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Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities

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Astoria Queens, New York / USA - August 25 2020: Astoria Pool at Astoria Park during the Summer with People and the Triborough Bridge in the Background. Image © James Andrews1 via Shutterstock When one thinks of public spaces, the image of a pool rarely comes to mind. Public spaces are the center of civic life, places where most interactions, activities, and behaviors follow strict social and cultural norms to ensure the safety and comfort of all users.

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Zaha Hadid Architects on using AI in workplace design

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Zaha Hadid Architects has offered The New York Times an insight into how the firm has deployed artificial intelligence in workplace design. Times writer Farah Nayeri spoke with Arjun Kaicker and Ulrich Blum from Zaha Hadid Analytics + Insights (ZHAI) which uses data and artificial intelligence to design workplaces. “The pandemic has really supercharged innovation in the workplace,” Kaicker told the paper, noting that before 2020, “the majority of office buildings had a one-size

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HasleTre Office / Oslotre architects

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© Dmitry Tkachenko architects: Oslotre architects Location: Haslevangen 18, Oslo, Norway Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Dmitry Tkachenko Photographs: Einar Aslaksen Photographs: Courtesy of Oslotre architects Area: 3000.

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Heather Woofter named new dean of UT Austin's School of Architecture

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Heather Woofter has been appointed dean of the University of Texas at Austin ’s School of Architecture (UTSOA) following a national search to replace Michelle Addington following her successful tenure , which began in July of 2017. She is currently the Director of the College of Architecture and the Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design at Washington University in St.

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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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Why Does America Provide More Space for Storing Cars Than Housing People?

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Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons This article was originally published on Common Edge. How did we end up building an environment where the private car is often treated better than many of our fellow human beings? In the U.S., the center of car culture, parking is expected to be convenient, available, and free, writes Henry Grabar in his engaging and entertaining new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World (Penguin Press).

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Gushan Fish Market / C.M. Chao Architect & Planners

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© Yi-Hsien Lee architects: C.M. Chao Architect & Planners Location: No.109-1, Binhai 1st Rd. Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 804003 ,Taiwan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yi-Hsien Lee Photographs: Rex Chu Area: 2468.

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San Francisco's Millennium Tower is tilting even further, despite engineering fixes

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Despite initial progress in the first phase of the so-called fix earlier this year, the sinking and leaning Millennium Tower in San Francisco is now tilting more to the west than ever, according to monitoring data reviewed by NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit. The tower is currently leaning more than 29 inches at the northwest corner of Fremont and Mission streets, much of the added tilt occurring during the digging needed to prepare to support the tower along two sides.

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Rehabilitation and Extension of the Belfry of Dives-sur-mer Cultural Center / ACAU Architectes

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© Charly BROYEZ architects: ACAU Architects Location: 14160 Dives-sur-Mer, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Charly BROYEZ Photographs: Antoine CARDI Area: 1179.

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The Architectural League of New York appoints Jacob R. Moore as its new Executive Director

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The Architectural League of New York has named Jacob R. Moore as its next Executive Director, following a thorough national search. Moore succeeds Rosalie Genevro, who announced her decision to step down last year after leading the organization for nearly 40 years. “Jacob brings tremendous passion and a deep knowledge of the most important forces and issues impacting the built environment today,” said Mario Gooden, President of The League’s board of directors.

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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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YR Pavilion / elton_léniz + Cruz-Mandiola

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© Francisco Cruz architects: Cruz-Mandiola architects: elton_léniz Location: Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Francisco Cruz Read more »

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Collapsed Surfside condo tower had ‘severe strength deficiency’ in pool deck, preliminary findings say

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Federal investigators have released their preliminary findings into the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida. As reported by The New York Times , the building’s pool deck contained a “severe structural deficiency,” with construction in some areas failing to meet both building codes and its original design parameters.

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Yulin Alley Neighborhood · Community Public Space Renovation / Nhoow Architects

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© ICY©ICYWORKS architects: Nhoow Architects Location: Yulin East Road Community, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: ICY©ICYWORKS Photographs: Di Zhu Photographs: Courtesy of Nhoow Architects Photographs: Vancy Photographs: Yulin East Road Community Area: 640.

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UN Secretary-General calls for significant changes to the cement industry ahead of 2050

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In an address to the Global Cement and Concrete Association in Zurich on Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres laid out his vision for changes to the industry he says are “fundamental to building a better world.” Speaking to executives assembled in a “call to action,” Guterres asked for “concrete pledges from the concrete industry” before laying out his trifold ambits to ban coal-fired power in cement production, induce governments

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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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Mississippi Workshop Building / Waechter Architecture

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© Lara Swimmer architects: Waechter Architecture Location: Portland, OR, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Lara Swimmer Photographs: Jeremy Bittermann Photographs: Photographs: David Papazian Area: 9550.

