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MAD designs culture and arts center in China inspired by mountainous tea fields

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MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. Set in a region containing a United Nations Habitat Award, the project is envisioned as a “transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region,” including a city, river, and mountains. Image credit: MAD Architects Image credit: MAD Architects Covering an area of 1.6 million square feet with a construction area of 1.3 million square feet, the center is

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Cruzaltense Residence / VOO® Arquitetura e Engenharia

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© Alcindo Dedavid architects: VOO® Arquitetura e Engenharia Location: Cruzaltense, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alcindo Dedavid Area: 51234 ft2 Read more »

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Archtober, NYC’s Architecture and Design Festival, Celebrates its 13th Year

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This post is brought to you by Archtober 2023 Archtober , a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual Festival from October 1–31, 2023. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2023 Festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and desi

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Le Sauna de Veillac / Atelier AJO

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© Atelier AJO architects: Atelier AJO Location: Veillac, 12290 Pont-de-Salars, France Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Atelier AJO Photographs: Mélanie Bouissière Photographs: Area: 5.

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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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These are the 2023 Modernism in America Awards winners

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Docomomo US is back again with its 2023 Modernism in America Awards winners. Projects from nine states and the District of Columbia received seven Awards of Excellence and six Citations of Merit in the program's tenth edition, to which Los Angeles-based architect Barbara Bestor served as jury chair. “These projects are beacons of inspiration, showcasing the transformative power of preserving and reusing Modern sites.

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Further action on decarbonization in the construction sector is needed, urges UN/Yale study

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A new report driven by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Yale University 's newly-formed Yale Center for Ecosystems + Architecture (Yale CEA) has recommended drastic reductions in the industry’s use of certain construction materials as it faces the environmental headwinds of sector-wide change. While heeding a "back-to-the-future revolution" in methods and products/technologies used for building, the authors say the worldwide growth of urbanization has necessitated an overabundance o

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Office Building in Italy / Studio Alvise Stramare

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© FEDERICO FARINATTI architects: Studio Alvise Stramare Location: 35035 Mestrino, Padua, Italy Project Year: 2022 Photographs: FEDERICO FARINATTI Photographs: Studio Alvise Stramare Area: 2700.

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Architecture jobs in NYC for BIM, architectural technology, and computation design specialists

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Continuing with our weekly job highlights, we're focusing on six firms with open positions for design professionals who specialize in BIM, architectural technologies, and computational design. As a leader in architectural employment and professional practice, the Archinect job board provides design professionals with a curated list of employment opportunities that you shouldn't miss.

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Cloud House / Dean Dyson Architects

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© Timothy Kaye architects: Dean Dyson Architects Location: Malvern Victoria 3144, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Timothy Kaye Area: 780.

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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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Get Lectured: Carnegie Mellon University, Fall '23

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Archinect's Get Lectured offers an overview of different events and lectures taking place at architecture schools each semester. Today, our series continues with a look at what’s happening this Fall at Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture in Pittsburgh. The semester’s theme is ‘Revolutions.’ The school shares: “The fall highlights architects who, to borrow Toni Cade Bambara’s phrase, 'make the revolution irresistible'ⁱ — artists and th

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Coburg and Moreland Stations / Wood/Marsh

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© Peter Clarke architects: Wood/Marsh Location: Moreland, Station St, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Peter Clarke Area: 2159.

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Sage and Coombe Architects employees announce union

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Employees of Sage and Coombe Architects have declared the formation of a new union within the New York office, the firm announced via a social media post late Thursday. “Sage and Coombe Architects is pleased to announce it has recognized a union as requested by a committee of firm employees. Although we are uncertain about the impact of this process on an architectural office of our size and history, we respect the right to organize and are proud of what the committee called our 'humane, o

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Boavista House / Topos Atelier de Arquitectura

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© João Morgado architects: Topos Atelier de Arquitectura Location: Porto, Portugal Project Year: 2022 Photographs: João Morgado Area: 630.

