July, 2024

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Mathieu Lehanneur "flying cauldron" lit for Paris 2024 Olympics

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French designer Mathieu Lehanneur created the electric Olympic cauldron for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to resemble a hot-air balloon and be "a beacon in the night and a sun within reach". The 30-metre-tall cauldron, which references traditional hot-air balloons, has a seven-diametre ring of fire at its base that was set ablaze by athletes Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner on Friday to launch the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Coffee, concrete & bulldogs: Look inside this cavernous new café space from TOUCH

Archinect

Thailand is home to an increasing number of coffee drinkers, and there’s lots of interesting architecture to keep up with the rising demand. Today, we’ll highlight a new coffee shop in the country's third-largest city, Nakhon Ratchasima, called French Kitsch III. The concept blends material inspiration and creative spatial configuration together with form.

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Kengo Kuma & Associates Reveals Design for the Qatar Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025

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Qatar Pavilion Design. Image © Kengo Kuma & Associates The State of Qatar has unveiled the design of its national pavilion to take shape at Expo Osaka 2025. Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Qatar Museums , the pavilion blends traditional craftsmanship from Qatar and Japan while highlighting the two countries’ connection to the sea, which is understood as a hub of resources and a medium for trade and knowledge exchange.

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frank lloyd wright’s 1950 winn house hits the market for $1.85M in kalamazoo, michigan

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using block and concrete, the house features wright's signature open floor plan, expansive windows, and custom-built furniture, creating a luminous and inviting space. The post frank lloyd wright’s 1950 winn house hits the market for $1.85M in kalamazoo, michigan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The 2024 Largest Cities in the World by Population

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Shanghai, China. Image © Luwei Teng More than half of the world's population resides in urban areas, with over 4 billion people depending on cities as their main environment. According to the United Nations ’ latest report on populations in cities , this number is expected to continue to increase over the next 50 years, prompting cities worldwide to strive to find better ways to accommodate their growing population while transitioning to more sustainable urban practices.

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"Building 1.5 million homes is not the same as solving the housing crisis"

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Keir Starmer's newly elected government has made big promises about increasing housing supply in England without properly explaining why it wants to do so, writes Peter Apps. Last week saw the UK's new government spell out its priorities in the King's Speech, with housing grabbing most of the headlines. Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the general election with a manifesto generally light on specifics, but it did make one very clear promise in this regard: 1.5 million new homes will be built in E

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A minimalist Spanish concrete church wins the 'Frate Sole' International Prize for Sacred Architecture

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The 2024 "Frate Sole" International Prize for Sacred Architecture has been awarded to Spanish architect Fernando Menis for his three-year-old Holy Redeemer Church of Las Chumberas in the Spanish Canary Islands town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain. The winning design effort was selected by an international jury from a grouping of 128 entries representing 28 different countries.

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MVRDV creates glittering Tiffany & Co store featuring a diamond-studded facade in Shanghai

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MVRDV has created a glittering store for Tiffany & Co, featuring a diamond-studded facade in Shanghai, China. Named Tiffany Façade Shanghai Taikoo-Li, the öÖÖ-square-metre retail store is located in the Taikoo-Li Qiantan retail development in Shanghai.The store.

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minimalist átló furniture series highlights the layered symbolism of diagonal lines

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in the collection by studio komok diagonals represent the bridging of disciplines and individuals through communication and knowledge exchange. The post minimalist átló furniture series highlights the layered symbolism of diagonal lines appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The House of Courtyards / Studio VDGA

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© Ema Peter Photography architects: Studio VDGA Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ema Peter Photography Photographs: Shoayb Khattab Area: 4000.

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Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition

The Architect's Newsletter

To accuse a preservation architect of “facadism” is a rightful insult. If you know that a “historic” building you see from the street is really just a full face of The post Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Corstorphine & Wright carves scoop into office facade to celebrate neighbouring church

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Architecture studio Corstorphine & Wright has completed The Scoop, an office extension in London named after the gouge in its white-brick facade. The four-storey office building has been extended sideways and upwards and wrapped in glazed bricks , arranged to draw attention to the circular window of the neighbouring Grade II-listed church. Corstorphine & Wright designed The Scoop office extension in London "The church's circular window is its principal architectural feature, so this was

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Just in time for the Summer Olympics, Kengo Kuma's Saint-Denis–Pleyel metro station opens in Paris

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Kengo Kuma ’s completed design of the Saint-Denis–Pleyel metro station in Paris is one of the largest and most significant new projects highlighting the city’s push for sustainable urban renewal as a consequence of its turn as the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Images shared following its inauguration on June 24th with President Emmanuel Macron in attendance showcase a horizontal composition distinct from the verticality of its surroundings.

