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Steven Holl and SKUPINA-designed Terezín Ghetto Museum advances

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Steven Holl Architects is advancing toward the start of their Terezín Ghetto Museum project in the Czech Republic. The firm was named the winner of an international competition to design an extension of the existing museum in 2022 and will deliver the project on the site, which was first constructed as a citadel in 1780. The Schematic Design phase was completed in March.

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The Design of Learning Spaces: Architecture as a Teaching Tool

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Erlev School by Arkitema. Image © Niels Nygaard With spaces for children, “ you have the opportunity to create architecture that in many ways is unformulated architecture. Children react to spaces completely spontaneously. It is almost an enhanced architecture ”, says Dorte Mandrup. The implication is that design can contribute to forming critical thinking, encouraging autonomy, and responsibility, and helping forge future citizens.

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UNStudio completes Shanghai flagship store for Huawei behind ‘petal’ facade

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UNStudio has completed a flagship store for the Chinese communications giant Huawei in Shanghai. Designed in collaboration with Huawei’s internal design team, the store seeks to create an “experience-rich concept that brings people, nature, and technology together and caters to consumer preferences.” Image credit: Wen Studio Image credit: Huawei According to the architects, the design of the two-level store was inspired by biophilic forms that transition between indoor and outd

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Foshan OWSPACE and Community garden / 11ARCHITECTURE

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© Siming WU architects: 11ARCHITECTURE Location: Yi He Lu, Shun De Qu, Fo Shan Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Siming WU Photographs: Chao Zhang Area: 650.

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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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SRG Partnership announces merger with CannonDesign

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The Seattle/Portland-based SRG Partnership has announced its merger with CannonDesign in a move that will be felt widely in the health and wellness, education, science and technology, and sports and recreation sectors in the Pacific Northwest market and beyond. SRG will be reorganized as SRG + CannonDesign. The new entity brings CannonDesign into the region for the first time.

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Judge rules that architect Valerio Olgiati’s social media comment about project was not defamation

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A judge in Virginia has dismissed a defamation counterclaim in a case involving two architects. The case involves Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati versus Markus Breitschmid , an architect and architecture professor at Virginia Tech , and is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. As we previously reported , Olgiati has served as Kenzo Tange Chair at the Harvard GSD.

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Sun Shelter / AzulPitanga

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© Igor Ribeiro architects: AzulPitanga Location: Barbalha, State of Ceara, Brzsil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Igor Ribeiro Area: 62.

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New architecture and design competitions: ASLA Professional Awards, Researcher-in-Residence, Steel Design Student Competition, and UIA 2030 Award

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs seeking the best in landscape architecture from around the world, applicants for a fellowship and summer residency to address pressing issues related to the built environment, student-driven projects that explore innovative uses of steel in design and construction, and work by architects that both demonstrate design quality and contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Go

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VITA22@ Building / JPAM architects

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Completed in 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by José Hevia. The 13,500 m2 building, comprising a six-story horizontal block and a 13-story tower situated on the corner of Avinguda Meridiana and Carrer Sancho.

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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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Studio Libeskind encloses Maggie's Royal Free with slanted walls

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Curving walls and windows placed "like notes in a melody" define the latest Maggie's Centre , designed by architecture firm Studio Libeskind for the Royal Free Hospital in London. Situated to the side of the hospital 's car park, Maggie's Royal Free features a bold, sinuous shape that aims to draw visitors into its warm and inviting interior. Maggie's Royal Free features curving walls The curved building is London's fourth Maggie's Centre , joining designs by Steven Holl Architects , Ab Rogers D

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vincent callebaut’s biophilic hospital campus in belgium unfolds around flower-shaped atrium

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HOSPIWOOD prioritizes sustainability and patient well-being. The post vincent callebaut’s biophilic hospital campus in belgium unfolds around flower-shaped atrium appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Infinity pool by Herzog & de Meuron aims to "blend into the waters" at Lake Como

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Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has revealed an "optical illusion" infinity pool at Italy 's Lake Como made from prefabricated steel and sat against a backdrop of historic colonnades. Located in the village of Blevio, the pool is part of a larger development by Herzog & de Meuron for the Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como resort. This saw the studio reconceptualise the existing pool area and update the resort's indoor spa and reception.

