Fri.Jul 07, 2023

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Inside the expensive repair of Brutalist landmark Boston City Hall

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Local Boston news outlet WBUR has offered an insight into the multi-million dollar operation to repair and renew Boston City Hall. The Brutalist icon, now 55 years old, was recently allocated $80 million to address ongoing issues. The most extensive renewal project to be undertaken in the building is the removal and replacement of the original hot water pipes dating from the 1960s.

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Pavilion of Floating Lights / JK-AR

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Completed in 2022 in South Korea. Images by Rohspace. 'The Pavilion of Floating Lights' aims to reinvent East Asian timber architecture, especially '-ru', the East Asian equivalence of a pavilion on a.

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SLAS architekci designs colorful multifunctional public park in Poland

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Polish firm SLAS architekci has injected an eye-catching multifunctional public space into a university campus in the southern Polish city of Chorzów. Called “Activity Zone,” the project was a nominee in the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. Image © Michał Kopaniszyn The park was completed in 2019 for the University of Silesia.

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HSC Cemetery / Objektor

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Completed in 2022 in Suchdol, Czech Republic. Images by PKučera Photography. The winning competition proposal for the new cemetery is based on existing qualities of the area – treetops of an elderly chestnut alley, horizons of.

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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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17 years in the making, Caples Jefferson's Louis Armstrong Center finally debuts in Queens

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July 6th marked the long-awaited public opening of New York City’s new Louis Armstrong Center in Queens, culminating a 17-year journey to properly honor the legacy of the man called 'Satchmo' in the neighborhood he proudly made his home from 1943 until the music finally ended in 1971. The small, 14,000-square-foot design from Caples Jefferson is located the directly across 107th Street street from the storied musician’s landmarked former residence (now the Louis Armstrong House Museu

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Are you an architect or designer in search of remote work? Explore 10 opportunities on Archinect Jobs

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With hybrid work setups now becoming the norm for many architecture offices, some firms have embraced remote work for their teams. This week, we highlight 10 firms offering fully and partially remote job positions currently listed on the Archinect Job Board. If you're curious about maintaining a virtual work-life balance or prepping for a virtual job interview , don't forget to check out our Archinect Tips section !

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Confluencia Viewpoint / Azócar Catrón Arquitectos

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© Pablo Puentes, Nicolás Becerra, Azócar Catrón architects: Azócar Catrón Arquitectos Location: Confluencia, Chillán, Ñuble, Chile Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Pablo Puentes, Nicolás Becerra, Azócar Catrón Area: 7.

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Mo Zell is named 2023-2024 ACSA president

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The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has just named architect and academic Mo Zell as its 2023-2024 president. In April of 2023, Zell was appointed interim dean of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ’s newly-established College of the Arts and Architecture comes to the position with an impressive list of past experiences both within the organization and in the world of architectural academia overall.

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Bondi House / Nick Bell Architects

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© Simon Whitbread architects: Nick Bell Architects Location: North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Simon Whitbread Area: 221.

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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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Snøhetta's U.S. office votes to not unionize

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With much anticipation, voting results for Snøhetta 's U.S. employees and their fight for a union have come to a decision. After following Snøhetta's journey towards unionizing back in May and June of 2023, their efforts have fallen short. Thanks to active report updates from New York Times labor reporter Noam Scheiber , final voting counts from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) resulted in a 35–29 final vote count against unionizing.

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Terraço Botafogo Brewery / Tadu Arquitetura

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© Tadu Arquitetura architects: Tadu Arquitetura Location: Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tadu Arquitetura Area: 6588 ft2 Read more »

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This experimental project in South Korea by On Architecture utilizes concrete infused with rice straw

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Korean practice On Architecture INC. has created a project that aims to regenerate a village with an aging population in Icheon-si, South Korea , renowned for rice and flower farming. Named NONSPACE, the project proposes new possibilities through an experimental cross-cultural facility or “cross-space,” as described by the architects, enabling interactions between diverse cultures.

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Green Solution House 2.0 / 3XN + GXN

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Completed in 2021 in Rønne, Denmark. Images by Adam Mørk. Green Solution House 2.0 is Denmark´s first full timber hotel, located in the town of Rønne on the Island of Bornholm. Developed in very close.

