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SW Oregon Architect

The intent was not to hide the ship but to make it more challenging for enemy submarines to accurately estimate its course and range. Lift slab construction has faced safety concerns, some of which stemmed from design flaws, inadequate construction practices, or unforeseen complications during the lifting process.

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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

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Other recent projects by SOM include a "vertical campus" in Cambridge for the US Department of Transportation in Cambridge and a supertall skyscraper with "monolithic simplicity" in New York City. The photography is by Dave Burk and Lucas Blair Simpson.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. However, designing an entire building is a huge task for a single person; architects work with civil and structural engineers to discuss technical issues and the structural integrity of a building.

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Ross Barney Architects encloses NASA testing facility in unique copper-concrete panels

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Other buildings on the campus include a Research Support Center by TEN Arquitectos with a massive cantilevered walkway extending from its second level.

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Kadre Architects creates colourful transitional housing in California desert

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Kadre Architects used colour and graphics throughout "The four-acre parcel in the desert is now a place of safety, dignity and revitalisation," the team said. "As It is estimated that unhoused Californians represent 28 per cent of the total unhoused population in the US.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

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Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Cost estimator: Dharam Consulting. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Martin & Associates.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Adding a Second Floor to Your Existing Home

Santa Cruz Architect

Depending on the scope of work, you may need to temporarily relocate to avoid noise, dust, and safety hazards. Living through the project can be challenging, especially if it involves major structural changes. Foundation and Structural Capacity One of the first steps in determining feasibility is evaluating your home’s foundation.

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