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Inside the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s new $75 million expansion

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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has opened its $75 million NHM Commons expansion to the public. Image credit: Benny Chan Image credit: Benny Chan The centerpiece of the design is a transparent glass façade, creating a visual connection between the museum and Exposition Park.

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On the mystery and magic appeal of LA's iconic visual language

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In this iteration, the Times ’ style editor Ian Blair waxed poetic about LA’s midcentury typographical elements, best embodied on the facade of Paul Revere Williams ’ iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, that are now synonymous with the visual imagination of Southern California feted by David Hockney and so many others.

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What a Renaissance Painting Tells Us About the Future of Architectural Visualization

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In the closing chapter of Archinect In-Depth: Visualization , we return to one Renaissance painting referenced in an earlier article from the series. What does this painting, and our wider series, teach us about the relationship between technology and visualization?

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Refik Anadol creates ‘world first’ AI model trained on data from nature instead of humans

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Refik Anadol Studio has announced the creation of the “world’s first open-source generative AI model dedicated to nature.” “Our vision for the Large Nature Model goes beyond being a repository or a creative research initiative,” said Refik Anadol about the m.

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context.

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Natural Touch: Biomaterials in Interior Coatings

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The result is the creation of spaces that not only captivate visually but also demonstrate a proactive commitment to the environment. With a growing awareness of climate change and the imperative to protect our planet, architects and designers are increasingly embracing biomaterials. Read more »

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Snøhetta shares construction progress of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota

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“One of the most visually striking aspects of the [library’s] design is the finished rammed earth walls—an architectural choice that speaks to the natural beauty and resourceful spirit of the North Dakota landscape,” the firm adds.