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JUNE 8, 2023

Heatherwick Studio has revealed the design of a new public exhibition hall in Shanghai. Named the ‘Orbit’ and located along the city’s West Bund waterfront, the scheme has been designed to be “seemingly accessible from 360 degrees.” Image credit: Heatherwick Studio Outside, the center’s facade was designed to resemble a series of interwoven ribbons forming an undulating set of publicly accessible staircases, bridges, and terraces.

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Wildernesse Restaurant / Morris+Company. Photo: © Jack Hobhouse The simplest definition of a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arched structure to cover a space. This technique was used extensively during the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages but fell into disuse with the advance of other building solutions that became more practical. However, many contemporary projects still build these elements or highlight the original structures in renovations because of their powerful impact on the buildi

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Perkins&Will has just announced the opening of their new 30,000-square-foot plant research facility for The University of California, Riverside ’s College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). The two-story greenhouse design is billed as a state-of-the-art tribute to the “importance of plant research to the culture and character of UCR" and works by “placing a utilitarian research facility in a visible and approachable location,” according to the firm.

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West Bund Orbit. Image Courtesy of Heatherwick Studio Heatherwick Studio has unveiled the design of an exhibition hall situated on Shanghai's emerging West Bund waterfront, in China. Known as the 'West Bund Orbit,' this building will be the focal point of the new Financial Hub in the Xuhui District. Set to become a prominent landmark along the Huangpu riverside, the project is a pivotal public space for passersby, welcoming visitors to its cultural design program.

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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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As part of the 2023 Venice Biennale , an exhibition on the future of housing has opened feating the work of several women-led practices. Titled 'Reconceptualizing Urban Housing,' and organized by the European Cultural Centre, the exhibition centers on “unique perspectives on collective housing, primarily in or near urban areas.” Reconceptualing Urban Housing Architects Featured practices in the exhibition are Adengo Architecture (Uganda), Alison Brooks Architects (UK), Dubbeldam Arch

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Arup has recommended enacting a new 1.5-mile-long protective wall following the results of a new study calling for an $877 million flood barrier protecting the central waterfront of Downtown Boston. The recommendations call for a barrier to be put in place between Christopher Columbus Park and Congress Street in order to protect the city’s commercial, historic, and governmental structures from the devastating effects caused by an anticipated 51-inch rise in sea level that could cause some

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© Indra Wiras architects: DDAP Architect Location: Jalan Pengubugan Banjar, Jl. Silayukti, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Indra Wiras Photographs: Area: 125.

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JUNE 8, 2023

HOK has announced that it is partnering with the Jacksonville Jaguars to undertake the renovation of TIAA Bank Field into the “Stadium of the Future.” The transformation seeks to invigorate the Jaguars franchise and spur the development of the city of Jacksonville. Rendering courtesy of HOK Work towards a long-term stadium solution began in July 2020 with a thorough engineering assessment of the current stadium.

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Completed in 2019 in Japan. Images by Atsushi Shiotani. "Proliferation and Pleats" - An agitator manufacturing company that systematically relocated its head office and factory to Awajishima in.

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Santiago Calatrava 's storied four-decade career in architecture will be honored with the Leonardo da Vinci Lifetime Achievement Award for Design as part of the XIV Florence Biennale, which takes place from October 14–22 this year in the Italian cultural capital. The Biennale shares: “The prize is the Florence Biennale’s tribute to one of the most influential architects of our times and a recognition of your audacious experimentation, extraordinary talent, and ingenious ability

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© Pablo Casals Aguirre architects: Stanaćev Granados Location: Matanzas, Navidad, O'Higgins, Chile Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Pablo Casals Aguirre Photographs: Manu Granados Area: 120.

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Following the launch of Archinect's Generative Futures: An AI + Architecture Storytelling Challenge , we are very happy to see the first wave of submissions roll in well ahead of the June 12 deadline next week. The competition invites architects, designers, students, and storytellers to imagine the future of architecture and the built environment through the lens of artificial intelligence.

