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JULY 5, 2023

AECOM and Bechtel have both announced their involvement in the international effort to rebuild Ukraine following 15 months of a devastating war which had, by mid-spring, enacted more than $147.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure across the country, according to estimates from the Kyiv School of Economics. The moves were announced late last month in conjunction with the country’s Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development (AECOM) and the State Agency for Re

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Hualle House / Ampuero Yutronic. Image © Felipe Fontecilla Ancestral, vernacular, minimalist and harmonious. For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide. Popular Japanese techniques have reached even the most remote corners of the globe, gaining traction across various fields that range from technical craftsmanship to digital innovation.

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JULY 5, 2023

Eleven men perch precariously on a metal beam, eating lunch, lighting cigarettes or drinking from glass bottles. Wearing only cloth caps as head protection, the men dwarf the hazy background of 1930s New York City and Central Park. Much has changed since workers building the 66-story, 850-foot-tall Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan posed for “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” in 1932, but it remains construction’s most iconic photograph.

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JULY 5, 2023

© Evelyn Muller architects: Padovani Arquitetos Location: Quinta da Baroneza – Bragança Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Evelyn Muller Area: 7535 ft2 Read more »

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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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JULY 5, 2023

At 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide, it’s being billed as the world’s largest spherical structure. Its bowl-shaped theater reportedly contains the world’s highest-resolution wraparound LED screen. And its exterior is fitted with 1.2 million hockey puck-sized LEDs that can be programmed to flash dynamic imagery on a massive scale – again, reportedly the world’s largest.

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JULY 5, 2023

J. MAYER H. has completed a new pavilion for the FOM University campus in Düsseldorf , Germany. The structure adds to a larger university building completed by the firm five years ago , bringing a new social space to the 86,000-square-foot campus on the site of a former cargo train station. Image credit: David Franck Image credit: David Franck The pavilion features shaded outdoor terraces underneath a cantilevering floating roof.

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JULY 5, 2023

© Martin Schubert architects: Cubo Arkitekter Location: Viborgvej 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Martin Schubert Photographs: Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Photographs: Courtesy of Cubo Arkitekter Area: 1000.

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JULY 5, 2023

A new research project at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has produced a useful documentation of four hard-to-access multireligious architectural heritage sites in Afghanistan using a combination of digital renderings, satellite imaging, crowdsourced data, and XR technology. MIT News recently profiled the school’s “Ways of Seeing: Documenting Endangered Built Heritage in Afghanistan” effort, which was the product of multiple departments and research centers within t

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JULY 5, 2023

Cliff House / Zozaya Arquitectos © Rafael Gamo There are many ways to define architecture, from the most technical to the most poetic. It uses many aspects within its context: space, program, tectonics, and gesture, which refers to the stroke, the drawing, and the design. Perhaps the quick sketch that comes to mind when talking about gesture is that of shelter: a cut or elevation, with human scale, of vertical enclosures and coverings.

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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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JULY 5, 2023

Following our previous look at an opening for a Director of Miami Operations at BMA Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Architectural Senior Project Coordinator - Aviation/Airport Sector at The Beck Group. The role, based in Tampa, FL, calls for an individual to coordinate the firm’s aviation projects.

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JULY 5, 2023

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 unveiling of the next International VELUX Award and a captivating presentation showcasing the past winners.

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JULY 5, 2023

Harvard University has announced UK-based transdisciplinary design researcher and academic Jingru (Cyan) Cheng as the winner of the 2023 Wheelwright Prize for a materials-based proposal titled Tracing Sand: Phantom Territories, Bodies Adrift that focuses on sand and its ecological impacts in multiple settings. Cheng, who is currently an instructor at the Royal College of Art in London, has delved into similar research in the past and says she will travel to locations in Singapore, Miami, Vietnam

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JULY 5, 2023

Completed in 2022 in Tulum, Mexico. Images by Tamara Uribe. ETERNA is a 25-suite hotel located in the center of La Veleta, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico.& The concept was developed around the connection.

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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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JULY 5, 2023

Suchi Reddy ’s LOOK HERE installation debuted on July 1st at Washington, D.C.’s National Building Museum in what President Aileen Fuchs says promises visitors a reflective experience that is equal parts ”intriguing, peaceful, and playful.” Reddy is the first BIPOC woman designer to partner with the museum’s Summer Block Party series, a popular public-facing program now in its sixth overall iteration.

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JULY 5, 2023

Completed in 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Images by Maru Serrano. MG08& is an architectural intervention to generate a flexible dwelling, capable of being subdivided into different units, depending on the needs.

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JULY 5, 2023

From the first visits to Bariloche, touring the land, we noticed that there are very few places that allow us to see the lake from the street. The post Elias+Vermaasen Arquitectos design 6 apartments in Argentina with framed views to a lake appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JULY 5, 2023

PENTHOUSE / P-M-A-A. Image Although the use of arches in architecture dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C., it was the Romans who solidified them as both an engineering element and a symbol of military victories , which we now see excessively as memorial arches. Shortly after, different civilizations and cultures adopted the arch for their own purposes, bridging together structural necessity and aesthetics.

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JULY 5, 2023

the new fiat topolino electric car gets two versions: one for city cruising with closed doors, and dolcevita with open doors and rollable sunroof. The post new fiat topolino electric car with rollable sunroof + open doors can be driven by 14 year olds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 5, 2023

© Archi-translator architects: MUDA-Architects Location: 26RH+8XF, Bin Hai Da Dao, Xiu Ying Qu, Hai Kou Shi, Hai Nan Sheng, China, 570314 Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Archi-translator Photographs: Arch-Exist Area: 1996.

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JULY 5, 2023

the visitor center is shaped by a sinuous roof which cascades gracefully to recall the gentle movement of water. The post MUDA-architects’ coastal haikou visitor center enclosed by a fluid, cascading rooftop appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 5, 2023

Shifting from an exploitative to a restorative and circular design ideology is fundamental in changing architecture and the built environment to become more sustainable. We look at strategies for a new resourcefulness in architecture and discuss how to bring the built environment back inside the planetary boundaries. This session is a keynote dialogue moderated by Connie Hedegaard.

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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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JULY 5, 2023

PMA madhushala builds a co-working space in pune, india with a porous facade of modular planters. The post shared workspaces in india are wrapped in a living facade of stone planters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 5, 2023

© Alejandro Peral architects: Estudio Grizzo Arquitectos Location: Guillermo Enrique Hudson, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Alejandro Peral Area: 420.

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JULY 5, 2023

parametrically designed rippling hills, made of concrete, provide ample space for children to freely run, jump, and roll. The post red dunes playtopia in china embraces undulating landscape for children’s activities appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 5, 2023

© Alberto Singaglia architects: Didonè Comacchio Architects Location: 36020 Pove del Grappa, Province of Vicenza, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alberto Singaglia Area: 500.

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