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Dining Dilemmas: Balancing Urbanist Values with Chain Cravings

SW Oregon Architect

The Olive Garden restaurant in Eugene. An admission: My wife and I happily frequent casual dining chain restaurants, such as Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Applebee’s, and Olive Garden. We appreciate their convenience, consistent menu offerings, moderate pricing, and the familiar and relaxed dining experiences they present. Just yesterday, we partook a standardized, carb-loaded escape at the Olive Garden restaurant here in Eugene, savoring unlimited breadsticks, salad, and pasta.

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Paperfarm conceals home in Taiwan behind perforated "brick veil"

Deezen

A perforated facade provides light, air and privacy to Veil House, a home in Taiwan that architecture studio Paperfarm designed to reference the area's history of brick manufacturing. Located in a dense urban area in Kaohsiung, Veil House meets the client's desire for airy, open spaces while retaining their privacy from the neighbouring buildings on the tall and narrow site.

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A culinary revolution: Experience superior cooking functionality wrapped in enchanting Black Krystal

Habitus Living

Since its establishment in 1984, Kleenmaid has gone on to develop national iconography within Australia as a beloved provider of domestic appliances which redefine expectations and boundaries. The name Kleenmaid is synonymous in Australia with sustainable design. Boasting water and energy-saving features along with elegant European aesthetics and durable materials, Kleenmaid’s status as a trusted, Australian-owned company comes from its adherence to the highest international standards.

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Giannone Petricone Associates rescues Ontario hotel from ruin

Deezen

Toronto studio Giannone Petricone Associates has spent a decade restoring a dilapidated hotel in Ontario , linking the building's past and present through regionally influenced design details. Located in Picton, a town in Prince Edward County (PEC) that lies close to the shores of Lake Ontario, The Royal Hotel was in bad shape when the Sorbara family purchased it in 2013.

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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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Introducing 12 of the most jaw-dropping kitchens

Habitus Living

The official shortlist for the 2023 Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest has been revealed. With kitchens of all shapes, sizes and colours in the running, the range and quality within the shortlist showcase the many new ways in which designers, architects and developers continue to focus on this key room of the home. The Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year is a contest designed to award spaces (and their creators) that forge a new path and set a new precedent in kitchen design.

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a floating slab and timber screens define estudio montevideo’s ‘el bosque’ house

designboom

a modern dwelling takes shape in argentina with a bold, reconfigurable design by architecture firm estudio montevideo. The post a floating slab and timber screens define estudio montevideo’s ‘el bosque’ house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten homes featuring clever wine storage solutions

Deezen

For those who don't want to keep their wine collection hidden away, our latest lookbook showcases some of the most inventive ways of showcasing wine bottles within a contemporary home interior. Wine storage solutions can be created in homes of any size, by cleverly integrating shelving into wall niches or built-in furniture. For those with enough space for a wine cellar, or even just a dedicated wine fridge, well-designed glazing and lighting can turn these spaces into focal points.

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News: Winning proposals from architecture students and professionals explore the potential of workplace environments

Bustler

The competition organizers at Buildner have announced the winners of its Office Design Challenge competition. Now in its second edition, participants were asked to design projects that "use architecture as a tool to improve a worker’s wellbeing as well as their productivity." Buildner's team added that the challenge was created in response to "envisioning a new normal for the workplace environment post-COVID.

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refik anadol collaborates with brazil’s yawanawá tribe on amazon rainforest data sculpture

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‘winds of yawanawá’ is a multilayered digital artwork and NFT series that respond to real-time data from the amazon rainforest. The post refik anadol collaborates with brazil’s yawanawá tribe on amazon rainforest data sculpture 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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Form Us With Love explores how to create cosy corners in open workspaces with Cubicle

Deezen

Dezeen Showroom: research suggests people prefer to have their backs to the wall in open-plan workspaces , so Form Us With Love has developed a furniture system that simulates the experience. The design studio worked with Danish manufacturer +Halle to create Cubicle, a furniture design it describes as a "bench and wall system". Launched during Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival, Cubicle is designed to replicate the specific qualities that people look for when finding a seat in an open indoor

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‘our issue is with consumption’: US pavilion on plastic waste at venice architecture biennale

designboom

'plastic has a relatively short history but now we are reliant on the material. how do we live within this abundance of waste?' co-curator tizziana baldenebro tells designboom. The post ‘our issue is with consumption’: US pavilion on plastic waste at venice architecture biennale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Solar Wind Novy Urengoy Airport Business Lounge by VOX Architects

Archeyes

In the heart of Novy Urengoy, VOX Architects Studio has brought an element of the mesmerizing night sky to a terrestrial setting. The ‘Solar Wind’ business lounge at the airport, The post Solar Wind Novy Urengoy Airport Business Lounge by VOX Architects appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Continuing Education: Designing for Extreme Heat

Architectural Record

Architects and landscape architects respond to potentially deadly heat events with passive cooling strategies.

