Archinect

JULY 25, 2023

To many, Richard Saul Wurman is inevitably introduced as "the man who created TED." Since Wurman organized the first TED conference in 1984, the organization's library has expanded to over 4,300 publicly available videos from some of the world's greatest minds about some of humanity's most curious and urgent subjects, not to mention the almost 50,000 independent TEDx talks which have been delivered since 2009.

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JULY 26, 2023

Architecture studio Morphogenesis has unveiled the Surat Diamond Bourse in India , which has surpassed the Pentagon to become the world's largest office building. Set on the outskirts of the city of Surat, the 660,000-square-metre office building was designed as a "city within a city" to house the world's largest community of diamond traders. It is larger than the 620,000-square-metre Pentagon office near Washington DC, which has held the title of the world's largest office building for 80 year

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ArchDaily

JULY 25, 2023

Courtesy of Aurelia Institute Architecture is likely to exist in any place or physical space inhabited by human beings. Moreover, our inherent curiosity and exploratory spirit constitute an integral aspect of our humanity. Fueled by our inventive capacity, drives us to venture into future scenarios that we can explore as individuals and as a society.

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JULY 26, 2023

Perched on the edge of the escarpment, the site allows unencumbered connections to landscapes which are rare this close to the city. The post Perched on the edge of an escarpment, these Kew villas create a meaningful connection to its natural site 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.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

A new look behind the process and select architects involved in Saudi Arabia’s controversial The Line megacity for NEOM has been released, answering some questions as to its ideation while leaving many remaining in regard to the project's structural engineering, technical specifics, and design feasibility overall. Among the torrent of quickly-spliced and placable bromides, the 45-minute "documentary" features Peter Cook stating, "if it's to be a success. parts of it will fail.

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ArchDaily

JULY 22, 2023

Courtesy of Boeri Studio Milan’s urban fabric has long been defined by change. In a city known for its historic monuments, from the Piazza Duomo and Milan Cathedral to works like Velasca Tower, contemporary architecture must balance many existing contexts. Emerging as a global center for design and culture, Milan has become home to new buildings and structures addressing this condition as iconic landmarks and expressive forms.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Dark-coloured concrete characterises Jae Haala, an angular holiday home that Java studio Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects has created in a forested valley in Indonesia. Designed by Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects in collaboration with architect Rizqui Muhammad Prastowo, the villa is intended as a retreat for couples visiting the Lembang area of West Bandung, which is popular with tourists.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects has shared a new video detailing the construction progress of its pedestrian bridge project over the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, China. Concrete arches are now in place for the bridge, which is located not far from the site of the firm’s recently announced multivenue sports complex. The design connects with the larger ‘Seamless City’ masterplan, which is underway on both sides of the city’s Qiantang River.

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JULY 28, 2023

the show traces the design journey of skateboarding from the 1950s, when boards were still homemade, to today's professional and technologically advanced models. The post new exhibition at london’s design museum glides through the evolution of skateboards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.

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ArchDaily

JULY 25, 2023

© Yuanrong Zhang architects: FMD Location: Lizhuang, Yibin, Cuiping District, Yibin, Sichuan, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Yuanrong Zhang Photographs: Maozhu Li Area: 180.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. Named after the song by British artist David Bowie , the Life on Mars installation depicts the fictional colonisation of Mars by a set of characters with horse heads and their "space dog". Life on Mars features surreal characters The sets, which nod to the climate crisis, feature a French frites shop on top of a volcano and a Mars Rover carryi

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Canadian architecture and design publication Azure has announced the winners of its 13th annual AZ Awards. This year's edition celebrates 26 winners, the most ever in the competition. Submissions were drawn from 53 countries and spread across 24 categories, with successful entries recognized for their excellence in innovation, aesthetics, creativity, and social and environmental responsibility.

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JULY 28, 2023

obring arquitectura designs a living space that opens up entirely to the surrounding greenery. The post thin reinforced concrete sheet hovers above the glazed living room of house jp in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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ArchDaily

JULY 24, 2023

© Francisco Nogueira architects: Silva Dias Arquitectos Location: Ericeira, 2655 Ericeira, Portugal Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Francisco Nogueira Area: 21528 ft2 Read more »

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Deezen

JULY 27, 2023

Architecture studio SOM has completed an office building in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood clad in black-glazed terracotta that was designed to complement the surrounding neighbourhood. Called 28&7, the 12-storey-tall office building was designed to complement the nearby masonry-clad structures, while maintaining a modern look. SOM has used black-glazed terracotta for an office building in Manhattan "The scale of the building is modest in its context," SOM design partner Chris Cooper told

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Yet the courthouse reveals the limits of what architecture can do. Its spatial clarity and sedulous details don’t resolve some issues with where it is placed. This is a spectacular execution of a flawed recipe. [.] Then there is a larger question: Is a centralized courthouse a good idea in the first place? The Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic reviews the massive new RPBW and NORR -designed Ontario Court of Justice project, calling it characteristically calm, natural, and &

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 27, 2023

Five years ago, studiorotan founder Renee Kemp-Rotan first visited Plateau Cemetery in Africatown, a settlement just outside Mobile, Alabama built by formerly enslaved Africans from modern day Benin after the The post The Africatown International Design Idea Competition rewrites the playbook for architects engaging with descendant communities in Mobile, Alabama appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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ArchDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Completed in 2022 in Nordfriesland, Germany. Images by HGEsch. Ingenhoven associates designed the medical health resort, including the interior design, in close cooperation with nature and monument protection. In.

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Deezen

JULY 27, 2023

Local architecture studio Benjamín Murúa Arquitectos has topped an underground sports centre with a dome in the Atacama desert in Chile. The sports facility is located on the campus of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Observatory , a research complex dedicated to the study of deep space. Benjamín Murúa Arquitectos has created a domed sports complex in Chile For the design of the complex, the studio was largely informed by the harsh climate of the site.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Stanford University has published new research exploring the use of plastic waste in constructing roads and buildings. The research project, funded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), identified that recycled glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite – a tensile plastic used extensively in car, boat, and plane parts – shows potential for repurposing in building applications.

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designboom

JULY 26, 2023

for kengo kuma's haus balm, clemence's photo series captures the delicate duality between tradition and modernity, as well as the interplay of heaviness and lightness. The post kengo kuma blends tradition with contemporary elements for haus balma in vals, switzerland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 24, 2023

© Alex Shoots Buildings architects: Progres Architekti Location: Květová, 165 00 Praha-Lysolaje, Czech Republic Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Alex Shoots Buildings Area: 437.

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JULY 27, 2023

Danish practice Henning Larsen Architects has unveiled its plans for a mass-timber university building on the Faroe Islands that draws on historic Faroese settlements and ancient North Atlantic island vernacular. Designed as a new campus for the University of the Faroe Islands, the 8,000-square-metre development will be located in Torshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands, and comprise a series of mass-timber, gabled-roof volumes.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term highly relevant to the recent wave of generative AI tools released for public use in the AEC sector and beyond. " Multimodal AI " refers to artificial intelligence systems that are capable of understanding, processing, and integrating data from multiple modes or types of inputs.

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JULY 26, 2023

Eagle Mansion Signature Villa is unique and the main concept of this villa is that it will be designed to be constructed entirely on an artificial island. The source of inspiration for the Eagle Mansion Signature Villa was the lifestyle of our client. A lifestyle that consists of family, health and fitness, guests, business and social leisure. We have taken all these aspects and implemented them into our design of the Eagle Mansion to create the all-in-one Villa.

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