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Harvard GSD online survey seeks architecture graduate visa holders to create snapshot of professional practice

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This semester, a group of students at the Harvard Graduate School of Design is taking a survey of U.S. architecture graduate visa holders in the workplace for a research project that's part of their coursework for assistant professor Jacob Reidel's "Frameworks of Practice" seminar. They are inviting participants to answer a series of anonymous questions related to their experience as workplace visa holders.

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Groupe Scolaire Claudie Haigneré / ValletdeMartinis Architectes

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© Charly Broyez architects: ValletdeMartinis Architectes Location: Brétigny-sur-Orge, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Charly Broyez Area: 3781.

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WHY Architecture reveals Yoshimoto Pavilion for Expo 2025

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WHY Architecture has shared the first images of its design for the Yoshimoto Pavilion as part of the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka , which takes place from April 13th to October 13th next year. The spherical waraii myraii (or 'a smiling future') design will host a cultural exchange based around a concept of "expanding new possibilities of laughter for a true 'Future Society For Our Lives.

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Búzios house / Studio Bloco Arquitetura

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© Roberta Gewehr architects: Studio Bloco Arquitetura Location: Armaçao dos Búzios, Brazil Photograph: Roberta Gewehr Area: 373.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

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.

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TODD and Snøhetta reveal plan for Belfast Stories rejuvenation after winning major competition

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A new design scheme from Snøhetta and led by the local firm TODD Architects in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been revealed after the firm won an international competition to transform a 5,000-square-meter (54,000 sq. ft.) site near the city’s historic center in November 2023. Belfast Stories is the lead project featured in the £850 million ($1.07 billion USD) Belfast Region City Deal from 2018.

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Have an expertise in building codes? This role is for you

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Following our previous look at an opening for a Visualization Designer at Rafael Viñoly Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Compliance Director at AKAM. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual who will “keep their finger on the pulse of regulatory changes” pertaining to properties managed by the company.

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Tan Hair Studio / oftn studio

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© Choi Yong Jun architects: oftn studio Location: Mapo-gu, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Choi Yong Jun Photographs: Area: 105.

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‘Staggering’ discrimination and sexual misconduct levels in the UK architecture profession, ARB study finds

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The UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published research finding widespread discrimination and sexual misconduct within the UK architecture profession. The study, resulting from a survey of almost 900 individuals, reveals that architecture professionals experience higher rates of discrimination and sexual misconduct compared to other sectors such as academia and healthcare.

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ariostea captures stone in full-body elementae porcelain stoneware surfaces

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inspired by portuguese limestone, ariostea’s elementae surfaces offer a versatile cladding solution with various sizes, finishes, and slip-resistant options. The post ariostea captures stone in full-body elementae porcelain stoneware surfaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

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.

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AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index remains flat in October, ending 20-month streak of declines

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The new AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of October has recorded a flat (50.3) reading, ending its 20-month streak of consecutive declines. This score indicates a balance between the number of firms experiencing a decrease in billings and those seeing an increase, according to the AIA. Inquiries into new projects in October also picked up to their highest level in six months.

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Six designers reimagine Renaissance artefacts for Future Relics exhibition

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Design gallery Galerie Philia has unveiled a collection of contemporary designs based on the collections of the Medici family in the greenhouse of Florence 's 16th-century Palazzo Corsini al Prato. The Future Relics exhibition , created in collaboration with production firm Shifting Vision and the Medici Archive Project , was born from a year-long research process bringing together six designers from six different countries.

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Inventronics Tonglu Production Factory (Phase1) by GLA Design by GLA Design

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Multilayer Expression of Brick Painting Experiment Another Interpretation of Contemporary Industrial Projects: Inventronics Tonglu Production Factory (Phase1) 01 Binary Sites and the Strategy of Appearing and Disappearing The Inventronics Tonglu LED driver production base is located among the beautiful landscapes of the Fuchun Mountains depicted in Huang Gongwang’s Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains.

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NOA and Atelier4 stack house-shaped "puzzle pieces" for Tirana high-rise

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House-shaped blocks will protrude from the facades of this mixed-use high-rise in Tirana , Albania, which has been designed by architecture studios Network of Architecture and Atelier4. Conceptualised as a vertical village, the 71-metre-tall Puzzle Tirana tower will contain 32,700-square-metres of commercial space, apartments, penthouses along with a hotel.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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RIBA's House of Architecture plans become clearer with updated Benedetti proposal

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Plans for the upcoming restoration of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 66 Portland Place headquarters in London have become clearer with the release of an updated proposal detailing the scope of work on the new House of Architecture project. Benedetti Architects will be leading the project, which was won in 2022 after a short competition.

