ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
© César Belio architects: FREE architects: Fernanda Ahumada Location: Av. Universidad 3004, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México Project Year: 2022 Photographs: César Belio Photographs: Mariola Soberón Area: 11780.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has awarded Nathalie Frankowski and Cruz Garcia of WAI Architecture Think Tank the Faculty Fellowship to Advance Equity in Architecture. The first laureates to receive this new award by the ACSA were born out of the organization's strategic planning meetings in 2021-2022 to help expand on the current equity, social justice, and climate action work being discussed within architectural academia.
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ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
Drawing inspiration from the visual style of acclaimed director Wes Anderson , known for films like "Asteroid City" and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” this new architectural film chronicles the homeland and landscape of Singapore. Directed by Kevin Siyuan , this is the second volume of “ A Wes Anderson-ish Singapore ” released. Moreover, the 20-minute documentary will be previewed on Singapore’s National Day and focuses on the urban planning, architecture, parks, and the people of Singapore.
Avontuura
AUGUST 7, 2023
The project offers structure through the use of a courtyard rooted in both the site itself and its surroundings architectures. The post OFFICE MUTO completes a house of stone courtyards on a Greek island appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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?
ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
San Marco Plazza in Venice, Italy. Image © Jaroslav Moravcik via Shutterstock Since pandemic-imposed restrictions have been lifted, Europe has experienced a surge in tourism, with millions of people visiting some of its most attractive destinations, such as Venice , Barcelona or Paris. The large number of visitors has proved to be a challenge for the cities, creating overcrowding and affecting the local population, urban development, and even the natural ecosystems surrounding the urban areas.
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ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
Courtesy of World Urban Parks How can we create inclusive, equitable and dignified public spaces that are adaptable and responsive to the local environment? World Urban Parks seeks to identify innovative and creative proposals to this question through the Parkitecture international design contest , inviting visionary architects, landscape designers, and urban planners to reimagine urban parks for a sustainable future.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
Following last week’s visit to California-based Bergmeyer , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York this week to explore the work of 1100 Architect. Founded in 1983, and operating across New York and the German city of Frankfurt am Main, the 60-person studio has built a portfolio spanning architecture, interiors, urban design, and master planning.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
Completed in 2020 in Aarhus, Denmark. Images by Rasmus Hjortshoj. A sense of community, visible sustainability, and integrated artwork are among the most important elements in this student housing association.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
Boston is officially ending its reliance on fossil fuels in government-owned buildings after Mayor Michelle Wu signed a new executive order banning their use in all new municipal construction and renovation projects across the city. In a press statement released on July 31st, Wu told reporters: “Week after week, we see the signs of extreme heat, storms, and flooding that remind us of a closing window to take climate action.
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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
ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
Completed in 2022 in Châtellerault, France. Images by Cyrille Weiner. The architecture of the salt sheds is not simple, but it aims to be elementary. In other words, it emanates from the composition of a few elements.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
Researchers from MIT and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have developed a computational technique that makes it easier for a user to quickly design a metamaterial cell from any of those smaller building blocks, and then evaluate the resulting metamaterial’s properties. The method, similar to a CAD system , allows users to quickly model complex metamaterials and artificial structures with complex geometries that determine their mechanical properties and explore other potenti
ArchDaily
AUGUST 7, 2023
© MASSLAB The Portuguese office MASSLAB won a competition promoted by the Housing and Urban Rehabilitation Institute (IHRU, IP) for 100 affordable housing units in Lisbon. The competition aimed to integrate the new buildings with heritage values and the city’s urban fabric next to the Estrela Basilica.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
The enormous effort of rebuilding civilian infrastructure in war-torn Ukraine has spurred a landmark example of the design and delivery of 3D printed architecture with the completion of Danish 3DCP Group‘s new Lviv School No. 23 project in the country’s internally-deluged western stronghold. Their humanitarian design for clients Team4UA foundation was completed earlier this spring using a COBOD BOD2 printer and is now the title holder for the world’s largest 3D printed educatio
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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.
