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David Chipperfield's reinvented Morland Mixité Capitale is now complete in Paris

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David Chipperfield Architects is celebrating the recent completion of their Morland Mixité Capitale project in Paris following six years of construction on a ‘Reinventing Paris’ scheme first announced by developer Emerige in 2016. The firm’s Berlin office, in collaboration with CALQ, had been hard at work restoring and expanding the former Préfecture de Paris building into a new public attraction near Canal Saint-Martin.

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OMA-designed Taipei Performing Arts Center opens in Taiwan

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The Center is architecture in limbo: specific yet flexible, undisrupted yet public, iconic without being conceived as such. The post OMA-designed Taipei Performing Arts Center opens in Taiwan appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Punta Colorada III Shelter / TATÚ Arquitectura

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© Marcos Guiponi. architects: TATÚ Arquitectura Location: Punta Colorada, Maldonado Department, Uruguay Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Marcos Guiponi Area: 60.0 m2. Read more ».

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the ZION superyacht concept by bhushan powar design has a giant glass eye

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accommodating up to 20 guests, the zion 110mt by bhushan powar design has been informed by black holes. The post the ZION superyacht concept by bhushan powar design has a giant glass eye appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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HENN’s massive new Zoomlion headquarters breaks ground in China

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The latest in a lineage of corporate headquarters designs that dates to 1965 is officially underway in China’s Hunan Province, the product of a multi-year collaboration between HENN and the heavy manufacturing giant Zoomlion. The Z-shaped design includes a museum, data center, and even sports facilities for workers of new the 311,000-square-meter (3.34-million-square-foot) industrial park.

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Amant Art Campus / SO-IL

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© Naho Kubota. architects: SO-IL Location: 315 Maujer St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Naho Kubota Area: 16400.0 m2. Read more ».

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UFO-shaped residence designed by a frank llyod wright apprentice now up for sale

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the sellers say, 'it remains one of the most significant homes and is deeply connected to wright and his principles of organic architecture.'. The post UFO-shaped residence designed by a frank llyod wright apprentice now up for sale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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On the mystery and magic appeal of LA's iconic visual language

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The apartment signs of L.A. announce location through flair, decadence, strangeness, absurdity, signification. When you see an otherwise unremarkable name affixed to a building in your neighborhood, you know — probably to the exact number of paces or miles, if you counted — how much further your intended destination is. That’s the thing about L.A. apartment signs — they point you toward where you need to be: home.

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Bjarke Ingels Group wins international architecture competition for Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

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The winning design does not only work with the building itself, but also brings imaginative solutions for the public space. The post Bjarke Ingels Group wins international architecture competition for Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Site Verrier de Meisenthal / SO-IL + FREAKS Architecture

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© Iwan Baan. architects: FREAKS Architecture architects: SO-IL Location: Meisenthal, France Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Iwan Baan Photographs: Area: 6500.0 m2. Read more ».

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David Chipperfield adds vaulted arcades to revamped office complex in Paris

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The Berlin studio of David Chipperfield Architects has renovated and extended a 20th-century office block in Paris to transform it into a multifunctional complex called ??Morland Mixite? Capitale. Located beside the River Seine in the French capital's 4th arrondissement, the revamped building contains housing, a hotel, offices and various public amenities.

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MIT Media Lab designs and tests modular tiles for self-assembling space architecture

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The MIT Media Lab has shared insights into their pioneering project to build habitats in outer space. Named TESSERAE, the project seeks to create a highly-engineered tile which can be used as a building block for self-assembling, adaptive, reconfigurable structures. Artist's render of TESSERAE spaceship. Credit: MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative (Artist's Render courtesy of Igor Neminov) Rather than the traditional method of transporting fixed, rigid habitation modules into outer space,

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David Chipperfield Architects Berlin refurbish and extend historic administrative building on the banks of the River Seine

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Two buildings facing the River Seine, which mediate between the scale of the neighbouring buildings, contribute to the repair of the city. The post David Chipperfield Architects Berlin refurbish and extend historic administrative building on the banks of the River Seine appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Rambla Climate-House / Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation

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© José Hevia. architects: Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation architects: Miguel Mesa del Castillo Location: Molina de Segura, Murcia, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photographs: José Hevia. Read more ».

