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How Thermal Modification Can Make Wood in Architecture Last a Lifetime

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Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Its versatility allows it to be used in building structures, for solar protection, or as interior cladding, and it can be molded, carved, and jointed to create a variety of forms, from simple to complex designs.

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Get Lectured: Yale University, Fall '23

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Get Lectured is our semesterly look at the different events and lectures happening at architecture schools across the country. Today, our tour takes us to the Elm City for a look at what’s happening at the Yale School of Architecture this fall. Recent Soane Medalist Marina Tabassum visits campus on Monday, September 11 , for a look at her firm’s nonprofit work in Bangladesh.

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Glarros Oldtown Hotel / Laboratory of Architecture #3

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© Giorgi Mamasakhlisi architects: Laboratory of Architecture #3 Location: 15 Kote Afkhazi St, T'bilisi 0105, Georgia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Giorgi Mamasakhlisi Area: 4500.

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Esja Architecture’s Icelandic viewing platform draws inspiration from Viking traditions

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Copenhagen/Reykjavik-based Esja Architecture has unveiled plans for a ring-shaped viewing platform to be located 2100 feet above sea level on the slopes of Mount Bjólfur, Iceland. Named the Ring of Bjólfur, the platform will overlook the scenic, artistic town of Seydisfjordur, as well as a fjord that houses the only ferry connection from Iceland to mainland Europe.

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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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JAA 2760 Apartments / Peñafiel Arquitectos

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© Antonia Izquierdo architects: Peñafiel Arquitectos Location: Vitacura, Región Metropolitana, Chile Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Antonia Izquierdo Photographs: Pablo Altikes Photographs: Max Villaseca Area: 2041.

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TKA Esplanade / Núcleo de Arquitetura Experimental

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© Marcelo Donadussi architects: Núcleo de Arquitetura Experimental Location: Flores da Cunha, RS, 95270-000, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Marcelo Donadussi Area: 4200.

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construction starts on sou fujimoto’s wooden ring roof for expo 2025 osaka master plan

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spanning 700 meters in diameter, the wooden ring roof structure will serve as the venue's main circulation path while offering protection from rain and sun exposure. The post construction starts on sou fujimoto’s wooden ring roof for expo 2025 osaka master plan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ICONO Tower / Arquitecto Carlos a Jiménez + EST arquitectura SRL

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© Est arquitectura SRL - Leonardo Méndez (PESKAMBOI) - Laura Dos Santos - Constructora Gómez Núñez - Oscar Rivet architects: Arquitecto Carlos a Jiménez architects: EST arquitectura SRL Location: Asunción, Paraguay Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Est arquitectura SRL - Leonardo Méndez (PESKAMBOI) - Laura Dos Santos - Constructora Gómez Núñez - Oscar Rivet Area: 8800.

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an overhanging roof and encircling garden nestle ‘lime wash house’ in the netherlands

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the overhanging roof marks the modest streetscape while channeling rainwater directly into the garden's flower beds. The post an overhanging roof and encircling garden nestle ‘lime wash house’ in the netherlands 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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Home / Spacy Architecture

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© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Spacy Architecture Location: Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan, Thailand Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 320.

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Práctica Arquitectura splits red infill home in Mexico with central courtyard

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Local studio Práctica Arquitectura has elevated a concrete infill house with a red finish outside of Monterrey , Mexico. Práctica Arquitectura completed the 1,615 square-foot (150-square metre) Casa Ederlezi on a small, rectangular lot measuring only five metres wide in the protected heritage neighborhood of San Pedro Garza. Top photo is by Dove Dope.

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House in Minami-machi / Jun Yamaguchi Architects

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© Hiroaki Zenke architects: Jun Yamaguchi Architects Location: Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Hiroaki Zenke Area: 126.

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Jonathan Tuckey Design restores and extends traditional stone farmstead in Italy

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Jonathan Tuckey Design has renovated a former farmstead in northern Italy , restoring and extending a cluster of 19th-century stone buildings to create Cascina, a new home and studio. Stepping down a hillside in Italy's North Piemonte Region the project, named Cascina – Italian for farmhouse – is comprised of three structures built from local Langa stone.

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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.

