Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
Henning Larsen has been announced to lead the renovation of the 58-year-old Canberra Theatre Centre in Australia. The firm will couple with Arup and Architectus for the transformative project, which will makeover the country’s oldest performing arts venue in a month of construction that results in a more inclusive multi-purpose events space anchor of the city’s future Civic and Cultural District.
Avontuura
MAY 12, 2023
The Visitor´s Center is located on the hillside of Monte Castillo, within the area of the caves that bear his name. The post sukunfuku studio design visitor’s center integrated into the surrounding hillside in Cantabria,Spain appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
Noted Australian architect Kerstin Thompson has been announced as the winner of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) 2023 Gold Medal, her country’s highest honor. The AIA says the Medal was awarded to Thompson for her “contribution to the advancement of architecture and the profession as a whole.” Notable projects included in their citation for the KTA founder included the Victorian College of the Arts, Broadmeadows Town Hall, and the award-winning Bundanon Art Museum a
designboom
MAY 12, 2023
with its flat, perforated rooftop projecting from the earth, 'homa vagia' suggests a continuation of the terrain. The post MOLD architects embeds ‘homa vagia’ retreat into the island landscape of serifos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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?
Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
OMA , along with Circlewood, a coalition of architects, engineers, builders, and researchers, have developed a modular wood system to build a variety of schools in Amsterdam. This project aims to support the city’s goal to halve the use of primary raw materials by 2030 and become fully circular by 2050. As part of this mission and the need to meet the increasing demand for schools, Amsterdam initiated the Innovation Partnership School Buildings program to build nine to thirty “high-q
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Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
Continuing with our weekly job employment highlights, we're featuring seven firms looking for junior associates, project managers, marketing coordinators, and more in the Washington DC area. Looking for new employment opportunities? Be sure to explore the Archinect Job board which features 100+ new jobs every week. Gronning Architects seeks a Junior or Associate Architect Details: "Gronning Architects (Washington DC), a small and well respected, design oriented Architectural firm, is seeking a t
The Architect's Newsletter
MAY 12, 2023
Since the 2020 Venice Architecture Biennale was postponed due to COVID-19, odd years are now architecture years in La Serenissima. The 2023 rendition, themed as The Laboratory of the Future, The post Looking forward to next week’s Venice Architecture Biennale amid frustration shared by curator Lesley Lokko appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
The Centre Pompidou, Paris’s top museum for modern and contemporary art, has officially set out plans to close for five years starting in 2025 while it undergoes a €262 million ($283.6 million) renovation. Although the museum had previously announced a long-term shuttering, it was expected to begin this year and last only through 2027. Now, the museum has lengthened its closure period by a year.
designboom
MAY 12, 2023
the ascetic form of the house merges into the surrounding forest, minimally changing the natural landscape. The post dark metal and wood cladding wraps gabled ‘house among the pines’ in ukraine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
In a recent interview with AFP , architect Sir Norman Foster shared his reservations about the role of artificial intelligence in architecture. Foster maintains that AI cannot replicate the physical world, including buildings, streets, and squares. The Foster + Partners-designed Beijing Airport. Photo: Ma Wenxiao, image © Foster + Partners. From Norman Foster digs in on his stance on airport emissions Foster has faced criticism from environmentalists due to his inclination towards construct
Deezen
MAY 12, 2023
Hampshire-based Pad Studio recently completed a post-occupancy study on an eco-house it completed 13 years ago. In this interview , director Wendy Perring discusses the findings. Architecture practice Pad Studio completed New Forest House in 2010. Over the past year, it has been actively measuring the home's energy usage. The studio funded the study itself as a learning exercise.
Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
Outgoing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced the winning proposal to redevelop vacant land in the heart of the South Side of Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Called Woodlawn Social , the $48.4 million project was chosen over two competing proposals for development sites on the 900 and 1000 blocks of East 63rd Street. It will bring a 70-unit mixed-use, mixed-income residential complex to the area.
