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Pavilion E4. Efficient Outdoor Educational Space / Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch

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© Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch architects: Ferran Ventura Blanch architects: Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano Location: Malaga, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch Area: 1292 ft2 Read more »

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Heatherwick Studio complete new Azabudai Hills district in the heart of Tokyo

Avontuura

Azabudai Hills is an expression of the new: its deconstruction of the podium, its environmental mission, flowing forms and new plants. The post Heatherwick Studio complete new Azabudai Hills district in the heart of Tokyo appeared first on Åvontuura.

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NEOM Unveils Siranna, its Latest Tourist Destination in Saudi Arabia

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Courtesy of NEOM NEOM has just introduced “ Siranna ,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Aiming to blend innovation and refinement, while integrating with the coastal terrain, the design seeks to offer a luxury escape, with a 65-key hotel and 35 residences. Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape.

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New architecture and design competitions: AI for the Built Environment, International VELUX Award, MICROHOME, and FRAME Awards

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four briefs calling for innovative design solutions exploring the use of AI in the built environment, fresh ideas for ways to harness daylight for the well-being of building inhabitants, concepts for off-grid, modular homes, and outstanding works in the fields of interior and product design.

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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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Imagining the Future of Construction: From Bio-Based Materials to Innovative Data

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Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? What if some of them are already available? Kingspan’s dedicated innovation center, IKON, hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the key issues and explore solutions. Michael Bol, an architect and Concepting Director at Buro Kade, Benjamin Constant, Director of Development and Partnerships at Neo-Eco Partner, and Sandra Del

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What are Innovation Districts?

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Ho Chi Minh City Innovation District / Sasaki. Image Courtesy of Sasaki As technology and infrastructure rapidly evolve, a new buzzword finds itself in conversations across industries - innovation. The word is more relevant in light of future-facing challenges such as climate change, inequality, and economic crises. As a result of a surging interest in these concepts, innovation hubs have emerged across the world, aiming to foster creative and collaborative economies to spark quick change.

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Format Architecture designs "delightfully untraditional" Cafe Mars in Brooklyn

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Bright colours, neon lighting and expressive furniture create a playful mood inside this Brooklyn restaurant, designed by local studio Format Architecture Office. Cafe Mars is an Italian eatery located in Gowanus, founded by co-chefs Jorge Olarte, and Paul D'Avino – whose grandfather lived across the street when he first emigrated from Campania in 1901.

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Studio Gang Unveils Design for a Low-Carbon Theater for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in the United States

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© Studio Gang Studio Gang has revealed the design for a new theater for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF). Planned to become the first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater in the United States , the building located in Garrison, NY, will serve as the permanent home for HVSF. The structure, measuring over 13,800 square feet, or 1,280 square meters, is designed to become the central point of the 98-acre HVSF campus, aiming to emphasize the theater company’s commitment to sustainable pri

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Gundry & Ducker's Wimbledon renovation aims to create "country house in miniature"

Deezen

Geometric shapes, fossilised stone and English cherry wood characterise this house in Wimbledon, London , overhauled by local architecture studio Gundry & Ducker. Named Wimbledon Villa, the studio renovated and extended the detached early 2000s property with the aim of making it feel like "a country house in miniature". Gundry & Ducker renovated and extended this house in Wimbledon Studio co-founder Christian Ducker told Dezeen that "the existing house was of a very thin appearance and h

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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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Youli B?B / Brick&Cube Architects

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© Ming Shen architects: Brick&Cube Architects Location: Taopengcun, Pinggu District, Beijing, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ming Shen Photographs: Chenlong Wang Area: 420.

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La Balsanera house aims to revive "tradition of living on the river" in Ecuador

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Architecture studio Natura Futura Arquitectura and architect Juan Carlos Bamba have created a floating house along the Babahoyo River in Ecuador. Situated within a centuries-old floating village at risk of disappearing, La Balsanera is designed as a model for the preservation and sustainable redevelopment of the river's depleting community. La Balsanera is a floating house along the Babahoyo River Following the river's current closure as a commercial fluvial route, the community saw the number o

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Escalante Retreat / Imbue Design

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© Imbue Design architects: Imbue Design Location: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, United States Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Imbue Design Area: 131.

