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Exploring the Projects Shaping NEOM City in Saudi Arabia

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Epicon. Image Courtesy of NEOM | Under Fair Use NEOM - or "new life" in a blend of Greek and Arabic - is a new urban development planned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Imagined as a cross-border city located in the northwest of the country, it aims to diversify the economy and reduce its dependence on oil. With promises of sustainability and innovation, the mega development has grabbed global attention with its 10 distinct regions.

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The tallest building in the US may be built in Oklahoma City following design revision

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The team behind the Boardwalk at Bricktown development in Oklahoma City is to request a design variance from city officials which, if granted, would see the project become the tallest building in the United States. Designed by California-based Architects Orange for Matteson Capital, the project contains four towers and spans 5 million square feet, hosting hotels, residential units, and commercial and hospitality functions.

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How AI Will Make Everyone a Better Designer: For Better or Worse

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The Museum of Temporal Delight. This image was created, in Midjourney, using 5 language prompts and a few small refinements. Image Courtesy of John Marx/ Form4 Architecture This article is the seventh in a series focusing on the Architecture of the Metaverse. ArchDaily has collaborated with John Marx , AIA, the founding design principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture , to bring you monthly articles that seek to define the Metaverse, convey the potential of this new realm as wel

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Gaetano Pesce, Frida Escobedo, and other 2024 Créateurs Design Awards winners honored in special Paris ceremony

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Winners of the 2024 Créateurs Design Awards were announced over the weekend at an intimate event held at the Shangri-La in Paris. A winner in each of the 14 separate categories was selected to join the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Gaetano Pesce and Le Prix Charlotte Perriand recipient Frida Escobedo as part of the ceremony.

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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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4 Homes in Brazil that Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living

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Senses House / UP3 Arquitetura. Image © Denilson Machado – MCA Estúdio The early 20th century marked a pivotal era in Brazilian architecture with the advent of the modernist movement. Architects like Oscar Niemeyer or Lúcio Costa introduced avant-garde designs characterized by sleek lines, reinforced concrete, and a focus on functionality. What's more: residential projects of the era, in particular, blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor, flawlessly merging interior and exterior spaces to

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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

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via Shutterstock | Emmage | a crowded marketplace in Port Harcourt City with structures consisting mostly of colourful umbrellas. Usually defined by their open-air settings, diverse offerings, local and independent sellers, temporary nature, and acting as social hubs, street markets have been around for thousands of years. From the days of the Roman Forum to the Silk Road and the markets of ancient Greece, they are undoubtedly essential parts of urban life, or “the center of all that is unoffici

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New featured architecture & lighting design jobs at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, WHY, John Maniscalco, and L'Observatoire International

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Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and lighting design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs : This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City , Chicago , Austin , and San Francisco. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and peruse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Highnote Residential Tower / Studioninedots

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© Sebastian van Damme architects: Studioninedots Location: Landdrostdreef, Almere, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sebastian van Damme Photographs: Area: 16000.

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Get Lectured: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Spring ‘24

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture has shared information on its spring speakers and events as part of our semesterly Get Lectured look at what’s happening on campus for the new academic term. The semester’s theme is ‘Affinities.’ The school shares: “ Affinities connotes a natural attraction to a person, thing, or idea.

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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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San Antonio Primary School 2.0. Exterior Area / ELE Arkitektura

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© Aitor Estevez Olaizola architects: ELE Arkitektura Location: Durango, Vizcaya, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Aitor Estevez Olaizola Area: 2830.

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Ifeoma Ebo, DK Osseo-Asare, AD-WO, Selina Martinez, and Maya Bird-Murphy are the Architecture & Design USA Fellows for 2024

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A group of six architects and designers was announced today for inclusion in the prestigious United States Artists Fellowship cohort for 2024. Each will receive a $50,000 cash grant to be used at their discretion in recognition of their socially engaged and community-driven pursuits. This year's program was noted for its interdisciplinary approach, with many artists reaching outside their field to affect change in other areas, such as law, policy, and healthcare, that are equally vital to buildi

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House in the Backyard / 3dor Concepts

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Completed in 2023 in Matool, India. Images by Studio Iksha. Openness in constraints: House in the backyard. ‘House in the backyard’- The name comes from its disposition with the client’s own homestead next to.

