Avontuura
JULY 20, 2022
The bushy mountain and mirror-like lake provide a natural barrier to noise, which attracts the owners a lot. The post KiKi ARCHi design geometric red brick house in Beijing appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
JULY 15, 2022
Work has been completed on Sluishuis, a residential project in Amsterdam by Bjarke Ingels Group and Barcode Architects. The scheme, which comprises 442 homes, a public green roof garden, and maritime jetties, is defined by a cantilevered form meeting at a high corner. Photograph © Ossip van Duivenbode The architects describe the project as a “remarkable building with a unique volume that seems to float on the water thanks to the double cantilever.
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ArchDaily
JULY 18, 2022
© Marshall Gerometta/CTBUH; © zjaaosldk, under license CC0; © Carsten Schael; © K11 / New World Development; © Ferox Seneca, under licenseCC BY 3.0; courtesy of SOM. Humanity has become obsessed with breaking its limits, creating new records only to break them again and again. In fact, our cities’ skylines have always been defined by those in power during every period in history.
designboom
JULY 29, 2022
titled 'pickle', the sculpture by artist matthew griffin is part of the exhibition at michael lett in auckland by fine arts, sydney gallery. The post artist slapped a mcdonald’s pickle on a ceiling & now it’s selling for 6,300 USD appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
JULY 28, 2022
Philip Johnson's Glass House and a Frank Lloyd Wright home are among the buildings that leading American architects have selected as the USA 's most significant pieces of architecture of all time. Dezeen asked 10 American architects, including American Institute of Architects (AIA) president Kimberly Dowdell and veteran New York architect Robert AM Stern , to name the US building project that is most important to them and the history of America's architecture.
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Avontuura
JULY 12, 2022
Entry to the 3,725-square-foot house is from the north, where a steel plate covered walkway leads to the front door. The post Faulkner Architects design Net-Zero corten steel home in California appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
JULY 14, 2022
A historic milestone in the use of mass timber as a construction material is about to be passed as Korb + Associates Architects ’ aptly-named Ascent tower is finally set to open tomorrow, July 15, in Milwaukee. Standing 25 stories and a total of 86.6 meters (284 feet), the tower is now officially the world record holder for the largest mass timber structure in the world, surpassing Norway’s Mjøsa Tower by a scant 1.2 meters (or roughly 4 feet).
Architizer
JULY 13, 2022
How can architecture be a force for good in our ever-changing world? During Future Fest , we’ll pose this question to some of the world’s best architects. Launching in September, our three-week-long virtual event will be 100% free to attend. Register here ! The climate crisis has caused both individuals and industries to rethink lifestyles across the globe.
designboom
JULY 31, 2022
with its minimalist expression and materiality of concrete and timber, the 'house of joy' is a coastal retreat in japan. The post KKAA YTAA tops concrete block ‘house of joy’ with warm timber roof in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
JULY 31, 2022
A 13-square-metre apartment in Poland and a trio of holiday homes built around living trees feature in our latest lookbook of ten interiors with hammocks to relax in and comfortable netted floors. A hammock is a sling constructed from fabric, netting or rope and suspended from two or more anchor points. Hammocks are used for sleeping, resting and lounging and are typically placed in gardens or outdoor areas to make use of warmer climates.