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Whitten Architects places single-storey Maine home on stilts to "evoke a treehouse"

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Whitten Architects clad this Maine retreat with Eastern cedar and placed it on stilts on a steep site so that the single-storey structure would seem like a treehouse. The property, dubbed Caterpillar Hill, is located on a remote lot on Maine's rugged coast overlooking the Penobscot Bay. Whitten Architects, a firm based in nearby Portland, completed the project for a family with ties to the area that wanted to settle down in Maine.

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BIG selected as designers of the new Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

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BIG has been announced as the winner of a global competition to design the new Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague. The firm beat out proposals by SANAA , David Chipperfield Architects , Snøhetta , Ateliers Jean Nouvel , Diller Scofidio + Renfro , and other international studios for what is considered to be one of the biggest European cultural projects in recent memory.

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HelioWater spheres use solar power to turn seawater into clean drinking water

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each module of 1 sqm purifies 10 liters of water per day. The post HelioWater spheres use solar power to turn seawater into clean drinking water appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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How a Landmark Marcel Breuer Building Became a Groundbreaking, Energy-Conscious Hotel

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After years left in disrepair, the brutalist Pirelli Building in New Haven, Connecticut, has been converted into a 165-room getaway that claims it will be the country’s first net-zero hotel. It’s no wonder that architect and developer Bruce Redman Becker is a fan of Marcel Breuer: Becker grew up with a furniture designer mother and an industrial designer father in New Canaan, Connecticut, which holds a trove of postwar homes designed by the likes of Breuer, Philip Johnson, and Eliot Noyes.

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Cancún apartment building is designed for workers and tourists to coexist

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Split-level bedrooms and natural finishes characterise this apartment complex in Cancún, Mexico , by Kiltro Polaris, WEWI, and JC Arquitectura. The 14-unit project, dubbed Domus Peepem, is located in Colonia Donceles, a neighbourhood of Cancún that was developed in the 1980s as social housing for the many workers employed in the area's tourism industry.

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Almost there for Frank Gehry's proposed Ocean Avenue Project in Santa Monica

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Ahead of this week’s scheduled planning commission meeting in Santa Monica, Gehry Partners has revealed updated renderings for the proposed Ocean Avenue Project that would install a new mixed-use cultural campus in the heart of Los Angeles’ beachy Westside. The proposal calls for the creation of a new 120-room hotel, 100 deed-restricted apartment units, 36,000 square feet of retail and dining accommodation, and a 35,000-square-foot museum to be contained within an existing two-acre p

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koto designs sustainable cabin retreat with floating sauna for fritton lake in england

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the timber-clad cabins take shape as a balanced blend of scandinavian-inspired exteriors and Japanese minimalist interiors. The post koto designs sustainable cabin retreat with floating sauna for fritton lake in england 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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A new exhibition showcases the remarkable paintings of OMA co-founder Zoe Zenghelis

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From Alsop to Bernini, Le Corbusier, and on to Zaha, there are plenty of architects who have also painted. But the painter who works in architecture is a rarer breed. [.]. Read More. The post A new exhibition showcases the remarkable paintings of OMA co-founder Zoe Zenghelis appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Bureau de Change creates architectural tiles using glass made from mussels

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London architecture studio Bureau de Change has produced a range of patterned tiles using Thames Glass, a biomaterial created by artist Lulu Harrison from mussel shells. Harrison – a student on the Material Futures masters at Central Saint Martin's – creates her bio-glass using the ground-up shells of quagga mussels as a substitute for sand. Bureau de Change has created four tile designs using Lulu Harrison's Thames Glass.

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Cambridge's Ingrid Schroder is named the next director of the Architectural Association

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London’s Architectural Association (AA) has named a new leader in its search to replace ousted former director Eva Franch i Gilabert. Dr. Ingrid Schroder is the new head of the AA beating out Berkeley CED professor emerita Jill Stoner, Clancy Moore director Andrew Clancy, and two other shortlisted candidates to helm the 175-year-old institution.

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open courtyard with lush vegetation completes langarita-navarro’s casa hernández in madrid

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the family home is clad in a wood shingle exterior. The post open courtyard with lush vegetation completes langarita-navarro’s casa hernández in madrid 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.