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Wellness Haven / RAD co + lab

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Completed in 2023 in Mumbai, India. Images by Kuber Shah. Nestled within a vibrant neighborhood just off Carter Road in the city of Mumbai, India, an old house stands as a testament to the evolution of time.

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Egypt suspends plan to restore granite cladding on one of the pyramids of Giza following backlash

Archinect

Egypt has scuttled a controversial plan to reinstall ancient granite cladding on the pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three great pyramids of Giza, a committee formed by the country’s tourism minister said in a statement. [.] The pyramids are the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that still remain. The initiative was announced in January by Egypt ’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, calling it “the project of the century.

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Rodor House / OMCM arquitectos

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Completed in 2023 in Asuncion, Paraguay. Images by Renato Duria. Locating a house in the immensity of a 3-hectare plot of land in the city, where flora and fauna intersect with the Botanical Garden of Asunción, one.

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bilgin architects dots turkish solar plant with a shimmering control center

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bilgin architects designs a luminous control building amidst a vast field of solar panels in turkey. The post bilgin architects dots turkish solar plant with a shimmering control center appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Pagola 3023 Apartments / Pablo Szames Arquitecto + AGVA studio

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© Marcos Guiponi architects: AGVA studio architects: Pablo Szames Arquitecto Location: Manuel Vicente Pagola 3023, Barrio Pocitos, 11300 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Marcos Guiponi Area: 529.

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Xujiahui Sports Park / HPP Architects

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© AST Studio architects: HPP Architects Location: No.1500 Zhongshan South Second Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: AST Studio Photographs: CreatAR Images Area: 306000.

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??Fran Silvestre Arquitectos references pathways for winding Sabater House in Spain

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Spanish studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has created a minimalist white house in Alicante , which winds through the landscape to enhance its relationship with the outdoors. Named Sabater House, the Spanish dwelling unfolds through a series of intersecting, elongated forms that ascend upwards over its 780-square-metre site. Its slim volumes adapt to the site's natural topography, navigating existing large trees and framing a series of terraces and courtyards.

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Mawi Garage / Dhanie & Sal

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© Ernest Theofilus architects: Dhanie & Sal Location: South Tangerang, South Tangerang City, Banten, Indonesia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ernest Theofilus Area: 488.

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Eight living spaces that go heavy on metal furniture

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Although more commonly associated with industrial applications, furnishings made of cool-toned steel , aluminium and chrome are infiltrating every room of the home. This lookbook rounds up eight living spaces that show how it's done. In recent years, a growing cohort of young designers has been experimenting with humble, industrial metals – often using only one material, which is left raw and unfinished to promote recycling.

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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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88 Walker Hotel and Office Building / fitzpatrick+partners

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© Tyrone Branigan architects: fitzpatrick+partners Location: North Sydney, NSW, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Tyrone Branigan Area: 24300.

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aparthotel by krea.tina weaves veganism and ethical living into its interior design

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plantonia emerges as the first vegan aparthotel in poland, embodying sustainability in every smallest detail. The post aparthotel by krea.tina weaves veganism and ethical living into its interior design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ikigai Restaurant / Hiero Arc

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Completed in 2022 in Anápolis, Brazil. Images by Igor Carvalho.

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villa V by aristides dallas emerges like tectonic plates from corfu’s rocky landscape

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the villa develops in three levels, following the inclination of the ground, with the middle one hosting the common spaces. The post villa V by aristides dallas emerges like tectonic plates from corfu’s rocky landscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Visitor Center of Kunshan Urban Ecological Forest Park / Atelier Archmixing

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© Qingshan Wu architects: Atelier Archmixing Location: Ma An Shan Xi Lu, Kun Shan Shi, Su Zhou Shi, Jiang Su Sheng, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Qingshan Wu Area: 1025.

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Kith Women Flagship in Soho combines walnut and pink marble

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American fashion brand Kith has returned to the location of its first Manhattan flagship to open a women-dedicated store , in which olive trees grow up through display podiums. The inaugural Kith Women Flagship in Soho opened last December at 644 Broadway, the same historic landmark building where the brand debuted its Manhattan retail offering in 2011.

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colorful angular tents shape puzzle-like zanya pavilion in northern uganda

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wokober and uganda society of architects employ reusable, locally sourced materials like bamboo and polyethylene sacks. The post colorful angular tents shape puzzle-like zanya pavilion in northern uganda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ewelme, Oxfordshire

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Take notice There has been a lot in the news recently about the polluted state of many of Britain’s rivers. The River Wye, for example, is undergoing an ecological crisis due to the levels of phosphates in its waters, a state of affairs that has been attributed to run-off from the many intensive poultry farms near its banks.* Other rivers have enormous amounts of untreated sewage dumped into them, because Britain’s sewerage system cannot cope with the demands placed on it by an increasing popula

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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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formafantasma’s reading room invites reflections on ecology at stockholm design week

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the installation spans into a 61-meter elliptical space, with 350 meters of textile hung as one continuous, pink saturated curtain. The post formafantasma’s reading room invites reflections on ecology at stockholm design week appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts: Le Corbusier’s North American Legacy

Archeyes

Located within the historic campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts was completed in 1963. This building is distinguished as the only structure. The post The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts: Le Corbusier’s North American Legacy appeared first on ArchEyes.

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the lingo system by abbott fine-tunes the body’s balance with real time glucose sensing

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pairing their sleek glucose sensor with an in-app coach, abbott’s lingo system provides health-centered insights to the human body. The post the lingo system by abbott fine-tunes the body’s balance with real time glucose sensing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A decade of changing development pro formas

Brandon Donnelly

Ten years ago when I was working on development pro formas (here in Toronto), we used to assume that we would launch condominium pre-sales, and then start working drawings once we hit somewhere around 50% sold. And for our hard costs, we would carry a modest inflation rate of say 2-3% per year. The thinking at the time was that construction documents are expensive, let’s not spend the money until we know that we have a good amount of sales under our belt.

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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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"Keep Within the Compass", Cautionary Prints, c. 1785

Jane Griswold Radocchia

Here: a well off and contented woman, her space defined by the compass which is encompassed by a circle. The print, dated 1785, is now in the British Museum. Prints like this showing women and men within the circle, scribed by the open compass, with corner vignettes, were common c.1780. The woman is sheltered by the compass. She is in a tranquil country setting with her dog and her wealth, her book.