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10 must-see architecture and design events to check out this December

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Though 2024 is coming to an end, there is no shortage of exciting architecture and design festivals, exhibitions, and showcases to explore throughout December and beyond into 2025. From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler , here is a brief curated selection of recommendations worth seeing this December.

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Wuxi Xinfang Experimental Middle School / c+d Design Center

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© DC Alliance architects: c+d Design Center Location: Northwest side of the intersection of Xinguang Road and 312 National Highway, Xinwu District, Wuxi, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: DC Alliance Area: 26043.

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Featured academic job openings at 8 architecture schools

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This week's edition of our curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features eight architecture schools in search of faculty and facilities staff. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job. Teaching Positions Texas A&M University seeks a Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank Faculty in the Department of Architecture in College Station, TX "The responsi

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House between the Trees / Peter Kjær Arkitekter

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Completed in 2022 in Denmark. Images by James Silverman. The house between the trees is a discreet T-shaped summer house with an archetypal roof shape, which hides many special details. The house is built.

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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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SOM and Neri debut inaugural line of urban furniture

Archinect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has collaborated with Italian manufacturer Neri on a collection of outdoor furniture products. Named the Nebula collection, the products are designed to fill a need for considered, versatile street furniture to populate main streets and urban corridors. The collection includes bench seating, stools, tables, and a bicycle rack.

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Swedish audio company Transparent debuts Brutalist Speaker in time for the holidays

Archinect

With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to look at a unique gift idea that is sure to inspire fans of Brutalism from the trendy Swedish audio company Transparent. Their new Brutalist Speaker is designed especially to utilize the geometry of indoor spaces to boost the already high-frequency sound produced from two 3” tweeters that are placed at 90° angles and reference the porthole windows commonplace in Brutalist residential structures in the '60s and '70s.

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Mentari House / Axial Studio

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© Mario Wibowo Photography architects: Axial Studio Location: Tangerang, Indonesia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Mario Wibowo Photography Area: 600.

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Featured academic job openings at 11 architecture schools

Archinect

This week's edition of our curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features eight architecture schools in search of faculty and facilities staff. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job. Teaching Positions Texas A&M University seeks a Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank Faculty in the Department of Architecture in College Station, TX "The responsi

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with an undulating lattice facade, zaha hadid architects’ metro station opens in riyadh

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the sculptural riyadh metro station by zaha hadid architects (ZHA) is a key link in the world’s longest driverless transit system. The post with an undulating lattice facade, zaha hadid architects’ metro station opens in riyadh appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Local geology informs Mykonos hillside villa by Tom Dixon and A31 Architecture

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British designer Tom Dixon has collaborated with Greek studio A31 Architecture on Aimasia Residence, a villa in Mykonos built around an existing stone wall. Located in the Elia region, the 850-square-metre home was designed by A31 Architecture , with interiors led by Dixon's interior design arm Design Research Studio. Aimasia Residence was built around an existing stone wall Nestled on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, the surrounding rocky landscape informed the teams' design for Aimasia Resi

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yayoi kusama wraps 60 trees in pink and white polka dots ahead of NGV show in melbourne

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named ‘ascension of polka dots on the trees,’ they stand in line along st kilda road, already welcoming passersby into the show ahead of its premiere on december 15th, 2024. The post yayoi kusama wraps 60 trees in pink and white polka dots ahead of NGV show in melbourne appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Project Mingde uses "cascading" roofs on Chinese nursery to recycle rainfall

Deezen

Non-profit Project Mingde has unveiled Duling Educational Centre, a staggered complex topped with roofs that help recycle rainfall into clean water for schoolchildren in rural southern China. The new nursery and community centre stands next to a primary school in the village of Duling in Guangxi, and was built by students from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) as part of an ongoing initiative to tackle poverty in the region.

