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De Chill House / X11 Design Studio

ArchDaily

Completed in 2022 in Vietnam. Images by Hoang Le. In developing urban areas with high construction density, the lack of natural light in tube houses can make the space feel stuffy and disconnected.

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Austin becomes largest city in the U.S. to dump parking requirements

Archinect

Austin on Thursday became the largest city in the country to stop requiring new developments to have a set amount of parking — a move aimed at both fighting climate change and spurring more housing construction amid the city’s affordability crisis. The Austin City Council voted 8-2 Thursday to wipe out minimum parking requirements for virtually every kind of property citywide.

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Chapel of Music / Vector Architects

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© Shengliang Su architects: Vector Architects Location: Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Shengliang Su Photographs: Arch-Exist Photographs: Hao Chen Photographs: Zaiye Studio Area: 455.

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Manuel Bouzas designs ‘Mediterráneo’, a pavilion designed for the TAC! Urban Architecture Festival in Valencia

Avontuura

The pavilion was conceived as an urban blind that, instead of protecting a window, covers an entire public space. The post Manuel Bouzas designs ‘Mediterráneo’, a pavilion designed for the TAC! Urban Architecture Festival in Valencia appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Draaier op Oostenburg Apartments / BETA office for architecture and the city

ArchDaily

© Stijn Bollaert architects: BETA office for architecture and the city Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Stijn Bollaert Photographs: MWA Hart Nibbrig Photographs: Tim Stet Read more »

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Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Architecture in the Amazon

ArchDaily

Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge / Atelier O'Reilly. Photo: Jean Dallazem The architecture of indigenous peoples is deeply rooted in their surroundings, in the sense that materials are locally sourced and empirically tested, to discover the construction techniques and dwellings that best respond to the values of the community and their understanding of housing.

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McLaren Excell turns Camden warehouse into craft-focused family home

Deezen

Architecture studio McLaren Excell has converted an industrial building in north London into a house that includes dedicated spaces for arts and crafts activities. Named Camden Workshop, the project also involved the extension of the 600-square-metre former factory, which was previously the home and studio of a sculpture artist. McLaren Excell has converted an industrial building in London into a house McLaren Excell 's scheme sees the ground floor converted into hobby rooms, used for a range of

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AIRSIDE / Snøhetta

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Completed in 2023 in Hong Kong. Images by Kevin Mak. On the 25th closing anniversary of the famed Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong comes Snøhetta Asia’s latest project in the city – AIRSIDE, a LEED.

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Xokol restaurant by ODAmx and Rubén Valdez celebrates "collective ritual" of eating

Deezen

Mexican architects ODAmx and Rubén Valdez have designed a restaurant with an ash-coloured interior inside a former mechanic's workshop in Guadalajara. Now located in the Mexican city's Santa Tere neighbourhood, Xokol began in 2017 within a small space that housed just four tables and room for 16 diners. Xokol occupies a former mechanic's workshop that has been converted into a restaurant In 2020, the restaurant relocated to this larger building, where the aim was to preserve as much of the intim

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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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2005_MNB House / Gabrielle Vinson Architecte

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© Gabrielle Vinson architects: Gabrielle Vinson Architecte Location: Toulouse, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Gabrielle Vinson Area: 147.

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Five interiors with furry walls that beg to be touched

Deezen

Faux fur is liberated from the realm of fashion and used to cover entire walls in this lookbook , which rounds up five interior projects including an igloo-shaped children's room and a surreal Prada set by AMO. Rendered in grabby colours, furry textiles are increasingly being used by interior designers to make retail environments feel more enticing, as seen below in the all-pink makeover of Balenciaga 's London store and the monochrome grey fit-out of Chinese womenswear boutique SND.

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An Office and Two Houses / Loader Monteith

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Completed in 2022 in Inverness, United Kingdom. Images by Henry Woide. A slim parcel of forgotten roadside land has been transformed into the headquarters for international mountain bike tour operator, H&I Adventures.

