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Flowing Through Time: The Nile River Shaping Cairo's Architecture and Urban Landscape

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© Dina Zeneiny In the center of Cairo , The Nile River, one of the world's most iconic waterways, has shaped the course of civilization for thousands of years. Serving as a vibrant lifeline, connecting neighborhoods, and providing a bustling hub for transportation, the Nile River is an essential natural resource for arid Cairo. Throughout the country’s history, it has often been regarded as the source of life in fertility in its annual flooding, bringing richness to the surrounding lands.

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Studio Weave top Korean clifftop with paneled courtyard house to capture first light

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Seosaeng House marries Studio Weave’s architecture with Korean tradition in a multi-generational family home stepped in the hillside. The post Studio Weave top Korean clifftop with paneled courtyard house to capture first light appeared first on Åvontuura.

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AIA Announces Evelyn Lee as its 2025 President

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Evelyn Lee. Image Courtesy of Evelyn Lee The American Institute of Architects has elected Evelyn Lee as the 2025 President-elect. During the AIA annual meeting, Lee has been selected to take the position of 2024 First VP President-Elect, and afterward to become president in 2025. AIA has also elected Heather Philip-O'Neal to serve as Treasurer between 2024-2025, and Latoya N.

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Engage and Shape the Future

SW Oregon Architect

Downtown Eugene, Sunday, June 11, 2023 (my photo) Here’s the latest on two significant City of Eugene initiatives: 1) The CFEC Parking Reform and 2) the proposed amendment to the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan. The City is making significant progress on both initiatives, considering the valuable insights gleaned from past discussions involving a broad spectrum of community interests.

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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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Latest Winners Announced for A' Design Awards & Competition

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Tic Art Exhibition Center / Ann Yu. Image: Ann Yu, 2022. Image Courtesy of A' Design Award As a designer, it can be difficult to find one's way through the many awards and competitions that currently exist. One award, however, offers a one-stop solution to honor designers, architects and design-oriented companies, anywhere in the world, and with global recognition and publicity.

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Kuwait Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia Explores Consequences of Modernist Urban Planning on Historic Built Environment

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Rabab Raes Kazem, Envisioning the future of Kuwait, 2023. Collage, Print on Mylar, 42cmx29.7cm. Image Courtesy of NCCAL The Kuwait Pavilion, titled 'Rethinking Rethinking Kuwait,' at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition — La Biennale di Venezia, delves into innovative architectural and urban design methods arising from space and time. The project is an ongoing exploration addressing the consequences of modernist urban planning, which erased much of Kuwait's historic built environment.

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FADD Studio models Bangalore duplex apartment on caterpillar curvatures

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Indian practice FADD Studio has fused two separate apartments inside a high-rise development in Bangalore to create a multigenerational family home. The neighbouring four-bedroom apartments, stacked one on top of the other in the SNN Clermont residential tower , were transformed into a six-bedroom duplex for a cosmopolitan couple, their parents and two young children.

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How to Improve Natural Lighting in Apartments?

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Apartamento F&G / Cabana arquitetura e design. Image: © Marcelo Donadussi Old and compartmentalized plants, small openings, and lower floors receive scarce natural light. Improving natural lighting in an apartment can be challenging. However, some strategies can help maximize light entry into interiors and bring benefits such as comfort, spaciousness, well-being, and energy savings.

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hello wood stacks triangular lush planters for the garden of communities installation

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the interplay of geometric forms and abundant greenery create a kaleidoscope-like view skywards. The post hello wood stacks triangular lush planters for the garden of communities installation 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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Ten Boomgaard Housing / WE-S architecten

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© Nicolas da Silva Lucas architects: WE-S architecten Location: Ten Boomgaard 23, 8200 Brugge, Belgium Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Nicolas da Silva Lucas Area: 565.

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EFFEKT creates treetop walkway that is accessible to "all nature lovers"

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Architecture studio EFFEKT has completed Norway 's first treetop walkway , which winds up through Hamaren Activity Park in Fyresdal and ends at a circular viewpoint. Raised 15 metres high in the air, the platform was designed with a gentle incline accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities, as well as cyclists, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

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LI City Study / Greater Dog Architects

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© Metaviz Studio architects: Greater Dog Architects Location: Ying Bin Xi Lu, Li Yang Shi, Chang Zhou Shi, Jiang Su Sheng, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Metaviz Studio Area: 2387.

