Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

Construction has begun on the Populus Hotel in Denver , Colorado. Designed by Studio Gang , the 13-story, 265-room hotel is described by the team as “the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States,” and the first Studio Gang project to be built in Colorado. According to the architects, the scheme’s distinctive façade was informed by the patterns found in Colorado’s native Aspen tree, the Populus Tremuloides.

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Avontuura

APRIL 25, 2022

Heungkuk Tower serves as an office building and sits adjacent to the coastline and close to the Busan’s high speed rail network. The post Mecanoo complete atmospheric black and fuchsia facade in Busan appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2022

From humble brick homes in the city to sprawling hillside villas, our latest roundup features 10 Mexican houses from the Dezeen archive. Mexico , which connects North and South America, boasts an unusually varied geography and a rich cultural history. That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles.

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designboom

APRIL 25, 2022

the project marks an urban, car-free furniture store with a hostel in the upper floors and a public roof terrace. The post IKEA completes store in vienna, defined by green facade of massive ‘shelving’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 29, 2022

In response to the recent surprise demolition of Marcel Breuer’s Geller I house on Long Island, modernist conservation group Docomomo US has released its first-ever list of the 11 most threatened modern sites in the United States. Working on the advice of its chapter members, the group selected 11 sites across the country in danger of seeing the same fate as Breuer’s first post-war residential project beginning with Miami’s Marine Stadium, which is still currently awaiting word

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Deezen

APRIL 24, 2022

Chinese studio DnA_Design and Architecture has transformed a series of former stone quarries in Zhejiang Province into cultural spaces, making sensitive insertions into their grand hand-carved interiors. The abandoned quarries, which are among the thousands located in China's Jinyun county, have been converted into facilities for locals and tourists as part of a broader project to regenerate the area.

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APRIL 26, 2022

the iconic seats are transformed into characters with personalities that live, speak and breathe in a parallel universe. The post federico babina imagines iconic chairs as expressive faces in latest illustration series appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

For our latest Studio Snapshot conversation, Archinect had the pleasure of chatting with Nima Javidi and Behnaz Assadi, founding partners of Toronto-based JA Architecture Studio. Being an architect and a landscape designer, respectively, Javidi and Assadi contribute their unique perspectives to tackle an array of typologies — recently earning them also, among other awards, a coveted Emerging Voices distinction from The Architectural League of New York.

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Avontuura

APRIL 29, 2022

Each particular barn was finished with different styles of wood texture to reflect the individual character of the historical buildings. The post BXB studio transforms old Polish homestead into modern farmhouse appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we have selected 10 living rooms from the Dezeen archive that feature sculptural furniture , from plump and rounded sofas to reclining wooden chairs. The interiors in this lookbook are filled with curved forms, soft angles and artistic shapes, giving them a gallery-like feel. Each living room has a unique collection of sculptural pieces, with some playing host to lightweight minimalist items that echo their pared-back interiors while others house fluffy, dense items tha

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designboom

APRIL 23, 2022

the structure can be easily unfolded by passers-by who wish to protect the strays from heavy rain and harsh sunlight. The post stray dogs in thailand find shelter in folding structures made from repurposed billboards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

Dedicated in 1972, plans are underway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Paul Rudolph’s design for the First Church in Boston. In 1967, a fire destroyed most of the original 1867 gothic revival church by William Ware and Henry Van Brunt. The congregation considered proposals from Marcel Breuer, Joseph Schiffer, Joseph Eldridge, and Paul Rudolph.

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Avontuura

APRIL 26, 2022

The project infuses color, light and meaning, and a unique sense of place and discovery into the Empire Polo Club over two weekends. The post The Playground, an installation by Architensions, is unveiled at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022 appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Architonic

APRIL 28, 2022

Kirschner Wohnbau With the addition of the “Quadriga”, a multi-section building complex whose radiant silhouette rises above the historic brick façades of the former rail freight yard in the northern section of Freiburg, the aspiring quarter situated among avenues and promenades has been given a new face. The project that melds the concept of working and living in such a stunning way was brought to life by Kirschner, a real-estate developer in the southwestern German city.

