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De Zwarte Hond designs flexible timber office park in Amsterdam

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De Zwarte Hond has designed a timber office building for Dutch energy company Alliander. Located on the Noordzeeweg in Amsterdam Westpoort, the new offices are described as circular and flexible , consisting of workshops, warehouses, test facilities, and educational and park buildings. Image: Jaques Tillmans Foto Focus / De Zwarte Hond Sustainability guided the design of the roughly 226,042-square-foot complex, which resulted in high flexibility, scalability, and modularity.

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Chengdu Tianfu City Planning Hall / AND Studio

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© Arch-Exist Photography architects: AND Studio Location: Tianfu New Area, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Arch-Exist Photography Photographs: Tianfu Cultural and Creative City Area: 1190.

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andblack design studio creates a modular, prefabricated black box theater with multifunctional use

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Kanika and Jwalant Mahadevwala, architects and founding partners of andblack design studio , have created a multifunctional black box theater design that uses parametric models to "allow customization of several variables to achieve the specified volume." Their design prototype, Darwin Bucky, is a prefabricated kit of parts made of wood, aluminum, steel, and glass.

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Puigpunyent Eco-Passive House / Miquel Lacomba Architects

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© Mauricio Fuertes architects: Miquel Lacomba Architects Location: Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photograph: Mauricio Fuertes Area: 215.

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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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Julia Czerniak chosen as next dean of University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning

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Noted architect, landscape architect, and Syracuse University professor Julia Czerniak has been named dean of the University at Buffalo’s School of Architecture and Planning following a competitive search to find the next design education leader for the SUNY flagship campus. Czerniak will take office effective September 11th and comes to campus with extensive experience both in academia and the development of communities like Buffalo that are working to come out of the long shadow of deind

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'AI Is Built on Datasets That Are Already Biased'; A Conversation with Felecia Davis

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Ever since her childhood summers sewing patterns at the family dining table, Felecia Davis has understood the power of textiles to be a vehicle for communication, connection, and understanding. As her career in architecture unfolded in parallel with wider advances in computational capabilities, Davis dedicated her studies, and subsequent career, to the question of how computational textiles could intersect with and challenge social, cultural, and political constructions.

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Giraffas Brasília Office / BLOCO Arquitetos

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© Júlia Tótoli architects: BLOCO Arquitetos Location: Portão 1 - SRPN - Asa Norte, Brasília - DF, 70070-701, Brasil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Júlia Tótoli Area: 500.

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Sou Fujimoto's Ishinomaki Cultural Center offers a poetic space to a community looking to heal and remember

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Sou Fujimoto Architects has shared photos of the firm’s recent Maruhon MakiArt Terrace design in Ishinomaki, Japan. The project sought to rebuild an important piece of the region’s cultural infrastructure that was destroyed by the devastating earthquake and tsunami, which claimed the lives of more than 3,000 local residents there on March 11th, 2011.

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Am Feuerbachl House / he und du ZT GmbH

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Completed in 2020 in Mils, Austria. Images by David Schreyer. The Project 'House Am Feuerbachl' embraces the design concept of the "house in the house," featuring distinct volumes within the overall structure.

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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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Former Chicago nightclub where House music was born is now a designated landmark

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A one-time nightclub where the roots of house music spread from a group of Chicago DJs to worldwide prominence is now an official city landmark. [.] “The Warehouse at 206 South Jefferson is where Black and Brown Chicagoans celebrated life and love and the birth of house music, a genre that has taken over the globe [.] The Warehouse is where Frankie Knuckles, a Grammy winner and proud openly gay Black man, created a safe space for everyone.

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How to Integrate Water into the Design of a House? Ponds, Pools, and Rainwater Treatment

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Mateo House / Zozaya Arquitectos. Image © César Belio Water and architecture are closely related in habitat design, encompassing both functional and aesthetic aspects. The best option is to take this into account from the beginning of the design process, as implementing appropriate technologies and systems will determine water consumption. Currently, it is our responsibility as professionals to think about how we can reduce and recycle water consumption within our own homes.

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Tropical Space unveils Premier Office, a perforated brick building in Ho Chi Minh City

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The design team aspired to create a building that can maximize the natural lighting without the negative impact of direct sunlight. The post Tropical Space unveils Premier Office, a perforated brick building in Ho Chi Minh City appeared first on Åvontuura.

