April, 2023

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Designs unveiled in “artistic ideas competition” for new National Museum of the United States Navy

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Design teams led by five prominent architecture firms revealed proposals yesterday for what could lead to the next major museum in Washington, D.C.—a new home for the National Museum of The post Designs unveiled in “artistic ideas competition” for new National Museum of the United States Navy appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

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Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. For 20 years, the nonprofit has provided leadership and designed actions toward this shift and a healthy future for all. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss. The latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are in, and the findings are clear: reusing and retrofitting our existi

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ZHA developing "most" projects using AI-generated images says Patrik Schumacher

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Zaha Hadid Architects is using AI text-to-image generators like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney to come up with design ideas for projects, studio principal Patrik Schumacher has revealed. At a recent roundtable discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) could change design, Schumacher delivered a presentation about Zaha Hadid Architects ' (ZHA) use of image-generating technology.

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Ten buildings animated by expressive brick facades

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Buildings embellished by decorative brick facades are the focus of this roundup , which includes houses, a winery and a mausoleum. Bricks are a common building material used all around the world, typically for constructing walls. However, their small rectangular-block shape means are also an easy way to decorate a building by creating facades with colour variations, complex forms, patterns and perforations.

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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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Marvel proposes new Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center for Puerto Rico

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Marvel Architects has unveiled their proposal for a new research facility in the rural Puerto Rican community of Ceiba. The plan for the island’s Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center (MBRIC) calls for the addition of a new landmark building at the site of a former U.S. Coast Guard-operated pier looking out over the Straight of Vieques.

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The Museum of Modern Art acquires Muriel Cooper’s MIT Press colophon

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has acquired the MIT Press colophon, designed by Muriel Cooper, as part of its permanent collection. Designed in 1965 and now widely celebrated as The post The Museum of Modern Art acquires Muriel Cooper’s MIT Press colophon appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Better By A Yard

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Prioritizing health and safety helps focus resources and design skills on rural schoolyards. By Timothy A. Schuler The redesigned play area at Chiloquin Elementary School serves both students and the greater community. Photo courtesy Trust for Public Land. Until recently, when the children of Oregon’s Chiloquin Elementary School went to recess, their play equipment consisted of a buckling blacktop, a single slide, a handful of swings, and some old tires.

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A Buoyant, Ark-Like Addition Brings a Sea Change to a Family’s London Home

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ROAR Architects turned a confined site into a light-filled social space with a vaulted ceiling inspired by ship-building techniques. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: England, United Kingdom Architect: ROAR Architects / @ roar_architects Footprint: 1,700 square feet Structural Engineer: Derek LOFTY & Associates General Contractor: LM

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Halleroed mixes French and Japandi influences inside L/Uniform's Paris boutique

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In the arty Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Stockholm design studio Halleroed has designed a new boutique for French bag and luggage brand L/Uniform. Taking cues from the brand's simple, rational approach to design, Halleroed design lead Ruxandra Halleröd created a series of backdrops that allow the products to "pop out in a beautiful way".

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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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UNStudio debuts K.Wah G72 mixed-use development in Nanjing

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UNStudio has just unveiled plans for another new mixed-use development project in the Chinese city of Nanjing. Dubbed K.Wah G72, the scheme will enact what they call a “lifestyle waterfront community” space along the city’s Qinhuai River, with the new home of the UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art serving as its base surrounded by green terraces, a hotel, apartments, and office tower blocks that create a new hub for socializing and commercial activity.

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‘tsuginote tea house’: reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology

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designed by nicholas préaud and kei atsumi, the pavilion features over 900 3D-printed and double-curved pieces, assembled without any glue or metal fittings. The post ‘tsuginote tea house’: reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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At Pioneer Works, Medusa shimmers to (virtual) life

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Medusa Pioneer Works 159 Pioneer Street Brooklyn, New York Through April 16 High in the rafters of Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, a digital display too kinetic and dynamic to exist The post At Pioneer Works, <em>Medusa</em> shimmers to (virtual) life appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Kenzo lived here, and now you can too

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Kenzo Takada, late founder of the Kenzo fashion brand, was known for his bold use of colour. Yet his unique vision and vibrant style extended beyond the realm of fashion and into his personal life, as evidenced by his stunning Parisian home, in a quiet corner of bustling Bastille on the Rive Droite. Three years after the designer’s death, The Kenzo House is now on the market with Christie’s.