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Blurring Boundaries built biophilic farmhouse made of organic and curved walls near Mumbai

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Secret passages, intimate bedrooms, low-height ceiling, natural materials, recycled elements, open courtyard and sinuous walls that all define the language of this biophilic farmhouse by Indian architecture practice Blurring Boundaries.Located near Mumbai, India, the ööÜ-square-m.

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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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Wood Marsh creates rammed-earth Peninsula House on Australian coast

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Architecture studio Wood Marsh has used curving walls of charred timber and rammed earth to create this home south of Melbourne , which is designed to echo Australia's "windswept" coastline. Called Peninsula House, the dwelling is located near the town of Flinders, overlooking the Bass Strait and surrounded by farmland. Peninsula House has a curved form crafted from rammed earth Instead of designing an orthogonal volume, Wood Marsh took cues from the shape of the coastline and the meandering pat

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ASYNC’s first electric motorbike X1 gathers suggestions from riders to finish its final design

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ASYNC opens its co-creation program where electric motorbike fans can join and finalize the design of the motocross-looking X1 before production. The post ASYNC’s first electric motorbike X1 gathers suggestions from riders to finish its final design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eric Parry Architects' One Undershaft skyscraper redesigned to be UK's joint-tallest building

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Architecture studio Eric Parry Architects has updated its plans for the One Undershaft skyscraper in the City of London , increasing its height to make it the UK's joint tallest building. The studio recently submitted a planning submission to update the design and slightly increase the height of the planned building, which was approved to be built in 2016.

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PACHON — PAREDES challenges spatial archetypes with ‘non-binary’ residence in madrid

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the project explores a trans-scalar process of 'un-defined' habitats that preserve freedom of use, occupation, adaptability and space interpretation. The post PACHON — PAREDES challenges spatial archetypes with ‘non-binary’ residence in madrid appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Minimalist artist Carl Andre, involved in the death of Ana Mendieta in 1985, dead at 88

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Carl Andre died last week at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife, the artist Melissa L. Kretschmer, and his sister, according to a post by Paula The post Minimalist artist Carl Andre, involved in the death of Ana Mendieta in 1985, dead at 88 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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yang chen’s photographic series spotlights twelve art deco buildings across shanghai

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from the cathay cinema to the paramount ballroom, the series captures a nodal record of the city’s architectural heritage. The post yang chen’s photographic series spotlights twelve art deco buildings across shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten key projects by AIA Gold Medal-winning architects David Lake and Ted Flato

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From homes made from steel and rammed earth in the Texas deserts to prototypes for 3D-printed housing, we have rounded up 10 projects from Lake Flato Architects , whose founders won this year's AIA Gold Medal. The Texas-based studio is known for its residential and educational buildings, from massive pavilions that integrate rainwater collection systems and tower lake houses.

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honda’s 0 series introduces low-leveled electric vehicles with minimal cabin car parts

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along with two new electric vehicles, honda changes its recognizable logo to signal the entrance of the 0 series and the company's new era. The post honda’s 0 series introduces low-leveled electric vehicles with minimal cabin car parts 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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UNStudio unveils Huawei flagship store in Shanghai with "petal-like" facade

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Dutch firm UNStudio has revealed a two-storey flagship store for Chinese technology company Huawei in Shanghai with a facade clad in ivory-coloured petal-like forms. Drawing from Huawei's global operating system, named Harmony, UNStudio 's design aimed to generate biophilic associations between the brand and its technology by integrating organic geometric shapes throughout the scheme.

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Studio Libeskind’s sculptural Maggie’s Centre at Royal Free Hospital opens its doors in London

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When the architect Charles Jencks’s wife, Maggie, was diagnosed with cancer, he wanted to channel his grief towards something productive that helped others with similar diagnoses. Shortly after, Jencks co-founded The post Studio Libeskind’s sculptural Maggie’s Centre at Royal Free Hospital opens its doors in London appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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S-AR adorns house’s exposed concrete volumes with black metalwork in mexico

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divided into three segments, the elongated rectangle features service areas, a central social space, and a nature-centric terrace. The post S-AR adorns house’s exposed concrete volumes with black metalwork in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Ray and Charles Eames archive has a new home and gallery space in the Bay Area

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Since its founding in 2022, The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity has hosted the collection of Ray and Charles Eames, two designers that took the art world by storm with The post The Ray and Charles Eames archive has a new home and gallery space in the Bay Area 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.