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Finnish ‘Architect of Light’ Juha Ilmari Leiviskä Passes Away at 87

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Portrait from 1999 (from the long-time office of Vilhelm Helander, Juha Leiviskä Architects). Image Courtesy of Juha Leiviskä Archive Juha Ilmari Leiviskä, one of Finland´s foremost architects recognized for his design of light-filled poetic spaces, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 87. Born in Helsinki and educated at Helsinki University of Technology, Leiviskä developed a personal style throughout his six decades-long career, working with his own family of forms to design buildin

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Holcim and Zaha Hadid Architects team debuts second 3D printed concrete bridge concept

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Zaha Hadid Architects has released details of a second collaborative effort with Holcim on a 3D printed bridge concept that was first debuted as part of the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale. The new ten-ton Phoenix design offers an evolution of the innovations seen in the previous Striatus bridge , the original blocks of which the team was able to recycle in the second iteration.

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Jean Lamour Gymnasium / Studiolada

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Completed in 2023 in Nancy, France. Images by Olivier Mathiotte. Jean Lamour Gymnasium is a large wooden prism lying on a concrete bed. Its wooden framework inspired by the agricultural vernacular structures can.

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A new soccer training center for the Vancouver area designed by Formline Architecture

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The City of Port Coquitlam in British Columbia , Canada, recently unveiled the final proposed design for one of the province’s largest training and recreational hubs for soccer. Designed by Indigenous-led, Vancouver-based firm Formline Architecture , the facility will serve as a state-of-the-art soccer and community hub and B.C. Soccer’s new headquarters, with office space for local soccer club Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC.

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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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Three Little Pigs House / EME157

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Completed in 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Images by Luis Diaz Diaz. The intervention updates a house built in the 90s on the outskirts of Madrid. Originally, it consisted of a cubical volume, made of red brick with a.

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Bioclimatic Tropical Villa in Vietnam / T3 ARCHITECTS + Kanopea Architecture Studio

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© Phu Dao architects: Kanopea Architecture Studio architects: T3 ARCHITECTS Location: Hồ Tràm, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Phu Dao Area: 300.

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Between earth and sky, Aurelien Chen and the Urban and Rural Planning and Design Institute of CSCEC design a fragmented architectural complex that reinterprets vernacular architecture

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The entrance to Dragon Mountain natural tourist site is marked by a view of the mountain within the axis of the site’s entrance alley. The post Between earth and sky, Aurelien Chen and the Urban and Rural Planning and Design Institute of CSCEC design a fragmented architectural complex that reinterprets vernacular architecture appeared first on Åvontuura.

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CIEL / gon architects

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Completed in 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Images by Imagen Subliminal. 'French family looking for an apartment to settle in Madrid for an indefinite period of time' With this headline, Marion and Paul Franck, a couple.

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Architecture is Awesome: #35 Problem Solving

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This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. At its core, architecture is about problem-solving. In the process of solving specific design problems, architects overcome challenges, innovate, and bring visions to life.

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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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Maison Piaggio / David Rockwood, Architect

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© Nguyen Quoc Dat architects: David Rockwood, Architect Location: Đà Nẵng, Hải Châu District, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam Photographs: Nguyen Quoc Dat Photographs: David Rockwood Photographs: Vo Le Tuan Photographs: Trieu Chien Area: 140.

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Eight well-designed sheds and outbuildings that extend the home

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This week's lookbook explores eight clever shed and outbuilding interiors, ranging from self-built renovations to finely crafted new builds. By repurposing rundown sheds and garages or capitalising on extra garden space, these projects offer additional room for hobbies, workspaces, living quarters or simply respite for their owners. Among this list of projects is a bold-coloured garage renovation hosting a work area and greenhouse in Norwich, UK , as well as a scenic timber outbuilding designed

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Ovacik House / BINAA

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© Thomas Mayer architects: BINAA Location: Ovacık, 35930 Çeşme/Provincia de Esmirna, Turkey Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Thomas Mayer Photographs: Burak Pekoglu Area: 250.

