Dwell
APRIL 16, 2025
Tiny House Japans units are designed like saunaswith plenty of cedar to withstand heat and steam. Welcome to Tiny Home Profiles , an interview series with people pushing the limits of living small. From space-saving hacks to flexible floor plans, heres what they say makes for the best tiny homes on the planet. Know of a builder we should talk to? Reach out.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2025
Courtesy of Buildner Buildner has released the results of its Denver Single Stair Housing Challenge , an international design challenge inviting architects, designers, and urban planners to explore innovative solutions for high-density residential living. Participants were tasked with reimagining a common point access block typologyoften characterized by vertical circulation concentrated in a compact coreand transforming it into a more sustainable, community-oriented, and adaptable living enviro
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Archinect
APRIL 15, 2025
The CBC recently unpacked the effect an absence of smart immigration policies and skilled laborers has had on the Canadian building economy. Canada’s points-based admission system is perhaps the biggest culprit for the dearth of construction workers that’s currently holding up housing delivery to the tune of 30,000-40,000 homes per year.
Deezen
APRIL 17, 2025
A sheltered external walkway connects two wings of this pavilion-like house in New South Wales, Australia , designed by local studio DFJ Architects to facilitate family gatherings. Named after the fruit trees that line the street, Mango Lane overlooks Byron Bay and is designed by DFJ Architects as a flexible home for a busy client whose grown-up children are flying the nest.
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Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
designboom
APRIL 16, 2025
original church pews become poolside seating while the pulpit, once a platform for sermons, becomes a lifeguards chair. The post MVRDV proposes irreverent renovation of historic church into ‘holy water’ swimming pool appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
APRIL 16, 2025
Following our previous look at an opening for a Director of Residential Capital Planning at the University at Buffalo , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Architecture Archive Fellow at the University of Southern California. The fellowship, based in Los Angeles, will support one designer or scholar in residence for an academic year.
Deezen
APRIL 17, 2025
Dutch studios MVRDV and Zecc Architecten have revealed plans to overhaul a vacant church in the Netherlands by adding a swimming pool with an adjustable floor that allows visitors to "walk on water". In their design for the Holy Water swimming facility, MVRDV and Zecc Architecten plan to create a new social venue while preserving historic elements of the former St Francis of Assisi Church in Heerlen, which was built in 1923 and has been left empty for two years.
designboom
APRIL 16, 2025
now open at expo 2025 osaka, kengo kuma's qatar pavilion draws from qatari boat construction and japan's heritage of wood joinery. The post kengo kuma’s qatar pavilion at expo 2025 osaka highlights qatari ships and japanese joinery appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
APRIL 14, 2025
Mumbai's skyline. Image Drone Master via Unsplash India finds itself a watershed moment with its urban evolution. With the United Nations projecting urbanization to reach 68% by 2050 , the country's metropolitan regions needs to adapt to increasing populations while maintaining equity and quality of life. India's urban population is expected to exceed 600 million by 2030, drawing attention to both urban density and sprawl.
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Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.
Archinect
APRIL 17, 2025
This week's edition of our curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features 12 architecture schools in search of faculty, academic leaders, staff, and fellows. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.
Deezen
APRIL 15, 2025
A web of wooden joinery designed to mimic the rafters of a boat frames the Bahrain Pavilion, designed by Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh for the Expo 2025 Osaka. Named Connecting Seas, the 17-metre-tall pavilion draws on Bahrain's coastal heritage, taking cues from the region's traditional dhow boats that were once used to transport heavy goods. Lina Ghotmeh has designed the Bahrain Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka "The Bahrain Pavilion is conceived as an anatomy of a dhow, a contemporary evocati
designboom
APRIL 15, 2025
the massing of foster + partners' pavilion recalls the organic shapes and meandering streets of saudi arabia's traditional villages. The post foster + partners channels saudi arabia streetscapes for expo 2025 osaka pavilion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
APRIL 16, 2025
Clifford's Tower / Hugh Broughton Architects. Dirk Lindner Castles and fortresses often rise from strategic, commanding positions when standing alone or integrated into urban and rural landscapes. From above, they overlook the city, bearing in their imposing structures the weight of history. With their original functions now limited to contemplation, these spaces have been undergoing revaluation and reintegration into everyday urban life.
