The Architect's Newsletter
MARCH 29, 2023
In a recent article in The New York Times, Anna Kodé lamented the blandness of multifamily architecture in the U.S. and posited several theories for this disappointment. The root cause The post Why does American multifamily architecture look so banal? Here’s one reason appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Aric Gitomer Architect
MARCH 13, 2023
When it comes to home improvement , the world is full of surprises. I am not simply talking about a fresh coat of paint, updating the fixtures, or remodeling the kitchen. I am setting the scene for “the bigger picture.” Today I am going to talk about a renovation project that requires enlisting a residential architect. There are some tips that everyone must follow to make the process more convenient.
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Avontuura
MARCH 6, 2023
Dinesen materials are both the traditional floors and as a scrap, a leftover, an off-cut from the production of made-to-measure floors. The post Escape to this getaway house in rural Norway by Kolman Boye Architects appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
MARCH 31, 2023
Heatherwick Studio has released details of their first commissioned public library project in the town of Columbia, Maryland. Featuring a climbable façade, the five-story library opens to the city’s main promenade with a double-height atrium and a series of transversing exterior terraces lined with native plant species while providing sweeping views of nearby Lake Kittamaqundi.
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The Spaces
MARCH 2, 2023
To celebrate World Book Day, we’ve rounded up some of the world’s most beautiful libraries. As well as housing globally significant collections, these libraries span the Medieval period to the present, from Santiago to Stuttgart. Get cosy and join us on an armchair tour of these architectural marvels. Oodi library in Helsinki, Finland Photography: Tuomas Uusheimo ALA Architects designed Helsinki’s strikingly modern Oodi public library, conceived as a ‘living room’ for the Finnish capital.
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Avontuura
MARCH 29, 2023
In the polder landscape of dikes and small islands near Rotterdam, the Terphouse is situated as a solid volume on a mound in the landscape. The post Terphouse is an island home sitting in a polder landscape outside Rotterdam appeared first on Åvontuura.
Brandon Donnelly
MARCH 8, 2023
At the beginning of the year, I wrote this : The desire to add more housing to single-family neighborhoods will continue to pick up steam across North America. How exactly this plays out will be market specific, but in Toronto I expect to see new planning policies put in place, as well as supportive building code changes. And this continues to happen.
ArchDaily
MARCH 6, 2023
© Ricard López architects: NORA studio Location: 07420 La Puebla, Balearic Islands, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ricard López Area: 2239 ft2 Read more »
Archinect
MARCH 31, 2023
Foster + Partners has announced its design of a master plan for a new seafront development in the Cypriot city of Larnaca. Working for its client, the Petrolina Group, the firm will deliver “The Land of Tomorrow,” a multifaceted project that aims to double the available publicly-accessible space along the waterfront while enhancing the overall ecological value of the land located on the southern coast of the island.
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SW Oregon Architect
MARCH 5, 2023
Rendering of the proposed design at the Walnut Street EmX station. The potential redevelopment of the University of Oregon-owned Joe Romania property is seen in the background ( All images in this blog post from the January 27, 2023 Franklin Boulevard Corridor Analysis and Recommendations Report) Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation (BEST) (1) issued an e-blast last week encouraging everyone to learn about the City of Eugene’s latest, preferred design for the Franklin Boulevard Transformatio
Deezen
MARCH 30, 2023
Mexican studio Zozaya Arquitectos has designed a concrete seaside house defined by a calming water feature on the Pacific coast. Named Casa Mateo, Zozaya Arquitectos (ZAR) completed the 488-square metre residence in Zihuatanejo in 2022. Casa Mateo features a calming water feature The home is located on one of the highest peaks of the Punta Garrabo development, giving it views of the adjacent ocean and surrounding jungle landscape.
Avontuura
MARCH 23, 2023
The house is situated on the island of Selbjørn, which sits within a picturesque archipelago to the south of Bergen. The post Saunders Architecture designs island retreat with expansive views to nearby archipelago appeared first on Åvontuura.
designboom
MARCH 30, 2023
at the push of a button, the trailer reveals its generous hosting area. The post romotow camping trailer swivels out to form spacious deck lounge appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
MARCH 29, 2023
Decolonizing Suburbia. Image Courtesy of Centro de Arquitectura One of the most important challenges in architecture, when it comes to creating spaces that work for everyone, is the diversity that exists in people, their needs, and how to integrate them into a design. Disabilities are more than a condition; they are a way of living according to human diversity that requires architectural solutions of equivalent multiplicity.
Archinect
MARCH 29, 2023
SW Oregon Architect
MARCH 12, 2023
The March meeting of the Construction Specifications Institute-Willamette Valley Chapter featured a fascinating tour of the $90 million renovation project in progress at Huestis Hall on the campus of the University of Oregon. While the extensive renovation will result in a comprehensive overhaul of all the building’s major systems—including exterior envelope improvements, removal of barriers to accessibility, M/E/P upgrades, replacement of its elevators, and more—the primary focus of the present
Deezen
MARCH 29, 2023
A holiday home punctuated by arches in Tulum and a "rugged" home in Argentina are among the projects in this roundup, which centres on brutalist houses in South and Central America. Although brutalism emerged out of western Europe in the 1950s and 60s, the movement spread to countries in Latin America in the 1960s and 1970s. Here, modernist Brazilian architects Paulo Mendes da Rocha , Lina Bo Bardi and Argentinian studio Luciano Kruk embraced the style.
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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?
Avontuura
MARCH 5, 2023
The market not only serves as an important hub for Tainan’s food supply chain, but also as a destination for taking in views of the landscape. The post MVRDV completes wholesale market in Tainan with publicly accessible roof appeared first on Åvontuura.
designboom
MARCH 30, 2023
a series of concrete strips are interwoven with lush greenery, marking a fluid flow between the indoors and outdoors. The post residence 321 engulfs in exotic greenery for asian-inspired oasis in valencian hillside appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
MARCH 22, 2023
© Brett Boardman architects: Peter Stutchbury Architecture Location: Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Brett Boardman Area: 158.
Archinect
MARCH 23, 2023
BIG has been announced to lead the design of a new whiskey distillery in Georgetown, Kentucky for a three-year-old local company called Blue Run Spirits. The 35,000-square-foot distillery and adjacent 20,000-square-foot rick house structure dubbed ‘Meander’ will begin construction later this year at the Lanes Run Business Park located at the northeastern edge of the city, which is just 15 miles from the capital of Lexington.
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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
SW Oregon Architect
MARCH 19, 2023
Photo by Evgeniy Surzhan on Unsplash One of my good friends is another local architect, Eric Hall. Eric and I worked together for a brief time after I first started at Robertson/Sherwood/Architects back in 1988. Since then, we’ve maintained an ongoing dialog about the nature of our work (albeit sporadically, especially of late). We most recently connected via email after both attending this month's Construction Specifications Institute tour of the Huestis Hall renovation projec t.
Deezen
MARCH 29, 2023
A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. Named Hampstead House, the 1960s home has been overhauled by Coppin Dockray to transform it into a spacious and thermally-efficient residence suited to the needs of its owners' growing family.
Avontuura
MARCH 15, 2023
The new center will help homebuyers better understand the appearance, materials, and functions of new life when buying a home here. The post ARO studio completes undulating green roof for showroom in Vietnam appeared first on Åvontuura.
designboom
MARCH 30, 2023
part of the duo's 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' initiative, the portable and table lamps are both equipped with solar panels and rechargeable batteries. The post IKEA & little sun introduce their versatile, solar-powered lamps for daily use appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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