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Block Wall House / nendo

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Completed in 2024 in Karuizawa, Japan. Images by Masahiro Ohgami, Takumi Ota. A private residence in Karuizawa, Nagano. Situated along the road lies the distinctive triangular property extending 110m in length. A creative.

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Manica Architecture debuts new NFL stadium proposal for potential Kansas City Chiefs relocation

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Manica Architecture has released renderings related to a late bid to lure the Kansas City Chiefs NFL franchise across the state border to Wyandotte County, Kansas. The design has been made public for the first time a week after the firm’s plans for a new Bears lakefront stadium in Chicago were panned by critics. Rendering courtesy Manica Architecture The proposed new dome-enclosed stadium was presented to Kansas lawmakers this week as part of a pitch to bring its first-ever major American

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Shamalat Cultural Center / SYN Architects

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© Laurian Ghinitoiu architects: SYN Architects Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Laurian Ghinitoiu Area: 615.

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a-fact wins competition for Montenegro museum inspired by surrounding mountains

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A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro. Selected from 48 submissions, the scheme is inspired by the nature of Montenegro, with stone cladding reflecting nearby mountains.

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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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Tijuana City Guide: 9 Projects to Explore in the 2024 World Design Capital

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Downtown Tijuana. Image © Fernando Cebreros | Shutterstock The U.S.-Mexico border is a region of vast historical, cultural, and economic significance, where cities of fundamental importance to North America have emerged. Tijuana —located in northeastern Mexico—, is one of these cities. Since its earliest beginnings in the 18th century, it has experienced exponential urban growth, closely linked to its northern neighbor, San Diego.

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House No. 11 – Santa Isabel / Camarim Arquitectos

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Completed in 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal. Images by Nelson Garrido. This project has a peculiar condition: between an industrial school and a cemetery, it gained an unexpected prominence, so much that, in 1942, Lisbon.

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New-York Historical Society opens 'Lost New York,' a remembrance of structures lost to time

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The New-York Historical Society recently launched Lost New York , an exhibition exploring the ever-changing palimpsest of the city’s built environment. 90 different historical photos, paintings, and other media document its transformation into a global metropolis. Lost relics such as the original Madison Square Garden, old Yankee Stadium, the 1853–54 Crystal Palace, Croton Distributing Reservoir, and Penn Station appear along with first-hand witness depictions of city life as it was

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Mangrove Dongdaemun Co-living / COM

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Completed in 2022 in Jung-gu, South Korea. Images by Mihyun Son. Transforming Hospitality into Home - Mangrove Dongdaemun, once a conventional business hotel, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a.

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Nonresidential construction spending ticks up slightly following February decline

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An analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has shown nonresidential construction spending to have increased moderately by 0.2% in March. It follows February's decline of 1.0%. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending now totals $1.19 trillion. Spending was up in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories on a monthly basis.

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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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Colonial Connections: The Railway on the African Continent

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Maputo Railway Station - Maputo, Mozambique. Image © Fedor Selivanov via Shutterstock There’s a well-known catchphrase – “Cape to Cairo” – that has spawned numerous books and piqued the imagination of countless travellers of the African continent. The phrase’s origins are of imperial nature, birthed out of an 1874 proposal by English journalist Edwin Arnold that sought to discover the origins of the Congo River.

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Marcel Breuer's 1950 Marshad House is on the market for $1.8 million

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Marcel Breuer ’s restored 1950 Marshad House in the Hudson Valley has been listed with an asking price of $1.8 million. The residence at 204 Cleveland Street in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, is a three-bedroom design with 1.5 bathrooms and has an interesting history from the original owner's affiliation with Look magazine and relation to the influential sculpture garden installation that was exhibited 75 years ago at MoMA.

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Foshan Entrepreneur Building / CCDI

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Completed in 2023 in Foshan, China. Images by Fang Jian. Foshan Entrepreneur Building is a 246-meter super high-rise office building serving 28 elite enterprises located in Foshan New City; at the end of.

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SOM's new Schwarzman College of Computing opens at MIT

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The new home for the recently established MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been completed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. What will be a research hub for AI and other disciplines in the computing sciences offers 185,000 square feet of labs, collaborative spaces, classrooms, and faculty areas inside a shingled profile that defines two eight-story pavilions.