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Chain curtains enclose prayer room inside Abu Dhabi government office by Agata Kurzela Studio

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Interiors firm Agata Kurzela Studio has reworked the top floor of a heritage building in Abu Dhabi to create offices for an Emirati government bureau, which oversees major public architecture projects. Located in the capital's waterfront area of Khor Al Maqta, the workspace is housed inside the former Armed Forces Officers' Club with its distinctive concrete shell designed by French architect Roger Taillibert.

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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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Java and Jam Pavilions / i/thee

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© Breyden Anderson architects: i/thee Location: 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Breyden Anderson Area: 200.

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Five glass-wrapped homes living life on the (water’s) edge | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>As one of the four essential elements that sustain life on this planet, water is key to the survival of all species. And just as wild animals like to stay close to the watering hole, we humans enjoy life by the water. While our ports, lakes and waterways are no longer the international transport hubs and feeding grounds they once were, the improved air quality, more temperate climate and improved relaxation and mindfulness that’s brought by the presence of fresh or flowing water, mean

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Nana House / Jean Benoît Vétillard Architecture

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© Giaime Meloni architects: Jean Benoît Vétillard Architecture Location: 93170 Bagnolet, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Giaime Meloni Photographs: Area: 100.

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Multiple expression and our bias toward old architecture

Brandon Donnelly

You may not have ever used this exact term before, but I’m sure that most of you know what it is. On his blog over the weekend, Witold Rybczynski wrote about a new architectural term he just learned called: “multiple expression.” What it refers to is the use of different architectural styles on a long facade in order for the building to appear as if it’s multiple smaller ones.

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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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Probably the Largest Brick Beam to Date: An Impressive Feat at the Danish Crown Headquarters

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© Adam Mork Brick beams have been widely used in construction due to their strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. By embedding steel reinforcing bars into a series of bricks arranged in a specific pattern, these elements form horizontal load-bearing structures that distribute the weight and forces that act on a building. However, it is difficult to find brick beams with excessively large spans, in order to avoid long-term structural problems.

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rever & drage extends stone and timber jetty from norwegian forest across the bay 

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sundshopen offers protection from wind and waves, serving as an indicator of the lake's varying water levels throughout the seasons. The post rever & drage extends stone and timber jetty from norwegian forest across the bay appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Winners of the Media Architecture Biennale 2023 Student Awards

ArchDaily

The Media Architecture Biennale Student Awards recognize the world’s best student projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design and planning, media and interaction design, and urban media art.

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layers of wooden, concrete and mirrored surfaces combine to compose hair salon in japan

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CLT wooden roofs extend atop the vertical concrete elements creating a staggered appearance. The post layers of wooden, concrete and mirrored surfaces combine to compose hair salon in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Woven Image launches new colour palette of acoustic products for office interiors

Deezen

Promotion: international brand Woven Image has launched a new colour range that can be applied to its collection of acoustic products , designed to add injections of colour while providing sound absorption to workplace settings. The newly added colours include Butter 106, Cayenne 484, Dusk 495, Mint 573 and Nutmeg 721, which can be applied to Woven Image 's sound-absorbing wall coverings, ceiling tiles, ceiling baffles and room dividers.

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interview: friedman benda exhibits retrospective of pre-memphis ettore sottsass

designboom

friedman benda's new york city gallery explores the influences of south asian and aztec cultures on the early works of italian designer ettore sottsass. The post interview: friedman benda exhibits retrospective of pre-memphis ettore sottsass appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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White House by K.P.D.O. | Living space

Architonic

<p>The project is a family home for an art collector. The existing home was an uninspiring 1980’s Georgian revival home. Our brief was to work within the original footprint to create a home for entertaining and with free flowing connections to the garden.</p> <p>Our brief was to work within the original footprint to create a home for entertaining and with free flowing connections to the garden.

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Modularity, clean lines and strong character

Habitus Living

antoniolupi ’s two new offerings, Street and MyStreet, continue their legacy of exceptional design grounded in quality materials and high-profile partnerships. Designed by AL Studio, the modular system features integrated tops and a wide range of offered materials. Square, geometric shapes and balanced proportions utilise volume, thickness and height to optimise functionality.

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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