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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.

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Michael Kimmelman looks for signs of hope in Penn Station’s proposed renewal

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The only thing everyone seems to know for certain is that nothing meaningful ever really happens to improve North America’s busiest and most miserable train hub, despite decades of demands and promises. Hope has long gone to die on the 6:50 to Secaucus. But now may actually be different. Kimmelman complimented the new PAU/HOK/ASTM North America P3 plan as “the disruption needed to get Albany moving", and one that “lets daylight, dignity and circulatory logic replace the rat&rsq

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UIA World Congress of Architects 2023: Next Generation Homes Discussion Panel

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ArchDaily and VELUX have joined forces to provide you with an exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated UIA World Congress of Architects 2023. Watch the discussion panel on the future of next-generation homes, moderated by David Basulto, founder and editor-in-chief of ArchDaily. Get to know more of the world of next-generation homes as the panelists delve into innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable solutions that are reshaping the way we live.

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Archinect's Lexicon: "Augmented Architect"

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Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term that was recently cited in our conversation with Molly Wright Steenson on the historic relationship between architecture and artificial intelligence. The " Augmented Architect " is a concept introduced by Douglas Engelbart , who was an influential figure in the field of human-computer interaction, and is best known for inventing the computer mouse.

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Expanded Public Art within Media Architecture(s)

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Alex Prager’s /’Applause,’ Midnight Moment, June 2017, Times Square, NYC. Photo © Ka-Man Tse for Times Square Arts, Times Square Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Toronto’s digital billboard-laden Yonge and Dundas Square is owned by the city but managed through a public-private partnership. While primarily hosting commercial content and activities, the spaces and screens of the square are often used for cultural events and artistic content.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Heming COSMOS Headquarter by LYCS Architecture

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零壹城市建筑事务所全新设计的COSMOS集团总部大楼已竣工。大楼高88米,甲级写字楼,建筑面积22015平方米。它包括办公、商业等公共服务空间,位于

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Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

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Completed in 2022 in Juncosa, Spain. Images by Pol Viladoms. The house is located in Juncosa, in the region of Las Garrigues, surrounded by dryland scenery, where the brown and green tones of olive and almond.

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PINKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE 2023 Studio 804 by Studio 804, Inc

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Sustainable, Student Designed and Built Modern Housing The house is on the 400 block of Indiana Street in the Pinkney Neighborhood, one of the oldest in the City of Lawrence. The site was previously developed, but the building and its foundation had been removed and the lot was very overgrown. It is adjacent to the flood zone with a small portion encroaching on the building site.

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TEA WELL Store / Ruhaus Studio

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© yuuuunstudio architects: Ruhaus Studio Location: Zhong Kang Lu, Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: yuuuunstudio Area: 230.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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What if Work Could Be Extraordinary? UNStudio’s new City Campus for travel leader Booking.com opens in Amsterdam

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Booking.com wanted their building to provide an unparalleled experience for their employees, so a unique concept was required. The post What if Work Could Be Extraordinary? UNStudio’s new City Campus for travel leader Booking.com opens in Amsterdam appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Building for Billions: Shifting the Focus to Rural India

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The village of Khonoma in Nagaland, India. Image © Devesh/AdobeStock India recently overtook its sub-continental neighbor, China , to become the most populous country in the world with a demography of over 1.4286 billion people. As data from the United Nations also estimates an annual population growth rate of 0.7% , the country’s built environment is set to interact with a new discourse of demography and present its own perspective on how to build for billions.

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snøhetta brings ‘orionis’ planetarium and observatory to northern france

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snøhetta takes to northern france with the design of orionis, a spiraling planetarium and observatory in douai. The post snøhetta brings ‘orionis’ planetarium and observatory to northern france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Pen y Common is a larch-clad extension to a traditional Welsh longhouse

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A larch-clad extension defines Pen y Common, a 17th-century longhouse overhauled by Nidus Architects and Rural Office that sits on a hillside in rural Wales. The dwelling, which is located on a hill overlooking the market town of Hay-on-Wye, contains a new living space, master bedroom, and entrance lobby in its extension. Pen y Common is located on a hill It was created by Nidus Architects and Rural Office for a family who wanted a generous home that could meet the current and future needs of fa

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!