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UNStudio wins competition for slender mixed-use towers in Düsseldorf

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UNStudio has been named the winner of an international competition to deliver two mixed-use towers in Düsseldorf , Germany. Situated in the northern area of the city center, the towers will reach a height of 393 feet from a low-rise community pavilion base.

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UNStudio Wins Competition for a Lively and Sustainable Mixed-Use Development in Düsseldorf

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New Heart on the Block, Dusseldorf, Germany / UNStudio. Image © Engram UNStudio has been selected as the winner of the international competition for the design of a mixed-use development in Düsseldorf, Germany , surpassing other internationally recognized participant offices, including 3XN , BIG , David Chipperfield Architect , and finalists Hadi Teherani Architects , HPP Architekten , and Ingenhoven.

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Renzo Piano selected to design new Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has been announced as the winner of an international RFP process to deliver a new arts and innovation cultural project in Boca Raton, Florida. The Italian studio beat out Foster + Partners , Ennead , and OMA for the commission of the new Center for Arts & Innovation and will begin the design and development process next month toward an expected 2025 groundbreaking.

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Akar Restaurant / Leon Design Agency

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Completed in 2021 in Ubud, Indonesia. Towering above the treetops, the spacious semi-opened ‘cocoon’- structure accentuates the breathtaking views of the jungle. Married with natural-tone.

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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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Yale School of Architecture scholars take home top honors at the 2023 Carter Manny Awards

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Today, the Graham Foundation ’s 2023 slate of Carter Manny Awards winners was revealed, recognizing the best new writing and research from within the architecture and design fields in what is now the Awards' 27th edition. Two doctoral candidates in the History and Theory program at the Yale University, School of Architecture were selected for this year’s Carter Manny Writing Award and Carter Manny Research Award.

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Looking for new architecture career opportunities? Relativity, Robert Young, Mahlum, Obra, and Megan Grehl are currently hiring

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Archinect's latest curated employer highlight features five architecture and design firms with current openings on Archinect Jobs in Los Angeles , New York , Seattle , Miami , Colorado Springs , and Orlando. For even more opportunities, check out the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Los Angeles-based firm Relativity Architects is offering a slew of positions across its offices in Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, and Orlando.

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Liang House / Atelier ArchFAN

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© Haiting Sun architects: Atelier ArchFAN Location: No.56 ~58, Da 'an West Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Haiting Sun Area: 274.

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Rental apartment construction in the U.S. is at a 50-year high

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New rental apartment construction in the United States is expected to top a 50-year high in 2023. According to a report by RentCafe , nearly 461,000 units are expected to be delivered across the U.S. this year, meaning that over the past three years, 1.2 million units will have been built and brought to the market. According to RentCafe’s analysis of Yardi Matrix data, the number of deliveries is expected to remain high until 2025, at which point the impact of current economic uneasiness w

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Rethinking the Biennale: In Conversation with Anh-Linh Ngo, Curator of the German Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Biennale

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The German Pavilion Open for Maintenance / Wegen Umbau geöffne t at this years 18 th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia was curated by ARCH+ and Summacumfemmer Büro Juliane Greb. At its core, the exhibition addresses the resource problem and the material cycles of the biennale. Inside the pavilion is a functioning workshop dedicated to applying these concepts of care, repair, and maintenance to Venice onsite.

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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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Venice to begin seeking €5 daily admission fees from tourists

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The ability for Venice to charge a nominal €5 ($5.35 USD) daily entrance fee to tourists has been granted to the city, giving officials the final go-ahead for a response they say is ultimately necessary to preserve its architectural heritage from the threats of climate change and overcrowding. The city council’s decision comes after a protracted debate over its implementation since the idea was first introduced in 2019.

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Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center / Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

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© Koji Fujii / TOREAL architects: Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Location: Fukuhara, Kamikatsu, Katsuura District, Tokushima 771-4501, Japan Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Koji Fujii / TOREAL Area: 5557.

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Get Lectured: Syracuse University, Fall '23

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Get Lectured , Architect's ongoing highlight of public lectures and events happening at architecture schools across the country, continues with a look today at what’s happening at the Syracuse University School of Architecture this Fall. The school’s sesquicentennial year begins with a discussion with the former and the incoming Harry der Boghosian Fellows Lily Chishan Wong and Christina Chi Zhang on September 12.