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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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SCAPE and Kate Orff win 2023 OBEL AWARD for ‘radical breakwaters design’

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New York-based SCAPE , and its founder Kate Orff , have been awarded the 2023 OBEL AWARD. The fifth edition of the architecture prize was awarded to SCAPE and Orff for their “radical breakwaters design and community and ecosystems-driven approach to adaption.

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Les pinyes del Cabanyal Intervention / Piano Piano Studio

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© Milena Villalba architects: Piano Piano Studio Location: Cabañal-Cañamelar, Valencia, Spain Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Milena Villalba Area: 141.

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Innovative community centers shine in 2023 Concrete Masonry Student Competition

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The winners of the 2023 Concrete Masonry Student Competition have been announced by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the National Concrete Masonry Association Education & Research Foundation (NCMAFDN). The competition celebrates exceptional student projects that demonstrate how community centers can be used for education, recreation, networking events, and more.

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Paradigma Ariadné design series of blue pavilions in boglands outside Budapest

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The series of 4 pavilions and an 850 meters long trail introduce and interpret the knowledge that is related to this bogland. The post Paradigma Ariadné design series of blue pavilions in boglands outside Budapest 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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KLUE Headquarters: Creative Space for Creative Work by Pronounced Design

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KLUE is a Shanghai-based creative agency that has provided brand service for many internationally recognized companies, and they are renowned for their strong focus on experiential branding design and obsessive pursuit of details. Recently, KLUE invited PROUNCED DESIGN to design the working space for its new headquarters, hoping that the new space would be both efficient and flexible to meet the fast-paced, high-frequency changes of creative work and to keep the possibilities for the future.

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MoMA exhibition examines "how far we've come" in environmental architecture

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The Museum of Modern Art in New York has opened an exhibition focused on the relationship between environmentalism and architecture in the 20th century. The exhibition, called Emerging Ecologies: Architecture and the Rise of Environmentalism , details work – built and conceptual – produced during the 20th century and features a number of drawings, photographs, models and interactive elements.

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New architecture and design competitions: Dewan Award For Architecture, House of the Future, Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, and Green Product Awards

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If you're looking for exciting architecture and design competitions, take a peek at the latest curated picks of briefs listed on Bustler. Highlighted here are four calls inviting proposals for the development of Dakeer Island in southern Iraq into a useable waterfront, innovative designs for a new type of home for Emirati citizens in Dubai, designs for a new exhibition space for the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea, and new products that stand out with their sustainability, innovation, and design

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Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects offers "new model for assisted living"

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A small triangular site guided the geometric form of Butterfly House, an accessible home that London studio Oliver Leech Architects has added to the corner of a garden in Surrey. Nestled within a compact plot on the site of an existing home, the building is designed as future-proof accommodation for the client's elderly mother and a live-in carer. Oliver Leech Architects completed the self-contained home with a range of accessible, open spaces that the family hopes will facilitate independent li

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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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barcode architects completes triangular casanova tower in rotterdam

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barcode architects wraps its triangular 'casanova tower' in a facade of hand-cut panels of rusticated reddish-brown stone. The post barcode architects completes triangular casanova tower in rotterdam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Emerging Leaders: Q+A with Daniel Barber

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It’s the start of the 2023–24 academic year, so that means a new crop of leaders are beginning the semester. To check in, AN spoke with a set of leading educators about their roles. Each The post Emerging Leaders: Q+A with Daniel Barber appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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dark baked cedar planks shield gabled yamaguchicho house in japan

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the interior layout elegantly marries concrete and wood materiality. The post dark baked cedar planks shield gabled yamaguchicho house in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Trace Architecture Office erects colorful concrete volumes for Haikou Jiangdong Hundao Experimental School

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Brought to you by: Architect: Trace Architecture Office Location: Haikou, Hainan, China Completion Date: July 2022 View More Project Info Trace Architecture Office’s (TAO) latest educational project, the Haikou Jiangdong The post Trace Architecture Office erects colorful concrete volumes for Haikou Jiangdong Hundao Experimental School appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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!