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How Mecanoo Delivers on Architectural Renders

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As modern rendering engines offer architects unprecedented capabilities to create dynamic imagery of design proposals from every angle, the firm is acutely aware of the dangers of overpromising and underdelivering, choosing instead to champion restraint and careful consideration.

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Nová Scéna: The Story Behind the Iconic Brutalist Extension of the National Theatre in Prague

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Image © Lucas Reitz From 1977 to 1983, the National Theatre in Prague underwent a major transformation with the opening of Nová Scéna, a modern counterpart to the traditional Neo-Renaissance theatre. For many years, Nová Scéna hosted the renowned Laterna Magika , the world’s first multimedia theatre.

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How Moshe Safdie’s Iconic Habitat 67 Was Reborn in a Virtual World

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When Habitat 67 was first unveiled to the world almost six decades ago, it changed the landscape not only of Montreal, Canada, but of architectural discourse on how modern buildings could be designed, constructed, and lived in. This feature article is part of the Archinect In-Depth: Visualization series.

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German study finds broad social acceptance of integrated PV panels

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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 historic buildings."

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Editor's Picks #566

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As part of Archinect In-Depth: Visualization , Niall Patrick Walsh explored the impact of two influential schools of architecture, the École des Beaux-Arts and the Bauhaus " both of which dramatically impacted architectural visualization in ways that continue to resonate today. "

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Herzog & de Meuron, Rafael Viñoly Architects, SCI-Arc, and Arch11 are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

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Tate Modern by Herzog & de Meuron. Architecture and planning firm Rafael Viñoly Architects is looking to add a Visualization Designer with three to five years of experience to its office in New Yo. Strong candidates have an expert knowledge of Revit and have strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.

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Terrazzo’s Sustainable Design Strategy: Integrating Tradition, Reuse, and Innovation

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The modern form, as we know it today, emerged in 15th-century Venice , Italy, when Venetian mosaic workers, seeking to make use of marble scraps, began incorporating these irregular fragments into mortar to create durable and visually appealing surfaces for terraces around their homes.