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MSG Sphere in Las Vegas opens with bespoke artworks by Es Devlin and John Gerrard

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The MSG Sphere Las Vegas opened its doors for the first time this weekend with a concert by U2 featuring visuals by designer Es Devlin , artist John Gerrard and more on a 15,000-square-metre wrap-around screen. Designed by architecture studio Populous and completed in July , the entertainment venue is billed as the world's largest spherical structure, with its entire exterior and most of its interior covered in giant LED screens.

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Exploring Coffee and Architecture With These Ten Mesmerizing Cafes

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October 1st marks International Coffee Day, and to celebrate, we explore exceptional projects that exemplify the distinctive attributes and meticulous design considerations behind a diverse array of cafes across the globe.

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World Architecture Day 2023: Fostering Resilient Communities through Architecture

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The Swapnapurti Building, Ahmednagar, India. Image © Rajesh Vora As has become customary in recent years, on the first Monday of October, we celebrate both World Architecture Day and World Habitat Day, serving as a reminder to the global community of its collective responsibility for the well-being of the built environment. This edition, like its predecessors , sheds light on the realm of architecture and the challenges faced by our cities, introducing new themes, contemplating the state of our

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a thatched roof floats over PAX architects’ skagen klitgård house in denmark

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clean, contemporary interiors are enclosed by a traditional thatched rooftop in skagen, denmark. The post a thatched roof floats over PAX architects’ skagen klitgård house in denmark appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

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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Playful bathrooms from around the world that break the mould | News | Architonic

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<p><a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bathrooms</a> are one of the first and last spaces we move through on our daily residential pilgrimage. As such, they are typically connected with ideas of practicality and order – utilitarian rooms that transport us from cosy slumber into necessary alertness and back again.

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ALIVE Residence / Sa Ta Na Architects

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Completed in 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Images by Rungkit Charoenwat. Combining the balance of city living together with nature. Home design ideas with natural light and breeze. Leaving space around the house for a.

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NEXT architects complete Multifunctional Community Building & Apartment in Eindhoven

Avontuura

This building embraces the colorful neighborhood, thanks to a pronounced design crowned by corner accents and the distinctive orange façade. The post NEXT architects complete Multifunctional Community Building & Apartment in Eindhoven appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Neom releases renders of Zaha Hadid Architects' crystalline skyscraper

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Renders have been revealed of a supertall skyscraper designed by UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects for the Trojena ski resort at Neom in Saudi Arabia. Neom have released images of the skyscraper, named Discovery Tower, which was initially revealed on the development's stand at the Cityscape conference in Riyadh last month. Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a skyscraper for Trojena Designed to stand on top of a mountain overlooking an artificial lake at the centre of the Trojena developmen

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Atelier Bow-Wow’s first U.S. home features a large ‘umbrella’ roof in the Sierra Nevadas

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The acclaimed Japanese firm Atelier Bow-Wow has completed its first and only home built in the United States. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in California, the Mountain House sits as a “meticulously designed and thoughtfully crafted residential structure” in sixty acres of forest, according to the property’s realtors, Sotheby's.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

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.

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Chapadmalal House / Nicolas Pinto da Mota

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© Joaquin Portela architects: Nicolas Pinto da Mota Location: Chapadmalal, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Joaquin Portela Area: 1937.

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Midbarium celebrates the diverse wildlife of the Be’er Sheva region in Israel

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MIDBARIUM is an exceptional park dedicated to fostering environmental awareness on the desert outskirts ('MIDBAR' = DESERT) of Be'er Sheva. The post Midbarium celebrates the diverse wildlife of the Be’er Sheva region in Israel appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Brutalist Italy book showcases "sometimes surprising" concrete architecture

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A Star Wars-like cemetery extension and a cheese-shaped temple feature in this roundup , where photographers Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego spotlight the best brutalist buildings from their book Brutalist Italy. The two photographers, who previously worked together on the book Soviet Asia , wanted to focus on how reinforced concrete architecture has developed in Italy after documenting brutalist structures outside of the country.

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Snøhetta completes Vesterheim Commons, blending Norwegian and Midwestern cultures

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Snøhetta has completed work on the Vesterheim Commons in Decorah, Iowa. Part of Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, the new building and associated landscape seeks to “establish a new entry point and gathering space for a cultural campus.” Snøhetta served as the design architect and landscape architect for the project, with BNIM as the architect of record.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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Helvetia House / Austin Maynard Architects

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© Derek Swalwell architects: Austin Maynard Architects Location: Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Derek Swalwell Photographs: Area: 287.

