ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Soul Garden House / Spacefiction Studio. © Monika Sathe Photography From subtle light beams to wide openings, skylights transform natural light into a powerful architectural tool , creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that adds movement and vitality to buildings. This intricate dance captivates not only with the patterns the light casts on surfaces but also with the practical benefits of overhead lighting , such as improved thermal comfort and enhanced well-being.

Nature 354

Nature Architecture Home Housing 354

Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Following our previous look at an opening for a Director of Architectural Design at Palisociety , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Design & Construction Manager at the Eames Institute. The role, based in Richmond, CA, calls for an individual to “ensure success across various planning, construction, landscape, and infrastructure projects.

Management 290

Management Project Design Construction 290

designboom

OCTOBER 4, 2024

the stitled design gave room for a horizontal expanse at ground level. The post nanometer architecture shelters micro-garden under stilted ‘house off the ground’ in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Housing 134

Housing Architecture Design Residential 134

Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 23-storey Pan Pacific Orchard skyscraper in Singapore by architecture studio WOHA has won the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 's award for the world's best new tall building. Set in the city's Orchard Road district, the 350-room hotel has four large planted terraces cut into the building's rectangular form. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which described the building as "a hotel in nature", gave the building its top award – Best Tall Building Worldwide –

Nature 133

Nature Building Urban Development Sustainability 133

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.

Construction

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

© EthanDeClerk Architecture firm SO – IL has revealed plans for a new residential condominium project planned for Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. Named 144 Vanderbilt, the development offers 26 condominiums and amenities spanning almost 90,000 square feet. According to SO-IL , the architecture takes cues from Brooklyn's historical heritage, while incorporating a modern twist, as the staggered building prioritizes community interactions and comfortable urban living.

Residential 327

Residential Project Architecture Firm Firms 327

designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

the design playfully arranges structural and decorative elements, creating a unified look while also acting as brise-soleils to help regulate the buildings’ climate. The post oppenheim architecture reveals tirana’s college of europe campus as red concrete cluster appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Regulation 129

Regulation Architecture Structure Building 129

Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Design studio Oxman has devised a system called "ecological programming" to optimise green architecture, which it has demonstrated through a conceptual skyscraper with multiple planted platforms. Called Eden Tower, the conceptual structure was designed to illustrate Oxman 's computational abilities, formulated in the studio's freshly opened Foster + Partners-designed lab in Manhattan.

Remodeling 135

Remodeling Environment Developer Development 135

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

© Rungkit Charoenwat Pitched roofs and terraced lots or hillsides are some of the oldest, yet still highly functional, solutions for rainwater dispersal, redirection, and erosion management. While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations.

Roofing 351

Roofing Project Technique Management 351

Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 12 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.

Architecture School 278

Architecture School Architecture Education Innovation 278

Advertisement

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?

Visualization

designboom

OCTOBER 4, 2024

heliotrope architects' addition brings new life to a 1933 house in seattle, inspired by the original owner's childhood home in norway. The post heliotrope architects brings norwegian-inspired addition to historic seattle home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Inspiration 115

Inspiration Home Architect Housing 115

Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As the UK closes its last coal-fired power station , conservation group Twentieth Century Society is running a campaign to preserve a set of cooling towers. Hyperboloid thermal towers, more commonly known as cooling towers, were once a common site across the UK, but after largely becoming obsolete they are rapidly being demolished. With the UK's last coal-fired power station – Ratcliffe-on-Soar – ceasing operations earlier this week , the Twentieth Century Society (C20 Society) has launched a ca

Industrial 124

Industrial Renovation Structure Site 124

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

K-Farm / Avoid Obvious Architects. Image © Imagennix | Scott Brooks Crisis, crisis, crisis. and guess what? More crises. Every time we hear that word, it all feels more daunting. But here's the thing: with every challenge comes an opportunity. From the affordable housing shortage to the economic downturn and the climate emergency, there's always a new challenge, opening the door to new possibilities.

Cities 304

Cities Events Environment Housing 304

Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Six winners of the second phase of the Initiative 99 competition sponsored by ICON and juried by some of the industry’s biggest names were announced by the Texas-based 3D printing enterprise. Entrants vying for the combined $1 million Phase 1 and 2 purse were asked to create 3D printed home designs that can be constructed for $99,000 or less. Winners will have their designs realized in an expansion of the nonprofit Austin’s Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF)’s Community First!

