Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new project in Australia led by First Nations designers will give Sydneysiders a special mythology-showcasing destination at a formerly empty concrete berth along the harbor following the results of an international competition organized by the government of New South Wales. Located in the city’s Barangaroo district, Harbour Park will be a small (4.57-acre) but significant development along the 8.69-mile harborside walk connecting Glebe to Woolloomooloo.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

The lead character in this project is an extraordinary coastal landscape; thick, rugged, and impregnable, resisting the assaults of the Atlantic winds. The post Langarita-Navarro design getaway home in Tarfia with sawtooth roof appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Earlier this year, the ongoing refurbishment of SOM ’s Walter Netsch-designed United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado reached a significant milestone when contractors for the $220 million project removed the final aluminum fin from its iconic exterior, culminating the renovation’s asbestos removal stage and clearing the way for the final reconstruction to begin.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Following the news that the Surat Diamond Bourse in India has overtaken the Pentagon as the world's largest office building, Dezeen rounds up 10 buildings that achieve monster-like status due to their colossal size. From the strikingly tall to the incredibly long, the roundup includes stadiums , airports , skyscrapers and housing developments that make a monumental visual impact on their surroundings.

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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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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

[The] quintessential local issue of zoning squabbles ends up generating a national scarcity of elite college admissions slots, fueling zero-sum competition and ultimately reducing America’s ability to increase global “exports” of its best-in-class high-end higher education product. The Washington Post has a useful primer on the zoning hangnail stimying elite American higher-ed institutions from expanding their enrollment in response to societal outcries and prospective applican

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Following our previous look at an opening for a Public Interest Design (PID) Fellowship at the University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit Collaborative Design Center, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an opportunity on Archinect Jobs for a Project Manager at the Center for Zero Waste Design. The role, based in Brooklyn, New York, calls for an individual with architectural experience who will split their team between the center and consultancy ThinkWoven.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

A blocky pink form and curving glass walls define House R3, a residence by Bangkok studio PHTAA on a compact roadside site in Thailand. Made from concrete, the 400-square-metre home features living spaces across five levels to maximise the available space for a family of five. PHTAA has created House R3 in Thailand To give privacy from the nearby road, PHTAA infilled House R3's road-facing facade with concrete panels so that it is almost entirely solid.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Jean-Louis Cohen, a renowned architectural historian, critic, educator, and curator, has sadly passed away in the Ardennes after suffering an allergic reaction from a bee sting, according to reports published this week in France and the United States. As the Sheldon H. Solow Chair of Architectural History at the New York University Institute of Fine Arts and former Penelope Visiting Professor in Architectural History at the University of Sydney , Cohen was a beloved figure remembered by many one

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Chinese architecture studio FOG Architecture has completed a shop for local fashion boutique Xiaozhuo on Julu Road in central Shanghai that features oversized buttons and zippers. The 300-square-metre shop features tactile surfaces and playful motifs that reference the process of tailoring. The fashion boutique is located in central Shanghai FOG Architecture used a glazed facade to open up the front of the shop, allowing plenty of natural daylight into the space while blurring the line between t

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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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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

EskewDumezRipple has released images of their newly-designed Burden Welcome Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Located adjacent to the city’s Botanic Gardens, Rural Life Museum, and the LSU AgCenter, the 9,230-square-foot center is intended to “provide visitors with an overview of the many destinations dispersed throughout the 440-acre property in the heart of Louisiana’s capital city.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Spicy shades of turmeric, cinnamon and ginger feature alongside mosaic tiles and hand-painted murals in the public spaces of this hotel in Sydney , following a makeover from local studio Luchetti Krelle. The renovation encompassed Manly Pacific 's lobby as well as its 55 North bar and a few neighbouring lounge areas, all located on the hotel's ground floor, which opens directly onto Manly Beach.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs calling for the best in architectural drawing, innovative designs for immersive outdoor installations, nominations for outstanding industry professionals and educators, and designs for accessible, beautiful, and affordable 3D printed homes.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Dessert brand Jell-O has received its first makeover in ten years courtesy of branding agency BrandOpus, featuring a bolder, blockier logo and hyperreal renders of pudding swirls and jelly fruits. The aim of the rebrand was to attract both parents and kids through "imaginative and playful" imagery, BrandOpus creative director Rebecca Williams explained.

