Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2024

The fight to curtail so-called megamansions was picked up recently by Realtor.com. They say the colloquial square footage "horse" has "already left the barn," adding the caveat that the typical American home size has increased by 150% between 1980 and 2018. Some other choice takeaways include Paul Goldberger telling a Hamptons community meeting in May: "We want to be East Hampton, not Levittown-By-the-Sea.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2024

French studio Chatillon Architectes has renovated the Grande Nef of the Île-des-Vannes sports complex in Paris , preserving its parabolic roof and updating its polycarbonate facades. Vacant since 2018 due to poor accessibility and energy efficiency, the sports complex has now reopened as a training facility for athletes participating in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 12, 2024

In our previous article , we discussed the immense value that offsite retreats can bring to small firm architects. From sparking creativity to strengthening your team, stepping away from the daily grind offers numerous benefits that can help propel your practice forward. But let’s face it—when you’re running a small firm, both time and financial resources are often in short supply.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 14, 2024

Completed in 2022 in Praya Barat, Indonesia. Images by Tommaso Riva. House of Herring lies within the Tampah Hills development on Lombok’s south coast. It was designed for a pair of Danish workmates and their young.

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Archinect

AUGUST 13, 2024

The landscape for professional sports in Los Angeles has for generations been defined by icons such as Dodger Stadium , Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) , the Rose Bowl , and LA Coliseum. This week, AECOM ’s new Intuit Dome debuts in Inglewood , adding to that tradition. The $1.8 billion project, by many measures one of the most artistic sports venue designs in recent memory, includes 17,700 seats and comes replete with an 80,000-square-foot outdoor plaza area created by City Design S

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AUGUST 11, 2024

I revisited another of the books in my collection this weekend: The Houses of Louis Kahn , cowritten by George H. Marcus and William Whitaker , and published in 2013, explores an often-overlooked aspect of Louis Kahn’s architectural legacy: his residential designs. The focus of Marcus’ and Witaker’s excellent book is the nine private homes Kahn completed and the other designs that never saw construction.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 15, 2024

© Rasmus Hjortshøj architects: Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects Location: København, Denmark Project Year: 2018 Photographs: Rasmus Hjortshøj Photographs: Jens Markus Lindhe Photographs: Anders Sune Berg Photographs: Lea Jessen Area: 23400.

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Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2024

Organizing at the community level and putting pressure on politicians can go a long way, but it’s not enough. Architects have to start seeing themselves as political actors with high stakes in the same way communities and unions do. Architects are workers and they depend on work. The fight for climate justice, resiliency, and workers’ and tenants’ rights are only going to get harder in an era of political decay, cronyism, and systemic crisis.

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Chaos

AUGUST 12, 2024

See Armando Savoia’s experiment with Vantage and real-time that lead to the concept artist reconsidering his workflow on future professional projects.

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designboom

AUGUST 14, 2024

the 9-acre mass timber roof of the portland airport terminal evokes the experience of walking through a pacific northwest forest. The post world’s largest mass timber airport opens to travelers in portland, oregon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dive In Summer Pavilion, UAO Design. Image © Naturespace Ephemeral architectures , characterized by their temporary and flexible nature, have emerged as powerful tools for revitalizing urban spaces and fostering architectural creativity. These transient installations transform public areas, engaging communities, and prompting reflections on the potential futures of our cities.

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Archinect

AUGUST 15, 2024

A groundbreaking transportation infrastructure project from ZGF , the new Portland International Airport (PDX) Main Terminal in Oregon, has just opened after a five-year and $2.15 billion renovation. Image courtesy Ema Peter Photography The design features a 9-acre (3.5 million board feet) prefabricated mass timber roof and will eventually allow the airport to serve 35 million passengers annually by 2045.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2024

Gloucestershire -based football club Forest Green Rovers has unveiled its new away kit for the 2024/25 season, featuring details that draw attention to the effects of climate change. Manufactured by sports brand Umbro using a bamboo blend fabric, the shirts are available in a pink colourway for away games and green for training, united by a pattern of brushstroke-like black lines.

