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The Base House / J Mammone Architecture

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© Katherine Lu architects: J Mammone Architecture Location: Cobbitty NSW 2570, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Katherine Lu Photographs: Tom Ferguson Area: 1243.

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rubens cortés arquitectos renovates andalusian tobacco shed with luminous library

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rubens cortés arquitectos extends an historic tobacco drying shed with a contemporary timber reading room for an andalusian library. The post rubens cortés arquitectos renovates andalusian tobacco shed with luminous library appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Earth Day 2024: Urban and Architectural Strategies to Navigate the Climate Crisis

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"Rachel de Queiroz Park / Architectus S/S. Image © Joana França Every year, Earth Day , celebrated on April 22, presents us with an opportunity to contemplate the conditions of our planet and our impact upon it. Generating around 37% of global carbon emissions , the construction industry has an important, often detrimental, role to play, thus placing an increasingly urgent responsibility on architects and builders to devise strategies for reducing this number.

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IGArchitects slots skinny 2700 house into narrow plot in Japan

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Walls of exposed concrete define this skinny house in Saitama, Japan , which local studio IGArchitects designed with a width of just 2.7 metres. Named 2700, the home is designed for a young couple on a long and thin site left over following a road expansion in the city, which is close to Tokyo. To maximise usable space, IGArchitects created a series of layered living spaces across two storeys, with flexible spaces on the ground floor and private spaces on the first floor.

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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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The Cornerstone House / ROOM+ Design & Build

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© Sonmeo Nguyen Art Studio architects: ROOM+ Design & Build Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Sonmeo Nguyen Art Studio Area: 130.

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Renzo Piano Reveals First Designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida, United States

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Courtesy of RPBW Pritzker Prize Laureate Renzo Piano has just revealed designs for Boca Rotan’s new creative campus, The Center for Arts & Innovation in Florida. The Center seeks to transform Boca Raton into an internationally recognized destination for culture , arts, innovation, and technology. In fact, the three-story structure features functions that bridge creativity across the realms of arts, education, business, and community.

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xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants

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a glamorous art deco suite room, a cafe reminiscent of a 1920s whiskey bar, and an 'alien garden' with metallic fountains welcome shoppers. The post xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lofts in Spain: 10 Apartments Making the Most of Vertical Space

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Apartamento 43 / cli·ma arquitectura. Image Cortesía de cli·ma arquitectura Faced with the various ways of inhabiting that characterize contemporary societies and their adaptability to future uses in architecture , lofts represent an opportunity to design spaces ranging from storage areas to living, study, leisure , or even resting spaces, both for their residents and potential visitors.

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Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames

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Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook , which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. Whether painted wood, plastic or metal, opting for colourful window frames is an easy way to brighten a residential interior. The examples in this lookbook demonstrate how they can be used to create a focal point in a pared-back space, draw attention to a view or simply help establish a colour theme.

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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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ZEB Living Lab: Innovation in Sustainable Architecture with Solar Façades

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ZEB Lab. Image © Nicola Lolli / SINTEF ZEB Living Lab is a research building that stands out for its pioneering initiative among zero-emission buildings, seeking to have a significant impact on the future. Located in Trondheim, Norway, it is much more than just a building; it is a tangible manifestation of the global commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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Models nap on Thom Browne bedding during Milan design week performance

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Fashion designer Thom Browne has presented his collaboration with Italian textile brand Frette as part of a sleep -themed performance during Milan design week 2024. Browne 's Time to Sleep performance took place inside the neoclassical Palazzina Appiani in Milan's Parco Sempione on Tuesday 16 April. Thom Browne's Time to Sleep performance took place in Milan's neoclassical Palazzina Appiani The 19th-century Napoleonic building's upper-level salon provided the setting for the show, which revolved

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The House in Between Small and Large / Nameless Tree Design

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Completed in 2023 in Taiwan. Images by Shao Chi Ho. Creating the connection between people & nature and people & people. Faced with a community park, the design was focused on the connection.

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A Stepped Brick Extension Makes Space For A Soft Warm Blush Kitchen

Contemporist

A brick home extension in England, with a blush pink kitchen and window seats.