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designboom

APRIL 25, 2022

housescape design lab has transformed the old structure into a multi-use complex consisting of cafes, restaurants, offices, and workshop areas. The post overlapping social areas and lush gardens emerge from renovated warehouse in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

The annual AIA COTE Top Ten Awards highlight the work of architects, designers, and students and their efforts in propelling carbon-neutral design initiatives. Last week, the AIA/ACSA's Committee on the Environment (COTE) announced the top ten green new buildings of 2022. Today we share the top ten student projects. "The competition recognizes 10 exceptional studio projects that integrate creative and innovative design strategies," shares the competition organizers.

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Dwell

APRIL 29, 2022

Thanks to a thoughtful update by the current owner, artist Lucy Lyons, the revived interiors feature a vibrant color palette inspired by the home’s original era. Property Details: Location: Churchfield Place, Margate, Kent, England Price: £1,295,000 Footprint: 4,903 square feet (six bedrooms, four baths) From the agent: "Gordon House is a remarkably characterful Grade II-listed home located on the fringe of Margate’s center, just minutes from the Main Sands and the railway station.

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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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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2022

Architecture studio Pelli Clarke & Partners ' 330-metre-tall A District tower has topped out in central Tokyo , making it Japan's tallest building. Located in central Tokyo's Toronamon-Azabudai District, the mixed-use tower – one of a complex of three skyscrapers that Pelli Clarke & Partners is designing for developer Mori – has reached its full height.

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designboom

APRIL 25, 2022

The GG in Blue Navigating through the portfolio of conceptual artist Max Siedentopf means using a dead fish as the cursor, slanted to make its protruding mouth the pointer. At first, questioning why a fish would be chosen as the cursor may dawn, but one may soon realize it may relate to the new […]. The post conceptual artist max siedentopf directs and photographs gucci’s new campaigns appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 27, 2022

Amazon will begin transforming an undeveloped swath of Arlington County into the largest piece of its second corporate headquarters [.] County lawmakers on Saturday unanimously endorsed the expansion of Amazon’s footprint at the 10.4 acre site in Pentagon City, known as PenPlace. Plans include three corporate office buildings, retail pavilions, a futuristic glass Helix, a child-care facility and about 2.75 acres of open space.

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Urban Realm

APRIL 25, 2022

A historic building in Glasgow's east end has become the latest to succumb to a spate of unexplained fires. Twelve fire appliances were called out to douse flames at the B-listed Queen Mary Street Nursery on Bernard Terrace, Bridgeton, on Friday night, with the blaze being brought under control in the early hours of Saturday. Within an hour of emergency services departing the scene.

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2022

Conservation group Docomomo has selected 11 of the most significant 20th-century buildings that are at risk of demolition in the USA. Twentieth-century architecture is increasingly under threat in the USA as modernist , postmodernist and brutalist buildings are being raised to be replaced by new structures. "It is a critical moment for modern architectural sites in the US," explained Docomomo US executive director Liz Waytkus.

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designboom

APRIL 25, 2022

with SuperWheel, there's no battery, motor, or electric charging involved, since it's powered by the cyclist's weight and movement. The post spring-powered ‘super wheel’ prototype converts cyclist’s weight into propulsion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

Is it time to kick your architectural career into the next gear? From intermediate-level architect roles to experienced senior lead architects, check out these current job openings in Archinect's latest weekly highlight of featured architectural employers. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools.

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Dwell

APRIL 27, 2022

Self-care celebrity Garden Marcus of TikTok fame shares the lessons he’s learned from the botanical world. For Houston-based TikTok creator Marcus Bridgewater, also known as Garden Marcus , plant growth is a model for personal growth. Using the garden as his lens, he offers life lessons via his videos and Choice Forward, a wellness firm he cofounded.

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