Archinect

JUNE 17, 2022

Your eyes do not deceive you: after six years, construction is set to come to a close next month for the new Sixth Street Viaduct. The $588-million structure, which spans 3,500 feet across the L.A. River between Boyle Heights and the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles, will open to the public in a two-day celebration on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 14th District Councilmember Kevin de Leon announced this week.

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JUNE 12, 2022

© Takumi Ota. architects: Schemata Architects Location: 2-ch?me-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Takumi Ota Area: 60.0 m2. Read more ».

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Avontuura

JUNE 17, 2022

The landscaping and building code mandated an architecture with sloped roofs and natural colours in either black or brown. The post Francois Verhoeven Architects design minimalistic bungalow in The Netherlands with passive design principles appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JUNE 12, 2022

View looking west from the river overlook at the east terminus of 5th Avenue (all photos are by me). The City of Eugene celebrated the grand opening of the new Downtown Riverfront Park this weekend. My wife and I took advantage of a brief break in Saturday’s wet weather to check out Eugene’s latest attraction. Having now walked through the mostly finished product, I will share a few thoughts about it.

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Archinect

JUNE 17, 2022

Pininfarina has released project images of their Light Towers design for a new residential development in the metropolitan city Mérida along the Yucatan Peninsula. According to the architects, “The structure will consist of two distinct buildings rising 15 and 17 floors high, connected by a five-story base to form a v-shape. Anchoring the heart of Pininfarina's concept, a green valley fills the open-air core of the vertical community extending upward from the base of the structure&n

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Avontuura

JUNE 16, 2022

La Hacienda Jardín reflects on the typology of the weekend house and the given context by reinterpreting the concept of the hacienda. The post Escape to this vernacular and sensorial weekend retreat by Práctica Arquitectura appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

JUNE 17, 2022

Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has released plans for six skyscrapers called the Hills, which will be built in Ecuador as the studio's first South American project. Set to be built in Guayaquil, the second-largest city in Ecuador, the cluster of residential towers designed by MVRDV is located on the river Guayas. The Hills will be MVDRV's first South American project.

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Archinect

JUNE 16, 2022

As graduates across the country celebrate the completion of their architectural education the hunt for a job begins. If you're searching for your first job and looking for a place to grow professionally Archinect has compiled a list of job opportunities for recent graduates with 0-2 years of experience. As a leader in all things architectural employment and professional practice, Archinect continues to be the go-to source for employment seekers and hiring firms.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 15, 2022

© Dennis De Smet. architects: GRAUX & BAEYENS architecten Location: 9940 Evergem, Belgium Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Dennis De Smet Area: 370.0 m2. Read more ».

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Avontuura

JUNE 15, 2022

The new Dock A and adjacent buildings seek to strengthen the airport’s continued status as the gateway of Switzerland. The post Team BIG+HOK win global Zurich Airport competition with spectacular timber design appeared first on Åvontuura.

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designboom

JUNE 17, 2022

the carrara marble sculptures are an uncanny vision of the classical canon, as if it were run through a trash compactor. The post adam parker smith employs digital and physical techniques to craft sculptural series ‘crush’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 17, 2022

NCARB has announced the launch of a suite of free practice exams for ARE candidates. The full-length, fully-scored tests have been created for each of the six divisions which comprise the ARE exam. "The availability of high-quality, free practice exams will help ensure equitable access to exam preparation materials, leading to a more equitable experience for diverse candidates,” said NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong upon the initiative’s announcement.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 12, 2022

© Rasmus Norlander. architects: Amunt Location: Menzenschwand, 79837 Sankt Blasien, Germany Photographs: Rasmus Norlander Area: 197.0 m2. Read more ».