Dwell
MAY 12, 2023
The decades-old toy for kids is building on its longtime popularity with increasingly elevated sets designed specifically for AFOLs (short for "Adult Fans of Lego"). When the hit comedy TV series Ted Lasso opened its third season this March, it was with a toy seeped in nostalgia: Lego. In the premiere, Ted’s son Henry presents his dad with a Lego Champions Cup, telling him it’s just meant as a placeholder until he wins the real one.
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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.
Archinect
MAY 12, 2023
With several high-profile projects, including the planned Etihad Stadium expansion and the $1 billion Eleven Park in Indianapolis, on its horizon, Populous senior principal Silvia Prandelli sat down with The Athletic recently to detail the firm’s approach to stadium design in an era that is more welcoming to numerous groups — women, families, wheelchair users, and more — left out by traditional approaches to the typology.
The Architect's Newsletter
MAY 12, 2023
Brought to you by: Architect: BNIM Location: Iowa City, Iowa Completion Date: January 2022 View More Project Info Nearly 15 years after a flood heavily damaged the original Stanley Museum The post BNIM brings a textured brick facade to University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Dwell
MAY 12, 2023
The AMNH’s $465 million addition has received its fair share of press, but how does it hold up with its primary audience? Like any four-year-old with an interest in building Lego cities and digging in dirt, my son Douglas has been begging to visit the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) since the last time he visited. Though he’s been many times before, he always finds something different to obsess over, like taxidermied Komodo dragons in the Hall of Reptiles or the Willamette Meteorite in
Deezen
MAY 12, 2023
Dezeen School Shows: a project that explores linguistic pronunciation and an installation that critiques internet "how-to guides" are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Maryland Institute College of Art. Also included is a wall-mounted timeline that sheds light on the daily routines of people with ADHD and a visual representation of how a graphic designer visualises music.
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designboom
MAY 12, 2023
wooden window openings infuse ample natural light and ventilation into the classrooms, easily shuting during cyclones for protection The post disaster-proof ‘bridge schools’ in cyclone-prone bangladesh provide accessible education appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 12, 2023
New York-based studio Fuller Overby has created a North Carolina home clad in charred cypress that cascades down a hill to a lake in North Carolina. Fuller Overby completed the 2,750-square foot (255-square metre) Nebo House in McDowell County in 2022, for a retiring couple. Fuller Overby clad the house in blackened wood Set on Lake James, the narrow one-acre site drops 100 feet (30 metres) from the top of the driveway to the water's edge.
designboom
MAY 12, 2023
prada mode ninth edition merges the worlds of fashion, art, and architecture, resulting in a magical fusion of creativity. The post prada mode lands in tokyo with site-specific artworks curated by kazuyo sejima appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 12, 2023
Spanish studio Office for Strategic Spaces has refurbished a 19th-century housing block in Barcelona , unlocking a previously neglected yard space with a new public courtyard linked by criss-crossing metal walkways. The block, called La Carboneria, sits within Barcelona's Eixample district, known for its famous gridded urban plan designed by Ildefons Cedrá.
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.
designboom
MAY 12, 2023
baan visited the center, periphery, and landscape along the vltava river, documenting prague's raw character -- miles away from the glossy pictures in tourist guides. The post iwan baan takes us on an urban pilgrimage through the city of prague appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 12, 2023
Shanghai-based interior studio Linehouse used natural materials and a muted colour palette to give the Ying'nFlo hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong , the feel of an inviting home. The hotel occupies the podium of a 24-story tower on a hilly street in Hong Kong. Its ground floor holds a series of communal spaces that Linehouse designed to provide "home comfort" for guests.
The Spaces
MAY 12, 2023
MEE Studio leant into the churchy atmosphere at this chapel-turned-cafe, creating a meditative space to order coffee and browse books. Copenhagen’s Nikolaj Kunsthal is a contemporary art gallery located in one of the city’s oldest churches. In addition to the seven or so exhibitions it hosts each year, the space has now opened up a coffee shop and store in a part of the church once used for art installations.
The Architect's Newsletter
MAY 12, 2023
Brought to you by: Architect: sehw architektur Location: Rostock, Germany Completion Date: September 2022 View More Project Info Berlin-based sehw architektur wanted the material composition of its ground-up Technical Center The post sehw architektur wraps a University of Rostock building with copper bands appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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