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Explore images of Oppenheim Architecture's winning competition design for Albania's Besa Museum

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Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture showcases its winning design for the two-phased international competition to design and restore Albania's Besa Museum. The site was chosen by the Ministry of Culture of Albania because it's "located in the Toptani Residence in Albania’s lively capital city, Tirana, which showcased it as a historical monument that is meant to be preserved and respected.

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Paris 20th-Century Architecture City Guide: From Le Corbusier’s Modern Villas to Brutalist Estates

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Les Orgues De Flandre / Martin Van Trek, 1974-1980. Image © Laurent Kronental The 20 th century saw a period of experimentation and innovation at an unprecedented pace, a direction that also marked the architectural expressions of the time. Paris , as one of Europe’s leading centers for artistic and cultural expression, was also the epicenter for the formation of new architectural styles, from Le Corbusier’s modern architecture revolution to expressions of the High-Tech style as seen in the desi

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MUJI converts 100-year-old Japanese house into tranquil Airbnb stay

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Iconic Japanese design retailer MUJI is back on the residential market with details of its new MUJI Base Kamogawa home renovation project for Airbnb. Located an hour and thirty minutes outside Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture, the new temporary stay inside the 100-year-old former Noda Printmaking Workshop offers amenities for up to five guests aligned with a naturalistic Satoyama lifestyle concept.

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Lanserhof Sylt Health Resort / Ingenhoven associates

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Completed in 2022 in Nordfriesland, Germany. Images by HGEsch. Ingenhoven associates designed the medical health resort, including the interior design, in close cooperation with nature and monument protection. In.

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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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Syracuse School of Architecture, SUNY-ESF researchers receive $100,000 grant to study the racial wealth gap in the United States

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A trio of researchers from the Syracuse University School of Architecture and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) have been awarded a new $100,000 competitive grant for their examination of root causes laden in the built environment that are underpinning the growing racial wealth gap in the United States. Syracuse’s Associate Dean for Research, Eliana Abu-Hamdi, Associate Professor Iman Fayyad, and SUNY-ESF landscape architecture assistant professor Daniel Cro

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MIT team tests open-source cooling chamber using 75% less energy than refrigerated cold rooms

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MIT researchers have published details of a new open-source forced-air evaporative cooling chamber. Described as being less expensive than refrigerated cold rooms, the chamber is intended to offer accessible cold storage for smallholder farmers, as well as significantly reduce post-harvest waste in hot and dry climates. The chamber, which can be housed in a used shipping container and powered by either grid electricity or solar panels, has a capacity of 168 produce crates.

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São Pedro Restaurant / VAGA

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Completed in 2021 in Itu, Brazil. Images by Carolina Lacaz. Located inside the FAMA Museum, in Itu - São Paulo, the project for the São Pedro Kitchen, developed by the VAGA Architecture office, sought to.

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AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker looks into the financial headwinds and construction activity for the remainder of 2023

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The report that we just released is showing spending for the year up 20%. So, we’ve obviously seen a much stronger first half of the year than was anticipated. And that’s reflected in the current projection for 2023 as a whole. Since we’ve seen such a strong first half, the consensus is not for more acceleration in the second half.

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Meizhou New Town Art Space in Meishan / Atelier Sizhou

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© Long Feng architects: Atelier Sizhou Location: Meizhou, Provincia de Cantón, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Long Feng Photographs: Wenyao Liang Area: 675.

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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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UK architects bemoan new trends of big-firm fee ‘undercutting’ and competition from non-registered designers

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has issued a new report detailing a troubling new phenomenon affecting small office practitioners in the UK. The Architects’ Journal has details on some of the newfound challenges for design contracts from those not included on the UK’s official register and licensed architects who are reeling in a business climate beset by increased competition on the part of their non-professionalized rivals and a dual culture of “constant unde

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Ulster University Belfast Campus / Feilden Clegg Bradley Studio

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© Donal McCann architects: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studio Location: York St, Belfast BT15 1ED, United Kingdom Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Donal McCann Area: 78100.

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Architecture schools are hiring right now. Explore over 15 opportunities featured on Archinect Jobs

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As architecture schools prepare for the Fall term, institutions are searching for faculty and staff to join their teams. For our latest employment roundup , explore featured open positions at seven architecture schools that are currently seeking directors, professors, and other design faculty on Archinect Jobs. Looking for a fellowship opportunity? Be sure to check out the University of Detroit Mercy's (Detroit Collaborative Design Center) call for a Public Interest Design Fellow.

