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So Wood Housing Complex / A+Architecture + Hellin Sebbag Pirany Architectes

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© Camille Gharbi architects: A+Architecture architects: Hellin Sebbag Pirany Architectes Location: Montpellier, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Camille Gharbi Photographs: Drone-Ops Area: 10300.

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Foster + Partners and Arup release first designs of California High-Speed Rail stations

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Foster + Partners and Arup have announced the first four designs for the hotly anticipated California High-Speed Rail as part of a series of open house sessions currently being undertaken with key stakeholders across the state’s Central Valley region. The first set of designs will stand as models for all future nodes in the 500-mile linkage that connects San Francisco to Los Angeles/Orange County.

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The Crescent House / DROO Architects

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Completed in 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Images by Henry Woide. The main aim of the design was to maximize the usage of the tight side of the plot. We created a unique space responding to this premise by orienting.

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Selldorf Architects' first residential towers shine on the Brooklyn skyline

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Selldorf Architects recently debuted the studio's first two residential skyscrapers at the redeveloped One Domino Square site in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. With an allotment of 398 new rental units and 160 total condominiums, the project boasts more than 700,000 square feet of usable space united by a seven-story podium with 12,000 square feet of ground-level retail spaces and another 40,000 worth of amenities offerings spread throughout three upper-level floors that connect via an elliptical centr

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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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Revitalizing Urban Spaces: 10 Interventions for Transforming Unused Areas

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OMOKEN Park / Yabashi architects & associates. Image © yashiro photo office Cities constantly undergo infinite changes, leaving many spaces within the urban fabric forgotten and unused. Historic buildings are refurbished, and adaptive reuse explores new possibilities, but what happens with public spaces? Small interventions using simple resources and innovative solutions are the perfect way to bring these neglected alleys, plazas, and highways back to life and reincorporate them into the cit

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Seoripul Tree House / Soltozibin Architects

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© Yoon Joonhwan architects: Soltozibin Architects Location: Seocho District, South Korea Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Yoon Joonhwan Area: 299.

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New architecture and design competitions: Student Showcase, Kyoto Global Design Awards, Barcelona World Capital of Architecture, and Kinderspace

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs seeking exceptional work by architecture students; captivating, sustainable, and socially impactful designs and inventions; architectural proposals that reimagine ten permanent blind walls in Barcelona ahead of the city becoming the World Capital of Architecture in 2026; and innovative designs for early childhood learning spaces.

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Blue Table Chocolates Workshop and Retail Space / Arch&Type

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© Kim Smith architects: Arch&Type Location: 799 Seneca St Suite D-1, Buffalo, NY 14210, United States Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kim Smith Area: 780.

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European Collective Housing Award presents winning projects in Spain and Switzerland

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The inaugural edition of the European Collective Housing Award has been announced by a panel of judges that included Anne Lacaton and Fernanda Canales. Their selection of a converted former wine storage facility in Basel, Switzerland, designed by Esch Sintzel Architekten, took home the top honors in the Renovation Category after being selected over seven other finalist designs.

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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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Sabater House / Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

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The project arises from its implementation in the surrounding area. The building unfolds through very clear geometry, moving away from the conception.

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California Shakespeare Theater by LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects

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Located in Orinda’s Siesta Valley watershed, the Sharon Simpson Center supports the artists, artisans and patrons of the California Shakespeare Theater; encouraged by environmental stewardship, inspired by the landscape, and influenced by the innovative theater productions, the Sharon Simpson Center merges site, program, and architecture. Designed to support the artists and audiences who call Cal Shakes their theatrical home, the Sharon Simpson Center at the Bruns Amphitheater includes new

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SOURCE Pavilion / Atelier LAVIT

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Courtesy of Atelier LAVIT architects: Atelier LAVIT Location: Paris, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Courtesy of Atelier LAVIT Area: 110.

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The Dime, Brooklyn NY by Fogarty Finger

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Located at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge and adjoining the existing Dime Bank, Fogarty Finger has designed a new 22-story tower merging retail, commercial, and multifamily residential units. The facade is composed of a plaid network of tactile, white terra cotta panels and dark horizontal insets. The soft, curvilinear form of the building provides generous light and unobstructed views to all five boroughs.

