Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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Queen Sirikit National Convention Center / onion

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Completed in 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Images by DOF Sky|Ground, Ketsiree Wongwan. Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) is Thailand's first national convention center.

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Undulating balconies define Pininfarina’s 45-story tower in Fort Lauderdale

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Pininfarina has designed a 45-story oceanside tower in Fort Lauderdale , Florida. Developed by Related Group with CFE Architects as the architect of record, the Andare Residences condominium tower contains 163 residential units. Image credit: Related Group / Pininfarina The 540-foot-tall tower was inspired by the area’s maritime context, with a flowing, wave-like facade characterized by undulating wraparound balconies.

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What Are the Sustainable Demolition Strategies That Can Decarbonize Architecture?

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Demolition. Image © Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez/ Unspash The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. During a building's lifespan, half of these emissions come from its construction and demolition. To decarbonize architecture and control global emissions, it is important to rethink and reduce the upfront or embodied carbon impacts of demolitions, as well as implement sustainable construction strategies for buildings.

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NCARB to explore ‘multiple pathways to practice’ frameworks

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The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has outlined a commitment to creating a diversified framework that offers multiple avenues for attaining architectural licensure. The statement acknowledges not only the conventional route of obtaining an accredited education but also alternative pathways, such as community college education or professional experience replacing formal education.

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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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Treehouse / Suzanne Hunt Architect

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© Dion Robeson architects: Suzanne Hunt Architect Location: Margaret River WA 6285, Australia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Dion Robeson Area: 300.

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Type-less Building Center For Handy Skills / ZAV Architects

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© Parham Taghioff architects: ZAV Architects Location: Hormuz Island, Iran Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Parham Taghioff Photographs: Payman Barkhordari Photographs: Soroush Majidi Area: 572.

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New York City MTA releases 20-Year Needs Assessment plan. sans price tag

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Some 400 miles of subway tracks, half of Metro-North’s Hudson Line and several Long Island Rail Road stations are in dire need of upgrades to stave off flooding and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change, the MTA wrote in a report published on Wednesday. The report, called the 20-year needs assessment, is a breakdown of the agency’s $1.5 trillion worth of transit infrastructure, and details which equipment planners believe most urgently needs fixing over the next two dec

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Vegetable House / Facundo S. López

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© Luis Barandiarán architects: Facundo S. López Location: Arana, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Luis Barandiarán Area: 62.

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Field Operations will lead new Fifth Avenue pedestrian corridor redesign in Manhattan

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Field Operations has announced its participation as the design lead for a new public space and pedestrianization project that will affect a large swath of Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The new “Future of Fifth” project, announced by New York Mayor Eric Adams this week, will permanently reimagine the area between Bryant Park and Central Park South based on an 11-block pilot that last year added $3 million in revenue to local businesses, according to a study performed by Mastercar

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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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de los Molinos Library / Estudio DIIR

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© Luis Díaz Díaz architects: Estudio DIIR Location: C. Real, 28460 Los Molinos, Madrid, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Luis Díaz Díaz Area: 260.

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Gehry Partners and Mark Cavagnero Associates named to design proposed Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall renovation in San Francisco

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A plan from Gehry Partners, LLP. and Mark Cavagnero Associates to renovate the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra’s 43-year-old Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall building is moving forward after a proposal was made public for the first time. In September, the client submitted a proposal to begin the entitlement process for renovations to the SOM and Pietro Belluschi-designed structure.

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Bar Esquina do Souza / MARCOZERO Estúdio

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© Pedro Napolitano Prata architects: MARCOZERO Estudio Location: Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 02675-031, Brazil Photographs: Pedro Napolitano Prata Area: 200.

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BBT Hilltop by TAEP/AAP

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Located in Sharq, Kuwait, this project represents the idea of a multifunctional canopy, that acts as an urban installation for the heart of the business city center, artistically driving a new landmark and becoming a notorious place for gathering. Hosts several uses during each period of the day. Underneath it shields the drive-in restaurant, as well as an outdoor esplanade.