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Mount Alexander College / Kosloff Architecture

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© Derek Swalwell architects: Kosloff Architecture Location: 78 Wellington St, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Derek Swalwell Area: 5150.

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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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Jimmy Wright Emergency Operations Complex by Chambless King Architects

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The 12,756-square-foot, fully hardened facility provides a comfortable working environment and access to natural light while protecting occupants from winds up to 200 mph. The previous DeKalb County emergency facility was located underground without exterior views. Chambless King’s design directly addresses this challenge with a unique interplay between shelter and light.

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Rumburska? Packwall Flat Renovation / Papundekl Architects

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© Alex Shoots Buildings architects: Papundekl Architects Location: Prosek, 190 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Alex Shoots Buildings Photographs: Area: 57.

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City Harbor by Chambless King Architects

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City Harbor is a mixed-use lakefront destination offering an upscale family experience in north Alabama. The project will include short-term rental condos, public green space, water features, boat docks, retail, indoor-outdoor bars, a brewery, and at least six restaurants. The City of Guntersville has received grants to fund the extension of a walking trail from the front of the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce building to the City Harbor site, where it will connect to the site’s boardwalk

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Hakuhodo Head Office Entrance / SAKUMAESHIMA

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© Masaaki Inoue | Bouillon foto architects: SAKUMAESHIMA Location: Minato, Tokio, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Masaaki Inoue | Bouillon foto Area: 325.

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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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On a street running towards Mountain Fuji, TYO design curving reception center for local hotel

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The area is part of a huge forest where a small stream is murmuring along with a very close and clear view of Mt. Fuji to the west. The post On a street running towards Mountain Fuji, TYO design curving reception center for local hotel appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Benzene rings inform patterned facades of Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters

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New York studio OLI Architecture used parametric technology to design the decorative facades of this office complex in Suzhou for biotechnology company Ascentage Pharma. The Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters is spread across seven distinct buildings with facades informed by benzene – a molecule composed of six carbon atoms in a ring. OLI Architecture has created Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters Comprising a range of repeating units, the facades were created by OLI Architecture using pa

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Los Angeles Will Soon Open Its Newest Facility for Those Lacking Housing

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The Woodlands, a motel conversion by local firm Kadre Architects, will provide 100 new units under a California initiative to curb the homelessness crisis. According to the California Senate Housing Committee, on any given night in January 2020, there were more than 161,000 people living without shelter across the state , with 40 percent of them living in Los Angeles County.

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Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul

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Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul , that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth. Positioned in one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Seoul's Jongno-gu district, the Seochon outlet was created to "fit harmoniously within its local context", according to Aesop's design team.

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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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Turkish political prisoners Ayse Mücella Yapici, Tayfun Kahraman, and Can Atalay awarded European Prize for Architecture

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On September 15 in Athens, Greece at the foot of the Acropolis, three Turkish political prisoners will be named the 18th, 19th, and 20th Laureates of the 2023 European Prize The post Turkish political prisoners Ayse Mücella Yapici, Tayfun Kahraman, and Can Atalay awarded European Prize for Architecture appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Studio KUNZ splits gabled Brazilian house into two trapezoidal forms

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Brazilian practice Studio KUNZ has created a compact gabled house that cantilevers from a sloped site in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Completed in 2022 in the municipality of David Canabarro, Casa Trapézios – or the Trapezium House – is formed by two juxtaposed trapezoidal sections arranged back-to-back in a "reinterpretation of the gabled roof archetype".

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edgar orlaineta and simon hamiu’s furniture series nods to avant-garde dance and sculpture

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the series draws on the work of avant-garde dancer ruth page, the architecture of her residence, and sculptures crafted in her honor. The post edgar orlaineta and simon hamiu’s furniture series nods to avant-garde dance and sculpture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Honor creates foldable concept phone as the "new 'it' bag of the future"

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Chinese technology brand Honor has unveiled the Honor V Purse, a foldable concept phone that was designed to look like a handbag and features fixtures that allow straps and chains to be attached to it. Honor V Purse was one of two phones showcased by Honor at IFA 2023 in Berlin, one of the world's biggest trade fairs for consumer electronics. Honor V Purse is a phone launched by Honor The conceptual device is a dual-screen smartphone that can be opened like a book.

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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!