Archinect
JUNE 26, 2023
Le Corbusier was to architecture what Picasso was to painting, a towering and egomaniacal creative force who transformed his discipline for ever. His buildings have inspired admiration, sometimes devotion. He is an icon, granted the nickname “Corb” or “Corbu” by architects. He has also been vigorously attacked, as a mechanistic fanatic whose ideas inspired inhumane tower blocks and concrete jungles.
ArchDaily
JUNE 24, 2023
© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context. One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through a thoughtful design of the landscape that complements the built project.
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Deezen
JUNE 27, 2023
Rental website Airbnb has created Barbie 's Malibu Dreamhouse, an all-pink California mansion with an outdoor disco, infinity pool and Western-themed bedroom. Located on the oceanfront in western Malibu , California, the lifesize dollhouse is being rented out by Barbie's partner Ken via an Airbnb listing written as if by the doll himself. "Kendom Saloon" welcomes beach house guests The house, which was previously listed by Airbnb for Barbie's 60th anniversary in 2019 , has had a recent update to
Avontuura
JUNE 26, 2023
The Black Pavilion is a polyfunctional, flexible, and rebuildable wooden structure which serves as a meeting place for exchange. The post Buero Wagner design polyfunctional wood pavilion in Roman park appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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.
designboom
JUNE 28, 2023
drawing from the sturdy stone buildings and medieval houses of the area, the bridge combines traditional and optimized concrete construction techniques. The post christ & gantenbein complements swiss riverside with gently arched concrete bridge appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
JUNE 25, 2023
© Yohei Sasakura architects: Office for Environment Architecture Location: Hyogo, Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Yohei Sasakura Area: 89.
Avontuura
JUNE 28, 2023
The Barn is a modern contemporary family home, located within a tranquil coastal setting in rural Hampshire. The post PAD studio complete Barn & Office on coastal site in rural Hampshire appeared first on Åvontuura.
SW Oregon Architect
JUNE 25, 2023
Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland (photo by Cacophony - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] ) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. Certain buildings or spaces possess an extraordinary quality that gives us reason to pause and appreciate them in their entirety.
Archinect
JUNE 30, 2023
David Adjaye ’s statement-making first skyscraper design for the New York City market has debuted in Lower Manhattan, marking the culmination of a project that will stand as a testament to his attention to historical context and the elevation of craft in architecture. The design for the 66-story 130 William residential tower in the heart of the Financial District includes a total of 242 units whose careful, well-appointed interiors are complemented by another 20,000 square feet of ground-f
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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.
ArchDaily
JUNE 25, 2023
© Mike Sinclair Almost 500,000 buildings have arrived at the Port of Los Angeles in 2021. Well- not exactly. Over 490,000 shipping containers have arrived, though. If there’s a design trend that has caught the world by storm over the past decade, it’s been the rise in transforming shipping containers into buildings as a form of architecture. But are shipping container buildings just a fad that was used to propel ideas about taking every day or is there more substance to creating giant Jenga-insp
designboom
JUNE 30, 2023
veil house: challenging public/private of compact urban living Situated near the historic ‘Taiwan-Renga’ (台灣煉瓦) brick kiln from 1899 that prospered in this working-class district in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the Veil House by Paperfarm revisits this history by weaving a modern, tapestry-like facade using floating clay bricks.
Deezen
JUNE 29, 2023
Designer Tim Fu has used LookX, an artificial intelligence tool trained on architecture, to turn squashed paper into building models that evoke designs by architects Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid. The LookX platform, which just launched, is an artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) tool that was designed especially for "architecture lovers". Top image: an AI-designed building in the style of SANAA.
Archinect
JUNE 26, 2023
Plans have been unveiled for the reportedly “world’s largest urban construction project in wood” in the Swedish capital. Named Stockholm Wood City, and designed by Henning Larsen and White Arkitekter , the scheme will extend over 2.7 million square feet across several buildings. Image credit: Atrium Ljungberg / Henning Larsen The development will hold 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes through what the team calls a “vibrant urban environment with a mix of workplaces, hou
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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ArchDaily
JUNE 27, 2023
Vienna, Austria. Image © mRGB | Shutterstock For the second consecutive year , Vienna is the world’s most liveable city according to The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2023 Global Liveability Index. Topping the ranking for the fourth time in five years, Vienna has excelled in stability, culture and entertainment, and reliable infrastructure. Copenhagen in Denmark maintained its second position while Melbourne and Sydney came in third and fourth position, rising to the top 5 where they previou
designboom
JUNE 29, 2023
bulgari unveils octo finissimo tourbillon, its first watch of made out of green marble named verde alpi and a one-off timepiece. The post bulgari unveils first marble octo finissimo tourbillon timepiece with rose gold watch hands appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
JUNE 28, 2023
Architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein has added a sculptural concrete bridge across the Aare River in Aarau, Switzerland , with five arches of varying widths. Designed in collaboration with local engineering studios WMM Ingenieure and Henauer Gugler , New Aare Bridge connects the city centre to a forested area on the other side and incorporates lanes for cars, pedestrians and cyclists.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2023
MVRDV has completed a mixed-use tower in San Francisco inspired by geology. Named ‘The Canyon,’ the 23-story scheme is part of a wider master plan along the city’s waterfront to create a sustainable community named Mission Rock. Image credit: Jason O'Rear The Canyon is one of four buildings to be delivered as part of the first phase of the Mission Rock neighborhood, which also includes designs by Studio Gang , Henning Larsen , and WorkAC.
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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?
ArchDaily
JUNE 29, 2023
© Murtaza Gandhi architects: Studio Espaazo Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Murtaza Gandhi Area: 5000.
designboom
JUNE 29, 2023
thinkk studio's stamping chair comes in various vibrant color options. The post perforated steel sheet punched into a rippling pattern composes stamping chair appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Brandon Donnelly
JUNE 27, 2023
This proposal by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, called Incremental Density, is both an obvious step in the right direction and a problem. It is directionally right because it is exactly the kind of “gentle density” that we need and that many of us hope to see in our cities. Four to six storeys, prototypically built on an as-of-right basis all across city, possibly by small-scale owner/developers.
Archinect
JUNE 29, 2023
The Fundació Mies van der Rohe, jointly alongside Creative Europe, has just announced three Young Talent winners of the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Awards category as part of the EUmies Awards Day 2023 in Venice. Winners received special oak trophies designed by the Architecture School of Kharkiv, Ukraine, before engaging in conversations with members of the European Union, foundation, and jury members N’Goné Fall, Manuel Henriques, Jennifer Mac
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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
ArchDaily
JUNE 29, 2023
© Stefan Mueller architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten Location: Lützowstraße 107, 10785 Berlin, Germany Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Stefan Mueller Area: 33875.
designboom
JUNE 28, 2023
the biophilic works of emerging artist daniel lee are debuted in a solo new york exhibition 'catch and release.' The post liam lee mimics organic growth with handcrafted merino wool chairs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Architectural Record
JUNE 26, 2023
A new multi-use building designed by John McAslan + Partners was inaugurated this March at the largest mosque in the U.K.
Archinect
JUNE 28, 2023
A new HQ project from UNStudio for the Dutch travel site Booking.com has opened in Amsterdam, offering a dynamic central location it says will serve as a “recruitment machine” while creating a more inclusive, healthy, and socially engaging experience for the company’s 6,500 employees. Video courtesy UNStudio on Vimeo. Designed to maximize connectivity for its users and visitors to the campus’ Oosterdokseiland location, the nearly 700,000-square-foot plan creates a highly-
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