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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This week's curated employer highlight features four architecture and design firms, alongside one university with current job openings in Cambridge , Aspen , New York City/Brooklyn , and Philadelphia. For even more positions, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. The Program in Media Arts and Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in th

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Urban Farming Office in Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam, seeks to return green space to the city using the building’s facade as a structure for vertical urban farming. Image © Hiroyuki Oki Increasing in both size and number, cities worldwide are experiencing accelerated growth. With green land regularly lost to either urbanization or its effects – such as rising sea levels or natural disasters – and expanding populations meaning more mouths to feed, the farming and agricultural industries are in

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Are you thinking about applying to architecture school and want to learn about different graduate program offerings? Application deadlines for the Spring and Fall 2024 architecture term will begin soon! To get ahead, explore and sign up for the following open house and information sessions from five Archinect Partner Schools. Need portfolio tips or looking for ways to freshen up your CV?

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Digitization has revolutionized the way we experience art on platforms like SINGULART, which combines multiple influences from various artists. Image Courtesy of SINGULART The relationship between art and architecture is a recurring topic of discussion , seeing as architecture can be positioned at the intersection of structure, technology, and aesthetics.

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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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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams proposed on Thursday a major overhaul of New York City’s approach to development that his administration says could make way for as many as 100,000 additional homes in the coming years and ease the city’s severe housing crisis. [.] The proposals could bring new housing development to nearly every corner of New York City and reflect a growing political consensus that the city must do everything it can to build.

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Avontuura

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Two hard, practically indestructible materials—concrete and chrome steel—preserve, in the form of an abstract base, the memory of winter. The post Marte.Marte design concrete and steel rest area in the foothills of an Austrian forest appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Following last week’s visit to Philadelphia-based CosciaMoos Architecture , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York this week to explore the work of Field Operations. Formerly James Corner Field operations until its name change and restructuring earlier this month, the firm has operated for almost 25 years. Today, the landscape studio has amassed a large portfolio of collaborative works with some of the world’s most well-known architecture practices, including OM

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Equipe do Estudio Guto Requena. Photo Courtesy by Guto Requena. During July, we delved into the Design Process as our monthly topic. Inspired by practices that intersect various uncommon layers in their creations, we talked with architect Guto Requena. When designing, his studio experiments with different digital technologies through a sustainable lens and with a keen eye on social issues, aiming to deliver innovative and emotional experiences.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Get Lectured offers a rundown of different events and public programs taking place at schools of architecture each semester. Today, our ongoing series continues with a look at what’s in store at the Florida Atlantic University School of Architecture in 2023–24. The poster, designed by the school's Director, Joseph Choma , literally stands out with its unique folded creases, which turn an otherwise flat medium into a three-dimensional sculptural object.

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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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Completed in 2023 in Alicante, Spain. Images by ​David Frutos. The renovation of the offices of this SME dedicated to the sale of agricultural products represents a significant change in its work environment. The.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ukraine-based MAKHNO Studio has completed work on a residence in Kyoto, Japan inspired by “sado,” a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The century-old dwelling has been refurbished with attention to its history and the preservation of authentic elements while “adding a drop of Ukrainian color to the Japanese context.” Image credit: Naoki Miyashita Image credit: Naoki Miyashita The experience begins at the house's entrance, marked by a small tea garden named “roji.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Project by Freddy Mamani. Image © Alfredo Zeballos Maximalism is an artistic movement that stands in stark contrast to minimalism. While minimalism famously preaches "Less is more," maximalism embraces the opposite mantra of "More is more." Within the broader context of the postmodern movement, which encompasses the social and aesthetic shifts occurring after World War II, maximalism can be characterized by its rejection of rigid values and rules.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Basecamp exudes the playfulness and optimism of a young family with a palpable sense of adventure. The concept that guided the project refers to pausing at a base camp before ascending a mountain. This retreat was conceived as a place to recharge between milestones in life. The spatial organization allows one to reorient and reconnect with nature between activities.

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The Architect's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

What does it say about the United States that, until 2017, stained glass portraits of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson adorned Washington National Cathedral—one of the country’s The post <em>Now and Forever</em>, a stained glass piece by Kerry James Marshall, brings the civil rights struggle into Washington National Cathedral appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Located on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of the Washington Coast, this small home lives large. The extension of the roof over the deck columns and beams define an intermediate space both inside and out. The height of the veranda allows for southern light to pour in during winter months, while the depth of the veranda keeps the sun from becoming too intrusive during the summer.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Citizen Robotics adapted the tech to print a two-bedroom cottage that serves as a concept for affordable housing in the city. Detroit has roughly 72,000 vacant lots according to the city’s Land Bank Authority, and some neighborhoods only have a few houses per block. Between them are wide open spaces, many of which have become meadows after a swath of landowners sold their property to the land bank and headed for the suburbs when times got tough during the deindustrialization of the automotive in

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Now in its eighth year, the Urban Design Forum announces its 2023 Forefront Fellows cohort. This year's initiative theme, "Free to Grow," focuses on inspiring adults "to center young people in the built environment." The Forefront Fellowship consists of early-to-mid-career professionals working towards exploring ways design can "address a social or political challenge facing New York City.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

L'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped , artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude 's last work, is being recycled by Parley for the Oceans , which will turn it into tents and sun shades for use during the 2024 Olympics and other events in Paris. In 2021, L'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped saw the monument on Paris's Champs-Élysées shrouded in 25,000 square metres of silvery fabric tied in place with 7,000 metres of red rope.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Now in its eighth year, the Urban Design Forum announces its 2023 Forefront Fellows cohort. The 2023 initiative theme, "Free to Grow," focuses on inspiring adults "to center young people in the built environment." The Forefront Fellowship consists of early-to-mid-career professionals working towards exploring ways design can "address a social or political challenge facing New York City.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

the architect also envisioned a 10,000 sqm urban park dedicated solely to pedestrians and cyclists. The post vincent callebaut’s carless & timber eco-district in switzerland hosts cascading ‘sky villas’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Students in the Studio 804 design-build programme at the University of Kansas took cues from farmstead vernacular to create a primary home and accessory dwelling unit called 722 Ash Street. Named after its address, the residence is located in the city of Lawrence in northeastern Kansas. It was built as a speculative project, and the house was sold upon completion.

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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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Evelyn Lee is the Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies, founder of Practice of Architecture , and co-host of the podcast Practice Disrupted. She will serve as the 101st President of the AIA in 2025. Architects are an incredibly talented and creative group of individuals. We use our understanding of sound design principles and apply them to create buildings that are both beautiful and functional.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

a spiral installation of algae-based concrete models a collaborative approach to reduce CO2 in the building industry. The post SOM demonstrates algae-based ‘bio-block spiral’ at chicago architecture biennial appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

<p>The CHOC house, a four-story house previously designed in a rustic style and plagued by numerous infrastructure issues, underwent a comprehensive redesign and renovation process. This extensive renovation project breathed new life into the home, removing old interior partitions and a harmonious blend of straight lines and soft, round details.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

the main foyer reveals a sanctuary-like dome with 60 hollow columns enlivened by natural light pouring from above. The post inspired by cathedrals, the harbin creative design center in china invites peace & rhythmicity appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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