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OCTOBER 23, 2024

© Nayan Krishna, Ram Naresh architects: Fahed+Architects Location: Ernakulam, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Nayan Krishna, Ram Naresh Area: 800.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

The embattled owner of Frank Lloyd Wright ’s landmark Price Tower in Bartlesville Oklahoma has filed suit against The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy in order to void liens which have been placed on the property, the New York Times is reporting. The nonprofit had previously taken action against the Copper Tree Group, which is managed by investor Cynthia Blanchard, in order to prevent sales of original furniture from the building that were under the protection of a preservation ease

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

© Salem Mostefaoui architects: Déchelette Architecture Location: Boulogne-Billancourt, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Salem Mostefaoui Area: 350.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Several local New York outlets have reported an update on the financial dispute between the Chrysler Building ’s owner-operator RFR and The Cooper Union , which has held the land use rights to its lot since 1902. The Austrian-based developer purchased William Van Alen’s landmarked design for $150 million in 2019 and is now being threatened with eviction by the college after reportedly not paying rent since May.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Aerial view of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Image © The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy via Wikipedia under license CC BY-SA 4.0 Greenways, as a typology of urban design , have become an essential element in the planning of modern cities. They emerge in response to the increasing fragmentation of urban landscapes by elements such as highways. They usually integrate natural and constructed spaces , providing much-needed connections across various parts of the city.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Hue, Vietnam. Images by Hieu Nguyen Dang. This is probably the fastest project of the team when it comes to ideas, from the day we met Trang and her husband and heard Trang share her wishes.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Before the invention of architectural perspective, architects and artists faced significant challenges in visualizing and communicating architectural space. Without a systematic way to represent depth and spatial relationships, architectural drawings were often symbolic, schematic, or abstract rather than realistic. From ancient times through the Middle Ages, the ability to convey three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional medium, representing space in a manner satisfactory to the human eye, e

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Takatsuki, Japan. Images by Toshiyuki Yano. The site faces a greenbelt across the road with a 2-meter difference in elevation within it. We wanted to design a residence that would utilize this.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Following our previous look at an opening for a Capital Projects Manager at the DC Public Library , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Art Director at the University of Southern California. The role, based in Los Angeles, calls for an individual to “lead the direction of all materials and visual media produced by the school.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Econef Children’s Center / Asante Architecture&Design + Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects. © Robin Hayes Architecture in children ’s shelters serves a purpose beyond building physical spaces; it is about creating refuges that nurture healing, protection, and growth. For vulnerable children , designing these environments plays a vital role in their emotional recovery.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

The latest AIA /Deltek Architecture Billings Index has shown a continued decline in billings through last month. The September ABI remains at 45.7, where it also sat in August. Any score below 50.0 indicates a decline. The findings mark the twentieth consecutive month of declines in the ABI index. “Despite recently announced rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, clients are still cautious about future projects,” the AIA notes about the latest figures.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

© ArchDaily Motivated by the shared goal of creating a better, greener future, architects, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts from all over the world came together to exchange ideas and skills regarding the future of bamboo as a construction material. Titled Bamboo U , the 11-day course included teaching participants how to grow bamboo, treatment methods, bamboo design and model making, engineering, carpentry, and construction.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meier Partners has shared the latest images of their completed Sorol Art Museum project in Gangneung, South Korea. The update follows the February debut of the 336,500-square-foot museum, which is dedicated to Korean artists and designed to elicit the aesthetic tenets of Confucian philosophy. The firm’s first completed work since restructuring in 2021 matches the site’s topographical conditions while arranging galleries in a T-shaped circulatory route that enables a "personal journey

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Bahrain's Pavilion at the 14 Venice Biennale, Curated by George Arbid and Bernard Khoury. Image © Nico Saieh The Tamayouz Excellence Award has announced George Arbid , Lebanese architect and educator, and the founding director of Beirut's Arab Center for Architecture , as the recipient of the prestigious Mohamed Makiya Prize for Architecture 2024.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Preliminary construction work on the awe-inspiring Mukaab tower has been reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cube-like structure, whose volume is equivalent to 64 million cubic meters (more than 2.2 billion cubic feet), is apparently large enough to contain 20 Empire State Buildings. It will become the centerpiece of a new downtown core for the city called ‘New Murabba’ once completed.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Pietra Tiburtina - Campidoglio. Image Courtesy of Casalgrande Padana Travertine —known as lapis tiburtinus by the ancient Romans— has endured for centuries as one of the most iconic materials in Italian design heritage. This limestone has left a lasting mark on architectural history, from the monuments of the Roman Empire to contemporary works like the Church of 2000 and the Ara Pacis Museum.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Johnston Marklee founders Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee are curating a new exhibition at the L.A. branch of the Sean Kelly Gallery this fall that will showcase the brilliant building photography of Candida Höfer, the German-born winner of the 2024 Käthe Kollwitz Prize.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

In an interview with Louisiana Channel, Liz Diller , co-founder of the renowned architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, reflects on her unconventional journey into architecture and her innovative approach to design. Starting her career with aspirations of being an artist, Diller never initially intended to become an architect. Her artistic background, which included painting, sculpture, and filmmaking, continues to influence her work today.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Johnston Marklee founders Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee are curating a new exhibition at the L.A. branch of the Sean Kelly Gallery this fall that will showcase the brilliant building photography of Candida Höfer, the German-born winner of the 2024 Käthe Kollwitz Prize.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Bragança Paulista, Brazil. Images by Manuel Sá. Our guiding principle, following the clients' request, was to design a single-story, comfortable home. To achieve this, the house's layout was.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Responding to user needs and organizational objectives, MBB worked with Success Academy Charter Schools to renovate 70,000 square feet of office space into a collaborative workplace optimized for flexible teaming. Our research-driven approach included an analysis of how teams use the workspace, enabling us to provide design solutions for individual focus, small-group collaboration and team impact.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

As Kharkiv embarks on the long road to recovery following the devastating conflict in Ukraine , a global design competition has been initiated by the Norman Foster Foundation and Buildner to reimagine one of the city's most significant landmarks—Freedom Square. A symbol of Soviet-era urban planning, the square, along with the Regional Administration Building, was heavily damaged by a missile strike on March 1, 2022.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

In collaboration with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, FXFOWLE completed a major aesthetic and functional transformation of Alice Tully Hall as part of a larger project for the Julliard School at Lincoln Center. The addition of a new three-story glass outer lobby establishes a dynamic new street presence while providing gathering space for patrons, donors, students and musicians.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Courtesy of ECLISSE Creating an unbroken line between floor and ceiling is one of the most elegant ways to manipulate the spatial qualities of a contemporary interior. Floor-to-ceiling glass is a recurrent motif in the modern high-rise home, offering views out to some of the most spectacular skylines in the world. Full-height doors, meanwhile, are just as contemporary and sensational, but have more nuance and engineering involved.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Tammany Hall sits prominently at the northeast corner of Union Square Park in Manhattan. The new building expands the usable square footage of the historic building and adds an iconic anchor to Union Square. The building’s former life as the last headquarters for the political machine, Tammany Hall, inspired a daring, iconic design that remembers New York City history while anchoring the Park with a proud monumental structure.

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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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