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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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Mountain Lake Shaker Farmhouse, South Carolina, USA

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Mountain Lake Shaker Farmhouse, South Carolina home renovations, SC real estate images, US rural house Mountain Lake Shaker Farmhouse in South Carolina July 30, 2023 Architects: Rauch Architecture Location: South Carolina, United States Photos by Emily Heezen Mountain Lake Shaker Farmhouse, USA Perched on the shores of a peninsula on a mountain lake, the Mountain Lake Shaker Farmhouse captivating Shaker-inspired house is a testament to the seamless fusion of classic simplicity and contemporary l

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Interior Design courses: Top UG, PG, & online courses (Know here)

Building and Interiors

Interior design courses are closely related to architecture. The courses are about designing living spaces to make them comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, interior design is a marriage of technology and art that enhances indoor aesthetics and the environment by involving research, efficient planning, conceptual development, and producing a comfortable environment for investors.

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Ginori style by Superlativa | Manufacturer references

Architonic

The series of porcelain and mother-of-pearl objects created by Richard Ginori and Superlativa represents the meeting of two brands that have distinguished themselves in the production of objects of high quality and refinement. The union of Richard Ginori and Superlativa has resulted in a series of objects that combine the beauty and elegance of porcelain with the iridescence and lustre of mother-of-pearl.

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Discover the latest kitchen trends with Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest 2023

Habitus Living

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but in the design world it’s also the brain. A room for designers to flex their creativity and ingenuity, navigating floor plans and requirements to create spaces that truly balance both form and function. From tight galley kitchens with space-saving interventions, to vast rooms with butler’s pantries, each kitchen presents its own unique challenges and quirks, pushing designers to think bigger and smarter to truly create design magic.

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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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Pineta by Visionnaire by Superlativa | Manufacturer references

Architonic

The 'Pineta by Visionnaire' project represents an innovative collaboration between Visionnaire and architect Marco Lucchi to transform the famous Club Pineta in Milano Marittima into a nightlife venue of luxury and glamour. The inauguration of the club in 2010 under the name 'Pineta by Visionnaire' marks the first time that a luxury design brand in the entertainment sector in the nightlife, with the ambition to expand to various entertainment capitals worldwide.

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Edward Waring makes lolly-coloured crystal eye candy in his new exhibition

Habitus Living

Auction houses and opportunity shops are the repository of so many wonderful dreams. The best crystal kept for special occasions, arriving as a trousseau , wedding gift or inherited treasure – they are the deeply loved, but never used, example of thwarted dreams. Echoing a past where crystal was foundational to every good home, the latest show from Sydney-based assemblage artist Edward Waring conflates a more recent past of his mother’s world, where stories, coloured drinks and the hilarity of f

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Five reasons countertop basins clean up a bathroom’s style | News | Architonic

Architonic

Plumbed-in bathroom <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">washbasins</a> have for a long time been inseparable from the load-bearing frames on which they sit, formed either from similarly styled ceramic pedestals that become one shapely form, or before that, tubular steel or ironwork. Think back further still, to a time before plumbed-in water supplies, and the washbasin was nothing more than a ceramic bowl on the flat surface of a <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">

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A Brisbane residence with elevated tropical delight

Habitus Living

Located on an elevated site in Paddington, Brisbane, Fernberg by Tim Stewart Architects stands as a contemporary family residence that strikingly balances material robustness with a lush landscape. Crafted with a judicious selection of materials, the architecture presents an elevated living experience, blending privacy with outdoor engagement. A distinguishing characteristic of Fernberg is its clever use of layered materials.

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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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MALAWI PLUS

Shades of Grey

This is from 2002. Arguably at the peak of my powers as an all round architect and my last completed project in Africa. I really enjoyed this one along with the visits to Blantyre, staying at the Mount Soche hotel and sitting in with the resident jazz trio to sing and play a couple of blues numbers in the dining room. Seems like several lifetimes ago in some ways.

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A home of “texture in stillness” for the daily rituals of life

Habitus Living

In this apartment in Singapore, Studio Gin&G has carved out a sanctuary for the owners. The couple live here with their two young daughters, a helper, two dogs and a chinchilla. “They yearned for a quiet and thoughtfully designed space that would allow them to indulge in everyday activities they enjoy as a family, such as having meals together, watching movies, playing with their dogs and baking cookies,” shares Georgina Foo, who founded the studio with a classmate from architecture school G

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Phase one of Montreal’s REM is now open

Brandon Donnelly

The first phase of Montreal’s new Réseau express métropolitain (or REM) just opened it up. It is a 17 km light-rail line that includes five stations running from Brossard in the south (A1 above) to Gare Centrale in downtown Montreal. Eventually this network — which is distinct from but connected to the city’s existing metro network operated by STM — will span 67 kilometers and have a total of 26 stations.

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Reliving the Seventies with King and the reborn 1977 sofa

Habitus Living

With a nostalgic dive into the atmosphere and aesthetics of the seventies as a decade of cultural memory, King recently revealed its latest product, the 1977 Sofa. It’s a modern reinterpretation of the debut furniture piece known as The Award , which was first introduced in the year 1977. Founder David King articulated his optimism about the new launch: “We are continuously advancing and evolving and the 1977 is a testament to our history-making design.” King also commented on the ti

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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!