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Travis Scott wants to pursue architecture at Harvard GSD when he retires from music

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Travis Scott has revealed that he plans to attend the illustrious Harvard University to study architecture once his rapping days are done. La Flame covered the latest issue of PIN-UP magazine on Wednesday (May 24) where he showcased his love for all things design from A-Z. For PIN-UP ’s Issue 34, Scott spells out his design principles across every letter of the alphabet, displayed through a visually exciting collection of photographs where the artist’s body replicated and contorted t

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Shanghai Yangpu Riverfront Power Station Auxiliary East Building / Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects

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© Hao Chen architects: Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects Location: Yangpu district, Shanghai, China Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Hao Chen Photographs: Fangfang Tian Area: 11148.

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BESIX and Boskalis awarded $800 million contract for first phase of Port of NEOM development

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Belgian-French construction group BESIX and Dutch dredging and heavylift company Boskalis have been announced as the first European contractors to be awarded a design and build lump sum contract by NEOM to work on the first phase of development for the Port of NEOM project. BESIX will work in partnership with local partner Modern Building Leaders (MBL).

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Wonderland Cafe / XIAO.DESIGN

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© Yiwen Xu architects: XIAO.DESIGN Location: 2928 West Ring Road, Huqiu Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Yiwen Xu Photographs: Runzi Zhu Area: 80.

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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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Il Capri Hotel receives pink-heavy revamp from Graziella Buontempo and Arnaud Lacombe

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A husband-and-wife hotelier duo has renovated a hotel in a Venetian-style palazzo on the island of Capri, refreshing its pastel- pink facade and continuing the hue into the guest rooms. Il Capri Hotel was built in the 19th century as a private villa in the Neo-gothic Venetian style before being transformed into a hotel in 1899. Il Capri Hotel is located in a Venetian-style palazzo in the centre of Capri Its current owners, Graziella Buontempo and Arnaud Lacombe, redesigned the interiors to refle

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Eight concrete kitchens with raw and tactile surfaces

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Kitchens with exposed concrete surfaces take centre stage in this lookbook , which includes homes in Mexico, Japan and Ireland. Concrete is a ubiquitous material in architecture, but it is less commonly used in interiors – particularly in residential spaces such as kitchens. However, its durability and impermeability make it an ideal surface material for cooking and food preparation, while its raw aesthetic can create a striking backdrop for dining and entertaining.

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Isabela Pagnan Atelier / APB Oficina de Projetos

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© Marcos Fertonani architects: APB Oficina de Projetos Location: Londrina, State of Paraná, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Marcos Fertonani Photographs: Area: 409 ft2 Read more »

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Studio Paul Chan references Wes Anderson at Boisson bottle shop in LA

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The opening scene from a Wes Anderson film provided a starting point for the interior of this bottle shop in Los Angeles, by locally based Studio Paul Chan. The first LA location for Boisson combines elements of mid-century Hollywood design and art deco in a 1,160-square-foot (108-square-metre) space to showcase a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

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Princeton University Residential Colleges / TenBerke

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© Christopher Payne architects: TenBerke Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Christopher Payne Photographs: Chris Cooper Area: 485000.

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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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ribbed concrete surfaces compose fmt estudio’s residential project in mexico

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a swimming pool courtyard acts as a meeting point between the two main functions while maintaining a notional partition. The post ribbed concrete surfaces compose fmt estudio’s residential project in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Forschungsbau - ECAP Laboratory Building (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg) / ARGE dichter + Glass Kramer Löbbert

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© Naumann | Friedel Architekturfotografen architects: ARGE dichter architects: Glass Kramer Löbbert Location: Erlangen, Germany Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Naumann | Friedel Architekturfotografen Area: 8630.

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studio saxe hides costa rican surf residences among verdant gardens

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studio saxe's 'QUIN surf residences' in nosara, costa rica showcase an harmonious integration with nature. The post studio saxe hides costa rican surf residences among verdant gardens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Alsina House Refurbishment / Estudio YME

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© Bruto Studio architects: Estudio YME Location: San Isidro, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Bruto Studio Area: 160.

