Mon.Apr 08, 2024

article thumbnail

How Can Modular Housing Production Incorporate Material Locality and Regional Craft?

ArchDaily

Rural House in Puebla. Image © Onnis Luque Modular homes are houses either partially or fully constructed in a factory. This process involves creating a series of three-dimensional 'modules' delivered to a site in a predetermined spatial pattern and assembled into a complete product. These homes have become popular solutions to housing crises as they can be produced 50% faster and emit half as much pollution.

Materials 363
article thumbnail

Safdie Architects will expand Marina Bay Sands for 2029

Archinect

Safdie Architects has announced plans for a programmatic expansion of their previous Marina Bay Sands design in Singapore. The scheme calls for the addition of a new luxury hotel tower with a sky roof, a 15,000-seat entertainment venue, and further spaces reserved for work, retail, and dining. The project is being undertaken to provide a boost to Singapore’s tourism sector, which is considered lagging behind other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region in spite of strong post-pandemic num

Architect 299
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Entrance Façade of the Baroque Museum of Catalonia / David Closes

ArchDaily

© Adrià Goula architects: David Closes Location: Plaça de Sant Ignasi, 14, 08241 Manresa, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Adrià Goula Photographs: José Hevia Area: 2660.

Architect 358
article thumbnail

Foster + Partners unveils winning bid for reimagined Television City in LA

Archinect

Foster + Partners has been revealed as the architectural designers of a major new campus modernization project for the famed former CBS Television City in Los Angeles. At a cost of $1 billion, the firm is now under contract to deliver what will be the first all-electric studios in the city. William Pereira ’s original 1952 buildings will be restored with the addition of production spaces and office suites surrounding them on a 25-acre campus that will be lined with retail establishments fo

Cities 290
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Foster + Partners Unveils Inaugural Residential Project in Uruguay

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners has just begun construction on “The Edge,” its inaugural project in Uruguay. Situated along the Rambla Tomas Berreta in Montevideo’s Carrasco neighborhood, the scheme extends along the coastline to the eastern borders. Encompassing 60 meters of shoreline, the development includes eight residential units that form around a circular courtyard enclosed in glass, each offering unique views of the water.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Modular Housing in Latin America: Assembly, Joinery, and Transportation Methods in Construction

ArchDaily

MRO Shack / iHouse estudio. Image © Aldo Lanzi In a constant search to find new ways to reduce costs and construction times, modular architecture emerges as an opportunity to implement various methods, technologies, and techniques to design livable spaces using separate repetitive elements such as modules. As Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Modular Building Institute ( MBI ), maintains, "Modular" is not about a construction product but rather a construction process.

article thumbnail

Three tech giant headquarters by WRNS Studio: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Following our previous visit to San Francisco-based Richard Beard Architects , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in the city this week to explore the work of WRNS Studio. Founded in San Francisco in 2005, the firm operates across three principles: beauty, sustainability, and a positive contribution to the public realm. “We established our studio to provide a platform upon which we could freely explore our ideas and craft,” co-founder Sam Nunes told our Studio Snapshot

Firms 278
article thumbnail

A Refuge in the Harsh Alpine Landscape: Three Connected Villas That Embrace Nature

ArchDaily

Priesteregg Villa Etaner. Image © Günter Standl Located in the municipality of Leogang in the Salzburgerland province, Austria, the Priesteregg Premium Eco Resort resides on a plateau at a height of 1100 meters. Opened in 2009, the resort comprises 15 chalets and three villas, and is surrounded by lush mountain pines, Alpine roses, and bilberry bushes.

Nature 312
article thumbnail

Sigurd Larsen design brick and wood building for Michelberger Farm

Avontuura

Michelberger Farm is a place for all senses. It’s a place that celebrates the gastronomy process all the way from planting seeds to the enjoyment of high end food. The post Sigurd Larsen design brick and wood building for Michelberger Farm appeared first on Åvontuura.

Building 264
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Italian Architect and Designer Italo Rota Passes Away at 70

ArchDaily

Museum of Novecento at Piazza del Duomo, Milano. Image © Maykova Galina via Shutterstock Italo Rota , the Milan-born Italian architect, designer, and innovator, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 70. Throughout his career, Rota demonstrated a remarkable ability to weave together thought-provoking ideas, often challenging mainstream conventions with his avant-garde visions.

article thumbnail

Dodge Momentum Index continues to decline in March due to office, hotel, and education planning slowdown

Archinect

The latest Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) information for March has shown a continued decrease in economic activity, dropping 8.6% to a new score of 164.0 from February's revised total of 179.5. Over the month, commercial planning fell 3.2%, while institutional planning dropped 17.2%. The decline in commercial performance is attributed by Dodge Construction Network to slow growth in office and hotel planning, while the institutional sector decline is linked to a decline in education planning.

