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Zaha Hadid Architects Nears Completion of Major Sports Centre in China’s Greater Bay Area

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The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image CRLand Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with the Guangdong Architectural Design & Research Institute, the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Nansha, China , is approaching completion. Construction began in August 2023, with the main structures of the stadium and arena topping out in February 2024.

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OJB designs 4.7-acre park component for BIG's Freedom Plaza plan

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OJB Landscape Architecture has revealed details of their 4.7-acre park component for the upcoming Freedom Plaza development at the United Nations headquarters designed by Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) in New York City. The largest main green space component of the total 6.3-acre master plan, the park offers stormwater resilience while establishing Freedom Plaza’s 18,000-square-foot central lawn at its 'heart,' surrounded by 350 trees and other plantings that will contribute to its biodiversity

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Building Appropriately: Brinda Somaya on Connecting Generations of Indian Architecture

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Vikram Sarabhai Library. Image Somaya Sampat India today is a country of 1.4 billion people requiring every type of building imaginablehospitals, colleges, housing, and more. Championing sensibility and practicality in design is Brinda Somaya, an internationally acclaimed architect, urban conservationist, and academician, recently named an honorary member of the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects.

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Recycled cement mixes can reduce emissions without strength comprises, new research shows

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More evidence attesting to the performance of recycled concrete construction and demolition waste as an alternative to traditional Portland cement mixtures has been advanced in a new research paper from scientists at the University of São Paulo and Princeton University. They found that their proprietary mix demonstrated strength gains and workability that were comparable with current industry standards, saying its widespread implementation has the potential to cut emissions by up to 61%.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Migiui Neighborhood Facility / Architect-K

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Yoon Joonhwan architects: Architect-K Location: 129, Songnakgol-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yoon Joonhwan Read more

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inspired by superyachts, killa design’s marsa al arab resort opens doors along dubai shoreline

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completing a trilogy of nautical hotels, the resort's futuristic, sweeping silhouette and curated interiors speak to the aesthetics of 1960s riva yachts. The post inspired by superyachts, killa design’s marsa al arab resort opens doors along dubai shoreline appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rafael Viñoly’s National Medal of Honor Museum opens to acclaim

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The opening of the new, $300 million Rafael Viñoly -designed National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas , has drawn praise locally from critic Mark Lamster , who reviewed it as a unifying "sublime force" whose "uncompromising assertion of abstract form" is an answer to conservative proponents of Neoclassicism and its ability to communicate America’s values.

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Mitsubishi Pavilion (Expo 2025) / Mitsubishi Jisho Design

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Nacasa & Partners Inc architects: Mitsubishi Jisho Design Location: Yumeshima Island, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Nacasa & Partners Inc Area: 3476.

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villa Kusatsu by note architects

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This is a renovation project for a villa located in a quiet villa area away from sightseeing area in Kusatsu, the famous hot spring resorts in Japan. The villa, which stands on the boundary between the forest and the area where people live, was a special location where only forest could be seen, and there was nothing artificial in between. The design team considered renovation that maximizes the characteristics of the existing environment, a large gabled roof and trees in the forest.

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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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"Art deco's success has unwittingly served to conceal the horrors of colonialism"

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The term "art deco" is being applied too liberally to architecture built under colonialism, writes Edward Denison as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. Long cast as the bastard child of modernism , art deco was until relatively recently treated unkindly by Western architectural history, a canon forged from the questionable mix of purism, exceptionalism, and universalism.

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162 State Street for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago by Kwong Von Glinow

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The new lobby design for the Residence Hall at 162 State Street for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago brings a new geometrical language to the lobby interior to create a continuous open and flowing lobby space. School of the Art Institute of Chicago commissioned Kwong Von Glinow to renovate their residence hall lobby that primarily houses first-year art students.

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Uliving Campinas / Branco Meio Amarelo + Isaac Safdie Arquitetura

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Davi Realle e Juliana Vasques; Felipe Fuchs architects: Branco Meio Amarelo architects: Isaac Safdie Arquitetura Location: Campinas, SP, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Davi Realle e Juliana Vasques; Felipe Fuchs Area: 6780.

