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Twisted Brick Shell Concept Library / HCCH Studio

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© Qingyan Zhu architects: HCCH Studio Location: Longyou County, Quzhou, Zhejiang, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Qingyan Zhu Photographs: Fangfang Tian Read more »

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Details emerge for billionaire-backed startup community plan northeast of San Francisco

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The once-secretive plan for a startup new community in Solano County , Northern California, is beginning to materialize as the company known as California Forever has begun publicizing details for their proposed development ahead of a potential November vote to determine its future. Details made public with the start of a requisite petition drive showed a preliminary map, renderings, and area plan for the project, which would notably be the first large-scale demonstration of the "walkable city"

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Combining Danish and Japanese Architecture, BIG Unveils Holiday Homes On Sagi Island, Japan

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Courtesy of BIG BIG has released sneak peek images into their “Not A Hotel Setouchi” project in Japan. The scheme draws inspiration from the surrounding beauty and Japanese landscape artworks, situated in the southwest cape of Sagi Island , overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Consisting of three distinct holiday villas, Not A Hotel aims to blend Japanese and Danish architectural influences.

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December Architecture Billings Index declines slightly to cap a challenging economic year for firms

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The new December Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects has shown a continued decline in business conditions to end the year 2023. The new index score of 45.4 was essentially left flat from November’s totals (any score below 50 indicates a decline) though there remained a few encouraging statistics within the production pipeline.

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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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Nam Sua House / TTDESIGN.vn

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© Quang Tran architects: TTDESIGN.vn Location: Đường Huỳnh Thị Mài, Tân Hiệp, Hóc Môn, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Quang Tran Area: 294.

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Tonalli House / Moisés Sánchez arquitecto

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Completed in 2023 in Jocotepec, Mexico. Images by Ansatz / Fernando Sánchez. Casa Tonalli is a small rest villa located in the town of Jocotepec, Jalisco, in western Mexico, just minutes from Lake Chapala, in a region known.

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Water landscape design experts Fluidity are hiring in Los Angeles

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Following last week’s look at an opening for a Studio Director at Doug Aitken Workshop , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Project Manager at Fluidity Design Consultants. The role, based in Los Angeles, calls for an individual to “coordinate and manage the firm’s relationship as the sub-consultant to the prime design lead on projects.

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Hawladar Bari House / Maruf Raihan Works

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© Maruf Raihan architects: Maruf Raihan Works Location: Shibchar, Bangladesh Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Maruf Raihan Area: 4495.

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Fire Station 67 by Wittman Estes

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A Modular Fire Station: Built for offsite fabrication and rapid assembly, Fire Station 67 has a future that can reinvent itself Fire Station 67 is designed in direct response to the climate crisis, the increasing threat of wildfires, and the needs to the Rancho Mission Viejo community. Prefabricated off-site and assembled from 10 modules, the 4,667-square-foot fire station is a modular design with the ability to reconfigure the structure into something new in the future.

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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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ASA LANNA Pavilion / Yangnar Studio

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© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Yangnar Studio Location: Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 157.

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Recycled and waste materials are the focus of MoMA’s Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition

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New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation. Titled Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design , the show hosts 80 contemporary design works from MoMA’s collection by 40 designers, investigating the full life cycles of materials from extraction to recycling , upcycling, or disposal.

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Rafael Viñoly Architects Unveils Design for Vinyard-Topped Airport Terminal in Florence, Italy

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Courtesy of Rafael Viñoly Architects Rafael Viñoly Architects has released new renderings of their design for the new international terminal at Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci in Florence , Italy. According to the architects, upon completion, the new terminal is expected to welcome over 5.9 million passengers a year, becoming one of the largest airports in the Tuscany region of Italy.

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Cang 41 by JUMGO Creative

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Cang 41 | A Sanctuary in Snow After the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, people's enthusiasm for winter sports, such as skiing, has been reignited. Chongli, a town known for skiing, has also re-catched people's attention. For Skiers, Chongli means more than a small town in Hebei. Therefore, a group of passionate skiers came up with an idea to establish a unique and professional coffee bar in here.

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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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StavKirker: Explore the Medieval Wooden Churches of Norway

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Heddal Stave Church. Photo: © Micha L. Rieser, via Wikimedia Commons In Norway , the Medieval Churches , known as "StavKirker" (in Norwegian, "Stav" refers to a type of wooden column, and "Kirker" means church), stand out as iconic structures. They emerged in the 11th century following the country's conversion to Christianity, reflecting Norwegian expertise in ship carpentry inherited from the Vikings.

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USC School of Architecture's 13th annual Design Charrette asks students to define the 'New Urban American Dream'

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The results of the 13th annual Design Charrette student challenge have been shared by the USC School of Architecture following its completion last week in Los Angeles. For the 2024 edition, competitors responded to the prompt 'Defining the New Urban American Dream.' “The challenge of this year’s charrette was to reclaim what it means to 'live the American Dream' in Southern California by reimagining thriving residential communities with density, diversity, and, most importantly, desi

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InterOculus / PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism

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© Hadley Fruits architects: PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism Location: Columbus, Indiana, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Hadley Fruits Area: 2000.

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Doojin Hwang Architects design small village of houses overlooking the Pacific coast in Jeju-si, South Korea

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The design is for a small village in Jeju overlooking the Pacific to the south, a rocky cliff on the west, and an old village in the east. The post Doojin Hwang Architects design small village of houses overlooking the Pacific coast in Jeju-si, South Korea appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Cemetery Expansion in Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon / Atelier Régis Roudil Architectes

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© Florence Vesval architects: Atelier Régis Roudil Architectes Location: 13100 Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Florence Vesval Read more »

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walls of windows run along airy maple valley library in washington

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the library's U-shaped plan by johnston architects features distinct wings, with one housing a workroom and the other a meeting space, surrounding the main reading room. The post walls of windows run along airy maple valley library in washington appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Piaba House / Lajedo Arquitetura

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© Pedro kok architects: Lajedo Arquitetura Location: Igatu, Andaraí - Bahía, 46830-000, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Pedro kok Area: 180.

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kengo kuma sculpts tessellated wooden eaves for higashikawa community plaza in japan

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the center is a haven for wellbeing, child care, and interaction among the elderly in higashikawa. The post kengo kuma sculpts tessellated wooden eaves for higashikawa community plaza in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Abboud Apartment / FGMF

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© Fran Parente architects: FGMF Location: São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Fran Parente Area: 175.

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This $4.8M San Francisco Home Comes With a Guesthouse and a Secret Garden

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The revamped 1906 property includes a two dwellings connected by a wild backyard. Location : 965-967 Natoma Street, San Francisco, California Price : $4,800,000 Year Built : 1906 Footprint : 3,475 square feet (five bedrooms, five baths) From the Agent : " A majestic compound of two historic buildings is now on the market in San Francisco. Representing a powerful lure to creative souls, this city estate will serve those who crave the natural world and city centrality in equal measure.

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Hainan Energy Trading Building / KRIS YAO | ARTECH

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The Hainan Energy Trading Building stands proudly in Jiangdong New District, an emerging industrial, financial, and residential development on the.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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New York architecture studio Arquitectonica has designed a residential skyscraper with undulating fins on its facade and a landscaped terrace garden in Honolulu, Hawaii. Called The Launiu, the 40-storey skyscraper is located in the Ward Village development in Hawaii's capital Honolulu on the island of Oahu. According to Arquitectonica , the design for the structure was informed by natural formations and the movement of wind, water and sand in Oahu, the third largest in the chain of islands that

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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!