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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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Alexandria House / Lachlan Seegers Architect

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© Rory Gardiner architects: Lachlan Seegers Architect Location: Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rory Gardiner Area: 143.

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Bridging Cultures Through Architecture: The Uniting Power of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

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In a historic moment, the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on "th February ”Öö by the Honorable Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi not only marked the completion of the first Hindu stone temple in the Middle East but al.

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Shady Brook Office Building / Cunningham Architects

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© Robert Tsai architects: Cunningham Architects Location: 6738 Shady Brook Ln, Dallas, TX 75231, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Robert Tsai Area: 4132.

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Enhance the Beautify Your Home with These Cute Home Decor Items

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Your home is your comfort place, where you can feel happy and relax. A well-organized house brings greater satisfaction, which is why people seek distinctive and stunning home decor ideas to transform their living spaces. So, if you want to design your living space, look for the best home décor products that will make your home seem sophisticated while also helping you feel comfortable and stress-free.

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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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LADOR Seongsu Store / Indiesalon

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© Donggyu Kim architects: Indiesalon Location: 3 Achasan-ro 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Donggyu Kim Area: 175.

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Ep 149: Moonlighting

Life of an Architect

This will be the 5th time in 5,209 days that I have put my opinions about taking on extra work outside of your normal job and typically during ridiculous hours of the day and night. This practice has become to be known as “moonlighting” and depending on your age and where you are at in […] The post Ep 149: Moonlighting first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Low-Cost Housing in India: A Multistakeholder Approach

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LIC Housing / Vastu Shilpa Consultants. Image © Iwan Baan In a nation grappling with a severe housing shortage for its economically weakest sections, the concept of "low-cost housing" has surprisingly faded from public consciousness and policy discourse. A crisis impacting millions of the nation's poorest, the need for affordable housing has become even more pressing as India's population overtakes China to emerge as the most populous nation.

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Top ten: curated projects that prompt external living with outdoor kitchens | News | Architonic

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<p>In this latest assortment of curated project highlights, we invite readers over to our place, to share a slice of summer sun and a seasonal spread, showing different ways to create an <a href="[link] kitchen</a> With summer making its cautious approach across Europe, the time is now to throw open our increasingly popular <a href="[link] facades</a> of <a href="[link] and <a href="[link] doors</a> and welcome the outside world bac

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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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Modular, Photovoltaic, Green or Blue Roofs: How to Choose the Best Waterproofing System?

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Living-Garden House In Katowice / KWK PROMES. Image © Jakub Certowicz Among the "Five Points of New Architecture" formulated by Le Corbusier , terrace gardens figure as a way to take advantage of a building's so-called fifth facade, either as leisure areas or landscaping spaces. Thanks to technological advances in reinforced concrete in the mid-twentieth century, usable flat roofs are far from new.

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Competitions: From Dreams to Rail-ity: Ideas Competition to Re-purpose Former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in Singapore

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Registration Deadline: Jun 14, 2024; Submission Deadline Jun 14, 2024 How will you re-imagine the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station (TPRS) in Singapore as a unique heritage and recreational node along the Rail Corridor? The TPRS used to operate as the southernmost terminus on the West Coast Rail Line of the Keratapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway, which has since been transformed into the 24km long Rail Corridor in Singapore.

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Construction of the high-school college Saint Dominic Savio and a gymnasium in Saint-Julien-les-Villas, France / Atelier Téqui Architects

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© 11h45 - Florent Michel architects: Atelier Téqui Architects Location: 1 Rue du Dr Françis Mielle, 10800 Saint-Julien-les-Villas, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: 11h45 - Florent Michel Area: 3035.

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XS in Philadelphia, not Tokyo

Brandon Donnelly

This is the sort of housing project that you’d fully expect to find in Tokyo. Seven homes built on a small urban lot measuring only 11 feet wide by 93 feet deep. But in this case, it’s not Tokyo; it’s Chinatown, Philadelphia, where a residual lot that was created when the sunken Vine Street Expressway was carved through the middle of the city in the 1950s.

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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.