Deezen
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Brazilian artist Lalalli Senna has designed the concept for Senna Tower, a 500-metre-tall supertall skyscraper in Brazil set to be the nation's tallest and "tallest residential tower in the world", according to its developer. The Senna Tower is planned for Balneário Camboriú, a city in Brazil's Santa Catarina state that is known for its skyscraper-lined coastal skyline.
The Architect's Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Over the past few years, a new type of building has cropped up around the world: the “climate center.” These education spaces range in use from academic centers to nonprofit The post Architects are designing a new type of science education facility to study our warming planet appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
© Patrick Pyszka | Chicago Government | Century Building In a significant win for historic preservation, two landmark Chicago skyscrapers , the Century and Consumers Buildings, have been saved from demolition. These iconic structures, located on State Street, were initially set for destruction due to security concerns, given their proximity to the Dirksen U.S.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. This innovative material resists cracking and sudden failure, making it a promising solution for more durable and long-lasting architectural structures. The research, led by Professor Reza Moini and Ph.D. candidate Shashank Gupta from Princeton's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was pu
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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.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The revamp of a 1960s estate and a stepped brick terrace on an infill site feature on the 2024 shortlist for the Royal Institute of British Architects ' Neave Brown Award for Housing. A neighbourhood with 235 socially rented homes also features on the four-strong shortlist, alongside apartments tailored to older residents on a vacant brownfield site.
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ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Beira Railway Station, Mozambique. Image © Andrew Moore under CC Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license The mid-twentieth century marked a transformative period for Africa as 29 countries achieved independence between 1956 and 1964, signaling the dawn of the nation-state across the continent. This era resonated with a spirit of liberation and progress, paralleling the global movements of that time, such as the establishment of international organizations like the United Nations (1945) and t
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Colin Fournier, the British architect and planner who helped form Archigram with Sir Peter Cook and others in the early 1960s, has passed away at age 79. He was best known for the firm’s 2003 Kunsthaus Graz and work with Bernard Tschumi on the design of Parc de la Villette in Paris. A commemoration from the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture notes: “In addition to his architectural practice, Colin was a dedicated and well-loved educator.
Brandon Donnelly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Toronto has been making great progress when it comes to allowing more housing in its low-rise neighborhoods. We now allow laneway suites, garden suites, multiplexes, and soon we’ll allow 6-storey apartments. But interestingly enough, there is one small part of the city that is looking to regress. This past summer, council asked planning stuff to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment to remove garden suite permissions for some of the properties backing onto Craven Road, near Danforth and
designboom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
brazilian artist caio reisewitz transforms the mies van der rohe pavilion to address rainforest destruction and indigenous erasure. The post mies van der rohe’s barcelona pavilion blooms with tropical intervention by caio reisewitz appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Completed in 2024 in India. Images by Yash Katariya. The one-acre site of Saukhya Farm is nestled in the lush valley of Beze Village, on the outskirts of Nashik. Surrounded by small farms, it offers.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Houses. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Architecture photography has become repetitive as architects are less interested in photographers producing artistic interpretations of their projects, Hélène Binet tells Dezeen in this exclusive interview. For 40 years, Binet has photographed both contemporary and historical architecture, collaborating with influential architects such as Zaha Hadid , Daniel Libeskind and Peter Zumthor.
designboom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
the photo series looks at the sunlit stillness of six interlocking curves which form this sacred space built by paolo portoghesi in the 1970s. The post ste murray captures brutalist curves and rings of sacra famiglia church in italy as it turns 50 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
LocHal Public Library Named 2019 Building of the Year at World Architecture Festival. Image © Stijn Bollaert As the architectural landscape continues to evolve in response to pressing global challenges , events such as biennales, design weeks, and fairs play an instrumental role in shaping the profession's future. These gatherings facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, the exploration of sustainable practices, and the fostering of collaboration among architects, designers, and urban planne
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The chance to design China’s new National Badminton Training Centre complex on the eastern edge of Shenzhen has been granted to MVRDV after winning an international competition in collaboration with Huayi Design.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Local studio Max Núñez Arquitectos designed this concrete care home in Chile with open interiors to reduce maintenance, create a dialogue with a park and build a sense of community for the elderly inhabitants. Set in a suburb of northern Santiago, Max Núñez Arquitectos created four multi-storey concrete buildings oriented around a pavilion-like structure with a massive skylight for the Hogar Alemán private hospital and care home.
designboom
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
omata beach house is designed with a timber living pavilion shaped with a curved roof overlooking the new zealand coast. The post herbst architects’ omata beach house glows through a timber screen in new zealand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
© Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Restaurant Iris architects: NORM Architects Location: Rosendal, Norway Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Restaurant Iris Area: 1000.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The design for the Fallen Journalists Memorial has been unveiled in Washington DC. Located near the National Mall, the scheme is being designed by Chicago-based John Ronan Architects.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched its Mate XT Ultimate Design smartphone, a folding phone that can transform into a 10.2-inch tablet. Described by Huawei as "the first-ever commercial triple foldable phone", the main innovation of the Mate XT Ultimate Design is a flexible OLED touchscreen that is hinged in two directions. Huawei has developed a triple-foldable phone When fully unfolded, the 3,000-pixel 10.2-inch screen delivers what the brand called "cinema-level immersive viewing" with a s
designboom
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
culturally infused materials, such as brick, are combined with colors and textures that echo iran’s architectural heritage. The post brick-layered facade shields zendegi building from harsh sunlight in tehran appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Nebula Shroom Grove / Understory Collective. Image © Kristina Chan Known for its unconventional art installations and striking desert setting, the Burning Man festival has concluded this year with an array of temporary installations spread across the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. The festival's 2024 theme, "Curiouser & Curiouser," inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland , encouraged participants to embrace wonder and whimsy.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Today, the Softwood Lumber Board and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture announced their joint selection of five outstanding projects as part of the Timber in the City 5: Urban Habitats Competition. A three-member jury of academics chose from a slate of more than 600 participants. The winning proposals were determined based on their wooden overbuild design’s ability to create a healthier built environment while reflecting the importance of sustainability and affordable de
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Architecture studio Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian extension in Lisbon, which is defined by a wood-clad canopy that draws on Japanese architecture. Originally designed in 1983 by British architect Leslie Martin, the existing 17,174-square-metre art centre was updated to brighten its interiors and help reintegrate it with the city.
designboom
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
UNA/UNLESS designs temporary pavilion at Accademia di Belle Arti Interdisciplinary studio UNA/UNLESS has created a vibrant blue pavilion as part of the 60th Venice Art Biennale. This triangular blue prism appears as if it has fallen from space into the Renaissance courtyard of Venice’s Accademia di Belle Arti. Designed as a temporary extension of […] The post reflective triangular blue pavilion lands in renaissance-era courtyard at venice biennale appeared first on designboom | archi
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