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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.

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Manguatá Building / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

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© Pedro Kok architects: Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados Location: São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Pedro Kok Area: 15500 ft2 Read more »

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Copas is a residence that adapts to the natural topography of the site

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The residence adapts to the natural topography of the site by absorbing the slope and having minimal excavation. The post Copas is a residence that adapts to the natural topography of the site appeared first on Åvontuura.

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curved laminated wood beams form lightweight roof atop deportivo pavilion in cumbayá

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designed by tec taller ec, el deportivo pavilion fosters a sense of openness and freedom of movement, emphasizing interior activities. The post curved laminated wood beams form lightweight roof atop deportivo pavilion in cumbayá appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Scientists use living skin to create robot that smiles

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Lifelike robots could be a step closer to reality with a new development from the University of Tokyo, where scientists have made a prototype with living skin capable of a "natural smile". The University of Tokyo team aimed to find a good way of binding living skin, which is skin grown in a lab from living cells, to a humanoid robot. Living skin, also known as cultured skin, has been used in the robotics field before, but without a good mechanism to attach it to a base layer, it is deformed or d

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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How San Diego Gave Rise to the Country’s First Legal Nude Beach

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Growing up, Black’s Beach was a fabled, taboo playground for public indecency in my mind. Visiting as an adult, I’ve found that the reality is quite different. Welcome to Beach Week , our annual celebration of the best place on Earth. Growing up in a Christian household where modesty was an enforced virtue, a naked body, to me, was as mythological as it was transgressive.

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Rising from the Water pavilion draws on architecture by Yasmeen Lari

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A circular pavilion formed of wood and reed, created by students with guidance from Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and design studio Material Cultures, is on display in Barking for London Festival of Architecture. Named Rising from the Water, the pavilion is positioned close to Barking Creek Flood Barrier and explores building solutions for the area as its flood risk grows with rising sea levels.

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natural light shapes room functions in bernardo cerrato’s passive residence in spain

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the central courtyard acts as a source of light and thermal radiation, optimizing the energy performance of the house by bernardo cerrato. The post natural light shapes room functions in bernardo cerrato’s passive residence in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Foster + Partners tops subterranean Apple Store with square dome

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Technology brand Apple has opened its first store in Kuala Lumpur in an underground shop topped with a dome, designed by UK studio Foster + Partners. Named Apple The Exchange TRX, the Apple Store is set alongside a shopping centre and designed as a transition space between the mall and a surrounding park. Apple The Exchange TRX is topped by a square dome Foster + Partners has topped the building with a domed roof above a glass wall, which is the only part of the store visible from ground level.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design’s office building in china

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the project site, a rectangular plot, seamlessly integrates the two buildings in an L-shaped layout for enhanced operational synergy. The post bright orange exterior corridor wraps around GLA design’s office building in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Seven furnishings that contribute to America's furniture-making heritage

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Dezeen Showroom: from aluminium stools to rugs with colourful motifs, we've selected seven accessories and items of furniture created by brands and designers based in the USA. This roundup features seating , rugs, fabrics and tables that have unique functions and appearances but are united by their American origins. The following items have been designed and released by companies and craftspeople situated throughout North America, including those based in New York , Chicago , Texas , California

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16th-century turkish bathhouse renovation brings modern design and archaeological finds

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the zeyrek çinili hamam, a centuries-old turkish bathhouse in istanbul, has undergone a thirteen-year renovation by KA-BA architects. The post 16th-century turkish bathhouse renovation brings modern design and archaeological finds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Stonewall monument is "first LGBTQIA+ visitor centre in National Parks Service"

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EDG Architecture + Engineering and Nate Berkus were among the team that restored a historic building for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) occupies 2,100 square feet (195 square metres) in part of the historic Stonewall Inn, a location noteworthy for protests and riots in support of gay rights in the United States in the late 1960s.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!