Architonic
AUGUST 7, 2023
<p>Established in 2022, MUTU Loka existence has taken part by honoring the progression of Cilaki 33 in juxtaposing a narrative of an obsolete contemporary lifestyle. Due to the early 2020s pandemic, people started to acknowledge the presence of open space in communal space. The core of the history lies in the main building located at the front area, where once ‘Tiloejane’ was sculpted to mark the identity of Cilaki 33.</p> <p>The site comes with several building masses, w
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
New York City's Center for Architecture has announced the 2023 recipients of the Douglas Haskell Award for Student Journals. Founded to encourage student journalism in architecture, planning, and related subjects, and to “foster regard for intelligent criticism among future professionals,” the award offers a total of $3000 split among three recipients.
Deezen
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Dezeen Pinterest board for staircases is consistently one of our most popular boards. We round up eight of the most popular staircases with Dezeen's followers on Pinterest. There are staircases and then there are spiral staircase. Using wood , concrete , brick and steel these interior and exterior staircases traverse the trends and rise to new levels of creative design – making sure that they are the topic of conversation for all who ascends their treads.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
Outdoor dining along New York City streets, one of the rare pandemic-era accommodations that proved popular, is set to become permanent — but in a way that could drive many restaurant owners to take down their streetside sheds for good. A New York City Council bill introduced in February that will make outdoor dining structures in roadways permanent through a licensing system was passed last week.
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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.
Deezen
AUGUST 7, 2023
The vernacular building techniques of north and south India combine in Hybrid House, a house with rammed-earth walls designed by Sketch Design Studio. Architecture office Sketch Design Studio designed and built the three-bedroom house in Alwar, a city located beside the Aravalli mountains in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Hybrid House is located in Alwar, Rajasthan It provides a second home for a client who is based in Singapore but grew up locally.
Archinect
AUGUST 7, 2023
Dodge Construction Network’s Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) fell by 0.9% in July to 193.4 from the revised June reading of 195.1. Last month, the commercial component remained relatively flat, declining only by 0.2%, and the institutional component fell 1.9%. Planning in all commercial sectors pulled back or remained flat in July. Hotel planning experienced the largest dip, which marks four consecutive months of decline.
Deezen
AUGUST 7, 2023
Local architecture studio Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos and interior designer Martín Mendoza used a palette of natural materials to transform a three-storey house into a restaurant in Bogotá. Located in the city's Zona del Nogal, a popular shopping destination, Ideal Restaurant takes cues from the materiality of the deserts of the southern United States and the north of Mexico.
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 7, 2023
Jean-Louis Cohen, New York University Institute of Fine Arts Professor in History of Architecture, passed away suddenly. He was 74 years old. News of his death was shared online by The post World-renowned architecture professor Jean-Louis Cohen dies at 74 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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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.
The Spaces
AUGUST 7, 2023
When he completed it in 1923, the Henry O. Bollman Residence in Los Angeles was Frank Lloyd Wright Jr’s second-ever solo commission – and the first surviving example of his innovative ‘knit-block’ or ‘textile block’ building technique. During an era when many architects sought to establish a distinct ‘American’ aesthetic, Lloyd Wright grappled with this idea.
Deezen
AUGUST 7, 2023
US architecture studio GBBN designed three brick buildings that allow social housing to both "fit in and stand out" in Cincinnati, Ohio. Located in the Over-the-Rhine neighbourhood, Wilkommen includes three separate infill projects that GBBN , an international studio with an office in Cincinnati, designed with Cincinnati Center City Development (3CDC) and Model Group as part of a 12-building effort to increase mixed-use housing in the city's urban core – the largest addition of affordable housin
Architecture Here and There
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Industrial Trust Bank Building lit up on Augustj 7, 2023. (photo by author) I don’t know how long this has been going on behind my back, but it sure does make me happy. After visiting a friend this evening and driving home in the dusk down Route 95, heading south, I got off the exit to India Street and noticed that the Industrial Trust, long known (wrongly if understandably) as the Superman Building, had had its glorious amber exterior lights turned on.
Deezen
AUGUST 7, 2023
Dezeen School Shows: a playground that encourages social exchange across the Mexico-United States border wall is included in University of Southern California's school show. Also included is an architectural system that imitates a sponge to store and release water sparingly and a cathedral informed by patterns found in nature. University of Southern California Institution: University of Southern California School: School of Architecture Courses: Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture,
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