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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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Celebrating Creativity: We Design Beirut Announces Program Featuring Activations and Exhibitions Across the City

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© Karim Saqr | PSLab, We Design Beirut We Design Beirut, Lebanon’s four-day design experience will take place from May 23-26, 2024. This multidisciplinary event aims to showcase and celebrate design and creativity through a varied program, including showcases, installations , talks, and workshops. Founded by Mariana Wehbe in collaboration with industrial designer Samer Alameen, the event seeks to foster a global conversation on design and sustainability through programs in the fields of i nterio

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Rivian puts construction of major Georgia EV plant on hold

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Electric vehicle maker Rivian has pressed pause on the construction of a major manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia. As we reported late last year , the company selected Clayco and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to deliver the 1,800-acre complex. Previously on Archinect: Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia.

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When the Earth Began to Look at Itself - Desert X Installation / SYN Architects

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© Lance Gerber architects: SYN Architects Location: AlUla, Saudi Arabia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Lance Gerber Photographs: Laurian Ghinitoiu Area: 257.

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Granville1500 by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]

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Santa Monica Boulevard, which for many Los Angeles commuters is no more than an exit from the 405 Freeway, is actually the last piece of Route 66, “America’s Main Street”, that once spanned from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean. In Los Angeles, this wide stretch of roadway linked Downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica, in a commercial corridor of remnant and outmoded automobile parts stores and showrooms - an archetype of linear, car-centric urban planning.

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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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Lark House / SHED Architecture & Design

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© Rafael Soldi architects: SHED Architecture & Design Location: West Seattle, Washington, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rafael Soldi Area: 2360.

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ÅBEN BREWERY by pihlmann architects

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Built in 1932 as a modern(istic) large-scale butchery in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district, since 1991 it has hosted a range of commercial businesses, today becoming a food production facility 2.0. Located within the city, ÅBEN restores the industrial legacy of the building and turns it inside out by inviting the public into the brewing processes, consequently blurring the contemporary distinction between public and production.

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Slow But Better Café & Bakery / The Sup

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Completed in 2022 in Dong-gu, South Korea. Images by Yunpyo Hong. It is a project to remodel a building that has been used as a sauna for a long time and turn it into a cafe. It aimed to create a better space by.

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De Zwarte Hond design a new, flexible and sustainable school building for Het Element

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The new school building for Het Element combines two pre-vocational secondary schools, three sports halls, a dojo and a language centre. The post De Zwarte Hond design a new, flexible and sustainable school building for Het Element appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Chonggu Experimental School / BAU Brearley Architects + Urbanists

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© INNSimages architects: BAU Brearley Architects + Urbanists Location: Qing Pu Qu, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: INNSimages Area: 21425.

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"London's lowest whole-life carbon high-rise" by Foster + Partners receives planning approval

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UK architecture studio Foster + Partners has been granted planning approval for office and residential development 18 Blackfriars Road, which the studio claims will be net-zero carbon. Located on a two-acre brownfield site in London 's Bankside, 18 Blackfriars Road will contain two residential blocks and a 45-storey office skyscraper. Foster + Partners claimed the project would have the lowest whole-life carbon of any London high-rise development when it submitted its application, which has rece

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SO – IL Unveils Design for a Revitalized Arts Campus in the Detroit Marina

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© Bloomscape SO-IL , in partnership with Detroit’s Library Street Collective , has revealed the design for a new arts campus in the Stanton Yards marina on the Detroit River. The development includes the revitalization of a 110-year-old church, a defunct bakery, and a former industrial site, thus transforming the now-disused waterfront facility into a ‘dynamic cultural amenity.

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Help! Offer Partner - how to say no, not yet, maybe never?

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Hello all, First time posting on here as I need some advice. To start with, here is a little bit of a timeline that lead to me being offered ownership at my current firm. 2015-2017 Associates in Architectural Technology 2016-2019 Worked at a small design firm 2019-2021 Worked at my current firm as a designer 2021 Became a licensed architect and started managing and designing my own projects. 2024 Offered an option to buy in.

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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.