Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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The world's best architecture masters programs for 2023, according to BAM

Archinect

The 2023 edition of the Best Architecture Masters (BAM) rankings has just been released, featuring a slate of 19 graduate programs from across the world that were selected using an internal methodology by a 15-member “Expert Committee” of academics. American Ivy League institutions once again dominated the top tier of the rankings, with Harvard GSD ’s Master of Architecture II program taking home the first place spot for the fifth consecutive year.

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How Do You Use Texture in Architectural Design

MLL Atelier

Texture has long been used by architects to breathe life into buildings as well as to create a unique experience for occupant’s senses. The question becomes — how do you use it in your architectural design?

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Family House Kittsee by Beionde.

Archinect

The family house in the village Kittsee is built on the basement of an old house. The original house was demolished due to unsatisfactory condition, but a beautiful cellar with a barrel vault remained, which mostly defined the design and of the new house and its layout. The form of the house is clean, archetypal, sculptural with an emphasis on a balanced but still dynamic composition of openings accented by a"bite" in the entrance of the house.

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The Secret of Great Workplace Design

MLL Atelier

Over the years, workplace design has evolved to become more and more flexible. Today, we see the workplace not only as a space in which to execute given tasks, but also as a place in which to interact, communicate and foster creativity.

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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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Fuhuali Jinan - Climbing Up to See Afar by CLOU architects

Archinect

Climbing Up to See Afar Across from Jinan’s famous lake, geometric volumes form a multi-level waterfront village, an animated commercial and social meeting point with a front-row view. Commanding a panoramic view of Jinan’s Huashan Lake, this innovative hub is crafted as a cultural encounter, and entertainment inspiration for residents and tourists alike.

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University of Washington Tacoma, Milgard Hall by Architecture Research Office

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The new mass-timber Milgard Hall, an interdisciplinary STEM and business building at the University of Washington Tacoma, responds to the need for STEM programming in the South Sound and supports innovation and design thinking. Milgard Hall embodies UWT’s mission as an “urban-serving university” and creates an accessible and welcoming space for collaboration between the Milgard School of Business, the School of Engineering & Technology (SET), the Global Innovation and Desig

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Workplace by Design

MLL Atelier

Workers want to work in healthy, stress-free environments that promote everything from spaces for focus to spaces for social interaction. Work environments need to meet a multitude of needs at once, and that is why workplace “by design” is so important.

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National Museums Liverpool re-tenders Slavery Museum design contract after Adjaye departure

Archinect

National Museums Liverpool (NML) has issued a new tender for design contracts for the anticipated new Liverpool Slavery Museum a month after its original architect David Adjaye was formally removed from the project over sexual misconduct allegations that were first made public in June. The announcement was picked up today by UK-based publications. NML says whoever is selected will shepherd the project from the RIBA Plan of Work scale's stage 3 (Spatial Coordination) to the completion stage 7 (Us

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A New Era for School Architecture

MLL Atelier

Did you know that school design has not substantially changed over the past 200 years? (1) Well, school architecture is undergoing some significant changes now, and computers are a big reason why.

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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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NEOM previews satellite developments at Riyadh real estate conference

Archinect

More details have emerged regarding Saudi Arabia’s plans for the TROJENA and OXAGON segments of their $500 billion NEOM megaproject after the country participated in a regional real estate trade conference in Riyadh last week. As part of the inaugural Cityscape Global meeting, promoters of NEOM were on hand to present their accelerated plans for each development, which are alternatively a ski resort/wildlife reserve and a manmade industrial island with residential tracts that can accommoda

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A Recipe for Achieving a Timeless Design

MLL Atelier

Buildings change through time. Not only do their materials weather, but their intended purpose can become altered by a changing society’s or culture’s needs. So, how do you design a building that is both timely and timeless?

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Homes Campus + Dozer Coffee by SYNECDOCHE

Archinect

To help grow the client’s expanding business, the renovation of three individual warehouses to form a shared complex allowed the client’s business to expand and new sectors to collaborate and grow. While one of the warehouses was already used by the client for brewing production, the other two were previously a car detailer and a mechanic and required a change-of-use in order to create the campus.

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Haworth Tompkins unveils "UK's first multi-storey light-industrial scheme"

Deezen

British architecture studio Haworth Tompkins has completed a three-storey industrial building in London named Industria, which the studio claims is the first multi-storey light-industrial scheme in the UK. Industria is made up of two grey and yellow checkerboard-patterned wings with 26-metre-wide service decks in between. A 30-metre-diameter helical ramp provides vehicle access to each deck.