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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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Twelve examples of Disney architecture that border on make-believe

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Over the past 100 years, Disney has created postmodern hotels, art-deco cinemas, futuristic monorails, fairytale castles and a deconstructivist concert hall. To mark the brand's centenary on 16 October, we round up its 12 most interesting buildings. The castle created by imaginer Herbert Dickens Ryman remains the enduring symbol of Disney, incorporated into its logo and forming the centrepiece of its theme parks.

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Renzo Piano completes CERN's new Science Gateway project in Geneva

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has shared photos following the inauguration of its new CERN Science Gateway project in Geneva, Switzerland. The project for clients at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (or CERN) was realized in collaboration with the local studio Brodbeck Roulet Architectes Associés and offers the agency room for an expanded education and outreach program capable of handling between 300,000 and 500,000 visitors annually.

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HTA Design completes Europe's tallest modular residential tower in Croydon

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British architecture studio HTA Design has completed a 163-metre-tall apartment building in Croydon, UK, that it claims is "Europe's tallest residential tower to be completed using volumetric construction methods". Named College Road, the building is made up of two adjoining 50 and 35-storey towers wrapped in a pleated ceramic facade. HTA Design says the tower is the tallest modular residential building in Europe.

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Primary school with a smart and circular intervention by derksen windt architecten

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What could be more sustainable than saving a good building from demolition? derksen|windt architecten create light, space and air in an existing primary school with a smart and circular intervention. A primary school in the municipality of Heemstede was eligible for demolition and a new building based on a municipal housing plan. In response to this, derksen|windt architecten disegned a plan for a renovation in collaboration with the management of the primary school.

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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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brother’s century-long legacy in sewing & crafting machines

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brother, inventor of the first electronic sewing machine, reveals its 110-year history of exploring step-up designs. The post brother’s century-long legacy in sewing & crafting machines appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Why Is Disney So Obsessed With Housing?

Dwell

A century after its founding, the cultural behemoth still has its founder’s fascination with utopia and new urbanism at its core. In the Coachella Valley, a new world is taking shape. It’s not a particularly large world—its designers and builders envision it will be oriented around a lively town center, where kids ride bikes and vendors offer artisan wares for sale to neighbors who live in single-family homes and designated townhouses for people 55 years and older.

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meet project primrose, adobe’s real-life interactive dress that changes design every second

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adobe’s ‘project primrose’ animates designs created from apps and flashes them onto the whole surface of the interactive dress either on its own or with a click of a button. The post meet project primrose, adobe’s real-life interactive dress that changes design every second appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Manual creates branding for Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity with "dynamic configurations"

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San Francisco-based design agency Manual has created colourful branding for the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity centred around a shape-shifting, "curious" lowercase "e". The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity is a newly launched non-profit dedicated to preserving the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames through physical and digital public programming that showcases a vast archive.

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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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Communicating Building Value Early-On May Boost Occupant Enjoyment

MLL Atelier

The important thing for you to remember here is that you are always setting or meeting expectations for your occupants as they travel about your building. You’re setting them up for value, and your goal is to reach that value for them with your design.

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Kris Provoost shares new photos of OMA’s Prince Plaza with Sky Decks overlooking the Nanshan mountains and Shenzhen Bay

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Prince Plaza is located in Shekou—a unique coastal zone in Shenzhen backed by the Nanshan Mountains and facing the Shenzhen Bay. The post Kris Provoost shares new photos of OMA’s Prince Plaza with Sky Decks overlooking the Nanshan mountains and Shenzhen Bay appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Scenario-Testing Your Architecture Project Prevents Design Mistakes

MLL Atelier

Developing your architectural design through various stages of drawing, modeling, and simulation are all critical. But, your designs can be made better through more detailed testing of different situations likely to affect your design, and subsequently its occupants.

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This week we unveiled the Dezeen Awards 2023 shortlists

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This week on Dezeen , we announced the architecture, interiors, design and sustainability shortlists along with the designers of the year for the 2023 Dezeen Awards. We revealed the 85 buildings shortlisted in the architecture categories , which included Studio House by William Samuels Architects (above) along with buildings by Zaha Hadid Architects, Olson Kundig and Open Architecture.

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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.