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JANUARY 8, 2025

College of Europe's Tirana Campus. Image Courtesy of MIR, Designed by Oppenheim Architects Tirana , the capital of Albania , is undergoing a remarkable transformation fueled by an ambitious vision for the future outlined in the Tirana 2030 (TR030) Master Plan. This plan, devised by renowned Italian architect Stefano Boeri, aims to reshape the city into a sustainable, green , and inclusive urban hub, with a focus on increasing density while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

A resort project for the nonprofit Fundación Casa Wabi near Oaxaca, Mexico has been shared with Archinect following the project’s completion in February of 2024. Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirt

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Los Angeles fire map, January 12, 2025 (Google Maps) As I write this, firefighters are making determined progress toward containing the devastating wildfires that have ravaged large swaths across the Greater Los Angeles Area. The Palisades Fire is 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire is 15% contained. However, at least 153,000 residents are still under evacuation orders, and the situation remains precarious.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 14, 2025

Tree House / 6a Architects Josefina Viaa The preservation of the environment and the harmonious integration of the built and natural elements are fundamental principles in contemporary architecture. Various design strategies are employed to achieve this balance, ranging from the revival of vernacular techniques to the use of advanced technologies. However, this concern goes beyond the choice of specific construction systems or innovative materials ; it also manifests in the design approach that

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Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Hotel Yugoslavia. Image Fred Romero under the (CC BY 2.0) license The demolition of Hotel Jugoslavija, a notable example of modernist architecture in Belgrade, has begun , making way for new development in the city's rapidly changing urban landscape. Constructed in 1969 in New Belgrade, the hotel was once among the largest and most prominent in Europe, reflecting the aspirations of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) during its peak.

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Archinect

JANUARY 11, 2025

The acclaimed Dutch architectural studio Mecanoo excels at crafting renderings of unbuilt projects that faithfully convey the design and atmosphere of the project ultimately constructed. 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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ArchDaily

JANUARY 12, 2025

scar Caballero architects: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos Location: Tulum, Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: scar Caballero Photographs: Area: 14185.

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Archinect

JANUARY 14, 2025

The fires, in their destructive rage, have highlighted the spectacular architectural legacy of Los Angeles — one that is often taken for granted, or even ignored. They remind us that the city has long been one of the world’s great laboratories for residential architecture, and that its best buildings are vaunted pieces of art, and equally vulnerable to the ravages of nature.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 15, 2025

Fernando Guerra | FG+SG architects: TAEP/AAP Location: Al Khiran, Kuwait Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Area: 1045.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Carlo Calma Consultancy Inc. The Philippines has unveiled the design of its pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka , Japan. Designed by Carlo Calma Consultancy and titled "Woven," the pavilion reflects the country's connections to nature, its cultural heritage, and its community values. With the theme "Nature, Culture & Community: Woven Together for a Better Future," the pavilion aims to highlight the Philippines' creativity, diversity, and aspirations for sustainable development while inviting vi

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 12, 2025

Courtesy of Alberto Esponda, Mayra Flores architects: Rama Estudio Location: Yelapa, Mexico Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Courtesy of Alberto Esponda, Mayra Flores Area: 300.

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Archinect

JANUARY 7, 2025

The fast-moving Palisades Fire has reached the grounds of the Getty Villa , according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Flames were reported approaching structures late Tuesday afternoon. The museum, originally designed to replicate a Roman villa and extensively renovated by SPF:a and Machado Silvetti , includes galleries, conservation facilities, and a 500-seat amphitheater.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The dangerous fire situation unfolding on the ground across Los Angeles has captured the attention of Archinect as we try to keep on top of potential damage to homes, businesses, and historic structures in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena, which is also our home. What appears on track to be the greatest single natural disaster in terms of residential structures burned (at this hour the minimum number is being reported at around 1,000 by the LA Times ) is, of course, going to affect

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Architects looking to help in the disaster relief and civil response for the ongoing fire situation in Los Angeles County have been asked to contact local chapters/state disaster coordinators who actively are seeking to mobilize their expertise and structural knowledge to aid the public, state, and city agencies. Those certified through the pre-existing AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) are encouraged to check in with the status of anticipated building assessment deployments across California.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Pan Yanjun architects: Advanced Architecture Lab architects: Wiki World Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Pan Yanjun Photographs: Cai Muan Photographs: Wiki World Photographs: Arch EXIST Area: 207.

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Archinect

JANUARY 13, 2025

As sprawling fires continue to devastate Los Angeles , the latest reporting estimates that more than 12,000 structures (including houses, cars, and outbuildings) have been damaged or destroyed. Since the first fires erupted on January 7th, 2025, social media timelines have become saturated with images and videos showing warzone-like destruction across Pasadena, Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and beyond.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Completed in 2024 in El Cuyo, Mexico. Images by Santiago Baravalle. In the heart of Yucatn, Awakening represents an innovative approach to sustainable hospitality, designed to harmonize with the natural environment.

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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.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Deir Ez-Zor Heritage Library team on site. Image Courtesy of Deir Ez-Zor Heritage Library It is common for states to have legislation and institutions that protect their built heritage. It is also common for there to be gaps in the laws themselves or their implementation while certain circumstances may place a country's heritage under specific vulnerabilities.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 5, 2025

Completed in 2023 in Agua Marina, Mexico. Images by Csar Bejar. The Palmeras project consists of five small houses of 100 m2 with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a small pool, a rooftop and a parking.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 5, 2025

Completed in 2024 in Hefei, China. Images by W Workspace. Simple Design Archive is a composite museum that collects contemporary Asian artworks and modern Northern European furniture.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 8, 2025

Siming Wu architects: HIBINOSEKKEI architects: Youji no Shiro Location: Shenzhen, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Siming Wu Area: 4240.

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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?

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Archinect

JANUARY 13, 2025

Allied Works has shared details of a new college art museum project on the campus of Middlebury College in Vermont. The design, which follows their superlative effort on the Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University with Reed Hilderbrand , forms a pivotal component of the reconfiguration of the north side of the school's campus and will become part of a new 'arts agora' in unison with four other existing adjacent buildings.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 2, 2025

Pol Viladoms architects: Kokudev Padilla Arquitectura Location: Sant Esteve de Palautordera, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Pol Viladoms Area: 212.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 13, 2025

Madreselva Building / Vicca Verde. Image Per Thomas Urban living has become synonymous with limited space and creativity for compact apartments. As cities become more dominated by concrete and steel, there is an exciting, yet unsurprising, rise in interest in embracing the green thumb, even within the constraints of a dense urban environment. This interest is not purely to tend aesthetic tastes, as studies consistently show that exposure to nature reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances ov

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Archinect

JANUARY 17, 2025

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) has released images of its proposed 1325 West Fulton Street, a residential development in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. Developed for Sulo Development, the 859,000-square-foot project is the first of three planned towers for the full-block site in the West Loop neighborhood. Image credit: Atchain via Kohn Pedersen Fox Image credit: Atchain via Kohn Pedersen Fox The tower, characterized by its distinctive brick arches, pays homage to the area’s industrial h

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