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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

© Walaa Al Shaer | Rashed Al Shashai. Last week in Cairo , CulturVator – Art D’Egypte launched its third edition of the annual international exhibition “Forever is Now.” Set by the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the display features the work of 14 international artists. In essence, the exhibition “underscores the significance of cultural exchange among artists at the core of history and ancient Egyptian civilization.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Architecture schools are seeking new candidates for their latest round of upcoming fellowships ! Opportunities like these provide a blend of research and practice that help support the goals of emerging designers and academics through employment. Check out our latest list of featured fellowships below. Be sure to explore Archinect's Fellow Fellows series to read about our editorial coverage of fellows and their work.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

NestHouse by Studio Bark. Image © Jim Stephenson A few years ago, the architects at Studio Bark , in collaboration with Structure Workshop and Cut and Construct , began to develop the idea of a circular kit of parts designed so that anyone with reasonable DIY skills could build their own structure. This is U-Build , a modular system made of wood panels crafted with the precision of a computer-controlled cutting machine (CNC).

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Archinect last spoke with Natasha Sandmeier on the themes of visual media and narrative storytelling in 2019. Back then, few could have imagined the seismic impact that generative AI would have on such fields. In her leading role at UCLA AUD's Entertainment Studio, Sandmeier sits at the forefront of an architectural academic landscape, already asking what the recent popularized adoption of AI in design and world-building means for authorship, ethics, representation, learning criteria, and the ro

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

© Stijn Bollaert architects: Civic Architects architects: VDNDP Location: Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Stijn Bollaert Area: 13605.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Courtesy of Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt have unveiled the design for a new building for the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH) at the University of Toronto ’s Scarborough Campus. The new addition, featuring laboratory spaces, classrooms, and offices, aims to function as a communal and gathering space for the community.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Page has announced its acquisition of New York-based studio Davis Brody Bond in a move that will consolidate two well-known firms with long track records of success in the regional market into one entity with more than twenty offices in the U.S. and abroad. The move was announced on November 1 as Page looks towards its 52nd year of operation. Davis Brody Bond partners Steven Davis, Will Paxson, Carl Krebs, Christopher Grabé, and Mark Wagner will become principals at Page under the new org

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Courtesy of Newforma Collaboration challenges happen in any construction project; with so many stakeholders and disciplines needing to be heard, agreeing on something and making it happen can be mired in delays, misalignment, and frustration. For architects, one of the greatest challenges involves dealing with inconsistent or lengthy inter-team workflow processes, overburdened staff and worries over litigation risks.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Google has scrapped a $15 billion development deal that would have benefitted California’s Silicon Valley with new modern office parks, affordable housing, and mixed-use districts, according to reports published by CNN and Reuters late Friday. The deals struck with Australian multinational Lendlease cover planned developments in and around Santa Clara County, California, including Sunnyvale and three others in San Jose and Mountain View.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Jasper Morrison’s Superloon light from Flos at the Cosmos: Design from Here and Beyond exhibition at Mudac. Image © Jasper Morrison Ever since humans first looked up towards the heavens, we’ve wondered what is up there. From 1923 when Edwin Hubble first discovered galaxies beyond our own, our hunger and obsession for knowledge of the cosmos has grown almost as quickly as the universe itself.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Van Been brewery was designed to offer fluidity in its indoor-outdoor space relationship, based on the idea that the consumption area, sidewalk and open spaces could be merged into a single environment, adding value to the comercial spot and somehow adding value to the neighborhood. For that, we opted for the metallic structure as a structural system, which allowed us to work with an open space on the front façade, creating a pillarless space close to the building's entrance, with ful

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Completed in 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden. Images by Johan Dehlin. The site is exceptional: a dramatic slope covered in lush vegetation, landing flush with the surface of Lake Järlasjön. The house, on the other hand.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Il Cielo iGuzzini does not belong to the ground on which it sits. Like a balloon, Leonidov’s aerostat, it will attempt to escape from this world, seeking a new sky. It will describe the conditions of the light, natural and artificial, in its interior, it will refer to its origins, recognizing a geometric order, but above all it will want to speak to us of aspirations.