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populous’ king salman stadium to sprout as a seed for FIFA world cup 2034 in saudi arabia

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populous draws from saudi arabia’s natural landscapes and conceptualizes the venues as seeds emerging from the earth. The post populous’ king salman stadium to sprout as a seed for FIFA world cup 2034 in saudi arabia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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LBlack House by M2 Senos

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A short distance from Porto's metro line, we find a periphery where the past and present intertwine. In this region, ancient centers coexist with recent housing developments, whose designs, often anonymous, prioritize the construction of single-family homes. Still a waiting territory, surprisingly, agricultural fields persist, resisting the urban transformations that slowly shape the surrounding landscape.

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TWR debuts supercat, a steel super-GT car with designs inspired by jaguar XJS grand tourer

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first previewed during the summer of 2024, the supercat has finally been revealed along with its long, sculpted, carbon-bodied bonnet at the front, which conceals a supercharged V12 engine. The post TWR debuts supercat, a steel super-GT car with designs inspired by jaguar XJS grand tourer appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Victoria Merrett Architecture adds brick and timber extension to Marianne House

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Australian studio Victoria Merrett Architecture has extended a house in Melbourne with a brick and timber structure that "blends harmoniously" with the existing building. Named Marianne House, the expanded single-storey home in the suburb of Rye is designed to provide more space for the client's growing family. The large side extension sits slightly apart from the existing home, with Victoria Merrett Architecture transforming the space between them into a small courtyard.

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bottega veneta recreates gino sarfatti’s model 600 lamp for flos with bouncy leather base

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designed in 1966, the same year that bottega veneta was founded in vicenza, the leather base allows the lamp to tilt in any direction without completely falling. The post bottega veneta recreates gino sarfatti’s model 600 lamp for flos with bouncy leather base appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"Monastic minimalism" informs Vietnamese jungle home by MM++ Architects

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A sloping concrete roof and perforated walls shelter the open-air interiors of Anchor House, a dwelling in the jungle in Vietnam by local studio MM++ Architects. Designed for an artist looking for an escape from the city, the 160-square-metre Anchor House sits on a narrow site surrounded by vegetation in the Mekong Delta. MM++ Architects organised its spaces across two floors that are open to a large, sheltered verandah wrapped by perforated concrete walls, creating a close relationship to the

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schiattarella associati’s digital art center in saudi arabia draws from najdi architecture

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titled diriyah art futures, the project unfolds as a cluster of volumes, reinterpreting massivity, permeability and complexity in a contemporary context. The post schiattarella associati’s digital art center in saudi arabia draws from najdi architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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Bottega Veneta and Flos launch woven-leather version of Gino Sarfatti lamp

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Fashion brand Bottega Veneta has partnered with lighting design company Flos on a special edition of designer Gino Sarfatti's Model 600 table lamp. The original Sarfatti lamp, designed for the designer's company Arteluce, featured a sphere-shaped leather base filled with lead shot pellets. The weighted and malleable base allowed for the light to be positioned across a large range of angles.

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Bruner/Cott reskins Harvard GSD’s Gund Hall with new glazing

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The first phase of an extensive rehab at Gund Hall by Bruner/Cott, reported on by AN last December, is now over at Harvard GSD. The job entailed negotiating an iconic The post Bruner/Cott reskins Harvard GSD’s Gund Hall with new glazing appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Petronas Towers became "symbol of prosperity" for Southeast Asia says Rafael Pelli

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A combination of cultural traditions and complex engineering allowed the Petronas Towers in Malaysia to become a model for skyscrapers as place-makers, Rafael Pelli told Dezeen in this exclusive interview. Completed in 1997 by Pelli Clarke & Partners , Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until 2004, with the north tower rising 451.9 metres (1,483 feet).

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stacked chukum & stone volumes wrapped in green terraces shape RA!’s residences in tulum

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hacienda wabi residences embraces a ruin-like aesthetic, allowing nature to slowly reclaim its place over time. The post stacked chukum & stone volumes wrapped in green terraces shape RA!’s residences in tulum appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.