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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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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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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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15 important projects named to AR Public Awards shortlist for 2024

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The shortlist for this year's AR Public Awards from The Architectural Review has been revealed following their selection by a three-judge panel. A total of 15 projects made the cut for what the publication says is an award of pivotal importance given the threat to public space posed by current political tradewinds across the globe. Projects as far-ranging as inner Mongolia and the U.S.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In Cambridge, Massachusetts, a dense, climate-forward forest by Stoss Landscape Urbanism signals a changing approach to urban canopies

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The notion that the answer to climate change is to plant trees is naive. Million- or billion-tree campaigns may be attractive in their simplicity, but without proper maintenance, many trees struggle The post In Cambridge, Massachusetts, a dense, climate-forward forest by Stoss Landscape Urbanism signals a changing approach to urban canopies appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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.