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The Painted Houses of Tiébélé: A Model for Communal Collaboration

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The Painted Houses of Tiébélé. Image © tumblr In the south of Burkina Faso , sharing borders with the northern environs of Ghana is Tiébélé ; a small village exhibiting fractal patterns of circular and rectangular buildings, housing one of the oldest ethnic groups in West Africa ; the Kassena tribe. With vernacular houses dating back to the 15th century, the village’s buildings strike a distinctive character through its symbol-laden painted walls.

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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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manuel cervantes estudio perches bioclimatic rural house in mexican woodlands

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the social housing project integrates bioclimatic optimization and harmonious integration with the natural environment. The post manuel cervantes estudio perches bioclimatic rural house in mexican woodlands appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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What is the Future Role of Architects in the Age of AI and Data?

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Below, we delve into the effects of digital transformation, how it is reshaping the industry and the questions it raises about the future role of architects.

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Javier Barba’s first bioclimatic Barcelona house is for sale

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Architect Javier Barba was inspired by natural cave formations when designing Riera House north of Barcelona – his first bioclimatic residence that is half-buried in a hillside. A cave-like entrance leads into the five-bedroom house in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, which dates from 1989. The municipality is 36km outside of the Catalonia capital, in a hilly coastal area between Mataró and Sant Vicenç de Montalt, with Riera House built into the slope of a steep hill, its roofline mimicking the curve

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Emotional Architecture: How Contextual Solutions Can Fight against the "Epidemic of Boringness"

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Birmingham’s Historic Square Undergoes First Phase of Redevelopment. Image © Hufton+Crow In his latest TED Talk, Thomas Heatherwick decries a condition affecting areas of the city defined by monotonous buildings, or what he calls “an epidemic of boringness.” While recognizing the functionality which drove these designs, he states that functionality alone cannot ensure that the structures become active parts of urban life, as they often fail to provoke an emotional response from passers-by.

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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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How I work: sculptor Nick Hornby

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‘I had a dream a few years ago that I’d find a derelict space with great light, huge ceiling height, a concrete slab floor and large sliding doors,’ says Nick Hornby , the London artist whose monumental sculptures have found permanent homes across the capital. ‘Then I saw this place.’ Is he claiming an affinity for the supernatural?

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Santa Clara's Lack of Housing: A Missed Opportunity for Equity and Sustainability

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Santa Clara office park. Image via Wikimedia Commons This article was originally published on Common Edge. One of the principles of comedy is that you “punch up.” If you have to make fun of someone or something, make sure it’s more prominent than you, and deserving. You can’t get much higher than Santa Clara , California, and you can’t get much more deserving.

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Lamborghini unveils luxury villas "directly inspired by the brand's supercars"

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Sports car brand Lamborghini and developer Dar Global have unveiled 53 villas that will overlook the Mediterranean near Marbella on the south coast of Spain. Named Tierra Viva , the development will consist of 53 two-storey villas on a hillside in the town of Behanavís near Marbella. Lamborghini has designed its first residential development in Europe Announced as the car brand's first residential project in Europe, the villas were designed to reflect the ethos of the sports car brand.

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The Loft - Collateral of Terraces / Abin Design Studio

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© SyamSreesylam architects: Abin Design Studio Location: XC42+V4W, Bansberia, Mithapukur More, Bengala Occidental 712502, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: SyamSreesylam Photographs: Abin Chaudhuri Area: 75.

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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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LAVOIE’s series 1 e-scooter unfolds like origami with safety, stability & style

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the brand offers a special opportunity to the initial 469 customers: the chance to pre-order the exclusive limited edition. The post LAVOIE’s series 1 e-scooter unfolds like origami with safety, stability & style appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Grist Mill Cabin / modus studio

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© Timothy Hursley architects: modus studio Location: Rogers, Arkansas, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Timothy Hursley Area: 2505.

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Courtyard lies at heart of Santa Monica Modern house by Walker Warner Architects

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Wood and zinc -clad forms hug a spacious courtyard in a California home designed by US studio Walker Warner Architects to serve as a "private oasis". Designed for a client who co-founded a film and documentary production company, the house – called Santa Monica Modern – is located in a walkable neighbourhood, near shops and restaurants. Just a few blocks away is the expansive Pacific coastline.

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Millac The Market / LJL Architects + 2K1 Architecture

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© Joonhwan Yoon architects: 2K1 Architecture architects: LJL Architects Location: Busan, South Korea Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Joonhwan Yoon Area: 5120.

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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!