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Inside Josep Miàs’ Universe: The Loop Project

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MIAS Architects presents "MIAS: The Loop Project," a comprehensive monograph that spans two decades of research and built work by Josep Miàs. The post Inside Josep Miàs’ Universe: The Loop Project appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Populous Reuses Formula 1 Grandstands for Modular International Cricket Stadium in New York

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Nassau County International Cricket Stadium / Populous. Image Courtesy of Populous Designed by the sports and entertainment-focused architecture office Populous , the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be located in Eisenhower Park, 30 miles east of Manhattan , and is planned to host eight matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S.

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Matteson Capital and AO, the developer and architect behind a new mixed-use development, Boardwalk at Bricktown, have come back from the drawing board with a new skyscraper design in Oklahoma The post AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S. appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Winners of the Architecture Awards 2023 for Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina

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Project Architecture Award Competition Professional Category Fresh Architecture. Image © Fresh Architecture Organized by Monaco Marina Management, the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous aims to propose innovative solutions and encourage their application towards the development of virtuous marinas. This initiative stands out for connecting marinas, architects, innovators, yachting professionals, investors, officials and policymakers, to promote the development of eco-responsible, e

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LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame

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lup studio embraces a new paradigm in the design of the prepared rehmannia root crafts exhibition hall, creating a large-span open space. The post LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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San Antonio School Exterior Areas / ELE Arkitektura

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© Aitor Estevez Olaizola architects: ELE Arkitektura Location: Durango, Vizcaya, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Aitor Estevez Olaizola Area: 2000.

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HCCH studio stacks hundreds of red bricks for spiral shell library in china

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through this structure, the team seeks to explore the integration of contemporary formal expression with vernacular material culture. The post HCCH studio stacks hundreds of red bricks for spiral shell library in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Corridor Building / Pereda Han Estudio

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© Delfoz Fotografía de Arquitectura architects: Pereda Han Estudio Location: Mauricio Corredor 4915, State Bureaucrat, 31210 Chihuahua, Chih.

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Creative Calculations: 6 Precise Projects Inspired by the Fibonacci Sequence

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most famous and enigmatic mathematical formulas in the world. Published by Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci, in his 1202 book Liber Abaci, it consists of a sequence in which each number is equal to the sum of the two preceding numbers.

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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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Tree’s House / Studio Bewell

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© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Studio Bewell Location: Bangkok, Thailand Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 253.

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Photos reveal world's longest cantilever ahead of completion in Dubai

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These construction photos capture One Za'abeel, a pair of skyscrapers and a 225-metre-long cantilever , on which Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei is nearing completion in Dubai. In the construction images revealed by One Za'abeel, the complex is shown near completion with its record-breaking skybridge, named The Link, spanning a six-lane highway. According to Mace , one of the construction companies working on the project, the steel and glass bridge is the "world's longest cantilever".

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Church Redemptoris Mater / Studio Kuadra

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© Moreno Maggi architects: Studio Kuadra Location: Contrada Piano Peri, 90045 Cinisi PA, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Moreno Maggi Area: 1267.

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Clicks keyboard for iPhones offers "satisfying feedback" when typing

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US start-up Clicks Technology has launched a mechanical keyboard attachment for iPhones , featuring tactile raised buttons that mimic the phone's virtual keyboard while adding a few extra keys. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show , the Clicks Creator Keyboard was informed by early smartphones such as the BlackBerry , which were popular in the early 2000s prior to the launch of Apple 's touchscreen-only iPhone.

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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!