Archinect
AUGUST 17, 2023
The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the longlist for its annual RIBA House of the Year award. The 20 projects on the longlist will soon be reduced to a six-project-strong shortlist which will be visited by a specialist jury to decide the winner. The award is given each year to the best new one-off house designed by an architect in the United Kingdom.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 13, 2023
Image Edited by Matthew Maganga - Eric Reinholdt's 30 x 40 Design Studio. Image © Trent Bell In today’s globalised, ever-evolving world, the architectural field continues to re-invent itself. Innovation has seen the emergence of new building technologies and new methods of communicating with clients, however, in some ways, a large majority of the architecture industry is still outdated – architects relying on client fees received from projects to run their architecture firms.
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Deezen
AUGUST 15, 2023
The design team for the temple at this year's annual Burning Man festival in Nevada has revealed renderings of the project as construction gets underway in the desert. Called Temple of Heart, this year's official temple will be an all-wood design conceived by designers Ela Madej and Reed Finlay. Each year, a new design is chosen by festival organisers for the structure.
Avontuura
AUGUST 17, 2023
Phase 1 construction was completed in early 2023 and comprises 3 cottages for groups of children, each with its own live-in ‘Mama’. The post Article 25 have completed Phase 1 of an ‘off-grid’ Children’s Village in Boma Ng’ombe, Tanzania appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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
AUGUST 17, 2023
A residential skyscraper designed by the late German-American architect Helmut Jahn has topped out in Chicago 's South Loop. Sited in the city's Historic Michigan Avenue District, the skyscraper reached its final height of 788 feet (240 metres) after construction began in 2019. It sits on the western edge of Grant Park. Designed by architecture studio Jahn , the skyscraper's concrete structure has been completed and work on the glass facade will complete shortly.
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Habitus Living
AUGUST 13, 2023
In the best tradition of modernism, the central themes of Coorabell Springs are eminently legible. A handful of key features of this new house stand out straight away – the clean, minimalist lines that are all the more effective for their scale and strong geometry; a restrained selection of timbers and concrete; fluidity between indoors and outdoors; and, perhaps most strikingly, the connection to nature.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 12, 2023
Eco Houses / Luís Rebelo de Andrade. Photo © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG With a population of a little over ten million people, of which almost two-thirds are living in urban areas, Portugal is still one of the most rural countries in Europe to this day. A significant part of the population is distributed along the Atlantic Ocean coast, concentrated mainly in Lisbon and Porto, which account for almost half of the country's residents, resulting in a large and sparsely populated inland area with predo
Avontuura
AUGUST 16, 2023
Home to the future most powerful accelerator-based neutron source, the European Spallation Source will advance material research for science. The post Henning Larsen, Cobe and SLA design one of the world’s leading facilities for material research appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
AUGUST 17, 2023
Are you a mid-level architect or designer looking for a new job? For this week's curated jobs highlight, we feature 10 firms that are seeking intermediate architects and designers to join their teams. Featured below are job opportunities in New York and Los Angeles. With over 100+ new job listings posted each week, the Archinect Job Board is your go-to place to find your next career opportunity.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2023
Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands , by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. DAB Studio aimed to create a "calm yet soulful" interior with an earthy colour palette made up of tan and neutral shades. Quarter-sawn Afromosia wood lines the walls and kitchen units The floors and ceiling were covered in hand-scraped oak with a smoked and black-oiled finish, laid in a pat
ArchDaily
AUGUST 18, 2023
© Tomasz Zakrzewski architects: RS+ Robert Skitek Location: Radziszów, Poland Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tomasz Zakrzewski Area: 217.
Avontuura
AUGUST 18, 2023
I went into the neighbourhood of Fontinha, right in the centre of Porto and I entered a small demesne with a rural character. The post Carlos Castanheira designs wood and copper escape in the heart of Porto appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Architectural Record has announced the 2023 recipients of its Women in Architecture Design Leadership Awards. The tenth edition of the “only awards program in the United States recognizing and promoting notable women in the field,” the award recognizes six individuals for their contributions across practice and academia. The winners were chosen by a jury panel comprising past award recipients Stella Betts, Julie Eizenberg, and Claire Weisz, alongside Jaklitsch / Gardner Architect
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.
Deezen
AUGUST 18, 2023
Wearable health trackers for pets, AI-powered clip-on cameras for the visually impaired and a wildfire detection system are among 11 designs shortlisted in Dezeen and Samsung's Re:Create Design Challenge. Entrants from more than 45 countries around the world entered the contest, which challenged participants to come up with creative ideas to repurpose old Samsung devices or materials and transform them into new products or services.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 18, 2023
© Parham Taghiof architects: New Wave Architecture Location: HCRJ+4F9, Semnan, Semnan Province, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Parham Taghiof Area: 14000.
Avontuura
AUGUST 15, 2023
There are three parts which define the body of the house, each distinct in its relationship to the other as well as to the site topography. The post Chris van Niekerk designs mountainside retreat outside Cape Town appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skyline Robotics is disrupting the century-old practice of window washing with new technology that the startup hopes will redefine a risky industry. Its window-washing robot, Ozmo, is now operational in Tel Aviv and New York, and has worked on major Manhattan buildings such as 10 Hudson Yards, 383 Madison, 825 3rd Avenue and 7 World Trade Center [.] Automation has entered the building maintenance field with AI-powered window-washing robots appearing on Manhattan's high-rise facades.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2023
UK studio Most Architecture has converted an industrial shed in west London into an all-black-and-white showroom and production facility for electric car start-up Charge Cars. Created to manufacture Charge Cars ' first vehicle the '67 – an all-electric version of the 1960s Ford Mustang Fastback built using components from electric vehicle brand Arrival – the facility also acts as an office and showroom.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 18, 2023
© Hiroyuki Oki architects: 23o5Studio Location: Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki Area: 296.
Avontuura
AUGUST 14, 2023
Children’s Forest is a nursery school to hold children between the age of 0 to 5, planned on a forest hill near Mountain Fuji. The post Takashige Yamashita Office design hillside Children’s Forest nursery school near Mountain Fuji appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
AUGUST 18, 2023
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the winners of its National Awards Program. Awards were bestowed to firms, individuals, and projects across awards categories including Designer of Distinction, Student of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Firm of the Year, among others. Khoi Vo, chief executive officer of the ASID, shared the organization is "proud to honor the projects and people that design to impact and improve the lives around us.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2023
Light filters through narrow slits in the roof of Space of Light, the second meditation space that Japanese architect Tadao Ando has completed at Museum SAN in Wonju. The geometric concrete structure rests on a mound in the southern sculpture garden of the South Korean museum, which was also designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Ando. Tadao Ando has completed Space of Light Complete with Ando's trademark use of concrete, the meditation space is softly illuminated by the cross-shaped ope
ArchDaily
AUGUST 18, 2023
© Fernando Guerra | FG + SG architects: Carlos Castanheira Location: Oliveira do Douro, 4690, Portugal Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG + SG Area: 228.
designboom
AUGUST 18, 2023
utilizing volumetric modules and panelized constructions, the cabin comprises a house and covered terrace to maximizes the site's small footprint. The post kirill skorynin’s prefabricated modular house perches on stilts to preserve its natural terrain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
AUGUST 18, 2023
Since 2000, the Howard E. LeFevre ’29 Emerging Practitioner Fellowship has provided architects, designers, researchers, and artists with the opportunities to investigate a specific topic/focus and develop a research project to teach during a nine-month residency at t he Knowlton School at The Ohio State University. According to the school, the LeFevre Fellowship has "supported architects and designers with a range of research interests, including history, theory, contemporary culture, medi
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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.
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