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This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2025
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has opened for its 2025 edition, complete with its latest on-site arts program. The event is taking place across two weekends: April 11 to 13 followed by April 18 to 20. The three artistic works are described by the festival as “works that ripple in the wind, bloom with light, and dissolve into shifting color—sculptures that seem to hover between presence and disappearance.
Deezen
APRIL 15, 2025
Angular buildings linked by street-like passages distinguish the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Osaka Expo , designed by British studio Foster + Partners and design agency Journey to mimic traditional villages in the kingdom. Located within The Grand Ring on Yumeshima island, the pavilion is broken into a series of immersive audio-visual exhibits aimed at helping visitors feel they have stepped foot into Saudi Arabia.
Architizer
APRIL 14, 2025
Architizers Vision Awards are back! The global awards program honors the worlds best architectural concepts, ideas and imagery. Preregistration is now open click here to receive program updates. To design a building is typically to design for function, and a structure is often a solution. Yet, every now and then, we come across a building that has wriggled free of purpose altogether.
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2025
Cortesia de Foresso In a context where sustainability and material identity are becoming priorities in architecture, some ancient materials are finding new life. Terrazzo , with origins dating back to the 15th century, stands out as an example of how tradition can fuel innovation. 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 dura
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Archinect
APRIL 14, 2025
Following our previous visit to CRÈME , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in New York City this week to explore the work of Joseph Vance Architects. Located in Chelsea, the firm has built a portfolio over thirty years focused on high-end, custom residential projects both new-build and renovated. “The homes we design are well balanced, focus on bringing in natural light, use warm materials, and are executed with a rarefied attention to detail,” the firm says abo
Deezen
APRIL 14, 2025
A lush secret garden is among the spaces to discover inside the France Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka , which French firm Coldefy and Italian studio Carlo Ratti Associati have fronted with a giant copper staircase. Positioned on a wedge-shaped site beside the USA Pavilion , the structure has a reusable steel frame and draws on references ranging from romance and connectedness to theatre architecture.
designboom
APRIL 17, 2025
the interactive installation's design focused on narrative presence, rhythm, and emotional nuance, rather than instruction and efficiency. The post AI voice agent embeds within moss-covered phone booth at milan design week appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
APRIL 13, 2025
Martin Sigmund architects: Fabian A. Wagner architects: Hochschule Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences architects: Wiss. Ass. Louise Daussy Location: Academy Garden Stuttgart, Germany Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Martin Sigmund Photographs: Kim Fohmann Photographs: Fabian A.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
Archinect
APRIL 15, 2025
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Deezen
APRIL 12, 2025
Large brick arches frame a series of reading areas and classrooms at this library in the Indian village of Kochargaon, which has been completed by local studio PK_Inception. Named Rural Library, the 108-square-metre building in the state of Maharashtra was designed for non-governmental organisation Round Table India , in response to the village's lack of facilities for reading and learning.
designboom
APRIL 17, 2025
the blue ocean pavilion takes shape as a trio of interconnected domes, each one a structural essay in sustainable materiality. The post shigeru ban’s pavilion at expo 2025 osaka is an urgent call to protect the oceans appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
APRIL 13, 2025
Giuseppe Miotto The 2025 edition of Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile.Milano , spanning April 7th to 13th, brought together a diverse range of temporary installations at the intersection of architecture, design, and material innovation. Spread across historic sites, courtyards, and exhibition venues throughout the city, these site-specific works explored concepts such as sustainability, impermanence, sensory experience, and spatial interaction, in line with the theme of this edition of ex
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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. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
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