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brazilian architect victor ortiz cloaks ‘copii spa’ with a billowing timber roof

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architect victor ortiz takes inspiration from brazil's undulating sand dunes to design this 'copii spa,' surrounded by lush nature. The post brazilian architect victor ortiz cloaks ‘copii spa’ with a billowing timber roof 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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Wybrze?e Theater in Gda?sk / WAPA Warsztat Architektury Pracownia Autorska

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© Nate Cook architects: WAPA Warsztat Architektury Pracownia Autorska Location: Świętego Ducha 2, 80-834 Gdańsk, Poland Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Nate Cook Area: 4500.

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martin žampach 3d prints geometric coffee table bases topped with recycled plastic

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alongside drawing on traditional ceramics techniques, the tables are crafted by an industrial 3D printing robot, allowing for larger sizes and a broader material palette. The post martin žampach 3d prints geometric coffee table bases topped with recycled plastic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Building with Earth in Latin America: 12 Examples in Contemporary Architecture

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Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura. Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time. While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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Steelcase: Human-centred seating design | News | Architonic

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<p>You’d be forgiven for thinking that the human race should have mastered the design of the chair by now – we’ve been making them for millennia, after all. Yet still we keep trying to perfect our perches. Considered to be one of the harder typologies for a designer to crack, the chair is quintessentially an object that serves people; saving their legs and backs, easing their tasks.

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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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Wills House / Yemail Arquitectura

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© Mateo Pérez architects: Yemail Arquitectura Location: Guasca, Cundinamarca, Colombia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Mateo Pérez Area: 90.

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Vote for your favourite home interior of 2023!

Deezen

For our review of 2023 , we take a look back at the year's 10 most interesting home interiors and invite our readers to pick their favourite. With more than 500 interior stories published on Dezeen in 2023 so far, there is a wide variety of beautiful and unusual homes to choose from. Among the 10 most interesting we've published are a lodge in South Africa , an apartment in Spain's Torres Blancas tower and a tiny Scottish flat.

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Kaohsiung Social Housing / Mecanoo

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Completed in 2023 in Taiwan. Images by Ethan Lee. In a groundbreaking initiative, Mecanoo, introduces a innovative social housing project in Kaohsiung, marking a significant milestone as the city's.

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The Water Drop Library by He Wei Studio | Architecture

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<p><em>Site conditions: advantages and challenges coexisting. </em>The building is located in Shuangyue Bay Central Park, Pinghai Town, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China. The park is between the ancient town of Pinghai and the sea, not far from the famous Shuangyue Bay Turtle Reserve. The overall terrain of the park is high in the north and low in the south, with hills and valleys in the north and the sea in the south.

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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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Vargem Grande House / Ayako e Zebulun arquitetura

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© Federico Cairoli architects: Ayako architects: Zebulun Arquitetura Location: Vargem Grande, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Federico Cairoli Area: 1733 ft2 Read more »

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News: A London garden oasis by Hayhurst & Co is named RIBA House of the Year for 2023

Bustler

The new Green House project in Tottenham, London, from Hayhurst & Co has been announced as the RIBA House of the Year for 2023 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The residence was selected from a six-entry shortlist by jurors Dido Milne, Director of CSK Architects; Bev Dockray, the co-founder of Coppin Dockray Architects; Jessam Al-Jawad, Director and co-founder of multi-disciplinary architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike; and Albert Hill of  The Modern House   and  Inigo.

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JUANZONG Books & Cafe / CASE PAVILION

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Completed in 2023 in Haikou, China. Images by Runzi Zhu, Aranya, Yun Pai. In 2021, Haikou City initiated a series of cultural projects titled "Pavilions by the Sea," aimed at providing citizens with interdisciplinary and.

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megabudka’s hotel emerges as a cluster of slavic mud modules in russian national park 

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the galleries at the entrance stand with a regular rhythm of arches and soft plaster edges while small windows punctuate the thick walls. The post megabudka’s hotel emerges as a cluster of slavic mud modules in russian national park 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.