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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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2023 in Architecture Books, So Far

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Life, they say, throws you curve balls, and that's just what happened last month, when a family emergency had me put this blog on hiatus. This post, appearing on a Friday instead of its regular Monday, does not mean regular weekly posts will resume, as I'll be dealing with said emergency on and off for the foreseeable future. Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this ye

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Grass-topped home in Czech Republic bridges "the urban and the natural"

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An undulating concrete roof topped with grass covers this house in the Czech Republic, designed by local architecture studio RO_AR. Located alongside a wildlife corridor at the edge of the Hlubocepy district in Prague, the family home is designed to be a "bridge between the urban and the natural". To achieve this, RO_AR designed the house as a "clash of two geometries": a rectilinear form facing the city that is clad in thin oak slats and a hill-like, grass-topped form facing the garden and natu

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Coachella debuts 2023 art installations as festival opens to the public

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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has debuted four anchoring art installations as part of its 2023 program. According to the organizers, the newly-commissioned sculptures by Kumkum Fernando, Vincent Leroy, Güvenç Özel , and Maggie West seek to bring “color, light, and alternate perspectives to the charged atmosphere” and act as “fresh, colorful, and architecture beacons that transform the iconic Coachella landscape and various times of day and night.

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midjourney reinvents ancient ziggurat pyramid as modern cultural landmarks 

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AI transports the labyrinthine levels and earthen materiality of the mesopotamian temples to the modern urban context. The post midjourney reinvents ancient ziggurat pyramid as modern cultural landmarks 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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The American Academy in Rome announces its 2023-24 prize winners and a new president

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36 American artists and scholars have been awarded the 2023-24 Rome Prize. Beginning in September 2023, the cohort will work at the American Academy in Rome (AAR) at its campus The post The American Academy in Rome announces its 2023-24 prize winners and a new president appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Simose Art Museum opens outside Hiroshima – and you can spend the night there there

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Shigeru Ban’s much anticipated Simose Art Museum has opened its doors to the public, offering guests the chance to explore Japanese art and design – followed by a stay in one of the architect’s iconic houses. Simose Art Museum is located near Hiroshima and opened on 1 April 2023. The project encompasses an expansive museum, restaurant and ten vacation houses – four of which Ban originally designed as private villas in the 1990s and which have since been demolished.

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Gabion Walls Made of Volcanic Rock Flank a Flat-Roofed Farmhouse in Australia

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The homeowners created the structures using stones collected on-site to connect their rural residence to the land. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Victoria, Australia Architects: Archier / @ archier_ Footprint: 2,454 square feet Builder: Hardwick Build Co Structural Engineer: Astleigh Landscape Design: Lisa Ellis Gardens Interior Desig

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Eight brutalist Mexican interiors that prove concrete doesn't have to feel cold

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Raw concrete surfaces are softened by timber and plenty of daylight inside these Mexican houses , rounded up here as part of our latest lookbook. Many of these brutalist interiors leave their concrete shells exposed and their cavernous rooms largely unadorned. But freed of the constraints posed by frigid temperatures, they also create a greater connection to the outside, whether overlooking Puerto Escondido's wave-swept beaches or nestled in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City.

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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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Apple's first flagship store in India, designed by Foster + Partners, opens to the public

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Apple’s first flagship store in India, designed by Foster + Partners , is now open. It is located in the Bandra Kurla Complex, a business and residential district in Mumbai. Employing many design elements synonymous with Apple stores around the world , Apple BKC attempts to blur the boundaries between inside and outside: A 26-foot-tall glass façade highlights the double-height volume within and the outdoor areas.

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temporary installations transform barcelona’s urban spaces during MODEL festival

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from 20 to 30 april, model. barcelona architectures festival immerses visitors in a selection of public installations, lectures, and special activities on the topic of architecture, sustainability, and 'radical empathy'. The post temporary installations transform barcelona’s urban spaces during MODEL festival appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Steven Ehrlich reconnects with a housing project he designed in Morocco fifty years ago; thought to be unbuilt, it was actually realized

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Nearly all architects have unbuilt projects: Visions go unrealized, designs are halted at the whim of clients, or initiatives suffer from a lack of funds. But not many architects learn The post Steven Ehrlich reconnects with a housing project he designed in Morocco fifty years ago; thought to be unbuilt, it was actually realized appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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‘Gimme Shelter’ – the ancient Welsh origins of the pop-up house

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Antonia Dewhurst’s show, Gimme Shelter, at the Ruthin Craft Centre reimagines the ancient Welsh folklore of the Tŷ Unnos , or ‘One Night House’, as a series of innovative micro-structures. The tradition of Tŷ Unnos states that if a house could be built on common land between sunset and sunrise, and have smoke emerging from its chimney at dawn, then the house could be kept – along with the land enclosed by a hammer throw from its four quarters.

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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.