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10 new examples of brick and stone in architecture

Archinect

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Bricks & Stones. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Green Rooms: The Growth of Biophilic Design Through Architectural Photography

Architizer

The One Rendering Challenge is now part of the A rchitizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Winners are published in print! Start your entry > Biophilia centers on human experience. As an innate desire to seek connections with nature, it is both a recognition of environmental drivers and a method to guide design.

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Thomas Hacker’s tree of influence

Portland Architecture

Thomas Hacker (Reed Harkness) BY BRIAN LIBBY When I began covering architecture two decades ago, not only was Thomas Hacker established as one of Portland’s most-admired architects, but some of the city’s other best firms had been founded by Hacker’s former students and employees. In 2000, for example, just as Brad Cloepfil’s Pearl District headquarters for advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy gained international notoriety, his former professor and boss Hacker’s Woodstock branch of the Multnom

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university of hong kong’s ‘traditional house of the future’ 3D-printed in china

designboom

combining timber framing and 3D-printed technology, the house is a prototype for recycling vernacular houses in rural china. The post university of hong kong’s ‘traditional house of the future’ 3D-printed in china 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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A Public Plaza-Topped Underwater Bike Garage Revitalizes a Neglected Stretch of Riverfront in Amsterdam

Architectural Record

Designed by VenhoevenCS, IJboulevard at Amsterdam Central Station creates space for life to flourish above and below the surface.

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Functional Cabinets and Shelves: Spatial Practicality in 8 Examples

ArchDaily

Escritório Home Studio / Studio Clarice Semerene. Image: © Joana França Making a space more practical, facilitating daily tasks, creating unity in interior design, providing different possibilities for an area without modifying it, and adding beauty are not easy tasks. Still, some elements are essential for achieving them: cabinets and shelves.

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CLB Architects designs Black Fox Ranch, a home that restores and breathes new life into a century-old ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Avontuura

Sited next to a band of cottonwoods and aspens, Black Fox Ranch consists of a couple’s primary residence and a barn with stables. The post CLB Architects designs Black Fox Ranch, a home that restores and breathes new life into a century-old ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Building for the Pacific Northwest

SW Oregon Architect

Me, along with fellow CSI Willamette Valley Chapter members Kayla Bundy (2022-2023 chapter president) and Sydney Mills (2023-2024 chapter president) at the 2023 CSI Northwest Region Conference in Bellingham. I attended the 2023 Construction Specifications Institute Northwest Region Conference in Bellingham, Washington May 4 through May 6. The Mt. Rainier Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute served as the most gracious host for the conference, which took place at the Hotel Bellwet

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Shigeru Ban details post-earthquake response effort in Turkey

Archinect

Shigeru Ban Architects has released photos of the architect’s response to the humanitarian crisis plaguing Turkey following the 7.8 earthquake that destroyed over 160,000 structures while claiming the lives of more than 50,000 people there and in Syria on February 6th. The firm had previously been on the ground since March working through its Voluntary Architects Network (or VAN) nonprofit arm to construct shelters using their patented Paper Partition System that was first utilized in the

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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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Near The Tree Apartment Building / PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects

ArchDaily

© Sergio Grazia architects: PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects Location: Av. Joseph Balloffet, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sergio Grazia Area: 1250.

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OMA tops tiffany & co. new york flagship with a glass ‘blue box’

designboom

OMA revives the historic tiffany & co. flagship on new york’s fifth avenue with a glass addition in ‘tiffany blue.’ The post OMA tops tiffany & co. new york flagship with a glass ‘blue box’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Arquitecturia designs Catalan house as cluster of pavilions around garden

Deezen

Spanish practice Arquitecturia has completed a home in the Catalan town of Caldes de Malavella, which is comprised of six small buildings organised around a courtyard at its centre. Girona-based Arquitecturia , led by Josep Camps and Olga Felip, designed House 016 to foster a close connection to both its site, which is surrounded by lawns and trees, and the internal garden.