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Four-Roof Pavilion / Found Projects + Schneider & Luescher

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© Schran Image architects: Found Projects architects: Schneider & Luescher Location: Pingshan Children Park, Shenzhen, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Schran Image Area: 1200.

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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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Placing a ‘culinary emporium’ inside an old Toronto postal station

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Giannone Petricone Associates has completed Stock T.C, a “culinary emporium” designed to offer a selection of high-quality ingredients, ready-to-eat foods, and an inviting dining experience. Situated in a historical postal station in Toronto , Canada, the space includes an open market at the ground level, a 200-seat bistro on the second floor, and an event space with a circular bar and roof terrace on the third floor.

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Primitive House / HANGHAR

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Completed in 2022 in Guadalajara, Spain. Images by Luis Díaz Díaz. Located in the vicinity of a small family winery, Casa Primitiva proposes a new perspective on the theme of minimal housing, understood here not as a.

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The Shop by Porter by Graham Baba Architects

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The Shop seamlessly integrates hospitality with design, event, office, and immersive retail, serving as a gathering place for the creative community at a time when culture and connection have never been more important. Part café, part boutique, and part showroom, The Shop is a venue that defies categorization. At the beating heart of the “radical hospitality” concept that inspired this utterly unique, experimental weekday space is a love for Seattle, a passion for the local de

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Comfort Seoul / Boundless

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© Shin Kyung Sub architects: Boundless Location: 45, Duteopbawi-ro 60-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Shin Kyung Sub Area: 646.

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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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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CAFETERIA by RHB architectes

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The extension project of Finkwiller School takes place at the heart of a heterogeneous urban environment, remarkable for its strong cultural and architectural identity. The project is designed with respect for the existing architectural heritage. The extension, which most notably houses a cafeteria intended for the children of the nursery and primary school, is implanted along Finkwiller Street, and acts as a common interface between both schools, highlighted by a patio.

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Hoo. Café / Koyori

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© Junichi Usui architects: Koyori Location: City of kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Junichi Usui Area: 62.

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The Lalit Suri Hospitality School by Morphogenesis

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Informed by local building traditions, The Lalit Suri Hospitality School sustains a harmonious dialogue between the built and the landscape Located in Faridabad, in the suburbs of the National Capital Region (NCR) of New Delhi, The Lalit Suri Hospitality School imparts education in the service of luxury hospitality. The brief stipulated a design for a sustainable campus that would be set within a modest institutional framework and prepare students for a future in the Indian hospitality trade.

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Veil House / 5468796 Architecture

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© James Brittain architects: 5468796 Architecture Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Project Year: 2022 Photographs: James Brittain Area: 5735.

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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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Cannabis Corporate HQ by Graham Baba Architects

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After working with Graham Baba Architects on a number of this cannabis company's branded retail concepts—it was time to improve their offices. As a leader in the burgeoning wellness industry, specifically the recreational cannabis market, the company desired a space that reflected their growing status within the market and a way to benchmark their corporate identity.

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Rene Gonzalez Architects design stunning corten gatehouse for Florida’s Coconut Grove Estates

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The Coconut Grove Gatehouse is a structure that is simultaneously formidable and monumental; and dissipates into the landscape. The post Rene Gonzalez Architects design stunning corten gatehouse for Florida’s Coconut Grove Estates appeared first on Åvontuura.

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SOM unveils black terracotta office block in New York

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Architecture studio SOM has completed an office building in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood clad in black-glazed terracotta that was designed to complement the surrounding neighbourhood. Called 28&7, the 12-storey-tall office building was designed to complement the nearby masonry-clad structures, while maintaining a modern look. SOM has used black-glazed terracotta for an office building in Manhattan "The scale of the building is modest in its context," SOM design partner Chris Cooper told

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The Africatown International Design Idea Competition rewrites the playbook for architects engaging with descendant communities in Mobile, Alabama

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Five years ago, studiorotan founder Renee Kemp-Rotan first visited Plateau Cemetery in Africatown, a settlement just outside Mobile, Alabama built by formerly enslaved Africans from modern day Benin after the The post The Africatown International Design Idea Competition rewrites the playbook for architects engaging with descendant communities in Mobile, Alabama 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!