Education 261
article thumbnail

C-PROJECT Commercial and Office Building / GAGAHOHO Architects

ArchDaily

Courtesy of GAGAHOHO Architects architects: GAGAHOHO Architects Location: Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Courtesy of GAGAHOHO Architects Area: 690.

article thumbnail

Mecanoo revives Scotland’s past into a new source of community pride

Archinect

Mecanoo has shared the news of its completed transformation of the Perth Museum in central Scotland. The three-year construction yields 37,700 square feet worth of new public space inside of the Edwardian-style former City Hall that serviced the community from 1914 on. A specially carved Vennels-inspired intervention connects the two separate halls, framed by two new portals made from Black Isle timber and finished with a bronze casing.

Finishes 246
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Refurbishment and Extension of the Buenavista Cultural Center / Padilla Nicás Arquitectos

ArchDaily

© José Hevia architects: Mariluz Sánchez Moral architects: Padilla Nicás Arquitectos Location: Madrid, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: José Hevia Area: 2500.

Architect 299
article thumbnail

Doug Trumbull, Joe Kosinski & Tim Miller Revisited

Chaos

In this flashback episode, directors Doug Trumbull, Joe Kosinski, and Tim Miller talk about getting “Brainstorm,” “Tron: Legacy,” and “Deadpool” off the ground.

246
246
article thumbnail

Foster + Partners Reimagines William Pereora's Television City in California, United States

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners, l ed by Normal Foster, has just been selected to reimagine the Television City studio complex in Los Angeles, following a global competition. The project involves the restoration of William Pereira’s iconic 1952 buildings and the transformation of the 25-acre site into a low-rise multi-modal campus and draws inspiration from the Los Angeles’ renowned Case Study Houses.

Cities 298
article thumbnail

Principal Officer's Residence in Samoa by Garrison Architects

Archinect

The traditional Samoan fale inspired our design of the Principal Officer’s Residence in Apia, Samoa. The fale’s vernacular form consists of a high, domed, thatched roof raised on a structure of wood columns. The roof provides shelter from the sun and rain while allowing outside air to circulate into the upper reaches of the structure, ventilating through the top.

Roofing 147
article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

The Schoolhouse / Rome Office

ArchDaily

© Neil Alexander architects: Rome Office Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Neil Alexander Area: 24500.

Architect 290
article thumbnail

Saudi Arabia lowers predicted number of residents at The Line by 2030

Deezen

The Line mega-city, which is the flagship development for Saudi Arabia's Neom project, will allegedly house fewer than 300,000 people by 2030, down from an original goal of 1.5 million. News agency Bloomberg has reported that officials expect The Line – a 170-kilometre-long linear city consisting of two parallel, 500-metre-high, linear skyscrapers – to house fewer than 300,000 people by 2030.

Finances 145
article thumbnail

Taller Frida Escobedo Unveils Contextual Residential Project in Brooklyn, New York

ArchDaily

© DARCSTUDIO. Taller Frida Escobedo has unveiled a new residential project to take shape in Brooklyn , New York. The 209,000-square-foot project titled after its location, Boerum Hill – Bergen, aims to become a contextual addition to the neighborhood, adapting its materiality and scale to the surrounding context. The developers, Avdoo & Partners, also enlisted Workstead for interior design, DXA for master planning, and DXA and Patrick Cullina for landscape design.

article thumbnail

K+S architects’ wooden forest hut is a terraced refuge in woods of japan

designboom

to minimize disruption to the existing landscape, K+S architects designs its stepping forest hut with a simple, elevated structure. The post K+S architects’ wooden forest hut is a terraced refuge in woods of japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Architect 143
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Mutan Project / Morsa Taller + Emilia Pascarelli

ArchDaily

© Javier Agustin Rojas architects: Emilia Pascarelli architects: Morsa Taller Location: Villa Martelli, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Javier Agustin Rojas Area: 105.

Project 288
article thumbnail

Bell Phillips creates Cosway Street housing block with fluted precast brick facades

Deezen

Scalloped facades featuring tones of cream and red brick define a U-shaped housing block by Bell Phillips in Marylebone in central London. Named Cosway Street after the road on which the building sits, the design of the 49-home development in the Lisson Grove Conservation area aims to repair the fragmented streetscape by re-establishing the urban block.

Housing 141
article thumbnail

Pupila Clinic / BLOCO Arquitetos

ArchDaily

© Julia Totoli architects: BLOCO Arquitetos Location: Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Julia Totoli Photographs: Courtesy of BLOCO Arquitetos Area: 800.

Architect 288
article thumbnail

spiral land art by mathieu nouhen conjures mystical undertones in rural france

designboom

the spiral arrangement of stakes is reminiscent of a fossil and symbolizes the only vestige remaining of man's imprint on this landscape. The post spiral land art by mathieu nouhen conjures mystical undertones in rural france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Art 135
article thumbnail

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.