Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Head of PR at MAD Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Digital Design Specialist at Branch Technology. The role, based in Chattanooga, TN, calls for an individual who will support the company’s mission of bringing “unprecedented design freedom and resource stewardship to the construction industry through large-scale 3D printing.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

© Michael Moran Photography architects: Birdseye Location: South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Michael Moran Photography Area: 3065.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for a new master-planned center for the Chinese city of Hangzhou. Organized around a central landscaped axis, the master plan is described by the firm as a “green and interconnected mixed-use quarter.” Image credit: Foster + Partners The central axis is intended as a “leafy spine” guiding visitors through the district, bookended at each end by green space.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

© Filip Dujardin architects: Bovenbouw Location: Kastelsedijk, Dessel, Belgium Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Filip Dujardin Area: 5611.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The City of London Corporation has revealed new images depicting the 2030 skyline of the Square Mile ahead of the completion of a planned cluster of tall buildings that are expected by the end of the decade. The plans depicted include the 11-building ‘City Cluster’, which strategically closes an existing gap between Rafael Viñoly ’s 20 Fenchurch Street (aka the “ Walkie-Talkie " tower) and adjacent plots in the body's local plan.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Admission deadlines for Fall 2024 architecture programs are quickly approaching. If you're looking to pursue a Bachelor's degree, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a one-year Post Graduate degree, Archinect's School Partners offer a comprehensive list of upcoming information sessions and open houses (both in-person and online) to help with your applications.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: DRM Arquitectura Location: Pila, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Area: 160.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

WeWork 's tumultuous thirteen-year saga may be coming to an end soon, as now Reuters and the Wall Street Journal have reported on the company’s apparently imminent plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey. The news was first reported by the WSJ early Tuesday, precipitating a dramatic nearly 50% drop in WeWork’s stock evaluation.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

© André Scarpa architects: Vereda Arquitetos Location: São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2018 Photographs: André Scarpa Photographs: Area: 40.

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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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The National Organization of Minority Architects' (NOMA) National Conference invited its members (design professionals and students) from across the nation to participate in lectures, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and more. This year's sold-out conference, held in Portland, Oregon, welcomed "more than 1,550 NOMA members, allies and students," according to the organization.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

© Irina Boersma architects: Studio David Thulstrup Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Irina Boersma Area: 150.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Nestled within a charming natural landscape, this remarkable building sits in the loving embrace of a lotus pond to the west and the gentle foothills to the east. It stands tall at 20 meters and stretches out to 100 meters, making a bold architectural statement. What's more, a footbridge gracefully traverses the building, connecting the lotus pond and the hilltop, creating an intriguing intersection with the building's structure.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Woodland views take center stage in this backyard office crafted from cedar, glass, and concrete. Our Focus series shines the spotlight on the details: the extraordinary materials, spaces, and ideas that take great projects to the next level. Sharon and Mike Matas’s backyard studio in Healdsburg, California, feels less like an office and more like a tree house.

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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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Preservation League of New York State has announced its annual slate of winners for the 39-year-old Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards program. The initiative works to celebrate the best practices in the field of preservation, highlighting groups and individuals whose efforts protect the “shared cultural heritage [that] grounds us and unites us.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Architecture studio WOHA has created a "garden hotel" in Singapore with planted and pool terraces cut into the building's rectangular form. WOHA described Pan Pacific Orchard as a "distinctive garden hotel and green icon" aiming to celebrate nature and offer verdant views on all floor levels. Sky terraces were cut into the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel Each terrace has a different theme – beach, garden and cloud – and is wrapped on two sides by guest rooms in six-storey blocks.

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Lightweight concrete is the facade material. The concrete is insulating and load-bearing; nothing is hung or clad in front of it. The post zanderroth wins prestigious Architektur Preis Berlin for lightweight concrete residential building appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Our latest series looks at how designers and architects can help manage natural hazards. Dezeen features editor Nat Barker explains why it's time to start Designing for Disaster. This year, as in previous years, the world shook, then burned, then flooded, then did it all again. The February earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria claimed so many souls that authorities stopped counting at 56,000.

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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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designboom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

gritl refracts and redefines the urban utopias, constructing disturbing architectural possibilities for an imagined urban future. The post clemens gritl renders brutalist urban utopias of the 20th century appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

US studio ICRAVE has revealed images of the public spaces inside the world's largest spherical structure in Las Vegas. Chosen through an international competition, ICRAVE was tasked with designing the interiors of the public spaces within the MSG Sphere Las Vegas by Sphere Entertainment – the giant venue's operator. Upon entering the MSG Sphere Las Vegas, visitors are ushered through an arched passageway The scope included the building's entry bridges, lobby and guest welcome areas, the main con

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Urban agriculture encompasses community gardens cultivated by volunteers as well as vast greenhouse and rooftop farms that sell their products to grocery stores across the country. The concept of food The post A new generation of community gardeners have big goals for cultivating the concrete jungle appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing news that architecture studio BIG has completed its first supertall skyscraper in New York City and debating a minimalist pink house in Mexico by César Béjar Studio. Called The Spiral, BIG's latest completed project in New York reaches 314 metres (1,031 feet), making it a supertall skyscraper. Located along the High Line , the 66-storey building gets its moniker from a series of stepped terraces wrapped around its exterior.

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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

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designboom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

urban praxis' hotel design features an 'elevated ground floor' allowing for natural greenery to take over. The post cantilevered transparent pool hovers above hotel complex in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Spanish architecture studio CRÜ has remodelled an old public laundry into a house and studio for a couple in west Barcelona. Called La Clara, the project in the district of Les Corts is shortlisted in the house renovation category of the Dezeen Awards 2023. CRÜ has transformed a laundry into a home called La Clara To reconfigure the old ground floor laundry into a home, CRÜ introduced a two-storey volume to the rear.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

concrete and stone compose the sculptural interiors of casa caracol. The post sijil converts a replica pyramid of the tulum castle into vacation home in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Dutch studio Barde vanVoltt has used rippled mirrored glass, boulders and pebbles to create the interior of Calico Club, a retail store located in a century-old farmhouse in the Netherlands. The studio aimed to combine Dutch heritage with Japanese tradition to create an "unexpected" but never overwhelming interior for the store, which is located in the village of Nistelrode.

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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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