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CTBUH unveils winners for 2022 Student Tall Building Design Competition

Archinect

The CTBUH has unveiled the winning entries for the 2022 International Student Tall Building Design Competition, which saw five winners chosen from 59 entries. The competition called for entries that depicted multi-story buildings sited within the United States that “maximize the use and expression of mass timber.” We have republished the winning entries below, complete with a project description.

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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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E8 House / Meir Lobaton Corona + Rafael Ortiz Cervantes

ArchDaily

© Rafael Gamo architects: Meir Lobaton Corona architects: Rafael Ortiz Cervantes Location: Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Rafael Gamo Area: 1300.

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‘elemental’ landscaping weaves across two concrete monoliths in delhi

designboom

kunal maniar's landscape design pays ode to the coexistence of the core elements of nature. The post ‘elemental’ landscaping weaves across two concrete monoliths in delhi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SOM connects block-long glulam bridge to the High Line

Deezen

Global architecture studio SOM has installed a block-long timber truss bridge called Timber Bridge, which connects Manhattan's High Line to the renovated Penn Station. Designed by global studio Skidmore, Owings and Merrill ( SOM ), the 128-ton, two-section, Warren truss bridge was constructed out of glued-laminated timber ( glulam ), an engineered wood product made by combining multiple smaller pieces, which is capable of supporting large structures.

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AIA recognizes nine firms as winners of the 2023 Small Projects Awards

Archinect

Nine projects across the United States have been selected as part of the 2023 AIA Small Projects Awards. The 20th edition of the program, which was established through the AIA’s Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community, is meant to recognize the quality of the work of small practitioners across four categories while at the same time recognizing the “value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

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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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Villa A / Paul de Ruiter Architects

ArchDaily

© Tim van de Velde architects: Paul de Ruiter Architects Location: 2111 Aerdenhout, The Netherlands Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tim van de Velde Area: 330.

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japan celebrates the post-war modernist essence of its venice pavilion at the biennale

designboom

the exhibition spotlights the pavilion itself, designed by takamasa yoshizaka, to create a space where visitors can consider the meaning of 'architecture, a place to be loved.' The post japan celebrates the post-war modernist essence of its venice pavilion at the biennale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Wutopia Lab reveals "shimmering whale" Shanghai museum with arched copper shell

Deezen

Chinese studio Wutopia Lab has created Copper Blockhouse, a multi-functional cultural space located inside a copper arch in Shanghai , China. The 405-square-metre structure was designed as the centrepiece of a creative industry park located in the Pudong district and will be used to host exhibitions, performances, lectures, parties, and even skateboarding events.

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MVRDV begins Expo 2000 Pavilion adaptive reuse transformation

Archinect

MVRDV has shared details on their efforts to revitalize the firm’s former Dutch Expo 2000 Pavilion design into a new, mixed-use development in Hannover, Germany. According to the firm, the project will transform the aging structure into a new anchor of a three-building development called iLive EXPO Campus after a successful 90 million Euro ($97.8 million USD) fundraising campaign led by iLive and Die Wohnkompanie Nord.

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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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Binfengtang Pottery School in Yixing / Norihiko Dan and Associates

ArchDaily

© Eiichi Kano architects: Norihiko Dan and Associates Location: Yixing, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Eiichi Kano Area: 5863.

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model of david adjaye-designed KNMA museum in india to be unveiled at venice biennale

designboom

an installation showcasing the model will be presented to coincide with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new museum in new delhi. The post model of david adjaye-designed KNMA museum in india to be unveiled at venice biennale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ao-ft inserts mass-timber home into London terrace

Deezen

Timber battens and mullions cover the facade of the cross-laminated-timber Spruce House in Walthamstow, London , which was completed in 2021 and is the first built project by local practice Ao-ft. Located in a conservation area on an infill site between terraced houses, Ao-ft used cross-laminated timber (CLT) to create the two-storey house. Spruce House was designed by Ao-ft The studio referenced the area's history as a village high street by creating a glazed "shop front" for the facade of the

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IAAC team’s mass timber nature observatory floats above a Barcelona forest

Archinect

A team from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has constructed a timber observatory in a Barcelona forest to support analyses of nature. The group of students and researchers from the institution’s Masters in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities program were inspired by the hanging walkways of American biologist Margaret D.

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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.