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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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Madeleine Architects converts pigsty into The Recipe house in Switzerland

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Swiss architecture studio Madeleine Architectes has converted an old pigsty and clad it in lime and hemp to create the base of this house and office in Chavronay. Named The Recipe, the home sits between a farm and a henhouse on a rural site close to the French border and is designed as a place of retirement for the parents of a large family. Madeleine Architectes has created The Recipe house in Chavronay Madeleine Architectes coated the pigsty's existing brick shell in a layer of insulating lime

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Seen House / Studio Miti

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© SpaceShift Studio architects: Studio Miti Location: Bangkok , Thailand Project Year: 2022 Photographs: SpaceShift Studio Area: 550.

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Award-Winning Fashion Designer Tim Hamilton Lists His Midcentury Home in Denver

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The North Face’s head of global creative spruced up the historic house with a matte-black exterior, a snow-white interior, and James Turrell–inspired skylights. Location : 1436 S Elm St, Denver, Colorado Price : $1,295,000 Architect : H.B. Wolff Year Built : 1955 Footprint : 1,719 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths) Lot Size : 0.14 acres About the Home : " This is a not-to-be-missed midcentury-modern home, located in Denver's Krisana Park, with all the bells and whistles—thanks to a top-notc

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Boat Club Apartments / SJK Architects

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© Niveditaa Gupta architects: SJK Architects Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Niveditaa Gupta Area: 2200.

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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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taschen reproduces jan christiaan sepp’s 1776 book of 570 hand-colored marble samples

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regarded as one of the best illustrated books of its era, the tome offers an elegant visual journey across different marble types from around the world. The post taschen reproduces jan christiaan sepp’s 1776 book of 570 hand-colored marble samples appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen In Depth explores how electric vehicle technology is changing car design

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This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter looks at how electric vehicle technology is changing car design and features an exclusive interview with 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale curator Lesley Lokko. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. Cars could start to look dramatically different as electric vehicles become the norm but battery technology must first improve, designers tell Dezeen.

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sou fujimoto revives ishinomaki cultural center as a row of gabled volumes

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to create a series of town-like spaces, sou fujimoto divides programs into parallelogram volumes topped by gable-roofs. The post sou fujimoto revives ishinomaki cultural center as a row of gabled volumes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tamayouz Excellence Award launches the 2023 Dewan Award for Architecture

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Tamayouz Excellence Award is proud to announce the launch of its Dewan Award for Architecture ”', organised in partnership with Dewan Architects + Engineers, the thematic annual award calls on participants worldwide to respond to Iraq-specific design issues.This year’s.

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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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streetwear made from dried seaweed shows algae’s future in fashion at reykjavik EDITION

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in the reykjavik EDITION hotel, fashion designers transform dried icelandic seaweed into a streetwear, from buttoned jacket and high-waist skirt to plaid trousers and a handbag. The post streetwear made from dried seaweed shows algae’s future in fashion at reykjavik EDITION appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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New Designers presents 10 award-winning fashion and textiles projects

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Dezeen School Shows: clothing informed by Brutalism and a biomaterial that combines crotchet and algae are included in Dezeen's latest school show by New Designers. Also included is a textile collection that takes cues from the colours and energy present in markets in Asia and a clothing collection that uses mechanised knitting and leatherwork. New Designers School: New Designers Course: BA Fashion and Textiles Statement: "New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK's most innovative emergin

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juan jerez captures the modernist grandeur of a restored 1930s villa in france

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designed by architect robert mallet-stevens, the villa unveils elegantly light-filled interiors, carefully curated furniture, and a subtle play of colors and textures. The post juan jerez captures the modernist grandeur of a restored 1930s villa in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Can Only Growing Cities Prosper?

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No matter how much unfettered growth is blamed for its impact on the climate, there is no doubt that growing cities do much better than their shrinking peers. Toronto waterfront (Photo: Philipsen) My shrinking hometown of Baltimore is continually a source of concern. So many problems are rooted in the conundrum that the fixed and aging infrastructure of the legacy city has to be maintained by an ever shrinking pool of residents that have to foot the bills.

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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!