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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Completed in 2024 in Hargeisa, Somalia. Images by Mustafa Saeed. The Wave House in Hargeisa serves as the architectural manifestation of the rich culture and history of the region. Located on the outskirts of.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
City Council Members in Los Angeles have issued a mandate to owners of the graffiti-tagged Oceanview Plaza development in Downtown to remove the artwork weeks after its unfinished exterior became a national news item and the latest flash point in a debate over the citywide housing crisis that has lingered for a number of years. By a vote of 14-0, Council Members approved Kevin de León’s motion calling for the city to foot the bill for cleaning up the stalled $1 billion towers if Chi
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ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Domino Sugar Refinery / PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism In the same way that societies transform, times change, and cities evolve, industrial architecture modernizes and technifies, sometimes reaching a state of abandonment or ruin. Understanding its value as a built legacy and being vestiges of technological, social, and cultural changes, the renovation and/or conversion of numerous factories and industrial warehouses can lead to the revitalization, recovery, or growth of various a
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Following last week’s visit to Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York City this week to explore the work of Murdock Solon Architects. From their studio in Chelsea, the firm has built a portfolio spanning retail, restaurants, schools, institutional, and residential buildings.
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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© César Belio architects: Infante Arquitectos Location: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico Project Year: 2021 Photographs: César Belio Area: 2045 ft2 Read more »
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ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© Victor Romero, by KPF | Zayed International Airport The Abu Dhabi International Airport has been officially renamed Zayed International Airport , Terminal A. Designed and executed by KPF , the revamped complex will accommodate up to 45 million passengers annually, doubling the airport’s capacity. Informed by the desert's natural landscape and Islamic culture's geometric motifs, the terminal was designed considering the Emirate’s surrounding context.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Syracuse University School of Architecture has shared its public speaking information as part of our Get Lectured look at different events in store on campus for the Spring semester. Oberlander Prize winner Julie Bargmann will visit campus on February 13 as part of the Syracuse Symposium series and be followed by an appearance from Rachely Rotem of MODU , who will deliver the L.C.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
AWF Primary Schools in Karamoja / Localworks. Image © Will Boase Photography Bricks are part of the collective imagination when thinking about construction. These are elementary, ubiquitous, modular, light, and reliable materials for erecting buildings. However, traditional ceramic block manufacturing relies on burning clay in kilns at high temperatures, often powered by non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Plans for a four-tower scheme designed by BIG for the east side of Manhattan have been announced by developers Soloviev Group and Mohegan in advance of its commencement in Midtown. Their transformative Freedom Plaza project will be realized on a 6.7-acre plot near the United Nations complex overlooking the FDR Drive and East River between 38th and 41st Street at First Avenue.
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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
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Osorno, Chile. Images by Nicolas Saieh. The assignment consists of the construction of a place of worship for the Corporación de Beneficencia de Osorno (Clínica Alemana Osorno). This.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Researchers based at the Drexel University College of Engineering have devised a new method for performing structural safety inspections using autonomous robots aided by machine learning technology. The article they published recently in the Elsevier journal Automation in Construction presented the potential for a new multi-scale monitoring system informed by deep-learning algorithms that work to find cracks and other damage to buildings before using LiDAR to produce three-dimensional images for
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© Jaime Navarro architects: CCA Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica Location: Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Jaime Navarro Photographs: Rafael Gamo Photographs: Arturo Arrieta Photographs: Vanessa Nieves Photographs: CCA Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica Area: 40.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The entirety of a terraced Victorian property in Stoke Newington was redesigned and extended, keeping only the building’s bare tectonic skeleton, due to the lack of structural integrity. The length of the floorplan meant that there was a need for natural light to reach the middle part of the house, thus the idea was born to retain a part of the rear garden as a courtyard that would sit amongst the functional layout of the space and provide not only light but also vital cross ventilation an
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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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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© Park Swan architects: Archihood WXY Location: Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Park Swan Area: 360.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
A team led by MVRDV has begun construction on a leisure and cultural district in Shanghai on the site of a disused cement factory. Named Gate M West Bund Dream Center, the project will transform a collection of buildings of different styles and time periods, “ adapting a former industrial zone while making use of the existing structures and thus minimizing carbon emissions,” according to the team.
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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© Takumi Ota architects: kousou Location: Mt. Yashima, Yashima Higashimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 761-0111, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Takumi Ota Area: 420.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
This project is a weekend house in the mountains of the Sierra de Arteaga, in the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico. The house is laid out on the slope of an old orchard in mountainous surroundings, with the intention of having minimal impact on the site and natural vegetation. This solution also ensured the best views, as the orchard vegetation is much more open and lower than the surrounding forest.
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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
© Negativ Located along Manhattan ’s East River waterfront , the Freedom Plaza sets out to create a new civic and cultural hub, introducing a new open and green space in the crowded area , with plans to add an in-park Museum of Freedom and Democracy. Additionally, the scheme designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group includes affordable housing units, two hotels, retail, and restaurants.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Serena Williams Building -- a workplace for 2,750 occupants at more than 1 million square feet -- is the largest structure at Nike World Headquarters. We led the design of all aspects of this complex building and program, including core and shell, interior design and furniture selection, and branding integration. Beyond its sheer scale, the project presented three principle challenges: How to create a new prototype for design-focused workspace that fosters chemistry and collaboration on an e
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FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Completed in 2022 in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Images by Mariana Lopes. The pavilion is the result of a competition to design a temporary structure in São João Square, in Ponta Delgada, for the Walk&Talk festival. As.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The prestigious St. Bonifatius College in Utrecht recently celebrated its centennial anniversary. To honor its rich past and prepare for a bright future, the school building underwent a comprehensive renovation and expansion. This transformation has not only enhanced the sustainability of Boni (making it nearly energy-neutral) but also positioned it to accommodate a growing student population in a high-quality and comfortable environment.
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.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Completed in 2022 in Fukuoka, Japan. Images by Yousuke Harigane. The site is a 3-minute walk from the subway station, and the front 5.5-meter road connects to the main street. The multi-tenant building is inserted.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Global architecture firm BIG has designed a pair of Manhattan skyscrapers connected by a twisting skybridge as part of a four-tower development that includes a spiral-shaped museum at its centre. Freedom Plaza will be located on a 6.7-acre (2.7-hectare) site which sits across from the United Nations (UN) Headquarters complex and flanks the entrance to the Queens-Midtown tunnel in Manhattan's Midtown East neighbourhood.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Completed in 2022 in Ahmedabad, India. Images by Vivek Eadara. The image of a modern office is thinly partitioned open workstations with limited or no privacy, designed with a one-size-fits-all layout. Even with.
designboom
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
combining traditional tree-grafting methods and modern computational design, fab tree hab proposes a sustainable habitat integrated into nature. The post terreform ONE builds terrestrial reef structure, a sustainable habitat for humans and animals appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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