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notre-dame cathedral set to reopen in paris five years after the fire

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since the fire on april 15th, 2019, the cathedral has been closed to the public, and starting december 8th, 2024, the public can access the renovated church again. The post notre-dame cathedral set to reopen in paris five years after the fire appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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ZHA wraps Riyadh Metro with a self-supporting 3D lattice shell in Saudi Arabia

World Architecture Community

Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled photographs of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station, which is set to open on December a in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Named King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, with the opening of its Blue, Yellow, and Purple lines (Li.

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bespoke perfection rolls-royce ghost series II first drive at château la coste

designboom

the rolls-royce ghost series II first drive connects bespoke innovation with heritage, tracing henry royce’s vision from provence to his winter home in nice. The post bespoke perfection rolls-royce ghost series II first drive at château la coste appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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VATRAA celebrates "as found" details in London home renovation

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Worn surfaces are deliberately left exposed inside Putney Riverside, a Victorian terrace in London that local studio VATRAA has expanded with a terracotta-coloured concrete extension. Located in a conservation area along the River Thames in Putney, the terraced home has been revamped for a Sri Lankan couple who purchased it after it had stood untouched for many years.

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two overlapping gradients in lawa design’s analog watch translate time into different patterns

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lawa design introduces gradient watch, an analog timepiece that tells time through everchanging patterns. The post two overlapping gradients in lawa design’s analog watch translate time into different patterns 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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"Not a single step wrong" says commenter

Deezen

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a chapel in the Czech Republic made using medieval construction techniques by studio RCNKSK. Called Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, its design features a cylindrical form and a stone plinth topped with a gridded timber structure. RCNKSK blends "medieval craftsmanship with contemporary technologies" for Czech chapel "Straightforward and to the point" Readers were largely united in their praise for the project.

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breathing earth sphere: olafur eliasson installation in south korea comprises 1,200 lava tiles

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artist olafur eliasson works with ranieri to design the intricate composition of lava tiles in twenty-four individual colors. The post breathing earth sphere: olafur eliasson installation in south korea comprises 1,200 lava tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Takk creates mobile child's bedroom made of construction waste

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The founders of Spanish studio Takk have added a mobile child's bedroom made of concrete blocks and recycled insulation to their industrial apartment in Barcelona as part of ongoing work on the space. Roma's Bedroom was designed and built by Takk founders Mireia Luzárraga and Alejandro Muiño for their six-year-old daughter, Roma, and is located within the family's larger 400-metre-square loft space in Barcelona.

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stine goya curates ethereal pink universe at kunsten museum, exploring separation & longing

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stine goya transforms the gallery with heavy fabrics, soft drapery, and gentle hues to create an immersive experience at kunsten museum. The post stine goya curates ethereal pink universe at kunsten museum, exploring separation & longing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Dezeen selects standout American design and architecture events from November

Deezen

From the solo furniture shows of Jomo Tariku , Chris Schank and Norman Teague to an exhibition imagining the ramifications of cities on a planetary scale, Dezeen's US editor Ben Dreith selects worthwhile exhibitions from the United States. From the statewide PST Art fair in California to trade shows such as BDNY in New York, there were a variety of exhibitions in the design and architecture community in November.

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iguzzini’s all-in-one ‘light shed’ solution unites smart lighting, sound control & ecodesign

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designed for work, retail, and hospitality, iguzzini's light shed combines acoustic absorption and sustainable materials into an all-in-one solution. The post iguzzini’s all-in-one ‘light shed’ solution unites smart lighting, sound control & ecodesign appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Marketing for Architects: 2025 Ultimate Guide

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Marketing for Architects Archmark's Ultimate Guide Use Online Marketing for Architects to Get Found Online If you have been struggling to attract, find, and win better clients and projects, then you are in the right place. This guide to marketing for architects will help you understand the tactics, tools, and technologies to improve marketing for architecture firms.

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factory kitchen becomes window-filled cultural space in sepide elmi’s iranian gallery

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large windows replace traditional walls, creating an interactive environment that challenges conventional gallery structures. The post factory kitchen becomes window-filled cultural space in sepide elmi’s iranian gallery 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.