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Foster + Partners Unveils Design for Office Tower with Spiraling Gardens in Los Angeles, US

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The Star, Hollywood. Image © Foster + Partners Foster + Partners , led by Norman Foster, has revealed designs for a new “vertical creative office” campus on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles , overlooking Hollywood. Developed by real estate firm The Star LLC, the tower is wrapped in spiraling gardens, giving the project its distinctive image and introducing generous outdoor areas throughout.

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February Architecture Billings Index softens decline, shows encouraging signs of economic turnaround

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New data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of February has revealed a continued decline to a new score of 49.5. The figure, however, represents the "most modest easing" since July 2023 (any score below 50 indicates a decline), suggesting an improvement over the economic downturn of last year. "There are indicators this month that business conditions at firms may finally begin to pick up in the coming months.

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Japan's Tallest Skyscraper: Pelli Clarke & Partners Completes Tokyo's Mori JP Tower

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© Jason O'Rear | Azabudai Hills Pelli Clarke & Partners has just completed the Mori JP Tower, now standing as Japan’s tallest building. Situated in the recently revitalized Azabudai Hills district, the tower emerges at the center of this development. Establishing a new focal point for Tokyo’s skyline, the building soars 330 meters at the heart of this dynamic new mixed-use district in the city center.

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Foster + Partners replaces MAD on Hollywood office tower design

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Foster + Partners has been revealed as the architects of a replacement design that will take the place of the previous MAD Architects -produced The Star scheme at 6061 W Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The newly proposed $1 billion "vertical creative office" is meant as an office for tenants in Hollywood's creative content industries. Renderings for the replacement design showcase a high-rise structure with 360-degree views provided by its cylindrical form and punctured by a diagonal schism that

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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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How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window

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Hidden Garden House. Image © Tom Ferguson As one of the smallest spaces in the home , shower rooms often find it difficult to get enough light. While bedrooms are given priority to choose the most favored spots alongside exterior walls – giving them access to the fresh air , natural light , and better views provided by windows – sanitary spaces are often left to feed from the scraps in the aftermath, afforded only a sliver of external wall, if any.

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Joaquim Valls Housing / BJ Arquitectes Associats

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© Del Rio Bani architects: BJ Arquitectes Associats Location: C/ de Joaquim Valls, Nou Barris, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Del Rio Bani Area: 2600.

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2024 Summer Architecture Programs for Adults and High School Graduates

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Archinect's 2024 highlight of summer architecture programs continues with Part 2, where we focus on courses and workshops for adults, high school graduates, and current college students. Take a look below at our curated selection of educational events at academic institutions and architectural organizations across the United States and Canada. Make sure to apply early — spots are filling up quickly.

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Skyhaven Residence / BLANKPAGE Architects

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Completed in 2023 in Ghouma, Lebanon. Images by Wissam Chaaya. Situated on a spectacular hilltop in the Batroun region, the site overlooks a lush green valley with vistas towards the sea. Programmatically, the.

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SOM's tapering Star River Headquarters project completes in Guangzhou

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SOM has unveiled the newly completed Star River Headquarters project in Guangzhou, China, which it says is emblematic of the city’s late transformation into a national destination for trade and cultural tourism. The 918-foot-tall office tower was realized at Pazhou Island and anchors a new block-size development that is helping to revitalize the city’s traditional hub for commerce and financial services.

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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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PAYZ House / Alors Studio

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© Anne-Sophie Soudoplatoff architects: Alors Studio Location: 07230 Payzac, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Anne-Sophie Soudoplatoff Area: 80.

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Pierre-Paul Bernard Stadium / K ARCHITECTURES by K Architectures

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CONTEXT lnaugurated in 1976, Talence’s Pierre-Paul Bernard stadium was built in the heart of the Thouars woods. This location offers an exceptionally wild environment. The site is mainly dedicated to athletics, and hosts national and international events, notably the Décastar, which has been part of the IAAF (World Athletics) world challenge in combined events since 1998.

