Archinect

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Dattner Architects recently celebrated the opening of a new 26-story affordable housing project in New York City it says sets a new standard for the application of one of the building industry’s most sustainable techniques in the design of high-rise apartment structures.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The building's structure relied on standardized parts, such as cast-iron columns and girders, which were quickly assembled on-site. Joseph Paxton, the architect, employed a modular design using prefabricated iron and glass components, which were mass-produced in factories.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Architecture studio Technique has combined a pair of flats adjoining a traditional stone house in Scotland to create The Den, a one-bedroom dwelling clad in a black-metal "jacket". The Den occupies a hillside site in the village of Tighnabruaich, with a panoramic outlook over a narrow sea channel known as the Kyles of Bute.

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2025

Nowadays, they use a mix of advanced techniques, from parametric modeling to robotic fabrication. While CNC is commonly used behind the scenes for cabinetry, structural elements or standardized components, some projects take it a step further, making the technology integral to the design and construction process. Built from 1.2

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. The second structure is completely new Along the street edge – set off from the sidewalk by a small entry courtyard – the administrative office building is in a preserved monumental house characterised by pink stonework.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 25, 2024

They see them as major opportunities for modern public space and as symbolic sites for spatial justice. Through techniques such as photogrammetry, Limbo Accra has been creating a digital archive of these buildings and collaborating with artists and designers to propose new prospects for them. Read more »

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mexico City architecture studio HEMAA utilised a steel structure and green-coloured eaves for Pabellón de la Reserva, a meeting place sited on the marshy shores of a lake in the mountains of central Mexico. This design choice blurs the structure's boundaries, framing the natural landscape with subtlety," he continued.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The pavilion is constructed from approximately 900 panels, each with a different shape, that fit together using special joints based on traditional Japanese woodworking techniques. Occupying a compact 32-square-metre site, the pavilion was positioned on a platform next to a Japanese garden with a stone path leading to its narrow entrance.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Spiralling structures, marble treads and metal balustrades feature among Dezeen's roundup of the 10 most interesting staircases from 2024. Showcased in the NEST building, a laboratory for experimental fabrication techniques, the Cadenza staircase is composed of 16 identical prefabricated concrete steps made from a 3D-printed mould.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Pioneering women architects have been resistant in a profession dominated by men, and have faced skepticism in challenging contexts, such as construction sites itself. Although there is more of a balance between women and men in architecture today, the landscape was quite different a few decades ago.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Find out more about Vocabolo Moscatelli Photo by Keishin Horikoshi/SS Tokyo Hotel Rakuragu, Japan, by Kooo Architects Squeezed between two buildings on a site of just 83.5 The 25-storey concrete structure features interiors by French designer Philippe Starck that exclusively use Brazilian-sourced materials.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

square-metre home is designed by Earthscape Studio to complement its rolling green site between the mountains and a forest near the town of Mettupalayam. It has a contemporary yet organic form with natural finishes, including a type of lime plaster known as thappi that coats the home's structural ferrocement shell.

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Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2025

From buildings that honor vernacular techniques like wind towers and thick, insulating walls to novel structures leveraging new technology, the regions desert architecture reflects a profound dialogue between place and design. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2025

Updating insulation was critical, of course, but so was preserving the historic structure with the materials and construction techniques originally used to build it. The replacement of the roof tiles allowed for the integration of external insulation, making all the structural elements of the framework visible from the inside.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Berghem comprises two buildings, one of which occupies the structural shell of an existing house on the plot. Berghem was clad in Organowood to feel like "part of the mountain" The designer decided to use the structure of the existing house, which was painted in a traditional Falu red, as it was hard to transport materials to the site.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, France’s higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge. Through expressive materials, precise techniques and forward-thinking methods, these spaces echo the same dedication to excellence found in their curricula.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2025

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is set on a sloped site with a height difference of 12 metres between its lowest and highest point. The limited site meant that the hotel build would be significant in volume," Kuma said. "To Instead, the cantilevered structure is supported by an elaborate stack of criss-crossing beams. "By

