Enscape
JULY 23, 2024
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, someone’s talking about AI. Will it take our jobs? Will it change our future for better or for worse? Architecture is no exception when it comes to these discussions. The question on everyone’s mind is: Will AI replace architects? It's a hot topic, sparking debates, articles, and heated arguments across the industry.
The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 24, 2024
Beneath the 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk, skateboarders will drop into bowls and teams of three will dribble down court at a series of temporary facilities dubbed the Concorde Urban Park. This The post For the Paris Olympics, a temporary skatepark at Place de la Concorde furthers a rich history of urban activity appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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Deezen
JULY 23, 2024
Architecture studio Between the Walls invited artists from across Ukraine to create a collection of chairs , which was raffled off to raise funds for a foundation supporting displaced people in the war-torn country. Local practice Between the Walls asked eight contemporary artists to transform its design for a simple flat-pack wooden chair into a unique art object to raise funds for housing charity District#1.
The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 24, 2024
In Nashville, Tennessee, the fourth residential building in the U.S. by Dasha Zhukova, founder of Ray, has broken ground. Ray Nashville will be built in the city’s fashionable Pie Town The post Ray Nashville by Johnston Marklee breaks ground, marking Dasha Zhukova’s fourth residential project in the U.S. 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?
Archinect
JULY 25, 2024
Thailand is home to an increasing number of coffee drinkers, and there’s lots of interesting architecture to keep up with the rising demand. Today, we’ll highlight a new coffee shop in the country's third-largest city, Nakhon Ratchasima, called French Kitsch III. The concept blends material inspiration and creative spatial configuration together with form.
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Deezen
JULY 24, 2024
Keir Starmer's newly elected government has made big promises about increasing housing supply in England without properly explaining why it wants to do so, writes Peter Apps. Last week saw the UK's new government spell out its priorities in the King's Speech, with housing grabbing most of the headlines. Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the general election with a manifesto generally light on specifics, but it did make one very clear promise in this regard: 1.5 million new homes will be built in E
designboom
JULY 22, 2024
this contemporary glass house is designed for a young couple looking to escape urban life in valle de bravo, mexico. The post glass house ‘casa cono’ lightly floats in mexico’s forests with design by estudio atemporal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JULY 26, 2024
Kengo Kuma ’s completed design of the Saint-Denis–Pleyel metro station in Paris is one of the largest and most significant new projects highlighting the city’s push for sustainable urban renewal as a consequence of its turn as the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Images shared following its inauguration on June 24th with President Emmanuel Macron in attendance showcase a horizontal composition distinct from the verticality of its surroundings.
The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 26, 2024
A historic “jewel box” bank building by Louis Sullivan is being restored in Newark, Ohio. The refurbishment will be led by Rogers Krajnak Architects, an office based in Columbus, Ohio. The post Rogers Krajnak Architects to restore interiors and murals in a “jewel box” bank by Louis Sullivan in Ohio appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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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
Deezen
JULY 23, 2024
Pentagram co-founder Kenneth Grange , whose playful and prolific product designs helped to define the face of modern Britain, has died aged 95. Grange, who designed thousands of products that have entered the country's industrial design canon over his 70-year career, passed away less than a week after his 95th birthday. Among his seminal designs are Royal Mail postboxes, London black cabs and many UK "firsts", including the first parking metres in 1958, Kenwood's debut food mixer in 1960 and Bri
designboom
JULY 20, 2024
the pavilion's cantilevered slab offers protection from rain and sun, while it wooden cylindrical module encourages exploration of the interiors. The post lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura’s hotel spa in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JULY 26, 2024
The historic effort by staff at Bernheimer Architecture to form the industry’s first union at a private-sector architecture U.S. firm is now complete after their ratification of a collective bargaining agreement in the firm's New York office this week. The vote on Thursday was unanimous. Founder and 2023 AIA NY Medal of Honor recipient Andy Bernheimer is said to have worked openly with organizers to meet a mutual understanding on the contract, whose finalized terms are still forthcoming.