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OmniRoom leads offices into a hybrid work era | Architecture | Architonic

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<p>The hybrid revolution changed the world of work for good, and today, to tick all the boxes, an office must offer more. More comfort and style to be worth commuting to and spending time in. More private places to be fully hybrid-ready and handle countless video meetings smoothly. More shared sites for collaborative work that can’t flourish in video meetings.

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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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House and Studio Anaya / Vrtical

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© Oscar Hernandez architects: Vrtical Location: C. H Manzana V 20, Educación, Coyoacán, 04400 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Oscar Hernandez Area: 192.

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Hidden stories from Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 | News | Architonic

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It is said, that only by exploring off the beaten track can you find the greatest treasure. <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">Clerkenwell Design Week</a> sits at the centre of a whirlwind few months on the international design and architecture calendar, but those who choose to sit it out do so at their peril. Although it demands yet another watch reset, a whistle-stop tour of London’s cobbled creative quarter demands attention.

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Mercurius House / Studio Contekst

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Courtesy of Studio Contekst architects: Studio Contekst Location: Antwerp, Belgium Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Studio Contekst Read more »

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Zurich University of the Arts spotlights seven industrial design student projects

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Dezeen School Shows: bird boxes designed to be mounted under bridges and a series of prosthetics that use VR technology are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Zurich University of the Arts. Also included are a waterproof garment design for individuals who use wheelchairs and a piece of mobile furniture that aims to unite the functionality of kitchen and living areas.

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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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Battery Playscape / BKSK Architects + Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners

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© Sahar Coston-Hardy | ESTO architects: BKSK Architects architects: Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners Location: The Battery, New York, NY 10004, United States Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Sahar Coston-Hardy | ESTO Area: 65340.

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Eight bedrooms with bathtubs that make a lavish statement

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A steel bathtub in a grey carpeted bedroom and a marble bath positioned on a wooden plinth are included in Dezeen's latest lookbook, highlighting luxurious bedrooms with bathtubs. Typically confined to bathrooms with splash-safe surfaces, a bathtub in a bedroom has an air of grandiosity and indulgence. It is often seen as an impractical design trend due to ventilation considerations, the need for a strengthened floor and the transition of moving from a soapy bath soak to fresh bed sheets, but th

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Golf House / dagli + atélier d’architecture

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© Lorenzo Zandri architects: dagli + atélier d’architecture Location: 39 Rue du Golf, 1638 Senningerberg Niederanven, Luxembourg Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Lorenzo Zandri Area: 800.

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News: Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum Bilbao recognized with AIA Twenty-Five Year Award

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Gehry Partners ’ transcendent Guggenheim Museum Bilbao design has been named the winner of the prestigious American Institute of Architects Twenty-five Year Award in honor of its unprecedented economic impact and lasting architectural legacy as one of the most storied and influential contemporary cultural buildings in the Western world.

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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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CRA (Center for Artistic Residencies) / BURR Studio

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Completed in 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Images by Maru Serrano. CRA& is a set of support structures designed to temporarily transform one of the warehouses in Matadero Madrid into the Center for Artistic.

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anne spalter on digital art and the impact of accelerated technology at NFT ART DAY ZRH

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'each time a new technology has come out, I've been inspired to try it,' anne spalter tells designboom. The post anne spalter on digital art and the impact of accelerated technology at NFT ART DAY ZRH appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lintel House / Palafito Arquitectura

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© Santiago Beaume architects: Palafito Arquitectura Location: Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Santiago Beaume Area: 540.

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Menu and By Lassen unite in "historic merger"

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Promotion: Danish furniture brands Menu and By Lassen have merged to form a new design brand called Audo Copenhagen, which will offer all of their furniture, lighting and home accessories under one roof. The new brand was launched on 1 June and named after Menu's Copenhagen showroom The Audo, which will be rebranded as Audo House and serve as Audo Copenhagen's headquarters.

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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!