Enscape
JUNE 12, 2024
Clarity and quality are paramount in visual representation and simulation. With the release of version 4.0, Enscape has significantly enhanced its performance and rendering quality by integrating cutting-edge technology, NVIDIA real-time denoisers (NRD).
ArchDaily
JUNE 9, 2024
Do Lab Stage at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival / Do Lab. Image Courtesy of Do Lab Music consumption has historically been closely connected to the environments in which it is enjoyed. Before the advent of music recordings, listening to music was a social activity tied to collective rituals in physical spaces, such as concerts or smaller communal gatherings.
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SW Oregon Architect
JUNE 9, 2024
A necessary rite of my transition into retirement has been to sort through a sizable collection of career-related personal documents I amassed during my 36 years with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects. I now wonder why I chose to save many of these and have no problem parting with them. Others are certainly worthy of preservation. One such document—a paper I suspect I acquired during a visit to the University of Oregon many years ago—follows here.
Archinect
JUNE 10, 2024
Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide. The guide (which is available for download here ) coalesced research into the design and engineering of large-scale structures such as the firm’s two-year-old HAUT residential project in the Netherlands as a means of granting “risk-based” guidance for future building endeavors, providin
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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.
ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
The Whitney Museum of American Art at Gansevoort. Image © Nic Lehoux It's no exaggeration to say that Renzo Piano is one of the most unanimously respected architects in the world of architecture. With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques.
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Deezen
JUNE 11, 2024
Local studio Atelier Janda Vanderghote has used simple materials to create the T(uin)Huis Atelier garden studio in Ghent , Belgium. Although originally intended to be a woodworking studio, the building was designed to be flexible, currently acting as a temporary home for the owners while building work is carried out on their house. The studio sits at the end of a garden and borders a plant-filled park that helped inform its design.
Archinect
JUNE 14, 2024
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of this year's International Awards for Excellence. 22 projects, spread across 14 countries, have been recognized for showcasing architectural excellence through key themes, including: climate resilience and connection to nature, creative reinvention and extension of existing architecture, and space for wellness, mindfulness, and community through design.
ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
© Casey Dunn architects: Miró Rivera Architects Location: Austin, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Casey Dunn Photographs: Bud Franck Photographs: Paul Finkel Area: 7120.
designboom
JUNE 11, 2024
fuddy duddy by saint of athens and icd designers features symmetrical geometry and bold colors reminiscent of 1950s american diners. The post athenian pizza restaurant’s retro interior evokes edward hopper’s famous diner scenes 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.
Deezen
JUNE 12, 2024
Barrel-vaulted concrete roofs are supported by thick laterite walls at The Stoic Wall Residence in Kerala, India , completed by local studio Lijo Reny Architects. Located in Kadirur, the home is designed by Lijo Reny Architects to be modern yet regional, with a layout and material palette that respond to Kerala's tropical climate. It is organised into a series of distinct areas across a large site surrounded by trees, following the path of the sun and separated by small courtyards.
Archinect
JUNE 10, 2024
Ahead of the summer's Olympic Games in Paris, the New York Times has previewed LEGO's timely launch of its new Notre-Dame Cathedral model. The set retails for $229.99 and is part of the company's AFOL 18 and over series. The real Notre-Dame’s reconstruction, meanwhile, is set to wrap up in December. “Once you complete it, you can actually look through the front door,” one ameteur builder told the Times.
ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
Natural House / Ideo arquitectura. Image © Salva López The history of the use of lime in the construction industry dates back thousands of years, spanning cultures and communities worldwide. In fact, around 4000 B.C., the ancient Egyptians used quicklime mixed with water as a building material for their pyramids. Although lime has multiple applications in the food and agricultural industries, as well as in chemical, mining , and steel industries, in architecture it is one of the main constructio
designboom
JUNE 9, 2024
sasi studio's sculptural piece merges modern design with traditional craftsmanship. The post fluid convex and concave shapes take the form of wooden aria chair appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
JUNE 11, 2024
Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki , who designed buildings including 4 World Trade Center and was one of the founders of metabolism , has died aged 95. A winner of both the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the AIA Gold Medal , Maki passed away on 6 June due to natural causes, his studio Maki and Associates told Dezeen. "Fumihiko Maki lived a life of remarkable achievement and fulfillment, encircled by a wealth of esteemed professionals, academic colleagues, patrons, as well as cherished friends,"
Archinect
JUNE 12, 2024
Real estate developer and operator Brookfield Properties has today announced the launch of two pavilions , one designed by Foster + Partners and the other by NEON , as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). “Radial” by Foster & Partners and “Squiggle” by NEON are located outside of two of Brookfield Properties’ key London office buildings.
ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
© Prueksakun Kornudom architects: WOS Architects architects: Estudio Location: , Thailand Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Prueksakun Kornudom Area: 140.
designboom
JUNE 13, 2024
the lantern is a concentric installation with a glowing, elemental void at its core. The post TLS’ bamboo maze installation wrapped in mesh emits a luminous mist in chengdu 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?
Deezen
JUNE 13, 2024
Graphic metal facades and curving glass-block walls characterise this apartment in Porto , which was converted from a ground-floor shop by local architecture studio Fala Atelier. Located in a 1970s housing block, the narrow commercial space has been transformed into a light-filled home named 097 Waves of Glass and Clouds of Metal. Mesh screens have been added to the rear of the property "Our project tried to blur the boundaries between what a domestic space and a virtual space could be, dealing
Archinect
JUNE 14, 2024
The Norman Foster Foundation has unveiled details of its new Essential Homes prototype design with Holcim that will deliver low-cost options for emergency shelter in Latin America using low-carbon concrete and cement products in demonstration of the principles of a circular economy. Image: courtesy Norman Foster Foundation The prototypes, which are currently being displayed as part of the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London, expand on a presentation made during last year's Venice Biennale
ArchDaily
JUNE 12, 2024
Luum Temple / CO-LAB Design Office. Image © César Béjar Vernacular architecture has been gaining more and more space in theory and design practice , with its characteristics being studied and revised. An impulse related to different factors, but mainly to the context of climate change that we are experiencing, which calls for more sustainable and context-connected construction solutions.
designboom
JUNE 8, 2024
elliptical louvers and stiles contribute to a sense of flat expanse and openness. The post wooden louvers run along kyoto office space’s entire interior by ujizono architects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Architectural Record
JUNE 9, 2024
Studio Joseph transforms the former studio of sculptor Edward Valentine to illuminate how public art shaped Lost Cause mythology.
Archinect
JUNE 12, 2024
Boston -based design and architecture firm RODE Architects has announced the acquisition of McMahon Architects , a full-service practice that specializes in workplace interiors, hospitality, restaurant, residential, and environmental design. The acquisition aims to strengthen RODE’s capabilities in several key sectors, especially its mission to reimagine the modern workplace to suit a post-pandemic landscape.
ArchDaily
JUNE 9, 2024
© Ana Santl architects: block722 Location: Folegandros, Greece Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Ana Santl Photographs: Martha Vosdou Area: 3000.
designboom
JUNE 10, 2024
the interiors evoke a true feng shui ambiance with hints of 20th-century maximalism. The post laura gonzalez blends french romanticism and japanese minimalism at hôtel hana in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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