Archinect

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is nearing completion ahead of a predicted April 2023 opening. Designed by Studio Gang and Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects following their selection for the commission in 2016, the project has seen the unification of several existing structures on the museum grounds under a “blossoming” central addition. Photo credit: Tim Hursley The 133,000-square-foot building includes galleries, an art school, performing art spaces, public gathering spaces, a restau

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

I was asked to design a building as “heavy” as possible. “I want an architecture whose heaviness would increase with time,” he said. The post junya.ishigami+associates design house & restaurant dug out from the earth appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 18, 2022

© Bruce Damonte. architects: WORKac Location: 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Bruce Damonte Area: 6565.0 ft2. Read more ».

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OCTOBER 16, 2022

For the 41st consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration. While the principal purpose of the courses is to assist those planning to take one or more of the CSI-sponsored certification examinations , they’re also beneficial to anyone in the AEC industry seeking foundational training in the preparatio

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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.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) has completed their adaptive re-use of an abandoned Los Angeles Times print facility in Costa Mesa, Orange County. The 430,000-square-foot scheme titled ‘The Press’ saw the three-story complex converted into flexible office spaces. Photo credit: Matthew Millman The grounds surrounding the facility see an existing rail line reincorporated as a bike and pedestrian trial to link with a wider pathway network.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2022

© Tobias Koenig, Michael Romstoeck. architects: Sigurd Larsen Location: Uckermark, Germany Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tobias Koenig, Michael Romstoeck Area: 183.0 m2. Read more ».

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designboom

OCTOBER 21, 2022

maintaining a strong connection with nature, the space weaves internal gardens, a water mirror, and sculptural furniture made of wood and stone. The post LC arquitectura revives ruins in mexico as luminous office infused with nature appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Construction has commenced on the Zaha Hadid Architects -designed Jinghe New City Culture & Art Center in China, following a ground-breaking ceremony on September 16th, 2022. Zaha Hadid Architects won the international competition to design and deliver the scheme in June, which will serve as a new cultural and arts destination for the burgeoning Jinghe New City tech hub.

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Avontuura

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The building has also been created in the spirit of facilitating a means for visitors to fulfill a desire to return to nature. The post Archermit designs majestic viewing platform amongst the clouds of Longmenshan appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Passive House / Karawitz Architecture. Image © Hervé Abbadie and Karawitz. It seems like everyone is going solar these days. In the United States, the net solar power generation has increased by more than 113,000 million kilowatt hours in the last decade. Solar integration with residential projects saves homeowners money on energy bills and increases property value over time.

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designboom

OCTOBER 20, 2022

the façade is inspired by kamakura-bori, a traditional lacquerwork technique in which designs are carved in wood and then coated with red or black lacquer. . The post kengo kuma’s undulating polygonal façade clads british antique museum in kamakura, japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The AIA California has just announced its annual slate of Design Awards recipients recognizing 25 projects from around the state that are marked by their environmental performance and the observed capacity to mitigate what the contest’s jury referred to as “the most pressing challenge of our time.” Special Commendations, Honor, Merit, and three select Climate Action Awards were given to projects that all met sustainability benchmarks laid forth by the AIA’s Framework for

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Architecture practice DGN Studio has extended a terraced home in east London with spaces and materials that form a backdrop to the client's mid-century furniture collection. The brief for Magpie House initially focused on opening up the ground floor of the north-facing home, before expanding to encompass a renovation of its first floor, with the client's furniture and fittings incorporated throughout.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 15, 2022

See-Through House / Koning Eizenberg Architecture. Image © Eric Staudenmaier. Architects are known for returning from travel with more photos of buildings than people and for having an esoteric vocabulary of their own. Of course, these are clichés that are not always true. But something that unites most designers is the tendency to pay attention to each detail that makes up a project, be it the material that covers the facade , the junction between different floors, how the doors open , the type

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designboom

OCTOBER 20, 2022

starbucks' new location invites visitors to experience a traditional 'hanok' house, combining the old and new. The post starbucks sets up shop in a century-old timber hanok in south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A group of research students at ETH Zurich has completed a timber geodesic dome constructed from nothing but demolition waste. The research group, led by assistant professor Catherine De Wolf of the university’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, sees the project as a demonstration of the potential for circular economics.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Footage released by aerial photography company Ot Sky shows work commencing on The Line megacity , which is being built as part of the Neom development in Saudi Arabia. The drone footage shot by Ot Sky shows construction underway on the linear city, which is being built in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. In the video, numerous excavators can be seen digging a wide linear trench in the desert.

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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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2022

© Aitor Ortiz. architects: IDOM Location: Gran Via 1, 48001 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Aitor Ortiz Area: 327223 ft2. Read more ».

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designboom

OCTOBER 20, 2022

FMT estudio revives abandoned landmark in mexico under ethical design principles. The post ‘la 68’ cultural center promotes social discourse and inclusivity in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

MVRDV has completed work on Ascension Paysagère, a residential complex in Rennes, France which takes inspiration from “geological formations.” Designed in collaboration with co-architects ALL, the project delivers 138 homes within the 12-story, 113,000-square-foot scheme, including 37 social housing units and 42 affordable housing units.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Architects Jan Henrik Jansen and Marshall Blecher have overseen the careful reconstruction and extension of a 120-year-old thatched cottage in north Germany. Nieby Crofters Cottage was in a dilapidated state when Jansen and Blecher 's clients, a couple from Hamberg, asked the Copenhagen-based architects to plan the renovation. A glazed living room extends out from the corner of the thatched cottage.

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The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An avocado-shaped abode, junkyard tires buried in greenery, and a hexagonal beehive-inspired construction are among the winning designs of Airbnb’s OMG! Fund, a competition from the vacation rental platform soliciting [.]. Read More. The post Airbnb will support the construction of 100 wacky vacation rental designs through its OMG! Fund competition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

OCTOBER 19, 2022

clan living hotel introduces a new model of micro-living, combining work and vacation. The post hotel renovation in bali celebrates bamboo with co-living space for digital nomads appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Airbnb has named the 100 winners of its recently-launched OMG! Fund design contest celebrating the “craziest and most unique” buildings submitted to the short-term rental giant from more than 20 countries across the world. The contest awards $100,000 to each design as judged by a four-person panel that included design tastemaker Iris Apfel, Airbnb Superhost Kristie Wolfe, architect Koichi Takada , and the company’s VP of Experiential Bruce Vaughn.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 17, 2022

After years of searching for a modernist house to restore, Sean and Geri Brunson decide to DIY one—and save $20K by finishing each beam themselves. When Sean Brunson, a graphic designer and creative director, and his wife, Geri, decided to move back to Geri’s hometown of Satellite Beach, Florida, they settled into an affordable house blocks away from the beach.

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