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How 2,000 Architects and Designers Envision the Future of Architectural Visualization

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Courtesy of Chaos Enscape Do you ever wonder what the future holds for architectural visualization? To answer this question and understand the present state and expectations for the future of architectural visualization, over 2,000 architects and designers were surveyed through a commissioned study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape.

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GRT Architects references "vacation Italian" at New York bar and restaurant

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New York studio GRT Architects has designed a light and airy Italian restaurant and adjacent cocktail bar at the base of Thomas Heatherwick's Lantern House in Manhattan. The new dining and drinking destinations face the corner of West 18th Street and 10th Avenue through the distinctive bay windows of the building, which straddles the popular High Line park in Chelsea.

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Five rural residences by Marmol Radziner: Your Next Employer?

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Following last week’s visit to New York-based Andrew Berman Architect , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Marmol Radziner. Founded in 1989, the firm has built a portfolio spanning architecture and interiors as well as furniture design and fabrication. “By adopting the role of the traditional “master builder,” Marmol Radziner integrates a variety of design services with construction capabilities,” the fir

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The Louis Armstrong Center, designed by Caples Jefferson Architects, is now open

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On a hot day in June, a crowd gathered on 107th Street in Corona, Queens, to celebrate an event that was decades in the making: the opening of the Louis The post The Louis Armstrong Center, designed by Caples Jefferson Architects, is now open appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

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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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

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Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure.

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UNStudio wins competition for slender mixed-use towers in Düsseldorf

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UNStudio has been named the winner of an international competition to deliver two mixed-use towers in Düsseldorf , Germany. Situated in the northern area of the city center, the towers will reach a height of 393 feet from a low-rise community pavilion base.

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Live music shows are all starting to look "kind of the same" says The 1975's set designer

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Relying on social media algorithms for visual inspiration has led to stage designs becoming increasingly repetitive according to Tobias Rylander, the designer behind The 1975's viral set depicting a house. "All the artists are coming to us as designers with the same references," he told Dezeen. "We're all looking at the same algorithms on Pinterest and Instagram, and therefore everything starts looking kind of the same and we all want the same thing," he added.

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Sailing House / IROJE KHM Architects

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© Sergio Pirrone architects: IROJE KHM Architects Location: Unnam-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sergio Pirrone Photographs: Jeong Sik Mun Photographs: IROJE KHM Architect Area: 376.

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Turkish political prisoners Ayse Mücella Yapici, Tayfun Kahraman, and Can Atalay awarded European Prize for Architecture

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On September 15 in Athens, Greece at the foot of the Acropolis, three Turkish political prisoners will be named the 18th, 19th, and 20th Laureates of the 2023 European Prize The post Turkish political prisoners Ayse Mücella Yapici, Tayfun Kahraman, and Can Atalay awarded European Prize for Architecture appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

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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Hackers are using architects’ computers for crypto-mining, cybersecurity firm warns

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Cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos is warning of the potential for hackers to target architects and other designers with crypto-mining malware. The hacking campaign, which has largely targeted French-speaking architects, engineers, and graphic designers, sees the victim’s computer infected with malware via installer tools. “Cybercriminals are abusing Advanced Installer, a legitimate Windows tool used for creating software packages, to drop cryptocurrency-mining malware on infected machin

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Olson Kundig references natural surroundings for Swedish holiday home

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Dark timber and stone feature throughout Dalarö House, a summer holiday home that US studio Olson Kundig has added to a rocky waterside site in Sweden. Designed to blend in with the landscape, the home is built around rocks and features exposed natural materials that reference the surrounding stones and pine trees. Olson Kundig has created Dalarö House "Dalarö House was an opportunity to create a building that is responsive to its surroundings and encourages its occupants to interact with that e

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UNStudio Wins Competition for a Lively and Sustainable Mixed-Use Development in Düsseldorf

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New Heart on the Block, Dusseldorf, Germany / UNStudio. Image © Engram UNStudio has been selected as the winner of the international competition for the design of a mixed-use development in Düsseldorf, Germany , surpassing other internationally recognized participant offices, including 3XN , BIG , David Chipperfield Architect , and finalists Hadi Teherani Architects , HPP Architekten , and Ingenhoven.