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Rock&Ride Shenzhen MixC Popup Store / Within-Beyond Studio

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© SFAP architects: Within-Beyond Studio Location: Beijing, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: SFAP Photographs: UKstudio Photographs: Area: 1970.

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Pink concrete forms "geometric and disciplined" wing of Polish Army Museum

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Architecture studio WXCA has extended the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw , adding a low-lying wing with coloured-concrete walls that are imprinted with chevrons. Named the South Building, the wing introduces another permanent exhibition space to the museum, as well as more areas to display its collection of over 300,000 artefacts. WXCA has completed the South Building at the Polish Army Museum The Polish Army Museum and South Building form a part of Warsaw Citadel, a 19th-century fortress in Polan

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Uber Headquarters / SHoP Architects

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© Jason O'Rear architects: SHoP Architects Location: 1515 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94158, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Jason O'Rear Area: 423000.

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brazilian studio vazio S/A shades its ‘serra house’ in a facade of woven bamboo

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vazio S/A employs sustainable and locally sourced bamboo for a facade which wraps three sides of its 'serra house.' The post brazilian studio vazio S/A shades its ‘serra house’ in a facade of woven bamboo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Peng's House / L&M Design Lab

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© Qingyan Zhu architects: L&M Design Lab Location: Qidong, Nantong, Jiangsu, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Qingyan Zhu Area: 250.

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self-charging bluetooth speaker with built-in solar cell may never run out of battery, ever

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the solar cell on the urbanista malibu enables the bluetooth speaker to play music day and night as so long as it is exposed to any source of light. The post self-charging bluetooth speaker with built-in solar cell may never run out of battery, ever appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Japanese patchwork technique informs interior of Sando burger bar in Geneva

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Sapid Studio aimed to keep as much of the original fit-out as possible during this renovation project, which saw the Swiss design firm turn one burger restaurant in Geneva , Switzerland, into the home of another. The new burger joint, named Sando after the Japanese word for sandwich, is located near the waterfront in Rive Gauche and serves burgers infused with Japanese flavours such as teriyaki tamago and miso bacon.

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L&M designs minimalist ‘crossing house’ for three generations in rural china

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shanghai-based L&M design lab renovates an aging structure to create a minimalist dwelling in the chinese countryside. The post L&M designs minimalist ‘crossing house’ for three generations in rural china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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Andrew Trotter and Marcelo Martínez refresh 17th-century home where time "stood still"

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Casa Soleto, a 17th-century house in Puglia , Italy, has been carefully renovated using lime plaster, terrazzo and furniture salvaged from a monastery. The four-bedroom house, parts of which are over 400 years old, was given a refresh by its owners – architecture firm Studio Andrew Trotter and its studio manager Marcelo Martínez. Casa Soleto is located in southern Italy While no structural changes were made, the designers redid some of the building's roofs, which were falling apart, added two ba

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andrew scott weaves still life tapestries from scraps of satin, rain jackets, and velour  

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cutting and sewing these found scraps back together, the artist metamorphoses waste into compositions that elevate the mundane. scrap satin becomes flecked mortadella, an aged rain jacket turns into the skin of a salmon, and velour transforms into a succulent fig. The post andrew scott weaves still life tapestries from scraps of satin, rain jackets, and velour appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to London Design Festival 2023

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Dezeen Events Guide has launched its guide to the 2023 edition of London Design Festiva l, highlighting the key events across the festival's 13 districts. This year's London Design Festival takes place from 16 to 24 September 2023, with a programme of talks, exhibitions, installations, tours, workshops and product launches. Dezeen's guide to London Design Festival 2023 The digital guide offers information for visitors, including dates, locations and what to expect at each event.

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monumental glass grid installation by emmanuel barrois illuminates paris design week 2023

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REFLEXIONS glass installation at Paris Design Week 2023 From September 15 to November 15, 2023, a 15-meter-high glass art installation will cast its luminous glow at the heart of the Palais Royal Garden in Paris, France. Crafted by glassmaker Emmanuel Barrois, the monumental glass scaffolding, titled REFLEXIONS, serves as a tribute to the art […] The post monumental glass grid installation by emmanuel barrois illuminates paris design week 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture &#

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!