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Decoration One Aqaba Boutique / FADAA

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Completed in 2022 in Aqaba, Jordan. Images by Bisher Tabbaa. Located in Aqaba, the only coastal city in Jordan, this project’s ultimate goal was to show how& the innovation of a new material can play a.

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West Coast Modern searches for buyer to save Barry Downs House from demolition

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West Coast Modern is issuing an urgent plea for an architecture-loving buyer to save the at-risk Downs House II from likely destruction. The post West Coast Modern searches for buyer to save Barry Downs House from demolition 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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Lá da Favelinha Cultural Center / Coletivo LEVANTE

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© Leonardo Finotti architects: Coletivo LEVANTE Location: Aglomerado da Serra - Vila Novo São Lucas, Belo Horizonte - MG, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Leonardo Finotti Photographs: Fernando Maculan Photographs: Bruna Brandão Photographs: Matheus Angel Area: 194.

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Foster + Partners designs Hollywood offices with spiralling plant-covered terraces

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UK Architecture studio Foster + Partners has unveiled renderings of an office tower to be built in Hollywood with a series of spiralling terraces wrapped around its exterior. Located on a two-acre lot on Sunset Boulevard, the 22-storey building will host creative offices across 525,000 square feet (48, 770 square metres). Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a proposed spiral-shaped office tower in Hollywood Renderings depict a circular tower with jutting floorplates clad in white, and eac

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Flor og Fjære Greenhouse / Helen & Hard

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© Sindre Ellingsen architects: Helen & Hard Location: Stavanger, Norway Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Sindre Ellingsen Area: 4000.

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MAD reveals design for Lishui Airport with swooping "bird-like" roof

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Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled its design for the Lishui Airport in China , which will feature a swooping white roof informed by soaring birds. Perched on a hilly terrain 15 kilometres outside the city centre, the domestic airport will be the first to service the city of Lishui. Lishui Airport was informed by the shape of birds A swooping roof rising up to almost 24 metres will cascade over the 12,100-square-metre airport, created for an expected one million annual passengers.

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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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Hayama Apartment / ROOVICE

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© Akira Nakamura architects: ROOVICE Location: Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Akira Nakamura Area: 106.

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hand-embroidered artworks by francine leclercq capture surveillance cameras’ footage

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surveillance imagery transcends its digital form to provoke dialogue through the medium of embroidery. The post hand-embroidered artworks by francine leclercq capture surveillance cameras’ footage appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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El Trull CV Oil Mill / Alventosa Morell Arquitectes

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© Adrià Goula architects: Alventosa Morell Arquitectes Location: Garrigues, Lleida, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Adrià Goula Area: 2542.

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foster + partners designs ‘the star,’ a hollywood tower wrapped in spiraling gardens

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foster + partners designs 'the star' tower for hollywood's top content creators, with collaborative offices opening onto lush gardens. The post foster + partners designs ‘the star,’ a hollywood tower wrapped in spiraling gardens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Bruno Mars and Yabu Pushelberg design cocktail lounge at Las Vegas casino

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Musician Bruno Mars and design studio Yabu Pushelberg have teamed up to create the interiors of a cocktail lounge and live music venue at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas. Named The Pinky Ring , the 5,000-square-foot (465-square-metre) lounge is accessible directly from the casino floor, but designed as an entirely separate experience away from the bright lights, bustle and noise.

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This Forest Home in Chile Is Elevated to Float Among the Trees

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In the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house. Our Focus series shines the spotlight on the details: the extraordinary materials, spaces, and ideas that take great projects to the next level. Nestled in a dense, native forest in southern Chile’s Los Ríos region, this dwelling by Hebra Arquitectos is designed to immerse the homeowners in the surrounding woods—a bit like a tree house.

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verena bachl and karsten schuhl’s AI-powered installation mimics the cycle of daylight

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using diffusion within LED tubes, the artists explore changes from sunrise to sunset through subtle color and brightness variations. The post verena bachl and karsten schuhl’s AI-powered installation mimics the cycle of daylight appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FranklinTill shares nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials

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Design research agency FranklinTill has compiled a list of principles to help designers, makers and brands avoid greenwashing when sourcing textiles. By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till.

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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!