘Women in American Architecture.’ Curated by architect Susana Torre and sponsored by the Architectural League of New York , the exhibition received significant coverage across national and architectural media, inclu
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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.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Lucas Daneris architects: parte arquitetura Location: Pelotas - Princesa, Pelotas - Río Grande del Sur, Brazil Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Lucas Daneris Area: 259.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
Following our previous visit to San Francisco-based WRNS Studio , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Connecticut this week to explore the work of Newman Architects. Based in New Haven, the firm was founded in 1964 with the principle of “creating functional, nurturing environments that have a sense of belonging to the communities they serve.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Sergey Ponomarev Another edition of the conference Architecture Matters will take place on May 15-16 in Munich, Germany , bringing together architects, city officials, developers, and more professionals who care about the built environment (you can read our report of the 20223 edition ). Amidst the current state of affairs, the conference is titled “Crisis vs.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
Washington University in St. Louis has announced the appointment of Aki Ishida as the next director of the Sam Fox School College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design. The current associate professor and interim associate director of Virginia Tech ’s School of Architecture will take over duties effective July 1st.
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ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Courtesy of Safdie Architects | Marina Bay Islands Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as a beacon of sustainable urbanization. According to the 2016 Green City Index, the city-state of Singapore was the greenest city in Asia at one point. Renowned as the “City in a Garden,” Singapore has intertwined lush greenery , verdant parks, and new environmental policies into its urban fabric/ After gaining independence in 1965, the city-state stands as a testament to how urban life c
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
In the final chapter of Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence , Niall Patrick Walsh reflects on the historical relationship between architecture and technology, charting a trajectory for the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the future of the architectural profession. New contributions on the topic from Autodesk's Mike Haley and Superusers author Randy Deutsch are joined by earlier reflections from throughout the series by Richard Saul Wurman, Carlo Ratti, Bjarke Ingels, and M
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Courtesy of Foster + Partners Shenzhen's China Merchant’s Bank Headquarters has reached its final construction phase. Designed by Foster + Partners , the project is a prominent element within a larger mixed-use complex, carefully shaping the neighborhood and the city’s dynamic skyline. Designed around the context of the rapidly urbanizing Shenzhen Smart City, the bank and its larger mixed-use components seek to be sustainable developments seamlessly integrating into the existing landscape.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2024
Bureau de Change has designed the new London headquarters for commercial production company Somesuch, facilitating their move from Shoreditch to Spitalfields. The project has saved a derelict warehouse building in one of London’s most beloved districts, transforming it into a crafted and thriving workspace. This represents Bureau de Change’s second commission from Somesuch.
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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 15, 2024
© Hyeonki Yoon architects: owolarchitects Location: 399-42 Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Hyeonki Yoon Area: 722.
MLL Atelier
APRIL 15, 2024
As latest trends shift toward newest technological developments, how is your architecture firm adapting its design and innovation processes? And how is your firm integrating better systems within its design processes to futureproof itself as an organization?
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APRIL 15, 2024
© Filip Dujardin architects: SO-IL Location: Bruges, Belgium Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Filip Dujardin Photographs: Courtesy of SO – IL Area: 300.
Avontuura
APRIL 15, 2024
Visitors will step inside Henning Larsen’s timber canopy for the first time on Sunday 14th April, coinciding with Volvo’s 97th birthday. The post World of Volvo Set to Open in Gothenburg appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Niels Nygaard architects: Christensen & Co. Architects Location: 2800 Lyngby, Denmark Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Niels Nygaard Area: 1498.
Deezen
APRIL 15, 2024
The Vessel viewpoint by Thomas Heatherwick is expected to reopen in New York this year, shrouded by steel netting to prevent people from jumping from its platforms. It follows the closure of the structure in Hudson Yards in August 2021, after a 14-year-old boy became the fourth person to die there by suicide. Related Companies , the developer behind Hudson Yards, has revealed that the Vessel is now due to reopen with more stringent suicide-prevention safety measures in place.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Courtesy of devolution architects: Devolution Location: Fuzhou, Fujian, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of devolution Area: 1800.
World Architecture Community
APRIL 15, 2024
Henning Larsen has completed an experience centre for the acclaimed Swedish brands, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group in a Swedish landscape with a striking "forest-like canopy".The project, named World of Volvo, is situated in the heart of Gothenburg’s event distric.
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