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Los Angeles Will Soon Open Its Newest Facility for Those Lacking Housing

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The Woodlands, a motel conversion by local firm Kadre Architects, will provide 100 new units under a California initiative to curb the homelessness crisis. According to the California Senate Housing Committee, on any given night in January 2020, there were more than 161,000 people living without shelter across the state , with 40 percent of them living in Los Angeles County.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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Yale is hiring a planner to monitor building accessibility on campus

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Following last week’s look at an opening for a Program Production Fellow at MoMA PS1 , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an opportunity on Archinect Jobs for a Facilities Accessibility Planner at Yale University. The role, based in New Haven, CT, calls for an individual who will “develop and manage reporting on accessibility projects and identify future projects for campus-wide accessibility improvements.

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Benzene rings inform patterned facades of Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters

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New York studio OLI Architecture used parametric technology to design the decorative facades of this office complex in Suzhou for biotechnology company Ascentage Pharma. The Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters is spread across seven distinct buildings with facades informed by benzene – a molecule composed of six carbon atoms in a ring. OLI Architecture has created Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters Comprising a range of repeating units, the facades were created by OLI Architecture using pa

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Jiangsu Jingjiang Senior High School New Campus / Zhaohui Rong Studio

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© Bowen Hou architects: Zhaohui Rong Studio Location: No.1 Changyang Road, Jingjiang, Jiangsu, China Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Bowen Hou Photographs: Yijie Hu Area: 210000.

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JR reimagines the scaffolding of paris’ opera house as the entrance to a vast cave

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jr adds a geological dimension to palais garnier in paris Alongside the buzzing energy coming out of Paris Design Week 2023, French artist JR reveals his latest show-stopping installation in the heart of the French capital. As part of the Palais Garnier’s renovation, the Opéra National de Paris invited the artist to transform the scaffolding of the […] The post JR reimagines the scaffolding of paris’ opera house as the entrance to a vast cave appeared first on designboom |

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Construction update: Halfway through for ZHA & Cox Architecture's Western Sydney International Airport project

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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has announced their team’s reaching the midway point for their ongoing Western Sydney International Airport in the Australian metro’s new Parkland City region. The project will serve as a catalyst for economic development in Parkland City while supplementing Sydney’s existing Kingsford Smith Airport, which is considered one of the world’s oldest.

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Clay tiles envelop prefabricated Studio Shed in the Netherlands

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Earth-coloured tiles define Studio Shed, an outbuilding designed by architecture practice LMNL Office in the garden of a house in Brabant, the Netherlands. Commissioned by the owners of a home also designed by LMNL Office , the garden studio has a deliberately simple form crafted from prefabricated timber panels. LMNL Office has created Studio Shed "The contemporary aesthetic recalls the design elements from the primary house," said studio founders Erica Chladová and Robert van der Pol.

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Akar Restaurant / Leon Design Agency

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Completed in 2021 in Ubud, Indonesia. Towering above the treetops, the spacious semi-opened ‘cocoon’- structure accentuates the breathtaking views of the jungle. Married with natural-tone.

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expansive roof tops the remodeled skip-floor structure of old villa in japan

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the renovation centers on optimizing space to take full advantage of the scenic views. The post expansive roof tops the remodeled skip-floor structure of old villa in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Renzo Piano selected to design new Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been announced as the winner of an international RFP process to deliver a new arts and innovation cultural project in Boca Raton, Florida. The Italian studio beat out Foster + Partners , Ennead , and OMA for the commission of the new Center for Arts & Innovation and will begin the design and development process next month toward an expected 2025 groundbreaking.

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Renzo Piano to design cultural centre for South Florida

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Italian architect Renzo Piano has been selected to design an expansive arts and culture centre for Boca Raton, Florida. To be located in downtown Boca Raton, The Center for Arts and Innovation (The Center) will serve as a community space and welcome centre and contain performance and event spaces, an innovation incubator lab for "entrepreneurial empowerment" and educational spaces for STEAM programming.

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How Thermal Modification Can Make Wood in Architecture Last a Lifetime

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Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Its versatility allows it to be used in building structures, for solar protection, or as interior cladding, and it can be molded, carved, and jointed to create a variety of forms, from simple to complex designs.

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wooden cladding and lime plaster cover the solid form of villa k340 in the netherlands

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villa k340 features a split-level layout that runs along the contours of the undulating terrain. The post wooden cladding and lime plaster cover the solid form of villa k340 in the netherlands appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.