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The Beach and the Time. Image © Rafael Salim Trans-scale is an interesting word. It can mean the passage from one scale to another, a shift in magnitudes. It can also mean the negation of the scale itself, the refusal to accept its physical limits. It is also the term used by Pedro Varella to describe the practice of gru.a (a group of architects), a Rio de Janeiro-based office of which he is a partner along with Caio Calafate.

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As we enter the summer months, the job search for many young professionals and recent graduates may seem overwhelming. Let Archinect help you not only find your ideal job but provide you with tips to nail your interview , spruce up your CV/portfolio , and keep up-to-date with what's happening in the industry now. As the industry's leading architecture job board , we highlight new and exciting job opportunities for architects and design professionals at any stage of their careers.

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Espazo Amizar / Vázquez Muíño Arquitectos. Image Courtesy of STACBOND Enhancing the energy performance of existing buildings through refurbishment processes provides the opportunity to create more comfortable and sustainable environments, while also improving their functionality, aesthetics, and safety. Architectural approaches to these renovations encompass various aspects of a building, including interior spaces, structure, internal systems, and facades.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Henning Larsen ’s plan for a new mixed-use district in Berlin has been selected following an international competition to create a new cultural destination called Ku’lturhof in the German capital. The approximately 1.45 million-square-foot (135,000 m2) development will include a total of nine newly-constructed and existing buildings that stand around a central courtyard acting as the “heart” of the remade portion of historic Charlottenburg.

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The Portico of Innovation / Yifan and Jingwen, Delft, Netherlands / Team composed of the duo Dong Yifan and Jingwen Gan. Image © Yifan and Jingwen Which are the criteria for the regeneration of a former industrial site? Restore to Impact , the international Call for Ideas powered by the Chiesi biopharmaceutical Group, aims to identify innovative, evolutionary and transversal concepts as guidelines for the future regeneration project of its historic industrial site in via Palermo in Parma.

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Project Background: The Standard Community Facility Enhancement Society (SCFES) approached Spencer Purdy to be involved in their Memory Lane (1.2 Km Walking Path & Park). The prompt of the project was to create a showcase public art installation that reflected the railway history of the small community, create a space to gather, and revitalize interest in visiting Standard.

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Courtesy of Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects architects: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects Location: Hollywood, California, United States Photographs: Courtesy of Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects Area: 240000.

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JUNE 8, 2023

The late Sonja Bata pursued her passion for architecture and the built environment through the revitalization of the town of Batawa, located 175 km east of Toronto on the Trent river. As a sustainable community and satellite town adapted to 21st-century living, where residents could live close to nature but maintain a connection to work through high-speed broadband, she envisioned Batawa as a model community for social and environmental sustainability.

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© Leonardo Finotti architects: Architectare Location: Itaipava, Petrópolis - RJ, 25730-775, Brasil Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Leonardo Finotti Area: 509.

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Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Designist wanted to reflect the modern, masculine and robust stance of the city in the design of Titanic Comfort Kurfuerstendamm Berlin Hotel. The public spaces of the building, which is close to the historical center of Berlin, were redesigned and renovated completely, whilst some furniture in the rooms was re-functioned. It is aimed to create an eclectic atmosphere by combining retro and modern styles that reflect Berlin.

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Vitryak Visitor center / MAKHNO Studio. Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.

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Henning Larsen ’s plan for a new mixed-use district in West Berlin has been selected following an international competition to create a new cultural destination called Ku’lturhof in the German capital. The approximately 1.45 million-square-foot (135,000 m2) development will include a total of nine newly-constructed and existing buildings that stand around a central courtyard acting as the “heart” of the remade portion of historic Charlottenburg.

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© Egemen Karakaya architects: ACARARCH Location: Ceyhan, Adana, Turkey Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Egemen Karakaya Photographs: İbrahim Özbunar Area: 3370.

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