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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Documentary filmmakers have discovered abusive working conditions for laborers of NEOM ’s The Line megacity development in Saudi Arabia. Per new reporting on the website Middleeasteye.net : "Labourers are forced to work grueling hours far beyond legal limits to construct the flagship project of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Neom megacity, according to a new ITV documentary.
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
© Andre J Fanthome, Suryan // Dang architects: Vir.Mueller Architects Location: Noida, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andre J Fanthome, Suryan // Dang Area: 3440.
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Cities are like living bodies, each one animated by the pulse of human life. People give a city purpose, identity, and movement. When a city is abandoned , its soul departs, leaving behind only the silent architecture, a skeletal remnant of what once was. While such environments can be hauntingly beautiful in their own right, they nonetheless evoke a sense of unease in the returning visitor who, even subconsciously, will be aware that their surroundings are akin to an architectural 'out of body'
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
La Rambla pedestrian street in Barcelona city. Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies. Around the world, cities face intensified demands for resilience, preservation, and innovation as they address challenges from the climate crisis to cultural h
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Following our previous look at an opening for an Art Director at the University of Southern California , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for fellowships at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. The role, based in Ann Arbor, MI, is open to early-career scholars and practitioners "looking to deepen their work in a dynamic academic setting.
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Archinect
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Documentary filmmakers have discovered abusive working conditions for laborers of NEOM ’s The Line megacity development in Saudi Arabia. Per new reporting on the website Middle East Eye : "Labourers are forced to work grueling hours far beyond legal limits to construct the flagship project of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Neom megacity, according to a new ITV documentary.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Courtesy of Snøhetta Snøhetta has won an international competition for the design of the new stations for the city cable car in Koblenz , Germany. Given that the location is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the project necessitates a sensitive and respectful approach to the historical context. The proposed stations are designed as contemporary architectural statements that harmonize with the existing heritage, blending into their surroundings.
Archinect
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Bruner/Cott Architects -led renovations to Gund Hall at the Harvard Graduate School of Design has concluded its first phase after work began to rehabilitate the building’s envelope at the end of the spring 2024 semester. Both building efficiency and occupants' comfort have been improved with better insulation and an increased quality of light in most spaces as greater accessibility was made possible on the outside with the addition of new handrails and guardrails.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
© Ángel Segura Here's a question: what part of a building stands firm and unmovable? While walls, floors, and structural supports may spring to mind, in today's world, even architecture is getting in on the action. Movable walls, sliding doors, and retractable roofs were the early ambassadors of kinetic design, allowing structures to become more flexible without losing strength.
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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.
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
William Rawn Associates has released its initial concept plan for the future Sarasota Orchestra Music Center in Sarasota, Florida. This project expands on the firm’s award-winning portfolio of performing arts spaces that dates to its 1983 founding and includes two venues for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood campus. The selection committee was thus impressed with the firm’s "listening first" philosophy and the ability of the team presentation led by principal Cliff Gay
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Courtesy of MSA Design Factory 52 , named after the production of 52-card decks that once took place there, is a remarkable example of adaptive reuse, transforming an old factory into a vibrant mixed-use community. Located in Norwood, Ohio, within the former U.S. Playing Card Company building, the renovation project reimagines industrial heritage by integrating modern design without losing sight of its historical roots, incorporating residential, commercial, and recreational areas.
Archinect
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The LA Times is reporting that the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA will finally open to the public in April of 2026. This ends speculations as to when exactly the 110,000-square-foot Peter Zumthor design would debut after multiple delays to the orginally $750 million project. Spaces inside the new building will be open to the public for a two-week period once the city grants a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) in May of 2025.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Mons, France. Images by Benjamin Vidal. The region of the Monts de Lacaune, located in the Haut-Languedoc massif, is an area rich in history, varied landscapes, and cultural heritage. Known.
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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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OCTOBER 30, 2024
A new residential project in Mexico from Rogelio Vallejo Bores’ HW-STUDIO Arquitectos that combines domestic serenity with an excavation-like approach to infill housing is worth a closer look following the project’s completion earlier this summer. The design for Casa Emma was inspired by the space inside Eduardo Souto de Moura 's pyramid design for the Paula Rego Museum in Lisbon.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Courtesy of OMA and WITH Architecture Studio The Western Australian Government has announced the upcoming renovation of the Perth Concert Hall , a 51-year-old heritage-listed venue known for its significant role in the city's cultural landscape. Originally designed by architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey, the concert hall will undergo extensive upgrades led by OMA's Australian office in collaboration with Perth -based WITH Architecture Studio.
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Asif Khan ’s contribution to London's Canada Water master plan, a 230-foot-long boardwalk designed to homage the historic Surrey Docks' laborers and their role in Britain’s bygone timber industry heyday, has debuted in collaboration with the award-winning firm Townshend Landscape Architect. Image: © Brendan Bell Located on the rehabilitated shoreline of the River Thames in southeast London, the firms worked together with the London Wildlife Trust to deliver the project that doub
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Completed in 2024 in Yibin, China. Images by Prism Image. The trees come up to my window like the yearning voice of the dumb earth. —Stray Birds by Tagore. Nanxi Happy Pastoral Wild Hotel Tree House is.
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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?
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Recently, the iFLYTEK AI Headquarters Campus (Phase 1), designed through an integrated approach by the architectural, interior, and landscape teams led by Meng Fanhao, Co-Founder and Chief Architect of line+, was officially inaugurated. As a local Chinese design firm, line+ secured the opportunity to create a global headquarters campus for a leading domestic tech enterprise amid intense competition.
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Pinto Bandeira, Brazil. Images by Roberta Gewehr. The project was born out of a couple's dream of a mountaintop property in the countryside of Pinto Bandeira, Rio Grande do Sul. The clients wanted a.
Chaos
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Here's how UK studio narrativ used Corona 12’s interoperability with Vantage to produce three animations using GPU rendering that look stunning.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
© Anna Odulinska architects: HOH Architecten Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Anna Odulinska Area: 3360.
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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
Deezen
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Photographs shared exclusively with Dezeen show the twisting facade of Malta 's tallest building, recently completed by British studio Zaha Hadid Architects. At 31 storeys and 122 metres in height, Mercury Tower has been the Mediterranean island's tallest building since topping out in 2020. Zaha Hadid Architects has completed Mercury Tower Reportedly among the last designs signed off by studio founder Zaha Hadid before her sudden death in 2016 , the tower's defining feature is a dramatic twist b
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OCTOBER 30, 2024
Courtesy of Sobokuya Inc. architects: Sobokuya Inc. Location: Nagasaka Town, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Courtesy of Sobokuya Inc. Area: 285.
Deezen
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Spanish architecture studios DataAE and Xavier Vendrell have balanced two rows of social housing on a hillside in Barcelona overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The project includes 39 units – a total of 4,785 square metres (51,500 square feet) – broken into three volumes that are oriented towards the water. DataAE and Xavier Vendrell designed the project on a Barcelona hillside Claudi Aguiló and Albert Domingo, who run DataAE , and Xavier Vendrell Studio respectively, worked to create the project
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2024
© SFAP architects: X+Living Location: No. 39 Minzu Road, Italian-Style District, Tianjin, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: SFAP Area: 1821.
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