ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Lucien Cornil Student Residence / A+Architecture. Image © Benoit Wehrlé Student housing has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last century. Once seen as a utilitarian necessity, providing shelter and basic amenities for students , this architectural typology has evolved to address increasingly complex societal, cultural, and urban demands.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
New findings produced by the Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems have shown the proven social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) in different urban conditions. According to techxplore.com , which first reported the news: "The conclusions showed that the acceptance of integrated photovoltaics in urban areas is generally very high and that PV on modern buildings is viewed more positively than on histori
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designboom
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
the three lampshades of the LYS series come in different sizes and compositions, rendered in organic wood veneer, metal, and cultivated raffia. The post forestier and jette scheib transform elegance of lilly petals into organic lighting forms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
World Architecture Community
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) ”Öö has named the Darlington Public School in Australia, designed by fjcstudio, the World Building of the Year. The first practice in WAF history to win the award twice was fjcstudio, which had previously won Build.
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ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
© Mohamed Somji architects: Schiattarella Associati Location: Diriyah, Saudi Arabia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Mohamed Somji Photographs: Antoine Horenbeek Photographs: Hassan Al Shatti Photographs: Guido Petruccioli Area: 12000.
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Deezen
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The renovation of the Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow by British studio John McAslan + Partners has won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award for 2024. Completed in 2022, the museum refurbishment by John McAslan + Partners involved the expansion and renewal of the 20th-century building, originally designed by Barry Gasson Architects.
designboom
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
marking the 50th anniversary of the brand, the watch ring has a stopwatch feature and can display hours, minutes, seconds, dates, and times of two different cities. The post at last, casio unveils fully functional watch ring with flashing light and LCD display appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Completed in 2024 in San Francisco, United States. Images by Jason O Rear. Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, has completed an expansion on the California College of the.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs features 21 intermediate designer and architect roles currently available in the Los Angeles area. To explore specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills, to increase your overall chances of getting that next job.
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Deezen
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Part of a multi-year renovation of its New York flagship store, fashion brand Louis Vuitton has concealed its construction with a "luggage" facade and relocated to a temporary store that features OMA -designed sculptures. Louis Vuitton covered its flagship at East 57th Street and 5th Avenue in a facade modelled after the brand's distinctive trunks, while simultaneously opening a temporary location around the corner, with sculptures developed with OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu that rise through
designboom
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
the spacious, two-story 'system 02' cabin kit is designed for larger groups by leckie studio and backcountry hut company. The post backcountry hut company and leckie studio design prefabricated flat-pack ‘system 02’ cabin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
© Farah Fervel Who would think that a freshly painted wall, so smooth and glossy, could hide such a serious problem? Paint is one of the finishing touches that brings beauty and protection to both indoor and outdoor spaces. But beneath this layer of color, there’s an invisible coat that, silently, accumulates in our ecosystems and even in our bodies.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
On October 10th, we marked World Mental Health Day by launching Archinect's 2024 Mental Health Survey. Over 120 people participated, sharing their experiences of the past year, where mental health issues are arising from, and what steps they are taking to improve their own mental health. This year’s survey results reveal both progress and persistent challenges.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Deezen
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen and American studio DLR Group have been selected to redesign California's San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation centre that will utilise influences from the Scandinavian incarceration system. Following a 2023 announcement from California Governor Gavin Newsom that the maximum-security prison will be converted into a "one-of-a-kind facility" renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the studios have released designs of the future cent
The Architect's Newsletter
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Snøhetta has created a new home for the Far Rockaway branch of the Queens Public Library (QPL). Located at the point where the Rockaway barrier island meets the mainland of The post Snøhetta drapes Far Rockaway Library in yellow-tinted glass appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Dozen Doors Coliving / gon architects. Image © Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzman + Rocio Romero) Amid a significant global housing shortage and an increase in urban growth, the residential phenomenon of co-living is expanding, fostering a community-based lifestyle where socialization becomes a fundamental principle. Resources, values, interests, and experiences are shared, creating new ways of living.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
WHY Architecture has shared the first images of its design for the Yoshimoto Pavilion as part of the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka , which takes place from April 13th to October 13th next year. The spherical waraii myraii (or 'a smiling future') design will host a cultural exchange based around a concept of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for a true 'Future Society For Our Lives.
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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
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
House-shaped blocks will protrude from the facades of this mixed-use high-rise in Tirana , Albania, which has been designed by architecture studios Network of Architecture and Atelier4. Conceptualised as a vertical village, the 71-metre-tall Puzzle Tirana tower will contain 32,700-square-metres of commercial space, apartments, penthouses along with a hotel.
designboom
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
design team ‘otherlab’ says that riders can fit up to 15 kilos of objects in the storage, which is enough for three large grocery bags, a work bag, a helmet, a carry-on suitcase, or other items. The post electric cargo scooter ‘lightfoot’ can fit carry-on and large grocery bags under its solar panels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
© Runzi Zhu architects: SHISUO design office Location: Hongkou District, Shanghai, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Runzi Zhu Photographs: Xiaobin Lv Photographs: DONG Image Photographs: Sanif Photographs: Jianyuan Ye Area: 680.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Following our previous look at an opening for a Visualization Designer at Rafael Viñoly Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Compliance Director at AKAM. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual who will “keep their finger on the pulse of regulatory changes” pertaining to properties managed by the company.
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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
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A figure-eight-shaped accommodation block is among the buildings made from rammed earth and compressed earth blocks at the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture campus by US studio MASS Design Group. Located in the village of Gashora in Rwanda , the student housing forms part of an off-grid agricultural university , where there are various education spaces including a building with a zigzagging roof.
designboom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
populous draws from saudi arabia’s natural landscapes and conceptualizes the venues as seeds emerging from the earth. The post populous’ king salman stadium to sprout as a seed for FIFA world cup 2034 in saudi arabia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Robert T. Coles House, designed by Robert T. Coles and built in 1961 | Buffalo, NY. Image © Jalen Wright The Getty Foundation 's Conserving Black Modernism initiative, launched in 2022, represents a pivotal effort to preserve and celebrate the architectural contributions of African American architects in the Modernist movement. This initiative, a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation 's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, aims to address historical oversight a
Archinect
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The six finalists vying for the chance to design an expansion of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City have been selected ahead of next spring’s winner announcement. The first stage of the competition, which we announced last month, attracted 182 entries from 30 different countries on six continents. The museum’s selection committee expanded the shortlist from five to six teams in recognition of their designs’ excellence.
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