Architizer
APRIL 4, 2023
Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway! While awaiting the Winners, prepare for the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Learn more and register > When we talk of futurism, we broadly refer to that which anticipates the future.
Deezen
APRIL 4, 2023
As architecture has evolved it has become detached from an understanding of construction and engineering that was once at the profession's core, writes Eleanor Jolliffe. There have always been architects. They, we, are a necessary, even vital, component to human society. Architects may not always have been called architects but for most of history there have been someones who "designed" shelter and guided its construction.
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The Spaces
APRIL 6, 2023
Green velvet booths, red leather and dark woods pay homage to 1950s Italian fashion and design at the sumptuous new dining spot, Beefbar Milano. The Milan restaurant is located on Piazza del Quadrilatero, inside a former archepiscopal seminary dating from the 17th century. The fashion district complex has been recently transformed into a dining, entertainment, hotel and wellness destination, Portrait Milano , under the guidance of architect Michele De Lucchi’s practice studio_aMDL.
Avontuura
APRIL 3, 2023
The timber addition sits within the grounds of a Grade-II listed 18th century home located on the outskirts of a leafy Somerset village. The post Bindloss Dawes design bespoke garage and workshop for a classic car collection appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
APRIL 4, 2023
Snøhetta has collaborated with Norwegian manufacturer Asak Miljøstein on the design of an outdoor surface to aid water management. Named Asak Flyt, the permeable concrete paver system consists of three hexagonal interlocking unit types that can be combined to “provide landscape architects with another powerful tool for nature-based water management.
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SW Oregon Architect
APRIL 2, 2023
Every now and then when perusing my Twitter feed or otherwise surfing the web, I stumble upon something truly remarkable. Such was the case earlier this week when I discovered the photography of Chris Hytha ( @Hythacg ). What caught my eye was a collection of his stunning images of Art Deco towers, part of a larger project to document historic skyscrapers across the USA entitled the Highrises Collection.
Avontuura
APRIL 5, 2023
Making reference to rural architecture of the region, the design includes solitary and grouped buildings with traditional pitched roofs. The post Escape to this five-star golf and spa resort in Germany inspired by the region’s traditional architecture appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
APRIL 3, 2023
The west coast operation of London-based auction house Phillips has a new home courtesy of Los Angeles’ Formation Association. Their West Hollywood design was unveiled recently and features a remodeled series of existing structures that includes three showrooms, a covered patio, and offices set amongst a bespoke covering of ficus trees. Image © Eric Staudenmaier Image © Eric Staudenmaier Image © Eric Staudenmaier A rounded marquee greets visitors to the main showroom’s
ArchDaily
APRIL 5, 2023
© Rodrigo Werner architects: CAW Arquitectos Location: Copiapó, Atacama, Chile Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Rodrigo Werner Area: 215278 ft2 Read more »
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Aric Gitomer Architect
APRIL 7, 2023
Source: The New York Times In the United States, starter homes have traditionally been a popular option for first-time homebuyers. These smaller, more affordable homes have been a stepping stone for many families to enter the housing market and build equity. However, in recent years, the availability of starter homes has declined, and many potential homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase their first property.
Avontuura
APRIL 7, 2023
It is an old rural house that has undergone successive changes and expansions over time until it is now transformed into a museum space. The post Miguel Marcelino transform traditional Portugese house into a museum in Outeiro de Polima appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
APRIL 3, 2023
A new concept for an EV charging station has won the American Institute of Steel Construction ’s 2023 Forge Prize at a special live-streamed event held Thursday, March 30th, in Chicago. First created in 2018, the $10,000 prize “celebrates emerging architects who create visionary designs that embrace steel as the primary structural component while exploring ways to increase project speed.
designboom
APRIL 7, 2023
cmmy house by estudio galera responds to the natural terrain and topography of the site. The post wooden gabled house folds and recesses in the woods of argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Deezen
APRIL 5, 2023
A series of cylindrical skylights and brick turrets feature in this Bangladesh mausoleum, which architecture studio Sthapotik designed as a reference to traditional Islamic buildings. Named the Shah Muhammad Mohshin Khan Mausoleum, the turreted brick volume was designed as a Dargah, or shrine, to house the graves of a local religious leader's family.
The Spaces
APRIL 6, 2023
Antonia Dewhurst’s show, Gimme Shelter, at the Ruthin Craft Centre reimagines the ancient Welsh folklore of the Tŷ Unnos , or ‘One Night House’, as a series of innovative micro-structures. The tradition of Tŷ Unnos states that if a house could be built on common land between sunset and sunrise, and have smoke emerging from its chimney at dawn, then the house could be kept – along with the land enclosed by a hammer throw from its four quarters.
Archinect
APRIL 4, 2023
A San Francisco family asked us to help them expand an existing property near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site sits on a north facing slope and looks down to the Martis Valley and up to Lookout Mountain through a natural screen of 100-year-old Jeffrey pine trees. In our world today, much of the built work is driven by visual appearance.
designboom
APRIL 6, 2023
the new architecture serves as a reception foyer complementing the adjacent temple hall built over 100 years ago. The post kengo kuma’s sculptural wooden structure adds a modern twist to kanjoin temple in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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?
Deezen
APRIL 3, 2023
Miami-based Brillhart Architecture consulted on the design of a pavilion-like island home in the Bahamas with local architects Garth and Darren Sawyer. Composed of six pavilions overlooking Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island, the house was completed in 2022 with Brillhart acting as the design consultant and Darren Sawyer serving as the project architect and Garth Sawyer as the architect of record.
Architectural Record
APRIL 3, 2023
A surprising courtyard house stands out among its suburban-like neighbors.
Archinect
APRIL 7, 2023
Los Angeles-based Darin Johnstone Architects has offered an inside look at their recently-completed renovation of the Ahmanson Auditorium. Located on the ArtCenter College of Design’s Hillside campus in Pasadena, the 3,300-square-foot auditorium saw upgrades to its lobby, main theater, and projection room. Image credit: Joshua White Image credit: Joshua White Upon entering the venue, the upgraded lobby deploys simple design elements such as a feature steel stair and an original Keith Harin
designboom
APRIL 6, 2023
the self-moving robot is designed to address labor shortages and eliminate the need for unsafe and undesirable jobs. The post AI humanoid robot ‘figure 01’ assists people at work as an all-around handy helper appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Deezen
APRIL 3, 2023
As our Timber Revolution series comes to an end, we round up the 10 significant buildings that have pushed the use of mass-timber. Starting with a small housing scheme built in rural Austria in the late 1990s and ending with an 87-metre tower completed in the USA last year, the buildings profiled in the series chart the rise of engineered wood over the past 25 years.
The Architect's Newsletter
APRIL 3, 2023
Medusa Pioneer Works 159 Pioneer Street Brooklyn, New York Through April 16 High in the rafters of Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, a digital display too kinetic and dynamic to exist The post At Pioneer Works, <em>Medusa</em> shimmers to (virtual) life appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Archinect
APRIL 4, 2023
Artist Elyn Zimmerman ’s 1984 Marabar sculpture has been officially rededicated on the campus of Washington, D.C.’s American University after a yearslong preservation effort spearheaded by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF). A reconfiguration of the site-specific 225-ton granite sculpture was installed next to the school’s Kay Spiritual Life Center over the last year after being moved from the courtyard surrounding the National Geographic Society headquarters in order to
designboom
APRIL 6, 2023
the brick base has been revamped with new visual extensions, expanding the architecture towards the plot borders. The post ágora arquitectura stacks cross laminated timber house atop old brick base in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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