ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
© YuChen Chao Photography architects: Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten Location: Nantou, Nantou County, Taiwan, 540 Project Year: 2018 Photographs: YuChen Chao Photography Area: 57.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. Set in a region containing a United Nations Habitat Award, the project is envisioned as a “transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region,” including a city, river, and mountains. Image credit: MAD Architects Image credit: MAD Architects Covering an area of 1.6 million square feet with a construction area of 1.3 million square feet, the center is
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SW Oregon Architect
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
After considerable handwringing and stoking of my guilt complex, I have decided to relinquish my role as chair of the Construction Specifications Institute/Willamette Valley Chapter’s Certification Committee, a position I’ve held for the past decade. Unfortunately, because I haven’t been able to find someone to take up the mantle, the chapter will not offer its annual preparatory classes this coming winter for the Institute’s Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and Certified Construction C
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 330-metre-tall skyscraper as part of the Trojena ski resort at Neom in Saudi Arabia. On display as part of the Neom stand at the Cityscape conference in Riyadh, the 330-metre-tall skyscraper will form part of Trojena, which is being masterplanned by German studio LAVA architects. Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a skyscraper for Trojena It will stand on a mountain opposite the main ski area, overlooking an artificial lake that will form the centre
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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.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
© Alex Shoots Buildings architects: CAN Architects Location: Szentpéterfa, Hungary Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alex Shoots Buildings Area: 2025.
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Architizer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The winners of this year's A+Product Awards have been announced. Stay tuned for the year's edition of the A+Product Awards ebook in the coming months. Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. But with many firms worldwide unveiling astonishing lighting design projects, who truly shines brightest?
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A low-slung roof with deep eaves shelters Merricks Farmhouse, a concrete-block home in Australia designed by South African studio Michael Lumby Architecture with Brisbane practice Nielsen Jenkins. Overlooking vineyards and the sea on the Mornington Peninsula in southeast Melbourne, the dwelling references local farmhouses and is designed by Michael Lumby Architecture and Nielsen Jenkins as a "refuge" in its exposed coastal setting.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Courtesy of SCAPE Focused in its fifth edition on Adaptation, the Obel Award has been granted to ‘Living Breakwaters’ in New York , a green infrastructure project off the shore of Staten Island. Awarded to SCAPE Landscape Architecture and its founder Kate Orff, masterminds behind ‘Living Breakwaters’, the yearly prize honors architectural contributions that positively impact both people and the planet.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
PAU has shared details of its expansion project of the I.M. Pei -designed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland ahead of next month’s anticipated groundbreaking. The initiative will add a triangular structure to Pei’s iconic original glass pyramid design, featuring a new entrance lobby, education center, offices, and a 6,000-square-foot multipurpose space that’s meant to increase its overall footprint by 33% while activating public space along a currently underutiliz
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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.
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. With priorities around durability, longevity, cost-efficiency, and ease of installation, metal plays a starring role in high-traffic education spaces. For its renewability, durability, and ever-evolving versatility, architectural metal offers long-term solutions that bring beauty, reliability and safety to schools.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Discussions about planning and urbanism are awash with talk of "placemaking" but the term remains strangely and troublingly opaque, writes Reinier de Graaf. UK housing secretary Michael Gove is backing the creation of a new "School of Place" ; the city of San Francisco has adopted a placemaking ordinance called "Places for People" ; Edinburgh Council has invited the public to participate in a "placemaking consultation".
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Benjakitti Forest Park / Arsomslip Community and Environmental Architect © Srirath Somsawat Modernity and globalization have significantly reduced geographical distances, transformed social interactions, and accelerated the flow of information across nations, which has, in a sense, made the world more accessible to people everywhere. However, it's important to note that when we say "everyone," we refer to a vast and diverse population.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
This post is brought to you by Archtober 2023 Archtober , a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual Festival from October 1–31, 2023. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2023 Festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and desi
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.
The Architect's Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Construction at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia broke ground last week. The $430 million, 11.5 acre park designed by the landscape and urban design firm Hargreaves Jones with architecture by KieranTimberlake is meant to The post Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s new waterfront park by Hargreaves Jones and KieranTimberlake, broke ground appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Architecture task force Create Streets is calling for Britain 's multi-lane roads to be replaced with homes to aid the housing crisis and protect the country's green belt. In a paper titled Moving Towards Growth: Why it's time to build on Britain's roadbelt , the organisation argued that building on existing roads could create narrower streets with wide pavements that better serve local communities.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
CopenHill / BIG. © Rasmus Hjortshoj If you follow BIG, you have probably already seen Bjarke Angles talk about hedonistic sustainability and how this concept permeates the most daring projects of the Danish office.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
In this week's curated employer highlight , we are featuring four architecture, design, and planning firms with current job openings in New York City , Los Angeles/Hawthorne , San Francisco , and Chicago. For even more positions, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. New York City-based international architecture practice Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has a diverse offering of exciting positions: a Junior Video Editor-Producer wi
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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?
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Judging is complete and the big moment is finally here: Architizer is thrilled to announce the Winners of the inaugural Vision Awards , the world’s biggest awards program dedicated to the art of architectural representation! The Architizer Vision Awards was conceived as a way to recognize the talented students, professionals and studios who envision the world’s architecture — both built and unbuilt — through amazing photography, drawings, renderings, videos, physical models and more.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Chinese architects have told Dezeen they are regularly working through the night while their pay plummets as the country 's property industry deals with a severe crisis. Dezeen has spoken to more than 10 architects based in Beijing, Shanghai , Guangzhou and Shenzhen who reported widespread layoffs, pay cuts and wage arrears in the industry in the past year.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Cortesia de Maestro Mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to replace concrete components in construction, as the latter alone contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions. With various examples across different scales and applications, the material has shown promise in revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, strength, and comfort.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A group of designers, artists, and technologists from MIT have unveiled details of a pavilion delivered by the team for Burning Man 2023. The Living Knitwork Pavilion is described by the group as “an architectural-scale interactive 3D knitted textile shade structure that leverages electrically and optically-active yarns and explores photochromism by day and light-movements interaction at night.
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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
designboom
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
barcode architects wraps its triangular 'casanova tower' in a facade of hand-cut panels of rusticated reddish-brown stone. The post barcode architects completes triangular casanova tower in rotterdam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A sloping fibreglass roof and a glass facade characterise New York studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro 's first completed single-family residential project, which has been photographed officially for the first time by Iwan Baan. The home was completed in 2017 by Diller Scofidio + Renfro ( DS+R ) in East Hampton for Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit founder Julie Taubman and her husband, businessman Robert Taubman.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Courtesy of HP Today, working outside the office has become the norm across industries, changing the way we work and how we interact with team members and clients. Given the potential challenges of working remotely (internet connection and stability, for example), organizations need to build the right systems to maintain productivity and foster the same sense of teamwork and culture found in traditional office spaces.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Japan Art Association has named Diébédo Francis Kéré as the Praemium Imperiale laureate 2023 in its Architecture category. Kéré was honored as part of the award’s 34th year and follows 2022 winners Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, founders of SANAA. The other winners of the 2023 Praemium Imperiale Award were Vija Celmins (Painting category), Olafur Eliasson (Sculpture category), Wynton Marsalis (Music category), and Robert Wilson (Theater-Cine
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