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2024 showcased the potential of 3D printing in architecture

Archinect

From high-profile collaborations between architecture firms and technology companies to groundbreaking projects that span continents—and even reach beyond Earth—this year marked a surge in innovation across construction sites and research labs alike.

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Payette creates sculptural Ragon Institute on triangular site in Massachusetts

Deezen

The Ragon Institute serves as a hub for research on infectious diseases Totalling 323,000 square feet (30,008 square metres), the building is located on a triangular site at the edge of the MIT campus in Cambridge, just across from Boston. The upper levels cantilever over a base level, resulting in a floating effect.

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30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Sweden

Architizer

Want to see your firm on next year’s list? With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. How are these architecture firms ranked? Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Sweden: 30.

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Foster + Partners begins construction on Sanlin Riverside scheme in Shanghai

Archinect

The project, which couples with the Changfeng mixed-use development in the city's Science and Technology Finance hub to become the firm’s second new Shanghai project we’ve covered this year, offers users a connection to its waterfront site with a new anchoring landmark building to be used for retail.

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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.

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Snøhetta’s Busan Opera House is taking shape in South Korea

Archinect

The Norway-based firm won the competition for the scheme’s design back in 2012 , proposing a new opera house along the city’s northern seaport. Over a decade later, new photographs show construction advancing at the site, with the facade structure being installed.

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Innovating Small Firm Architecture with Technology and Teamwork

EntreArchitect

In the ever-evolving world of architecture, embracing innovation and technology can significantly impact the efficiency and success of small firms. After an initial failure, Courtney took a 12-year break from taking the exam, working in both architecture firms and a startup company.