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Milwaukee developer proposes new record-setting mass timber tower

Archinect

Get ready for another record-breaker, Milwaukee. The city has reentered the race to build the world's tallest mass timber building with a proposal for a new, 50-story tower designed by Michael Green Architecture. Details of the reportedly $700 million project include a mixed-use design with 750 residential units, 300 hotel rooms, and 190,000 square feet of office space.

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heliotropic brick-clad pavilion by guillaume aubry chases the sun’s movement in monaco

designboom

regulus by guillaume aubry serves multiple functions, combing a café, cocktail bar, and gathering space in one space. The post heliotropic brick-clad pavilion by guillaume aubry chases the sun’s movement in monaco appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ZZHK Architects completes bridge in China with spiralling viewpoint

Deezen

Chinese Studio ZZHK has completed G Clef Bridge, a pedestrian walkway across the Bailu River in Chengdu, which culminates in a spiralling ramp and viewpoint informed by musical notation. The bridge connects the French-style town of Bailu – a popular tourist destination also known as Bailu Music Town – with the Diamond Music Hall on the opposite river bank.

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zigzagging verandas enclose courtyard of atelier archmixing’s memorial in shanghai

designboom

a more unified appearance and a rhythmic spatial order of verandas, courtyards, and galleries revitalizes chen huancheng memorial. The post zigzagging verandas enclose courtyard of atelier archmixing’s memorial in shanghai 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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Eight stylish living rooms where board-marked concrete adds character

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight living rooms from Dezeen's archive where architects have used board-marked concrete walls and ceilings to add textural interest. As its name suggests, board-marked concrete, or board-formed concrete, is concrete that has been created using timber boards in its casting. This imprints the pattern of the wood onto the concrete, giving it a more organic look and making it feel less industrial than smoother concrete.

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Tile mural fronts Cult Gaia Miami boutique by Sugarhouse

Deezen

A hand-painted tile mural covers the front of this Miami Design District boutique designed by New York studio Sugarhouse Design and Architecture for fashion brand Cult Gaia. Sugarhouse Design and Architecture designers Jess and Jonathan Nahon followed up their New York City store for Cult Gaia founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat with a flagship in Miami intended to align with the brand and the location.

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casa nereta: mid-century surrealist’s home becomes boutique hotel over cadaqués

designboom

near salvador dalí's cadaqués summer home, the studio of artist joan ponç is renovated to become the petit hotel 'casa nereta.' The post casa nereta: mid-century surrealist’s home becomes boutique hotel over cadaqués appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design by 83 completes "simple and contemporary" Buddhist meditation centre in Busan

Deezen

Architecture office Design by 83 combined traditional references with modern forms and finishes when designing this Buddhist temple and education space in the South Korean city of Busan. The Bohyun Buddhist Meditation Centre was created as an urban outpost of the Bohyunseonwon temple in the mountains of South Gyeongsang Province, which was hard to reach for many devotees.

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manuel bouzas’ timber observatory culminates in V-shaped canopy at villa medici

designboom

six timber porticos support two platforms; the first at ground level welcomes visitors and hosts public events, while the second, set seven meters high, serves as an observation deck. The post manuel bouzas’ timber observatory culminates in V-shaped canopy at villa medici appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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News: Four emerging international practices selected as Royal Academy Dorfman Prize 2024 finalists

Bustler

Four finalists for this year’s Royal Academy Dorfman Prize were selected today as part of the yearly £10,000 ($13,000 USD) honor, which crowns the best new practices and talent in the architectural field. The international group of contenders was selected by a jury chaired by 6a architects founders Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald. Each will vie for the chance to be selected as the overall winner at a special ceremony that's being held in late October at the Academy's Benjamin West Lecture Th

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Northwich, Cheshire

English Buildings

Ancient and modern I’d read that there was an early cinema building in Northwich, but I wasn’t prepared for quite how good it was – one of the town’s few buildings that’s good enough to be listed, in fact. Its architects, William and Segar Owen of Warrington,* working in 1928, did not choose to produce some pastiche of Cheshire’s indigenous timber-framing, neither did they go for the latest Art Deco style, soon to become de rigeur for cinemas up and down the country.

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Olympic athletes will — probably — be able to swim in the Seine

Brandon Donnelly

Since the modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896, no city has ever hosted swimming events in an urban river. Too poopy. But Paris, as we talked about , hopes to be the first. Starting on July 30, the Seine is scheduled to host the swimming portion of the triathlon competitions. Except, it will depend on water quality. Today’s training sessions (scheduled for Sunday, July 28) were cancelled because water tests showed that the Seine is currently below acceptable standards.

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Ep 156: Build a Better House

Life of an Architect

We are discussing residential projects that focus on incorporating high value building science techniques with guest Steven Baczek. The post Ep 156: Build a Better House first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 156: Build a Better House at Life of an Architect. We are discussing residential projects that focus on incorporating high value building science techniques with guest Steven Baczek.

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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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29.7.2024 Monday - PD Bomba inspection

Lines on Paper

Penghui flies in to oversee the Fire inspection at PD Residences, I think he used the opportunity to coach Fiona who conducted the briefing. She did well, our fire fighting services were approved. Others might claim credit for it, but no matter we know who did the hard work and who did not. I meet the nice people at the Kenyalang Park community centre; the Penghulu, his secretary and their team.

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Competitions: Lilly Reich Grant for equality in architecture

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Sep 2, 2024; Submission Deadline Sep 2, 2024 The Fundació Mies van der Rohe announces the 4th Lilly Reich Grant for equality in architecture with the aim of generating research and debate on modern and contemporary architecture in relation to concepts that are fundamental today such as identity, social inclusion and all aspects of sustainability, Researchers who, individually or in groups, present a proposal in accordance with the rules focused on the study, dissemination