Dwell
JULY 5, 2022
A rear extension inspired by the Victoria coast’s pastural setting gives the owners plenty of space for generations to come. Project Details: Location: Victoria, Australia Architect: Beauty Bloody Bonza / @beautybloodybonza Builder/General Contractor: Herbert Brother Constructions Footprint: 1,400 square feet Photography: Jeremy Wright / @jeremywrightphotography From the Architect: "Located in a small costal town on Victoria’s east coast, the project is a renovation of a modest beach cottage tha
Avontuura
JULY 19, 2022
The new extension sits at a right-angle to the existing house, and has a double pitched roof form that takes its cue from the cottage. The post Invisible Studio completes house for a filmmaker and playwright in Hampshire appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
JULY 15, 2022
Around the same time the new world record holder for tall mass timber buildings — the 25-story Ascent tower — is making its much-awaited debut in Milwaukee , another North American design proposal has been revealed in Toronto that would surmount the historic milestone by a total of six stories if approved. The proposed 31-story residential tower is being floated by 26-year-old developer Jackey Chen, who says an impressive 80% of the building’s 494 total apartment units will be
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 15, 2022
American Framing Wrightwood 659, Chicago | Open through July 30 I went to Wrightwood 659 to find America. Not like Paul Simon—it wasn’t a regional trek from Saginaw with Kathy. [.]. Read More. The post In Chicago, <em>American Framing</em> exposes the nation’s long-concealed construction method appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
designboom
JULY 26, 2022
the smart city will be only 200 meters wide, 170 kilometers long and 500 meters above sea level. The post saudi arabia unveils designs of THE LINE, the first zero-gravity vertical city with no cars appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
JULY 22, 2022
French architect and designer Philippe Starck used warm tones and modernist references in his renovation of Villa W, a boutique wellness hotel on the coast of Saint-Tropez. Created as a little sister to the existing Starck-designed Lily of the Valley hotel which is located nearby, Villa W is a fitness and wellness hotel located in an existing villa that was renovated by Starck.
Dwell
JULY 15, 2022
A tight plan, all-timber interiors, and moody lighting give one young family of five a snug escape. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Wanaka, New Zealand Architect: Condon Scott Architects / @condonscott Builder: Christie Brothers Building / @christiebrothersbuilding Structural Engineer: Meyer Cruden Engineering Lighting: ECC / @eccnewzealand Interior Design: Condon Sco
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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
JULY 8, 2022
Made of Sand is set on a secluded property in the Blackdown Hills, and takes its name from the sites’ historic origins as a local sandpit. The post Studio Weave adds timber artist’s retreat to stone cottage in Devon appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
JULY 12, 2022
It’s that time of year again for the annual slate of RIBA Awards, beginning with today’s announcement of the House of the Year competition longlist. The award, formerly known as the Manser Medal , is considered second to only the Stirling Prize on RIBA’s recently expanded annual awards program and has traditionally served as a launching pad for architects within the UK.
Architizer
JULY 19, 2022
How can architecture be a force for good in our ever-changing world? During Future Fest , we’ll pose this question to some of the world’s best architects. Launching in September, our three-week-long virtual event will be 100% free to attend. Register here ! When you think of the 1980s, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s Madonna or Prince, Cheers or Dynasty , leg warmers or acid washed denim.
designboom
JULY 25, 2022
the LEGO atari 2600 set contains 2,532 LEGO pieces, a minifigure, an atari joystick, and the three hit games of the console at the time. The post LEGO replicates atari 2600 to bring back the retro console and 80s video games appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Deezen
JULY 22, 2022
Sketch Design Studio has designed and built a farmhouse in northern India that combines rammed earth walls and a thatch roof with a form inspired by stepwells. Mud House is a single-storey house in Rajasthan, the state that is home to the largest and deepest of India's historic stepwells. Mud House is a farmhouse in Rajasthan, northern India. Locally based Sketch Design Studio designed the 185-square-metre building to reference these multi-storeyed wells, which date back to the seventh century a
Dwell
JULY 27, 2022
Designed by Naturvillan, a Swedish company committed to building sustainable homes, the brand new house is situated in the picturesque forest surrounding Lake Vänern. Project Name: Atri Location: Sikhall 156, Vänersborg, Sweden Price: SEK 7,850,000 ($770,310) Year Built: 2022 Footprint: 1,335 square feet (two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths) Lot size: 14,940 square feet Architecture & Engineering: Niklas Dahlström and Anders Solvarm, Naturvillan Builder: Naturvillan From the agent: "This clim
Avontuura
JULY 12, 2022
Located on a hill, the building expands horizontally following the contours of the landscape settling into a natural terrace. The post BRH+ complete eco-friendly winery in Alta Langa appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
JULY 19, 2022
After nearly a decade of planning and design changes, Frank Gehry ’s proposed Ocean Avenue mixed-use development has finally been given the go-ahead by the Santa Monica City Council. Gehry Partners says it will be characterized by a “full-service hotel, world-class exhibitions and programs in a new space for cultural institutions, affordable and market rate housing, and a variety of publicly accessible spaces including a new pedestrian mall,” and come along with a LEED Silver c
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