Avontuura
DECEMBER 8, 2021
This project, located in town on the heights overlooking Nice, lies in the middle of a broad dale descending to the sea. The post Maison Edouard François completes Europe’s largest greened façade in Nice appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
RIDING THE VORTEX has today been announced as the 2022 recipient of the AIA’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Award honoring the group’s commitment to challenging social issues. The 50th edition of the award went to the 14-year-old breakout group that was formed after the 2007 AIA conference in San Antonio. Since then, VORTEX has gone on to establish itself as a torchbearer for the inclusion of Black women in all aspects of the industry, taking Mr.
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SW Oregon Architect
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Tools of the trade from a simpler time. One of the reasons I enjoy being an architect is because what I do is so multifaceted. Every project presents unique challenges rooted in specific circumstances. My responsibility is to connect multiple and complex fields of knowledge and engage in multidisciplinary thinking to help the design team arrive at the most cost-effective, sustainable, and attractive design solution possible.
Architonic
DECEMBER 7, 2021
1. Reception, lobby and office space renovation. Antigoni Beach Resort is located at Ormos Panagias, in the green peninsula of Sithonia, Chalkidiki. TAKA+ PARTNERS were assigned to redesign the entire lobby layout, including the customers’ welcome area and office spaces in the central building of the resort, of 220 m2. The aim of the design is an updated layout that provides for optimal functionality of the space.
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Avontuura
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The structure has been scribed into the landscape to minimize any impact it may have on traditional views or uses for the area. The post Omar Gandhi completes accessible viewpoint overlooking Peggy’s Cove appeared first on Åvontuura.
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The Architect's Newsletter
DECEMBER 10, 2021
In downtown Buffalo, a place where parking spots can be found in great abundance but fresh food is woefully scarce, hometown architecture and engineering firm CannonDesign and developer Ciminelli Real [.]. Read More. The post In downtown Buffalo, a surface parking lot gives way to affordable housing and mobility hub appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Dwell
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Green carpeting, begone—after a revamp by A1000xBetter, this Studio City dwelling glows with white oak detailing and a whole new flow. Perched on a sloped lot in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, this 1965 home has a striking entryway defined by double-height walls of glass. "It wasn’t designed and built by a notable architect, as far as I know, but it very much has the architecture of a traditional Buff and Hensman home," says lead designer Patrick Maziarski of the Altadena interiors
Avontuura
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Concrete cabin is located on a steep slope directly adjacent to a ski resort. The roof has triangulated folds which reach down to the terrain. The post Escape to this concrete cabin in Norway by Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has invited construction companies around the world to support a new charter committed to improving diversity within the global construction sector. The move comes amid multiple reports finding that female, BIPOC, and young employees are significantly underrepresented in construction occupations. The CIOB’s charter contains five actions for signatories to implement, including highlighting the benefits of diversity and inclusion at a senior leaders
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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.
Architonic
DECEMBER 8, 2021
“Neue Mälzerei”, a former malting plant bordering on Ramée Park* to the west and protected as an historic building, is being refurbished and converted into an office building with an in-house canteen. For future use it will also serve the owner as a new ‘headquarters’. A new office building containing a sports club and underground car park is also being erected on the same grounds to the west of the Elbschlossbrauerei, a former brewery.
Dwell
DECEMBER 5, 2021
In Battle Ground, Washington, Matt and Elizabeth Impola create a chic retreat with French doors, bright, airy interiors, and a calming color palette. Handcrafted Hideaway, a 264-square-foot home devised by Matt and Elizabeth Impola of Handcrafted Movement is as comfortable as it is stylish. "It reflects our love of the California coast," Elizabeth says.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 6, 2021
With a light structure and an undulating wood roof, Miralles Tagliabue EMBT eschews the traditional church typology.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The American Institute of Architects jointly with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture has today announced Yale School of Architecture Dean Deborah Berke , FAIA as the 2022 recipient of the Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. Berke, who has served as Dean at Yale since 2016 , was commended for her “engaged approach in every graduate architecture student’s education” in addition to the initiatives that she has spearheaded during her tenure
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.
Architonic
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Fluidity and flexibility to the utmost, the majestic Plumeria House showcases a stable and seamless connection of the indoors with the outdoors. The three-dimensional panorama of the facade imbibes a sense of visual interest that demarcates the structure as a phenomenal, eye-catchy entity within the area and the surroundings. Taking inspiration from the wild plumeria flower, the structure interconnects with nature in the most beautiful forms.
Dwell
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Few homeowners have as clear a vision of how to compose a design brief as Trish and Andrew McKechnie. Just ask their architect, David Cunningham. As creatives who do advertising work in the tech industry, Trish and Andrew McKechnie know the elements of a great project brief. Accordingly, they composed their desires for renovating their newly purchased Brooklyn brownstone in a 16-page PDF, accompanied by illustrative photos of comparable rooms and details.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The Architecture 2030 founder discusses the reasons for optimism following the UN Climate Summit.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The latest edition of the Dodge Momentum Index indicates a 4% decrease in November from October. Commercial planning fell 8% while institutional planning moved 5% higher. The value of nonresidential building projects continues to move in a sawtooth pattern, in which month-by-month measures alternate between gains and losses. Despite this, the Momentum Index remains near a 14-year high.
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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?
Architonic
DECEMBER 7, 2021
We designed this house for a family who decided to move out of the city to be closer to nature. The building is located in the Vinnitsa region of Ukraine on the bank of the Southern Bug river. The aesthetic concept of the project was dictated by the picturesque landscape. We decided to integrate the building into the surroundings as much as possible.
Dwell
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon. On the west coast of Portugal in the village of Comporta, located roughly 75 miles south of Lisbon, Estúdio Amatam developed a shared vacation house for two French families to seek respite from urban living. South facade and outdoor dining area.
Archeyes
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The Riverview Complex designed by APA Wojciechowski Architects comprises 7 residential buildings with retail units erected on a former meat plant site. The dual nature of historic Gda?sk – bourgeois. The post Riverview Complex in Gda?sk, Poland / APA Wojciechowski Architects appeared first on ArchEyes.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A 48-unit condominium building in Waukesha, Wis., that was in imminent threat of collapse due to a rusted structural frame and columns has had its residents evacuated. The City of Waukesha, on Dec. 2, deemed that the Horizon West Condominium building at 315 N. West Ave. is unsafe for occupancy. 65 residents were ordered to immediately evacuate the building, which was originally constructed in 1966.
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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
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 7, 2021
A pioneering Black woman architect is pushing to make it easier for others to follow their dreams.
A Daily Dose of Architecture Books
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Santa Fe Modern: Contemporary Design in the High Desert by Helen Thompson, photographs by Casey Dunn The Monacelli Press , November 2021 Hardcover | 8 x 10 inches | 240 pages | English | ISBN: 9781580935616 | $50.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : Santa Fe Modern reveals the high desert landscape as an ideal setting for bold, abstracted forms of modernist houses.
Archeyes
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Casa Malaparte, also known as Villa Malaparte, is a house conceived around 1937 by the well-known Italian architect Adalberto Libera on Punta Massullo, the eastern side of the isle Capri, The post Casa Malaparte in Capri / Adalberto Libera appeared first on ArchEyes.
Archinect
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Forrest Road House. The light-filled unique eco-friendly home designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects is situated in Inanda, with views of the Sandton skyline to the north. The stand is 1511 sq.m. and the house faces 15° east of north. Approaching the home , the first view is of the cantilevered porte cochere screen of floating steel tubes with double sliding garage doors clad in dark limestone to blend with the wall.
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