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glass block external skin enfolds refraction house by RAD+ar in indonesia

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rad+ar arranges open-air balconies and mini internal gardens. throughout the layout. The post glass block external skin enfolds refraction house by RAD+ar in indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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UK prime minister launches plan "to stop councils implementing" 15-minute cities

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Prime minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans to stop councils in the UK from creating 15-minute cities , as part of a wider scheme to "back drivers" and slam the brakes on "anti-car measures". The plan , which was set out by UK transport secretary Mark Harper, is designed to "protect drivers from over-zealous traffic enforcement, as part of a long-term government plan to back drivers".

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Featured architecture jobs this week at Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Studio Ma, NAC, Bates Masi, and Lea Architecture

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Look below for Archinect's latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs. This week's featured employer highlight includes openings in New York City/Brooklyn , East Hampton , Phoenix , and Los Angeles. For even more opportunities, head over to the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Design for a Crystal-like Skyscraper for NEOM’s Trojena Region

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Courtesy of NEOM Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled plans for a striking 330-meter-tall skyscraper within the Trojena ski resort, situated in the Neom development in Saudi Arabia. The design was first presented at the Cityscape Conference in Riyadh as part of an exhibition focused on the Neom project. The new crystal-like skyscraper will be located on a mountain overlooking a central artificial lake, as it is planned to become an integral element of the Trojena, a region allegedly master-planned

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Boston City Hall has been recommended by the municipal government for landmark status

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Boston City Hall is a building people love to hate. This year, a survey listed it as the “second ugliest building in the United States,” and the fourth ugliest on The post Boston City Hall has been recommended by the municipal government for landmark status appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Productora converts Mexico City textile factory into green-trimmed artist studios

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Mexican architecture studio Productora has restored a concrete industrial complex in Mexico City into a series of studios including its own office. Productora has been gradually renovating the building, which was originally a textile factory built in the 1920s, since it moved its offices to the structure following an earthquake in 2017. Productora has renovated an industrial site in Mexico City where it has an office The studio originally took up residence in an empty "nave" in the factory in M

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Take a look inside Magazzino Italian Art's new minimalist Robert Olnick Pavilion

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Alberto Campo Baeza and Miguel Quismondo of MQ Architecture have delivered a new 13,000-square-foot expansion to the ten-acre campus of Magazzino Italian Art in Cold Spring, New York. Sited on the grounds perpendicular to Quismondo’s existing L-shaped main museum building from 2017, the Robert Olnick Pavilion repeats the scale, cornice lines, layout, and materiality of the older structure while adding much-needed room for educational and events programming in time for the start of the fall

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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World's Tallest Skyscraper Resumes Construction After a 5-Year Hiatus in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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via Shutterstock | Leo Morgan After a five-year pause, construction on the Jeddah Tower has resumed. Set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper and beat the UAE’s Burj Khalifa, the tower was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture and initially began construction in 2013. I nterestingly, the Burj Khalifa was also designed by Adrian Smith while at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

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HARQUITECTES fits sunlit townhouse renovation ‘casa 1616’ in barcelona

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a forest of cross-shaped pillars fills the minimalistic interiors of 'casa 1616,' a contemporary renovation. The post HARQUITECTES fits sunlit townhouse renovation ‘casa 1616’ in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Schiller Projects turns former carriage house into mass-timber residence

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New York-based studio Schiller Projects has converted a former Brooklyn carriage house into a single-family residence using mass-timber construction and re-purposed materials. According to Schiller Projects , it is the first single-family residence in New York City to be built using mass timber construction methods. Schiller Projects has converted a former Brooklyn carriage house into a residence using mass-timber construction "In response to the dual environmental and housing crises, our studio

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Boston’s new Winthrop Center is now officially the largest Passive House office building in the world

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The new Winthrop Center in Boston by Handel Architects has just been certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) as the largest Passive House office design in the world, according to an announcement made Friday by the Germany-based international research institution. Inaugurated in the spring after a six-year concept and construction phase, the 691-foot mixed-use tower includes 812,000 square feet of Class A office space and another 510,000-square-foot segment with 317 luxury residences withi

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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.