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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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Library Architecture: Into the Future

MLL Atelier

As data is being “stored” and “networked” in the digital age, some people question the future of library architecture.

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Here’s a Rare Opportunity to Buy Two Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for $4.5M

Dwell

For the first time in history, two neighboring houses by the legendary architect are being offered in one sale. Location : 11090 & 11036 Hawthorne Drive, Galesburg, Michigan Price : $4,500,000 Architect : Frank Lloyd Wright Year Built : 1953 / 1951 Footprint of the Eppstein House : 2,250 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths) Footprint of the Pratt House : 2,200 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " 11090 & 11036 Hawthorne Drive are being offered together as one packa

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Mesura furnishes Casa Vasto apartment and gallery with "constellation of objects"

Deezen

Local studio Mesura has designed a live-work home for a gallery owner that combines exhibition space with living quarters in a former factory in Barcelona. Casa Vasto is situated in the city's seaside neighbourhood El Poblenou, characterised by its 18th-century industrial buildings that were deindustrialised in the 1960s and 70s. Unfurnished areas serve as exhibition space The apartment is located in one of these former factories and comprises two spaces – the public living and kitchen area that

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IROJE KHM Architects design seaside home outside Incheon, South Korea

Avontuura

The owner of this house and his family selected this recreational seaside residential site beside Incheon Bridge as their last nest of life. The post IROJE KHM Architects design seaside home outside Incheon, South Korea appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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CollectiveProject recycles demolition waste for Debris Block House in Bangalore

Deezen

The debris of a demolished 1970s building was repurposed into mud-concrete blocks to create this house in Bangalore, India , designed by local architecture studio CollectiveProject. Called Debris Block House, the dwelling builds on a research project initiated in 2018 by CollectiveProject that seeks to tackle the large amount of demolition and dumping of materials that has accompanied Bangalore's recent development.

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“Quiet Luxury”: 8 Spaces Evoking the Immaculate Aesthetic of HBO’s Succession

Architizer

The winners of this year's A+Product Awards have been announced. Stay tuned for the year's edition of the A+Product Awards ebook in the coming months. Unless you’re one of the flip phone-donning “I don’t have social media or a television” people (I have it on good authority that they exist although are rarer than a first edition Chanel 2.55) you’ve probably come across the term Quiet Luxury over the last six months or so.

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Mork-Ulnes creates black San Francisco house to be "laboratory" for creative work

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Mork-Ulnes Architects has completed the Silver Lining House, a crisp, gabled home clad in black-stained cedar that was designed for an architectural photographer and interior designer. Located on a sloped site in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighbourhood, the house sits among Victorian and Edwardian homes that line the area's hilly streets. Silver Lining House is a black-stained cedar dwelling in San Francisco The project was designed for architectural photographer Bruce Damonte and interior

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Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based Réserve-Collection Safari Camp in the upper reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, built entirely from recycled materials… Built on a raised, wrap-around railway sleeper private deck, Sitatunga Private Island can accommodate a maximum of fo

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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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Abid Javed presents "fluid" cell-like sculptures at London Design Festival

Deezen

Artist Abid Javed will present Soma, an exhibition of amorphous sculptures and furniture informed by molecular biology, at independent gallery Select-Works during the London Design Festival. Soma: Design Abstractions from Within the Cell will be the debut exhibition from Javed , whose work merges ceramics with biology. The show, which opens on Thursday, brings together sculptures, furniture and lighting designed by the Hackney-based scientist and artist.

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With ‘Public by Design,’ Exhibit Columbus Sharpens its Focus on Community

Architectural Record

Featuring installations by PAU, Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO, and others, the latest cycle of the biennial public design exhibition runs through November 26.

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MAD designs bamboo leaf-roofs for Anji Culture and Art Center

Deezen

Beijing-based MAD Architects has referenced bamboo leaves for a sprawling, six-venue arts and cultural centre in Zhejiang Province in southeast China. The Anji Culture and Art Center will be defined by a series of curving canopy roofs that were designed to look like scattered bamboo leaves. Anji Culture and Art Center was designed by MAD Architects Once complete the development will total around 149,000 square metres and will include a theatre, conference centre, leisure centre, sports centre y

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10 Architecturally Unique Locations in Munich

Virginia Duran

Munich – Bavaria’s capital since 1506 – is a city with layers and layers of history. From its origins as a medieval city to its development into a modern metropolis, each era has left its mark, creating a fascinating amalgamation of architectural styles. From Middle Age churches and cathedrals to contemporary synagogues.

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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!