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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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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Bank of America has awarded a $1 million grant towards the development of the National Juneteenth Museum, designed by BIG. The money will contribute to the project’s estimated $70 million price tag. Located in Fort Worth ’s Historic Southside neighborhood, the museum will serve as an epicenter for awareness and preservation of Juneteenth’s history.

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Dwell

AUGUST 9, 2023

We covet his chairs, but Marcel Breuer's summer house in Massachusetts may be doomed—and it's not the only one under threat as Americans go bigger. Welcome to Legacy, a monthly column by Sami Reiss of Snake covering all-time design. The future looks bleak for modernist homes—some of the best ones are being demolished at a steady clip to make room for newer and arguably much worse things.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Combining innovative architectural, structural and mechanical solutions in one design, the striking glass envelope of the Grand Théâtre de Québec — a first in North America — designed by Lemay in consortium with Atelier 21 ensures the long-term sustainability of a central piece in Quebec City’s modern heritage and a concrete icon reflecting the end of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Local design studio Mattaforma has created a plant nursery and community space for Public Records, a music venue and cultural space in Brooklyn. The Nursery at Public Records sits in an outdoor space adjacent to the Gowanus institution's other programming, a vegan cafe , club and listening lounge. It serves as a nursery for plants and as an outdoor music venue.

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Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

The new Shelby County Health Department was designed with a strong emphasis on promoting overall well-being for both staff and clients. It aims to foster a holistic approach to health by integrating with the medical district campus and the community around it. A key feature of the design is the inclusion of a spacious public plaza and green area to encourage interaction and wellness.

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Bustler

AUGUST 9, 2023

A new project focused on landform development in the Maldives from the Self-Assembly Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Invena is now on view at the MIT Museum in Cambridge. The Growing Islands initiative is a design proposal that considers the impacts of rising sea levels on the island nation, calling for a solution that can actually grow landforms out of the ocean using pre-fabricated canvas ‘bladders’ filled with sand.

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Dwell

AUGUST 9, 2023

Designed in 1961 by Charles W. Wong, the radiant post-and-beam home comes with glazing galore and a private guesthouse. Location : 1437 Hillside Drive, Glendale, California Price : $1,599,000 Architect : Charles W. Wong Year Built : 1961 Footprint : 2,901 square feet (four bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size : 0.15 acres From the Agent : "Designed by residential architect Charles W.

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Architectural Record

AUGUST 9, 2023

This month's ongoing shows include an exhibition in Berlin exploring a selection of completed and in-progress projects by AW magazine's "Architect of the Year," Sou Fujimoto.

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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.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

The growth of AI will put an increased environmental burden on the planet, say experts who argue it's time to think about the invisible physical infrastructures of our technology.

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Bustler

AUGUST 9, 2023

The AIA Chicago Foundation's board of trustees has announced recipients of the 2023 Diversity Scholarship and the Chicago Award in Architecture-Student Award. In an effort to support and "retain diverse talent" within the city of Chicago by "recognizing the value of new and unique voices in the profession. The Diversity Scholarship awards up to two students from three notable Chicago architecture programs ( Illinois Institute of Technology , The School of the Art Institute of Chicago , and the U

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Architizer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Architecture shapes how we move through space. While these patterns of circulation are usually reserved for inside a building or structure, they also extend to roofscapes. These “roof walks” are a response to unique environmental, social and urban conditions.

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Young Architect

AUGUST 9, 2023

Young Architect The Power of Visualization with Architect Luciana Triplett In this episode of The Young Architect Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce Luciana, a talented architect whose roots began in Brazil's art-centered culture and led her to the bustling streets of Boston. Her inspiring story will surely resonate with aspiring architects and entrepreneurs alike.

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