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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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Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings

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Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12 SAFTI FIRST In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission? To develop robust standards for windows and doors (known as fenestration systems) to protect students and staff.

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glass house ‘casa cono’ lightly floats in mexico’s forests with design by estudio atemporal

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this contemporary glass house is designed for a young couple looking to escape urban life in valle de bravo, mexico. The post glass house ‘casa cono’ lightly floats in mexico’s forests with design by estudio atemporal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Investing in Wellbeing: How Healthy Workspaces Drive Productivity and Profit

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© Matthijs van Roon Beyond aesthetics, the design of our workplaces directly impacts our health. Studies reveal a clear link between poor light quality and limited access to natural views with increased sick leave. Smoke-free policies have been demonstrably effective, reducing smoking prevalence by 3.8% and lowering tobacco consumption by a significant 3.1 cigarettes per day for continuing smokers.

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Taco Bell to open “early retirement community” in San Diego, signaling the fast food giant’s pivot into the wellness industry

The Architect's Newsletter

Early morning golf? Afternoon pickleball? Dinner at 6 p.m.? For one weekend in the dog days of summer 2024, this could be your life. In San Diego, between August 17–18, The post Taco Bell to open “early retirement community” in San Diego, signaling the fast food giant’s pivot into the wellness industry appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Eight contemporary kitchens brightened by skylights

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Residential kitchens illuminated by skylights are the focus of this lookbook , which includes homes everywhere from Australia to Mexico and Japan. A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. However, they are also helpful for saving valuable wall space in areas for food preparation, leaving more room for cabinets and shelving, or they can simply be installed to create a focal po

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'Cool roofs' found to be most effective in combatting urban heat, Bartlett study says

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Researchers at the University College London have put forth a new argument in favor of a simple solution to combating the issue of extreme heat in cities without air conditioning. The so-called “cool roof” method they found had the best mitigation performance metrics over others surveyed (green roofs, A/C, solar panels, and street-level plant integrations), reducing heat by between 1.3 and 2 degrees Celsius when applied in the right conditions.

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Stadium Complex: The True Cost of Sports Megadevelopments

Architectural Record

As proposals expand in scale and scope, and public spending increases, large-scale pro sports developments fall flat as gestures of urban goodwill.

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aluminum pipes bring changing shadows to kengo kuma’s audio museum in seoul

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with its hard aluminum shell, the building transitions to the softness of wood indoors, creating a gradual visual shift. The post aluminum pipes bring changing shadows to kengo kuma’s audio museum in seoul 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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Kanché Restaurant / VAGANTES

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Completed in 2023 in Izamal, Mexico. Images by Cesar Béjar. Kanché is a space specialized in beverages and food prepared with national liquors and locally grown ingredients from the orchard at Kinich.

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Louis Sullivan’s Wainwright Building is up for sale in St. Louis. But will it stay?

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During urban renewal, in the 1960s, the Wainwright State Office Building in downtown St. Louis narrowly escaped demolition. But thankfully, the meticulously crafted tower by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler The post Louis Sullivan’s Wainwright Building is up for sale in St. Louis. But will it stay? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Glazed copper-coloured bricks reflect light into Tehran apartment block by Hooba Design Group

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A stack of open-air terraces lined with copper-coloured glazed bricks pull light and air into the Darya Residential Apartment Building in Iran by architecture studio Hooba Design Group. Located on a built-up infill site in Tehran , regulations required that the block's side elevations remained blank to avoid overlooking. Sites like these are common in the rapidly-developing city, and Hooba Design Group sought to challenge the enclosed nature of many apartment buildings in the area by inserting a

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'Architect' is a Protected Title. What About 'Architectural?'

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Our Archinect In-Depth: Licensure series continues with an examination of exceptions and nuances related to the protection of the title 'architect' in the United States. In particular, we ask how architect-adjacent titles such as 'architectural designer,' 'architectural intern,' and 'design professional' can and cannot be used by unlicensed designers, with input from state licensing boards across the U.S.

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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.