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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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Avontuura

JUNE 14, 2022

Kakapo Creek is an early learning centre founded on Nga Hau E Wha (the four winds) a meeting place for people from all backgrounds. The post This early learning centre in Auckland is founded on the idea of Nga Hau E Wha appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Dwell

JUNE 15, 2022

Each of its three structures—a residence, artist’s studio, and bath house—features a catchment with a reservoir system that purifies harvested rainwater. Project Details: Location: Temascaltepec, Mexico Architect: Robert Hutchison Architecture & JSa General Contractor: Mic Mac Estructuras Structural Engineer: Bykonen Carter Quinn Mechanical Engineer: Taller AF Landscape Architect: Helene Carlo Wood Construction & Fabrication: MicMac Estructuras Steel Construction & Fabrication: Rhome

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Archinect

JUNE 17, 2022

"In our darkest moment we were given a miracle, the candle became a magical flame that could never go out and it blessed us with a refuge in which to live…And our house, our Casita itself, came alive to shelter us.". - Alma Madrigal, Encanto. When we discuss the agency of architecture, we can easily make the error of assuming that architecture alone causes an impact or change to occur within a community.

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Deezen

JUNE 14, 2022

Danish architect Sigurd Larsen has designed a cabin for hospitality start-up Raus featuring furniture built into "cave-like" niches and panoramic windows that frame views of nature. The cabin, which is the latest accommodation model launched by Raus , was developed by Berlin-based Larsen to attract city dwellers who are looking to enjoy a break in nature.

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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?

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Avontuura

JUNE 13, 2022

Originally built in 1997 on a tight budget, the minimalist home has adapted over time, evolving with the family’s needs. The post This family home in Jackson, Wyoming is inspired by the region’s hay sheds appeared first on Åvontuura.

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designboom

JUNE 14, 2022

kahn's wildly imaginative pieces are currently on view in his fourth solo-show at friedman benda, 'style without substance'. The post misha kahn on combining technology and handcraft for friedman benda’s design in dialogue appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 16, 2022

MVRDV is transforming the famed Herman Hertzberger -designed Centraal Beheer building in the Dutch city of Apeldoorn into a sustainable , green residential neighborhood. MVRDV will work alongside Hertzberger's office, AHH to revitalize the celebrated structure. Certitudo Capital commissioned the project in an effort to expand the three-hectare site near the city's train station.

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Deezen

JUNE 11, 2022

Sculptural concrete walls cast with debris and a range of finishes define this home in the coastal town of Alibag, India , designed by local studio Samira Rathod Design Atelier. Named the House of Concrete Experiments, the dwelling has a fragmented form that prevented the removal of any of the mango trees on the site during construction. Samira Rathod has created the House of Concrete Experiments in India.

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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

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Dwell

JUNE 16, 2022

Armadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional techniques for contemporary living. There are few easier ways to transform an interior space than the addition of a beautiful rug. It’s the perfect way to add a sense of elegance and luxury through layered textures, create a warmer and more comfortable feeling underfoot, and it’s a simple way to update the look of your flooring without having to replace it.

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designboom

JUNE 16, 2022

the driverless car of NIO also boasts in-car mobile connectivity and communication, including 5G, V2X, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, UWB, and NFC. The post ES7 SUV of NIO challenges tesla with 10 drive modes, digital cockpit, and self-driving appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 15, 2022

Factory-produced homes can produce up to 45% less carbon than traditional methods of residential construction, according to new research by academics from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University. A study found that two modular housing schemes designed by HTA Design, consisting of a total of nearly 900 homes, saved a combined 28,000 tonnes of carbon.

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Deezen

JUNE 12, 2022

The Ranch Mine has completed a low-slung, minimalist home in Arizona's Paradise Valley, drawing cues from a style of house that was popular in the 1930s. The Phoenix -based studio was commissioned by a family to design a home on a large, irregular lot in Paradise Valley, a town that sits within the metropolitan region of Phoenix. "An almost 300-foot long, narrow strip of land provides the only access to the property, surrounded by homes on each side of the six-sided lot," explained the studio of

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