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AI tools help in the creative design and learning process, Oklahoma State research finds

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Research from Oklahoma State University Professor of Interior Design Tilanka Chandrasekera has decisively shown multiple ways in which AI-enhanced design tools can help students better tap into the creative process. In an article he submitted to the International Journal of Architectural Computing , AI software was shown to accelerate learning when compared to a control group of students who were assigned a similar task without the aid of technology.

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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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Villa Sidonius / Stempel & Tesar Architekti

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Filip lapal architects: Stempel & Tesar Architekti Location: Central Bohemian Region, Czechia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Filip lapal Area: 322.

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'Wildly inventive': NYC High Line co-founder remembers the late Ricardo Scofidio

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In a city that quickly moves on to the next big thing, continuously and often irreverently erasing its history, block by block, Mr. Scofidio’s contribution to the reimagining of the High Line now feels obvious, something we can all take for granted. Over a hundred projects inspired by the High Line have surfaced all over the world. Many have succeeded on their own terms, but the ones that try to just imitate the High Line don’t work.

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Eight "really evocative" brutalist buildings in Washington DC

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Washington DC has a large number of significant brutalist buildings. Here, architectural photographer Ty Cole picks eight of the most interesting. Largely built in the 1960s and 70s as the federal government expanded,Washington DC has numerous brutalist buildings built by leading architects including Marcel Breuer. Cole photographed the most prominent ones as part of the Capital Brutalism exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington DC, which he co-curated with University of Oklahoma

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Foster + Partners debuts lunar habitat design at Kennedy Center's EARTH to SPACE festival

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The world is not enough for Foster + Partners , whose designs for a speculative lunar habitation were unveiled as part of the special EARTH to SPACE Festival taking place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. from March 30th through April 13th, 2025. The British firm's contribution, titled From Earth to Space and Back , speculates a four-person habitation built using lunar regolith soil and erected underneath the surface of the moon to protect against gamma radiation and meteorites.

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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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Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park / SoBA

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Holi architects: SoBA Location: South of Y466 (Greenbelt Avenue), west of Waiqingsong Highway, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Holi Area: 5580.

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Ned’s Club revives a historic corner of DC

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The former Walker and American Security Bank Buildings sit on prime Washington real estate, tucked into the elegant border of the President’s Park and surrounded by Smithsonian galleries. Now, just in time for the latest management change on Pennsylvania Ave, Ned’s Club privatemembers’ meeting house has opened on floors 9-12, designed by Soho House Design in collaboration with New York practice Stonehill Taylor.

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Hassell completes low-carbon, timber manufacturing facility in Bradfield City Centre in Australia

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Its been nearly 100 years since construction started on Canberra, Australias purpose-built federal capital city. Now, for the first time since then, a new major city is springing up in The post Hassell completes low-carbon, timber manufacturing facility in Bradfield City Centre in Australia appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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Forest Futures: Rethinking Architecture of Forest Ecosystems and Ecological Balance

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Nebo House / Fuller-Overby Architecture. Image Paul Warchol Forests are among the most complex yet vital ecosystems on Earth. They regulate climate, support biodiversity, and sustain human communities. With the growing realities of climate change and environmental degradation, architects, planners, and engineers now face a new imperative: designing within forests in ways that sustain the ecosystems on which they depend.

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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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Four modern Los Angeles homes by Colega Architects: Your Next Employer?

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Following our previous visit to AAHA Studio , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Colega Architects. Based in Culver City, the firm specializes in high-quality custom homes and multi-family developments. “Our design philosophy grows from the intention to celebrate life through the expression of space and its function,” the firm says about its approach.

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David Chipperfield Architects to complete stadium in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

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In 2026, for the first time in Olympic history, two cities will host the games together: Milan and Cortina dAmpezzo, Italy. The latter is close to the Austrian border, and The post David Chipperfield Architects to complete stadium in Milan ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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OODA nestles concrete home into sloping site in Portugal

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A sunken concrete form designed to "embrace the irregular topography" of its sloping site defines Oeiras House, completed by Portuguese architecture studio OODA near Lisbon. Located just outside the town of Oeiras after which it is named, the 350-square-metre home occupies a single-storey, U-shaped and partially sunken form that wraps a central pool and patio.

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Nightingale Village Leftfield / Kennedy Nolan Architects

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Tom Ross architects: Kennedy Nolan Architects Location: Brunswick, VIC (Wurundjeri Country) Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tom Ross Area: 2610.

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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