Students 287

Students Design Industrial Construction 287

Advertisement

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

Site

designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

designed as a simple, contemporary volume, the home punctuates argentina's rural landscape without overwhelming it. The post casa modular: rural argentina’s minimalist house of frames by LOMA Arq+ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Housing 116

Housing Contemporary Landscape Home 116

Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

After the UK's last coal-fired power station closed last week, the Twentieth Century Society has selected seven projects for Dezeen that demonstrate how the under-threat cooling towers at these "cathedrals of industry" could be reused. Cooling towers were once a major feature of the UK's energy infrastructure. But from a peak of 240 only 45 remain, and plans are underway to demolish all of these.

Government 123

Government Industrial Site Installation 123

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2024

© Federico Cairoli architects: Ayako Arquitetura Location: Teresópolis, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photogtaphs: Federico Cairoli Area: 116.

Housing 321

Housing Architect Project Residential 321

Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) has announced Cris Ballester Parets, a widely recognized pioneer in the area of social housing, as the winner of the 2024 Royal Academy Architecture Prize.

Housing 279

Housing Architecture Art 279

Advertisement

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.

Visualization

The Spaces

OCTOBER 4, 2024

American visual artist Greg Mike has spent 15 years travelling the globe, painting murals and working as a creative director. Now, he’s doubling down on his home city of Atlanta, having opened his colossal ABV Gallery, studio and event space—a move that will bring the world to Atlanta’s doorstep. The creative complex occupies the former Holy Temple Deliverance Church in East Atlanta Village and has been transformed over a three-year period in collaboration with Kronberg Urbanists + Architects an

Events 114

Events Art Visualization Space 114

Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has completed Colien House, a three-storey concrete home embedded into a hill that overlooks a beach in Barcelona. Made from orange-tinted exposed concrete, Siza designed each floor in the house with an outdoor terrace to extend the internal spaces and provide a connection with the surrounding sloped terrain and nearby sea.

Site 122

Site Home Structural Engineering Renovation 122

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Courtesy of Foster + Partners Foster + Partners have just unveiled designs for a new live-work building in Seoul , South Korea , which aims to redefine business hospitality with a personalized approach. This structure is set to accommodate professionals seeking a mixture of work and leisure in an urban environment. With an emphasis on comfort, functionality, and well-being, the building incorporates spaces designed for hosting and entertaining, along with dedicated meeting and negotiation rooms.

Space 275

Space Design Environment Art 275

Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

One of the most significant skyscraper designs in SOM ’s portfolio, the John Hancock Center (now known as 875 N. Michigan Avenue) in Chicago, will be receiving an upgrade to its upper-level Signature Room, according to 360 Chicago, the group that bought the former restaurant space on the 95th and 96th floors earlier this year. The managing director of 360 Chicago told the Chicago Sun-Times they were still in the "early stages" of planning for the project.

Management 278

Management Firms Space Project 278

Advertisement

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

Design

The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This text is edited from a forthcoming book chapter that considers the culture of school rankings through a data-driven study of the U.S. architecture professoriate across the country’s 130 accredited The post Architecture faculties must keep improving diversity within the professoriate appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Architecture 118

Architecture Education Design 118

Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Architecture studio BIG has unveiled plans to adapt a decommissioned power plant in Connecticut , USA, into a community centre on a site to be reimagined by landscape studio Scape. The project on Manresa Island – a peninsula that juts into the Long Island Sound outside of Norwalk, Connecticut, will see the overhaul of a 1950s power plant that was decommissioned in 2013, after sustaining critical damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Landscape 121

Landscape Restoration Site Design 121

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Residence for the Elderly in Pòrtol / Santi Vives Sanfeliu, Tomás Montis Sastre, Adrià Clapés i Nicolau. Image © Alejandro Gómez Vives Faced with the aging of the global population, one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century is anticipated. The design of patios, gardens, terraces, and other green areas in facilities for the elderly presents an opportunity to foster interaction, participation in various collective activities, and the establishment of gathering spaces a

Environment 292

Environment Nature Space Design 292

Archinect

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Julia Morgan ’s first residential design completed after opening her own practice has hit the real estate market in the Bay Area after listing for the first time in 50 years. The 116-year-old home owned by architect Claude Stoller until his death last year in Berkeley is just steps from UC Berkeley ’s campus and includes four bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a 2,555-square-foot envelope.

Real Estate 276

Real Estate Home Design Residential 276

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

Architecture