The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 23, 2024
For the kings and queens of the European monarchy, horses—much like palaces—have historically served as symbols of power and wealth. This month, horses are returning to Versailles as part of The post For the Paris Olympics, a temporary arena renews an equestrian legacy on the grounds of Versailles appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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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.
Deezen
JULY 20, 2024
Residential kitchens illuminated by skylights are the focus of this lookbook , which includes homes everywhere from Australia to Mexico and Japan. A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. However, they are also helpful for saving valuable wall space in areas for food preparation, leaving more room for cabinets and shelving, or they can simply be installed to create a focal po
designboom
JULY 25, 2024
a defining feature of gill architects' 'clifton house' is its use of translucent fiberglass sheeting, which protects its gardens. The post with fiberglass facade, gill architects’ clifton house doubles as a greenhouse in north bondi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JULY 25, 2024
The latest edition of our curated job highlights from Archinect Jobs features 10+ architecture and design firms with three or more available positions across the country. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Ascendium Education Group by Flad Architects. Flad Architects is hiring for 35 positions across New York City, Tampa, Madison, San Diego, Seattle, Atlanta, Raleigh, Boston, and Gainesville.
World Architecture Community
JULY 22, 2024
Lower Manhattan, with its sea of glassy skyscrapers piercing higher than each other and wound in a hound race of being the shiniest, most eye-catching building perhaps becomes an exceptionally ubiquitous space where one can lose all sense of direction and even emotion. In such co.
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Deezen
JULY 25, 2024
Italian football club AS Roma has unveiled the design concept for a stadium that is planned for the Pietralata area in Rome. Designed by architecture studio Populous , the stadium would be a permanent home for AS Roma , which has shared the Stadio Olimpico with rival club Lazio since 1953. AS Roma has unveiled the concept for its new stadium The stadium, which is expected to have a capacity of around 65,000, will be surrounded by a curved facade formed of vertical fins.
designboom
JULY 26, 2024
along the spiral staircase, hinoki blocks are integrated at varying heights to create seating that efficiently utilizes the vertical space. The post VUILD stacks curving prefabricated wood blocks to shape tower sauna in hokkaido appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JULY 20, 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 Stairs. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.
Dwell
JULY 26, 2024
The scribbled-on look is taking over, kids—and its biggest fans are grown-ups. Good little girls do not draw on the walls with Magic Markers. It’s a rule I knew instinctively as a child, so I only colored with pencils on crisp printer paper, even covering our wood dining table with a protective cloth. The big, blank canvas of white walls taunted me.
Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director
Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.
Deezen
JULY 25, 2024
Architecture studio Urb is planning to convert a 64-kilometre-long arterial road in Dubai into the "world's greenest highway", designed as the emirate's answer to New York City's High Line. Green Spine will replace the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, also known as E311, with what Urb is dubbing the "world's greenest highway". Urb has released visuals of the Green Spine in Dubai The road will be planted with over a million trees and tackle car hegemony by providing locals and tourists with pedest
designboom
JULY 23, 2024
the facade, reminiscent of a large mass of earth connected by soft curves, envelopes the revamped 50-year-old clubhouse. The post kubo tsushima architects sculpts earthy curved facade for renovated golf club in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JULY 26, 2024
Reuse and refurbishment will be part of the buzz surrounding this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris , and Chatillon Architectes' new renovation of the Grand Nef de l'Île-des-Vannes sports complex is getting top billing as one of the key projects contributing to a ‘green’ games. The facility had been vacant since 2018. Chatillon sought to upgrade its energy efficiency and accessibility ratings while preserving its aesthetic and spatial qualities, which have existed since it
Architectural Record
JULY 23, 2024
Eight architecturally significant sites, including a Washington, D.C., theater and a Buffalo community center, will share $3.1 million earmarked for preservation efforts through a grant partnership with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.
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