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OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Temple du Soleil and Voiles Blanches residential buildings. Image © Charly Broyez & Laurent Kronenta In the south of France , a 40-minute drive east of Montpellier, lies the otherworldly resort town of La Grande Motte. Named after a nearby sand dune, the city is characterized by futuristic , pyramid-shaped apartment blocks in various relief forms, adorned with diverse vegetation including pines, planes, olives, poplars, and cypresses.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Documentary filmmakers have discovered abusive working conditions for laborers of NEOM ’s The Line megacity development in Saudi Arabia. Per new reporting on the website Middleeasteye.net : "Labourers are forced to work grueling hours far beyond legal limits to construct the flagship project of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Neom megacity, according to a new ITV documentary.

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Enscape

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Enscape's latest version, 4.2, gives you host application-specific features for tighter integration with design applications. This assortment of updates strengthens Enscape's most significant advantage—its seamless integration with the host application, allowing you to work faster and more precisely than ever.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Explore V-Ray 7’s cutting edge technology, which introduces powerful new features and enhancements that will transform your creative process.

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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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Esfahan, Iran. Images by Ali Gorjian. Nestled On a plot of land (1000 sqm) that lies about 24 kilometers to the northeast of Isfahan, and neighbored by Zyandehrood River to the south, the.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

London studio Hopkins Architects has topped a leaderboard of the average salaries at UK architecture firms conducted by anonymous group The Pay 100. Architects or architectural designers with less than five years' experience at the studio, founded by high-tech pioneers Patty and Michael Hopkins , are paid around £54,500 a year on average, according to the snapshot data.

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The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A new documentary, Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia, has revealed the total amount of worker deaths related to Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Vision 2030, a multitrillion dollar program which includes The post New documentary reveals that 21,000 workers have died working on Saudi Vision 2030, which includes NEOM, since construction began appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

© JULIEN COMMAN The Monaco Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka explores the fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese landscapes, creating a unique cultural dialogue through architecture and landscape design. The pavilion's design, centered around a harmonious blend of Mediterranean and Japanese garden elements, embodies Monaco's global initiatives and its commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This week's edition of our curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 15 architecture schools looking to add faculty, academic leaders, facilities staff, and fellows to their institutions. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Researcher Tavs Jorgensen has created a method of extruding cob into brick shapes, in an effort to make the low-carbon biomaterial more accessible. Used to create bricks that can be stacked in interlocking patterns, the process involves pushing different samples of cob – a construction material made from earth and straw – through 3D-printed extrusion moulds known as dies.

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designboom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

built with 'uni-green' concrete, BIG's headquarters rises seven stories over copenhagen and uses 60% renewable energy. The post explore bjarke ingels group’s waterfront headquarters in copenhagen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

© Andre J Fanthome, Suryan // Dang architects: Vir.Mueller Architects Location: Noida, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andre J Fanthome, Suryan // Dang Area: 3440.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With fall well underway, now is a good time to see what's in store for the architecture and design community this November. From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler , here is a brief curated selection of recommendations worth checking out.

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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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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Danish architecture studio BIG has completed its own concrete headquarters on an industrial harbour in Copenhagen. Situated along a pier in the city's Nordhavn neighbourhood, the 27-metre-tall BIG HQ is wrapped by a protruding staircase that connects its seven floors. BIG has completed its own headquarters on a harbour in Copenhagen Expansive glazed openings arranged in a checkerboard pattern break up the monolithic form, which is built from Uni-Green concrete.

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designboom

OCTOBER 26, 2024

following his talk at the ellinikon experience centre in athens, kengo kuma shares with designboom insights on his designs for the urban regeneration project. The post kengo kuma on reconnecting architecture with nature through the ellinikon project appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

© Frank van der Hoeven The middle of the Twentieth Century saw the independence of most countries on the African continent. Those euphoric times brought forward-looking sentiments and a wish to break with the past. As an architectural movement, Modernism was ideal for the day, and newly independent countries had extensive building programs to assert themselves as fully functioning nations.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The scope of next year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB 6) will be responsive to changes within architecture and other salient issues united under the theme Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change and curated by UIC School of Architecture director Florencia Rodriguez. The Biennial’s first female and Latin American Director, Rodriguez, will seek to chart a "new agenda for contemporary design" through the inclusion of installations, exhibitions, virtual initiatives, and othe

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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?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed Yama-Tani, a wooden residential building in Paris with a sculptural facade designed to "liven up the street". Yama-Tani, which means Mountain Valley in Japanese, features pleats of chestnut wood cascading down its street-facing facade at jaunty angles to make patterns of light and shadow.

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designboom

OCTOBER 26, 2024

ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The post curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Hyderabad, India. Images by Vivek Eadara. Home:& When does a house become a home? What can a house do more than just provide shelter? Does the feeling of a space rely on tangible elements.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On November 8th, the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University will host the Urban Workshop Symposium , the latest iteration of the Urban Workshop's engagements in community-based design and education. The event brings to the fore questions, conversations, and exemplars in how architectural education can engage with real-world stakeholders to the benefit of students and communities alike.

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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

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Stepped terraces cut into the landscape mark the Quzika 1865 Winery Complex, which Chinese studio PL-T Architecture has created at the foot of Dameiyong Snow Mountain in Tibet. Located in Quzika, Markam County, the winery is designed by PL-T Architecture to "co-exist with nature" while providing the required facilities for producing wine and winetasting.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

with the audrey irmas pavilion, vanceva demonstrates its ability to elevate a project by combining performance with artistic expression. The post vanceva interlayers highlight audrey irmas pavilion’s facade with green laminated glass appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

One Central Park / Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced its participation with the nonprofit Fawcett Society in a new study of women architects who are either currently practicing or have left the profession. The study, which is due out next year, aims to establish a clearer picture of the scale and complexity of gender equity in the design field.

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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.

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