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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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designboom

AUGUST 12, 2024

the museum is designed as two rotated blocks connected by curved surfaces to create a sculpturally twisting gesture. The post AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 13, 2024

Photo Credit: Alamy. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects Ethiopian Airlines Group has embarked on an new project to build Africa's largest airport in Abusera, south of Addis Ababa, to support the airline's rapid expansion. This project, designed by a consortium led by Dar Al-Handasah Consultants , Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), and Pascall+Watson , will serve as a pivotal hub connecting Africa , Asia, and the Middle East , regions experiencing the fastest growth in global air travel.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2024

Throughout the 20th century, every state and territory across the U.S. passed laws establishing a requirement to license architects. Since then, no jurisdiction has successfully repealed such a requirement. In the late 1970s, however, California almost became a notable exception. The story of how California nearly abolished architectural licensure, a multi-decade saga led by some of the most prominent leaders across the political aisle, holds lessons and reflections for the profession of today,

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2024

Swedish studio White Arkitekter has completed an assortment of apartment buildings for the latest phase of the Gascoigne Estate regeneration in Barking, east London. Led by the Barking and Dagenham council and developed by urban regeneration company Be First , the West Phase 2 development encompasses 386 homes arranged across five apartment blocks. The project also includes 31 townhouses that are interspersed with communal courtyards and a 1,500-square-metre playground.

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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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designboom

AUGUST 12, 2024

a connection with nature and the ocean is fostered by a strong axis that runs through the project, connecting the program with patios and terraces. The post patios and terraces unfold around core courtyard at ezequiel farca studio’s house in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 13, 2024

© Anas Al-Kofahi | Hawari Residence Throughout history, stone has been a vital building material because of its strength, beauty, and inherent appeal. Stone has been used to build long-lasting constructions for ages, from historic monuments to contemporary residences. Because of its resilience, it is suitable for both interior and exterior design projects, providing a diverse array of appearances.

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Archinect

AUGUST 11, 2024

New research from the Italian University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli into the “hedonic quality” of bus terminals and their effects on users’ consumer behavior has shown an offsetting cost-benefit that correlates to better ridership where there is a higher quality of architectural design. Satisfied by the aesthetics of virtual shelters or terminals, the paper found “the Italian tourist is willing to spend up to €4.35/trip more for a high-quality bus waiting space or

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Dwell

AUGUST 16, 2024

Jessica Fletcher may have been investigating murders, but the show explored the anxieties of modern development. Murder She Wrote is a balm for our present times: Between 1984 and 1996, audiences followed the fictitious Jessica "J.B." Fletcher (played by the incredible Angela Lansbury)—a widowed former English teacher turned renowned mystery-thriller writer—as she traverses the U.S., solving murders for her friends.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

wooden slats carve through park house by paulo martins, connecting new and original structures. The post red timber-clad skin embraces park house’s art nouveau facade in aveiro appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 14, 2024

© Adam Mørk + Hampus Berndtson architects: Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects Location: Dessaus Boulevard, Hellerup, Denmark Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Adam Mørk + Hampus Berndtson Photographs: Laura Stamer Area: 51900.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects has shared new construction photos of its Central Bank of Iraq Headquarters design in Baghdad. Sitting on a narrow site right by the Tigris River, the tower's exoskeleton rises from a podium and gradually widens upwards to reach a height of 560 feet. The late Zaha Hadid is credited for the design (along with Patrik Schumacher ), making this project a significant contribution to her city of birth.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2024

A hotel in an Oklahoma skyscraper by Frank Lloyd Wright is set to close amid reports that the current owner has sold a number of historical items without "review or approval" from the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy. Local investment company and owner Copper Tree Inc is reportedly temporarily closing the hotel in September 2024 in Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower after facing backlash from selling historical items to help pay for the hotel's high operating costs.

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