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CY Country Houses / reyesrios+larraín arquitectos

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© Onnis Luque architects: reyes ríos + larraín arquitectos Location: Valladolid, Yuc., México Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Onnis Luque Photographs: Diego S. Reyes Larraín Area: 2000.

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MVRDV transforms 1990s Shenzhen tower into ‘vibrant and colorful skyscraper’

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Construction has been completed on the MVRDV -designed Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre, transforming an old mixed-use tower in the Chinese megacity into a “vibrant and colorful skyscraper.” The 330-foot-tall tower contains a hotel alongside a range of facilities for the welfare of women and children. Image credit: Xia Zhi The original tower was completed in 1994 during a period of rapid growth in Shenzhen.

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Are Carbon-Neutral Buildings Expensive?

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Center for Computing and Data Sciences, Boston University / KPMB Architects + Suffolk. Image Courtesy of KPMB Architects Decarbonization of the building sector is no longer a choice but a necessity. As nations strive to curb their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it is increasingly clear that current building standards do not go far enough to drive tangible change.

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Frida Escobedo and Handel's National Black Theatre project tops out in Harlem

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Frida Escobedo and Handel Architects have shared photos of their newly topped-out National Black Theatre and Ray Harlem mixed-use development in Manhattan. The project entails a new 27,000-square-foot theater, retail spaces, and a 222-unit residential component strategically located along the historic 125th Street corridor in East Harlem. It is the first scheme in the city to utilize the Visual and Performing Arts bonus included in a comprehensive 2008 rezoning plan, expanding on the late Nation

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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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Shanghai's New Horizon High Land Park & Civic Center / URBAN ARCHITECTURE

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© CreatAR Images architects: URBAN ARCHITECTURE Location: Gaojingzhen, Baoshan, Shanghai, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: CreatAR Images Area: 1029.

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Malvern House / Lande Architects

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Completed in 2022 in Malvern, Australia. Images by Derek Swalwell. A home for a couple learning to do less. Our clients, a couple with one foot in retirement, contacted us, explaining they had spent two years looking.

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MVRDV completes transformation of the Shenzhen Women and Children’s Centre

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MVRDV transforms an old mixed-use tower into a vibrant skyscraper hosting a hotel and facilities for the welfare of women and children. The post MVRDV completes transformation of the Shenzhen Women and Children’s Centre appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Domino Sugar Refinery / PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism

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© Max Touhey architects: PAU - Practice for Architecture and Urbanism Location: Domino Sugar Park, 1200 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Max Touhey Area: 460000.

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Prix Versailles reveals 2023 World Selections winners

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The first round of globally recognized new architecture projects has been announced as part of the 2023 edition of the Prix Versailles. Judges selected winners in the four World Selections categories: Airports, Campuses, Passenger Stations, and Sports. Another four, taken from an international pool of 96 different projects, will be named in the Shops & Stores, Shopping Malls, Hotels, and Restaurants categories in November, ahead of the mid-December announcement of the World Titles winners fr

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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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Nordlicht House / FACE | Büro Florian Schätz

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© FACE | Florian Schaetz architects: FACE | Büro Florian Schätz Location: Waldkirchen, Bavaria, Germany Project Year: 2021 Photographs: FACE | Florian Schaetz Area: 273.

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In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, here are a few selected lectures and events to add to your calendar

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In honor of today's Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration, we are highlighting a collection of events and lectures advancing the discourse on Native American traditions, rights, and cultures in the built environment that will be taking place this week and throughout the fall. Affirming Indigenous Worldviews Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation New York, Monday, October 9 The fourth AFFIRMATIONS discussion, "Indigenous Worldings," on October 9 at 6:30 PM, f

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House 1923. Urban Hotel / PAr Plataforma de ARquitectura

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© Alexandre Bogorodskiy architects: PAr Plataforma de ARquitectura Location: Faro, Portugal Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alexandre Bogorodskiy Area: 257.

