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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Domino Sugar Refinery / PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism In the same way that societies transform, times change, and cities evolve, industrial architecture modernizes and technifies, sometimes reaching a state of abandonment or ruin. Understanding its value as a built legacy and being vestiges of technological, social, and cultural changes, the renovation and/or conversion of numerous factories and industrial warehouses can lead to the revitalization, recovery, or growth of various a

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Global architecture firm BIG has designed a pair of Manhattan skyscrapers connected by a twisting skybridge as part of a four-tower development that includes a spiral-shaped museum at its centre. Freedom Plaza will be located on a 6.7-acre (2.7-hectare) site which sits across from the United Nations (UN) Headquarters complex and flanks the entrance to the Queens-Midtown tunnel in Manhattan's Midtown East neighbourhood.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Museum of Troy / Yalin Architectural Design. Image © Emre Dörter Architecture is the design of spaces for human occupation. Despite architects’ skill in designing spaces to influence human behavior there often is a shortfall in anticipating and reacting to occupants’ behavior. To create environments that boost well-being, productivity, and social engagement, a symbiotic relationship between buildings and human behavior must be fostered.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

the 2024 burning man sanctuary named temple of together is designed by caroline ghosn, the event’s first female BIPOC lead artist. The post burning man welcomes 2024 temple inspired by neo-gothic, art deco and khaizaran styles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Montreal -based interior designers Indee Design have completed what the studio describes as “a playhouse for kids (and adults!)” in the city. Named Atelier Chabot, the scheme saw the transformation of an existing duplex into a single-family home featuring curated furnishings themed around play. Image credit: Caroline Thibault Image credit: Caroline Thibault “On a mission looking to change the lives of their family, the owners were trying to decide whether to take a trip around

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“My role was to make sure Mies could build the building he wanted to build.” 65 years after the completion of the Seagram Building, Phyllis Lambert talks to Vladimir Belogolovsky The post 65 years after the completion of the Seagram Building, Phyllis Lambert talks about Mies van der Rohe and the commission appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For our latest Studio Snapshot conversation, we had the pleasure of chatting with Brent Linden and Chris Brown, founding partners of Portland, Oregon-based Linden, Brown Architecture. Established in 2018 as a collaborative venture after working for large, established firms, the small studio of five seeks inspiration in the rugged beauty and self-reliant spirit of its Pacific Northwest environment.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 feature. Arup geologist Paola Blasi, who advises architects on how to use stone, said the material is finally reappearing in the structural lexicon thanks to its low-carbon footprint.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

© Desert Cast | Towards an Identity, 2023 Qatar Museums has just revealed the roster of designers and exhibitions for the inaugural edition of Design Doha. Running from February 24 to August 5, 2024, Design Doha is a new Design Biennial showcasing over 100 Middle Eastern and North African designers. The announcement outlines six exhibitions launching during the first week, spotlighting innovation within Qatar and the region at large.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since Con Edison decommissioned its Waterside Power Plant in the early 2000s, the expansive swath of land on the East River where it once stood—known colloquially as the “First Avenue The post BIG unveils a megaproject next to the UN replete with condos, hotels, a casino, and a Museum of Freedom and Democracy appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Designer Kyle Branchesi has shared images from his latest creative experimentation with generative AI tools, a visual commentary touching on the debate over pedestrianism and motor vehicles happening currently within the UK. For 'The Motorist Won,' Branchesi imagined a far-off dystopia plagued by vehicle traffic where historic streets and all visible landmarks are besieged by the hum of engines and blur of lights, making cities like London or Edinburgh the all-too-unfortunate casualties of what

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Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 interview. Carfrae, who is a deputy chair of engineering firm Arup , believes that the potential of stone in architecture lies far beyond what it is typically reduced to in modern design – an opulent surface material.

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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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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

© ArchDaily Double skin façades. Almost a self-explanatory name for façade systems consisting of two layers, usually glass, wherein air flows through the intermediate cavity. This space (which can vary from 20 cm to a few meters) acts as insulation against extreme temperatures, winds, and sound, improving the building's thermal efficiency for both high and low temperatures.

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The Architect's Newsletter

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nina Cooke John and Sekou Cooke are architects who lead independent practices and academics with decades of teaching experience. Nina is the founding principal of Studio Cooke John Architecture and The post <em>AN</em> in conversation with Nina Cooke John and Sekou Cooke and their parents appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

LMN Architects has completed an extensive renovation and expansion of the Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Described by the team as marking “a new era for performers and the arts community in the Pacific Northwest,” the center has been upgraded with a renovated main auditorium and lobby. Image credit: Lara Swimmer Image credit: Lara Swimmer Visitors to the center are greeted by a new two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wa

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Mexican architect Cesar Mancillas used high concrete walls while creating a linear house with spaces focused on relaxation in the often-changing urban landscape of Ensenada, Mexico. With a floorplan of 251 square metres, Casa Malbec was completed in 2022 by Cesar Andrés Mancillas de la Torre , an architect based in the northern Mexico state of Baja California.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

emple of Together by Caroline Ghosn, 2024. Design rendering by Maissa Sader. Image Courtesy of Burning Man The annual festival Burning Man has revealed the design of the 2024 Temple at Black Rock City, which will become the central installation during the festival happening between August 25th and September 2nd, 2024, in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Titled “The Temple of Together,” the proposal is designed by Caroline Ghosn , the first BIPOC, female Temple lead artist.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Humanize: A Maker’s Guide to Designing Our Cities Thomas Heatherwick Simon & Schuster | $30.00 If we’re to believe Thomas Heatherwick in his new book Humanize: A Maker’s Guide The post In his new book <em>Humanize</em>, Thomas Heatherwick makes a case against boring architecture appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Kohn Pedersen Fox has completed Terminal A of the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi , UAE. Formerly named Abu Dhabi International, the new complex will serve up to 45 million passengers per year, doubling the airport’s previous capacity. Image credit: Victor Romero Image credit: Victor Romero The design of the new terminal was informed by the country’s undulating desert sand dunes and the geometric patterns of Islamic heritage.

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To conclude our Stone Age 2.0 series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. This week, Stone Age 2.0 has explored the viability of stone as a modern, low-carbon building material that could help the construction industry minimise its vast carbon footprint.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Hargeisa, Somalia. Images by Mustafa Saeed. The Wave House in Hargeisa serves as the architectural manifestation of the rich culture and history of the region. Located on the outskirts of.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Brought to you by: Architect: Pietri Architectes Location: Marseille, France Completion Date: September, 2023 View More Project Info In 1995, work was initiated to redevelop the port of Marseille, France. The post Pietri Architects clads La Porte Bleue with a grid of concrete arches appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Herzog & de Meuron ’s plans for a new museum in Qatar have been updated with new renderings and a virtual flythrough animation showcasing what in the future will be a world-leading destination for scholars of Orientalist art and culture. The forthcoming Lusail Museum in Doha is conceived of as a “vertically layered souk, or miniature city contained within a single building.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

in a bold fusion of art and activism, the undrinkable can emerges as a poignant commentary on the environmental and health impacts of coca-cola's universal presence. The post the undrinkable can is a satirical statement against the world’s most-sold drink appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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