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fluid curves and wraparound pools embrace foster + partners’ waterfront tower in dubai

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dramatic yet soothing interiors by gilles & boissier extend foster + partners' fluid architecture, in dialogue with the waterfront location. The post fluid curves and wraparound pools embrace foster + partners’ waterfront tower in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.

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Hamat House / platau

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Completed in 2023 in Hamat, Lebanon. Images by Wissam Chaaya. The project is an extension to an existing historic house located in the village of Hamat, at the edge of the historic cape that characterizes the.

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hiroshi kinoshita weaves all-season comfort into snug ‘house with indoor garden’ in japan

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'the interwoven indoor garden allows the house to feel smaller during extreme seasons and more opened up in pleasant weather,' shares the architect. The post hiroshi kinoshita weaves all-season comfort into snug ‘house with indoor garden’ in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Multipurpose Space / OBO Estudi

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© Jordi Canosa architects: OBO Estudi Location: 08461 Sant Esteve de Palautordera, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jordi Canosa Area: 18116 ft2 Read more »

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Exposed concrete frame creates "resilient" spaces for maritime academy in Denmark

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Danish studios EFFEKT and CF Møller Architects have completed the Svendborg International Maritime Academy in Denmark , using an exposed concrete frame to echo its industrial surrounds. Overlooking the harbour in the North Quay of the former port city Svendborg, the 12,500-square-metre centre unites several previously separate departments of Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC), providing combined study spaces for 1,000 students.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Architecture Classics: Mendoza School of Architecture / Enrico Tedeschi

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Cortesía de Archivo Descotte. Facultad de Arquitectura Urbanismo y Diseño. Universidad de Mendoza Some recognize in its facade the organic shape of a tree, while others, on the contrary, see human figures. Observing the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Mendoza , we can attest that we are in the presence of a building that constitutes a paradigmatic case in the context of the 1960s in Argentina.

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PSLab's monochromatic Berlin showroom is a "sacred place for light"

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A pared-back palette of raw materials creates a calm backdrop for PSLab 's lighting products inside the brand's Berlin workshop and showroom space, designed in collaboration with Belgian firm B-bis architecten. The newly opened studio occupies the ground floor and basement of a 1907 residential building in the city's Charlottenburg district. PSLab has opened a new workshop and showroom in Berlin PSLab , which designs and manufactures light fixtures for architectural projects, set out to create a

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Maison Molaire / BUREAU (Daniel Zamarbide, Carine Pimenta, Galliane Zamarbide)

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© Dylan Perrenoud architects: BUREAU (Daniel Zamarbide, Carine Pimenta, Galliane Zamarbide) Location: Geneva, Switzerland Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Dylan Perrenoud Area: 120.

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Jialun Xiong highlights "intricacies and textures" at Sichuanese restaurant in LA

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Subtle nods to traditional Chinese architecture can be found throughout this restaurant in California , designed by LA-based Jialun Xiong. Sichuan Impression 's third outpost, located in Alhambra, occupies a 2,000-square-foot (186-square-metre) space that "takes an elegantly pared-down approach to family-style dining". Jialun Xiong chose a pared-back palette for the Sichuan Impression interiors, creating a relaxed atmosphere Jialun Xiong took an equally relaxed approach to the interiors, combini

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Hiyoshi Pavilion / Jorge Almazán + Keio University Studiolab

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© Kurome Photo Studio architects: Jorge Almazán architects: Keio University Studiolab Location: 4-chōme-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8521, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Kurome Photo Studio Photographs: Area: 43.

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balda architekti reconstructs mid-19th century house in the czech republic

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balda architekti's approach combines historical preservation with thoughtful modernization, creating a harmonious blend of past and present. The post balda architekti reconstructs mid-19th century house in the czech republic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Galeana Maravatio House / Cometrue | Jaime Miranda González

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© Ariadna Polo architects: Cometrue | Jaime Miranda González Location: Maravatio de Ocampo, Mich., Mexico Project: 2023 Photographs: Ariadna Polo Area: 617.

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In Light of a Major Expansion, an Exhibition Takes a Historic Look at the Paris Metro

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On view at Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, the exhibition traces the transit system's history from the hand­dug tunnels of the 1890s to the automated boring machines of the 2020s.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!