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Get Lectured: Washington University in St. Louis, Fall '23

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This week, we are continuing our Get Lectured series with a look at the big names coming to The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis in the Fall 2023 semester. The semester has already seen appearances from Adam Pendleton , Marie Lorenz , and Crystal Z. Campbell. Events continue on October 19 when Javier García-Germán delivers the Ruth & Norman Moore Visiting Professor of Architecture Lecture.

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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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Father and Son's House / Unemori Architects

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© Atelier Vincent Hecht architects: Unemori Architects Location: Saitama, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Atelier Vincent Hecht Photographs: Area: 98.

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards by BCV Architecture + Interiors

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In creating a unique hospitality experience for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, BCV re-imagined the original winery building, originally designed by John Marsh Davis, to feature a variety of tasting rooms, new culinary facilities and an enhanced connection to the surrounding landscape. In keeping with Joseph Phelps’ ongoing vision, the project increases the Winery’s ability to host visitors, expands its food program and provides offices for staff on a new second floor carved out of the orig

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SAFE Credit Union Performing Art Center / DLR Group

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© Michael Grimm architects: DLR Group Location: Sacramento, California, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Michael Grimm Area: 132000.

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SUPERPOSITION by Brengues Le Pavec architects

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Located in the south of France, the land surrounded by vegetation had an interesting slope and good orientation. The plant screen is an asset of privacy, but without a view, the challenge of the CVD house was to seek the light and go beyond the trees. We proposed to install the entire house at a height. The house has a volume stretched along the length of the land in order to offer all the main rooms the best orientation.

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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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ESID BCC Housing / Faye Architectes & Associes

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© Agnes Clotis architects: Faye Architectes & Associes Location: La Teste-de-Buch, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Agnes Clotis Area: 2000.

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Renovated Ibizan finca retains rustic charm as Aguamadera hotel

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A 19th-century farmhouse hidden away in the mountains of Ibiza has been converted into a hotel , where guests stay inside earthy, minimalist suites with interiors conceived by creative director Carlota Sarda Caralps. The remote Aguamadera resort opened earlier this year and was designed as "a secluded hideaway home" with a focus on nature, wellness and food.

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soleolico unveils rotating solar panels on wind turbine that can generate green energy 24/7

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soleolico’s solar panels on wind turbine with rotating blades is equipped with magnetic system to calibrate the breeze orientation of each wind turbine and absorb energy at 360 degrees. The post soleolico unveils rotating solar panels on wind turbine that can generate green energy 24/7 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Prada designing lunar spacesuits for NASA moon mission

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Fashion house Prada has teamed up with commercial space company Axiom Space to create lunar spacesuits for NASA 's Artemis III mission, which will be the first crewed moon landing since 1972. Called Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), the suits will be designed to give astronauts "advanced capabilities for space exploration," Prada said. They are an evolution of NASA 's Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit design and will use "innovative technologies and design" to b

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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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moreau kusunoki completes ‘le berlier,’ a charred-timber tower in paris

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in paris' 13th arrondissement, a new addition to the urban fabric has emerged with le berlier timber tower. The post moreau kusunoki completes ‘le berlier,’ a charred-timber tower in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ingenhoven Architects tops island health resort with Europe's largest thatched roof

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Architecture studio Ingenhoven Architects has created a series of buildings topped with large, overhanging thatched roofs for the Lanserhof Sylt health resort on the Germany island of Sylt. Ingenhoven Architects was informed by the surrounding dunes and the thatched roof of a previous building on the site for the resort, which was built in an area formerly used by the military on the island of Sylt in northern Germany.

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Naomi Pollock Explores Eight Decades of Japanese Residential Architecture

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The RECORD contributor draws on her 30-year residence in the country to explore the social, technological, and historical context of 98 unique houses.

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Britsom Philips reconfigures Belgian home with minimalist interiors and thatched roof

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Belgian studio Britsom Philips has completed Villa VD, a timber-clad extension to a small rural home in Flanders with minimalist, light-filled living spaces. Situated in a woodland clearing in the village of Waasmunster, the expanded home has been clad in timber planks and topped by a thatched roof, both chosen as they will gradually weather and blend in with the surroundings.

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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!