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Kocaeli Congress Center by Özer / Ürger Architects

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Türkiye'nin sanayi imkanlarının çoğu Kocaeli ve İzmit Körfezlerinde bulunmaktadır. Ancak son yıllarda kentsel üreme organlarıyla birlikte körfez kıyısındaki fabrikalar, kıyıya ulaşımı engellediği için kent içinde kalarak başka bir yere taşınmıştır.

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Perkins&Will Wins Competition for the Design of Smithsonian’s Bezos Learning Center in Washington D.C.

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National Mall, Washinton D.C. Image © Via Dr. Alan Ripkin via Shutterstock The Smithsonian Institution selected Perkins&Will to design the Bezos Learning Center at the National Air and Space Museum in located on the prominent National Mall in Washington D.C. Perkins&Will was one of the five shortlisted finalists for the competition, along with BIG , Gehry Partners , DLR Group , and Quinn Evans.

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Henning Larsen, Snøhetta, Zaha Hadid Architects, Kengo Kuma Associates among finalists for Norway's new music theater design competition

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A group of five finalists has been named in the competition to design a new theater called Griegkvartalet in Bergen, Norway. Teams led by Henning Larsen , Snøhetta , Zaha Hadid Architects , Nordic Office of Architecture , and Mad arkitekter / Kengo Kuma Associates (who previously collaborated with each other on the Ibsen Library ) were selected by a six-member committee as the competition’s shortlist.

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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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Treetop Walk Hamaren Activity Park / EFFEKT

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Completed in 2023 in Fyresdal, Norway. Images by Rasmus Hjortshøj. The one-kilometer long and two meters wide plank boardwalk extends on pillars all the way from the forest floor, along Lake Fyresvatn, up between the.

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Henning Larsen design new ferry terminal inspired by local customs in the Faroe Islands

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Smyril Line Headquarters Architect: Henning Larsen Location: Torshavn, Faroe IslandsType: Headquarters, Ferry Terminal, OfficeYear: 2024Images: ELEMENT Henning Larsen has revealed the design for Smyril Line’s new headquarters and ferry terminal in Torshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Embracing the picturesque backdrop of lush landscapes and open seas, the building pays homage to traditional Faroese fishing boats and the historic Eastern harbor.

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Dapi Mountain Pavilion / Galaxy Arch

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© Xiaobin Lv architects: Galaxy Arch Location: Northern Cliff of Guanyin Temple, Dapi Mountain, Xun Country, Hebi City, Henan Province, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Xiaobin Lv Photographs: Arch-Exist Photographs: Courtesy of Galaxy Arch Area: 210.

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Cometa House is nestled within trees on coastal site in Oaxaca

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A pair of stone towers and a thatched -roof palapa are among the features at a nature retreat in southern Mexico designed by architects Mauricio Rocha and Gabriela Carrillo. The Cometa House is located in the small, coastal town of Mazunte in the state of Oaxaca. It sits at the edge of a nature preserve on Punta Cometa, or Comet Point, a peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean and was once the site of an Aztec fort.

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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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Live Work Share House / Bligh Graham Architects

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© Christopher Frederick Jones architects: Bligh Graham Architects Location: Samford Village QLD 4520, Australia Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Christopher Frederick Jones Area: 260.

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an ensemble of broomsticks shape this architectural sculpture in malaysia

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bunga design atelier transforms a malaysian household essential -- the broomstick -- into an architectural component. The post an ensemble of broomsticks shape this architectural sculpture in malaysia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Between Public and Private: Getting to Know the Work of MMMB Arquitetos

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© Nelson Kon With a broad and diversified portfolio in terms of typologies, scales, and project locations, MMBB Arquitetos is a versatile office with multiple activities. Founded in 1991 in the city of São Paulo, the office is currently composed of Maria João Figueiredo, Marta Moreira, and Milton Braga, and over the more than three decades of its operation, it has had among its partners Angelo Bucci, Vinicius Gorgati, and Fernando de Mello Franco, in addition to having carried out several partne

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old steel-framed house converts into vibrant restaurant in tokyo

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oak wood accents, subdued gray tones, and contrasting vermilion anti-rust coatings adorn the interior of uzura by kunihiko matsuba. The post old steel-framed house converts into vibrant restaurant in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!