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Artist Caroline Ghosn is leading the design of this year’s Burning Man temple, combining Lebanese weaving techniques and Gothic church architecture to create the dramatic temporary structure. Dubbed The Temple of Together, the pavilion is an architectural homage to power and togetherness.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Behind the elegant dark wooden façade and bold aesthetics are particularly progressive engineering strategies that imbue the structure with remarkable resilience: the building was designed to withstand the force of possible avalanches. Experts in fabrication, structure, concrete subs, and more were brought into the design process early.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Architecture as a Two-Way Exchange Pabelln 3E by TACO Taller de Arquitectura Contextual , Yucatan, Mexico Just as a traveler learns to navigate new landscapes, tastes and customs, architects immersed in foreign projects confront the subtleties of cultural expectations, site-specific constraints and regional craftsmanship.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

UK architecture studio DaeWha Kang Design has designed a pavilion and courtyard for The OWO hotel at the site of the former Old War Office in Whitehall, London. The pavilion is located in front of the 1906 Grade II*-listed building, designed by architect William Young, that was once used by the British government's military departments.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

And like the Gothic cathedrals he loves, these structures would stand for centuries, persisting through hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2025

Located within the Chestfield Conservation Area in the English seaside town, the home called Eight Gables replaces a former dwelling on the site that had been incrementally extended over the years, resulting in an inefficient layout.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 The main benefit of structural stone is that it is a plentiful, natural, low carbon and beautiful material," said Carfrae. "It

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Designed by Antoine Predock Architects, LUXELAKES · The Water Theater stands out for its mix of iconic red bush hammered concrete, all-glass structural glazing system, and regionally sourced granite and bronze cladding. This practice allows us to design structures that resonate with landforms and people far from our home.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In a world increasingly shaped by extreme weather events, architects are embracing the challenge of designing structures that not only withstand high winds but also enhance resilience and sustainability. Projects featured span multiple climates — coastal, arid and temperate — and showcase an array of construction techniques.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Over time, these open-air markets became more organized, leading to the construction of the market structures we know today. Barcelona’s traditional markets are celebrated for their distinctive cast iron designs, a construction technique that emerged during industrialization and a renewed focus on urban planning and city hygiene.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2024

" Based on the self-built essence of the neighbourhood, Office of Collaborative Design , TBD Atelier , and Maye Colab joined forces with a shared vision to propose a project that engages with the site's legacy." Colab worked with a palette of red, yellow and pink on the interior, based on hues found during construction.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Where past generations reached for high-tech solutions, todays architects are turning to materials and techniques that are hyper-local, low-energy and even centuries old. The structure is assembled with minimal additional resources, reinforcing the idea that sustainability is as much about rethinking waste as it is about reducing consumption.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The evolution of Caribbean modernism in the 21st century is marked by an intentional return to locally sourced materials, passive cooling techniques and designs that harmonize with the natural environment. Yet, this architectural movement isnt solely about functionality; its also about storytelling.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 7, 2024

Romania Subaru (1999-2011) The former site of Romania Subaru as it stands today. A knock-on effect is the premature demolition of structures to make way for new, more profitable developments. The push for energy efficiency and smart technologies often makes older structures seem obsolete, even if they are still functionally sound.

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Architizer

JUNE 19, 2023

Interestingly, products that had a long association with regional or local techniques and expressions of identity, became universally available. The ancient facilities now lay in ruin, however, their former site serves as the perfect platform to display the many precious porcelain artifacts that were once fired in their brick ovens.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The work was distributed across various levels of construction scaffolding, in response to the site's industrial character. The event hoped to increase the recognition of local designers worldwide while focusing on sustainable materials and techniques.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2025

The thick walls of the building were created using an ancient technique known as cob, with local earth, straw, sand and water kneaded like dough and formed into walls atop fired-brick foundations.

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Architizer

APRIL 10, 2025

Longquan Mountain Observatory By BUZZ / Bro Ziyu Zhuang , Chengdu, China As part of the developing scape of Chengdu, the mountain observatory reinterprets the Eastern philosophy of mountains – not as rigid, immovable structures, but as fluid forms that grow and change with time and weather.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2025

Find out more about White Desert Photo by Johnny Prehn Folly Mojave, USA, by Malek Alqadi Also a series of standalone structures, Folly Mojave is a group of five monumental hotel suites that stand tall against the atmospheric backdrop of California's Mojave Desert.

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Dwell

APRIL 20, 2023

ROAR Architects turned a confined site into a light-filled social space with a vaulted ceiling inspired by ship-building techniques. The owners of this property were operating on a tight budget and needed more space but the site was extremely constrained. Have one to share? Post it here.

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