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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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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

© François Dantart architects: Atelier Ronan Prineau Location: 1 Rue de la Maison Blanche, 85300 Le Perrier, France Project Year: 2021 Photographs: François Dantart Area: 150.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

MIAS Architects, in collaboration with Leitner, has designed the new funicular for the Tibidabo Amusement Park—a technological, sustainable, and cutting-edge train with minimal environmental impact. The new train features a completely redesigned high-end design, resembling a glow-worm, with larger glass surfaces on both sides and the roof. These enhancements not only improve the operational efficiency and passenger comfort compared to the previous model but also incorporate enhanced safety

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Casa das Vidocas / Rede Arquitetos. © Igor Ribeiro The term "rede" in Portuguese traditionally conveys the idea of an interweaving of wires. In a contemporary context, it takes on a broader meaning related to connection, collaboration, and integration, whether among ideas, people, or processes. Not coincidentally, these are the core principles of Rede Arquitetos , a collaborative architecture studio founded in 2011 in Fortaleza, Ceará, by architects Bruno Perdigão, Epifanio Almeida, Igor Ribeiro

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AB design studio created an aesthetically enticing amenity space for a workforce residing in the redeveloped business park by utilizing three 8’x8’x40’ shipping containers. The architects drew inspiration from the gritty hardscape and landscape of New York City’s High Line to create a distinct sense of industrial urbanity in an otherwise suburban community.

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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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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

British designer Thomas Heatherwick has recently launched a book, radio series and campaign calling for more "humanised" architecture. Here he picks 10 buildings that are "givers rather than takers". In his book named Humanise , along with the Radio 4 series and recently launched initiative , Heatherwick takes aim at boring buildings. The publication aims to promote the creation of more interesting buildings that are designed to engage passers-by and consider "emotion as a core function".

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“This is the jewel in the crown,” said Vishaan Chakrabarti of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). He was talking about the office’s reimagination of the Refinery at Domino, which The post In Williamsburg, a new office building rises from within the Domino Sugar refinery appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Wildfires can be detected before they spread or even before they start using a new satellite-enabled sensor system created by a group of Turkish recent design graduates and spotlighted by Dezeen as part of our Designing for Disaster series. Like an Internet of Things for woodland, ForestGuard is a system of sensors that is fitted to trees to detect changes in the air and alert the local authorities if a fire is present.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A Catalan-American family’s vacation home pays homage to its 200-year history and the rugged charm of brick, cinderblocks, and OSB. For a family that is always on the go, the concept of home can take on a transient quality. That’s the case for journalists and video producers Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa who have explored countless places around the globe while producing content on sustainability for their YouTube channel, Faircompanies.

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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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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A cantilevered form with thatched surfaces defines Summer House, a holiday home designed by architecture studio RAPA on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. RAPA used materials sourced locally in Hungary to create the three-storey dwelling, which was commissioned by a family who wanted an intimate and cosy summer residence. Its design reinterprets local building styles, including thatched-roofed rural longhouses, 1960s flat-roofed stone dwellings and compact summer cabins, while framing views

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re lucky enough to work at Rockefeller Center’s iconic superblock complex off Fifth Avenue (47–50th Street commuters and tourists aside) your workspace just added a great new perk: Radio The post HMWhite’s Radio Park atop Radio City Music Hall is informed by the surrounding art deco splendor appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

US architecture studio Dash Marshall has completed an adaptive reuse project, transforming a historic garage into a performing arts theatre in Detroit , Michigan. The 7,000-square foot (650-square metre) brick building is the new home of the Detroit Public Theatre , expanding the performing arts organization's operations in the city's Midtown neighbourhood.

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

At the Kansas City Museum, a whimsical architectural intervention is underway with the forthcoming renovation of the museum’s historic Beaux Arts conservatory. In partnership with Kansas City–based firm International Architects The post Artist Summer Wheat’s <em>JewelHouse</em> reimagines Kansas City Museum’s conservatory to celebrate matronage and restorative practices appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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