Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2023

The AIA California continues to highlight work that promotes architectural excellence with projects that focus on progressive changes in urban design, sustainability, and architectural design. The organization announces recipients of the 2023 Urban Design Awards and AIA California's inaugural Student category announcement. Projects were awarded for their "excellence in the creation, improvement, and sustainability of the physical environment by architects and landscape architects as embodied in

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AUGUST 22, 2023

The proposed site is at the meeting point of two very disparate components: an urban sports ground and a park, both linked by a footbridge. The post A new park entrance in Bourg-Saint-Maurice bridges two distinct landscapes appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Singapore Institute of Architects has announced the recipients of the institute’s annual Gold Medal and Architectural Design Awards. Two individuals received the Gold Medal, the highest honor conferred by the institute, while 19 projects were honored in the Architectural Design Awards, including two ‘Design of the Year’ winners.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

American architecture studio NBBJ has collaborated with American musician Flea to design a playground on a public housing complex in Los Angeles. ESI Design , the east coast experience design studio within NBBJ , worked with Michael Peter Balzary, better known as Flea, on the renovation of Nickerson Gardens Playground in the Watts neighbourhood of Los Angeles.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2023

Summer is winding down, and that means it's time again for our Get Lectured series, which continues today with a look at the events taking place at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning this fall. This academic year’s programming at UB is centered around the theme For/From: Considering Origins and explores the topic’s significance within an architecture and planning context, culminating in a body of thought that touches on areas such as placemaking, memory, an

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Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2023

The American Institute of Landscape Architects has published the results of a members' survey on the role of landscape architecture products in aiding decarbonization and biodiversity in the built environment. Insights were garnered from 454 landscape architects, designers, and educators out of the ASLA’s member base of approximately 15,000. A significant 55% of respondents stated that their clients do not establish a greenhouse gas emissions budget for their projects.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has adorned its studio with wood-and-fabric lined walls and industrial details in Austin in order to create a material "representation" of its work. Located in Austin's Rosedale neighbourhood, the 10,750-square-foot (1,000-square metre) studio combines elements of residential and warehouse architecture. Michael Hsu Office for Architecture has completed its self-designed Austin studio "The new studio provides us with the additional space we needed and is a physi

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Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2023

A new podcast series aimed at enhancing educators’ ability to teach architecture to school children is now available thanks to a collaboration between the UK's Built Environment Trust, Thornton Education Trust, and the Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University. Hosted by Architecture for kids CIC founder Antonio Capelao, the ten-episode series engages with various practitioners, academics, and other experts in design education who are working at the field's leading edges with the

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Habitus Living

AUGUST 22, 2023

Each of these 20th century female designers forged a path in architecture and interior design to lead an example for future generations of designers. Most importantly, they each experimented and created timeless design that is as desirable today as when it was first released. Nanna Ditzel’s Ring armchair Nanna Ditzel (1923–2005) was a Danish furniture and industrial designer, known for her innovative and influential contributions to modern design.

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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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Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2023

An important new sculptural installation commissioned by the Trust for the National Mall opened in Washington, D.C. last week to the acclaim of critics and visitors who helped inaugurate the seminal first edition of the Beyond Granite series from Philadelphia-based collective Monument Lab. Images of the six sculptures designed by artists Wendy Red Star, Derrick Adams, vanessa german, Ashon T.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

A Mitsubishi Corporation cargo ship has embarked on its first wind-powered voyage after being retrofitted with two rigid 37.5-metre-tall sails, in what could mark a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry. The Pyxis Ocean freighter, which can carry close to 81,000 tonnes of cargo, set sail from Singapore on Monday. Now, the ship is making its way to Brazil using steel and fibreglass WindWings, created by engineering firm BAR Technologies and Norwegian company Yara Marine Techno

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Habitus Living

AUGUST 22, 2023

After months of anticipation, Saturday Indesign will finally be here next week – taking over Melbourne for 24 hours of design action. Open to anyone with a free registration , the event promises to reinvigorate your design senses and connect you with the latest products, knowledge and people to charge up your practice. Tune into immersive design discussions , brush up on your skills with our workshops, tour Melbourne’s best showrooms and refuel with spreads of delectable hospitality offeri

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Hotel Designs Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina With interiors by LW Design, Vida Dubai Marina is a lifestyle destination in the enviable location adjacent to the Yacht Club, with unparalleled views of the Dubai Marina. Home to the new Vida Hotels and Resorts by Emaar, we stepped inside to take a look… The intuitive urban hub offers convenience, comfort and sensory stimulation to the next generation of entrepreneurial minds to stay, play and connect.

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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.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

Danish studio Spacon & X preserved "different layers of unique history" when designing the Folk Kombucha brewery , which is set within a listed building in Copenhagen 's Meatpacking District. The factory belongs to fermented-tea brand Folk Kombucha and features a production area for kombucha brewing overlooked by a mezzanine level used for workshops and other social events.

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Dwell

AUGUST 22, 2023

It was only a matter of time before people started pining for the Olive Garden aesthetics of their pre-housing crisis childhoods—right down to the ceramic roosters. Welcome to The Trend Times , a column that explores design fads in the age of doomscrolling. Every real estate show, whether it follows potential buyers in Beverly Hills or Mobile, Alabama, reveals a sick obsession with "The Kitchen.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

A zero-emission holiday cabin and a triangular house with underground bedrooms feature in this roundup of A-frame homes. Defined by their steeply pitched roofs that extend to reach near ground level, A-frame homes became popular in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and are now seeing a resurgence with modern interpretations being designed around the world. This roundup features homes, guesthouses and small cabins that celebrate the characterful and tent-like appearance of A-frame forms in various ways, inc

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 22, 2023

Wuhan is an ancient yet diverse city with a rich history and traditional culture. Aedas Global Design Principal Dr. Andy Wen and Executive Director Yijun Qian led the team to win the competition of Wuhan Film Production Studio Plot D and Plot E (Residential and Commercial) Design Scheme in the heart of city. Integrating the Wuhan landscape with cultural characteristics, the design is set to be a cultural-commercial hub filled with historical and functional features.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

Local design studio Otherworlds drew on the traditional Goan balcão when converting a 1980s villa in Panjim, India , into the Terttulia restaurant and bar. Housed in a Portuguese-style villa, Terttulia Goa is defined by a central island bar informed by the balcão – an outdoor porch with built-in seats that serves as the entrance to a typical Goan home.

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BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2023

The mall of the future 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:39 Shopping Centers There are three critical aspects of mall design that, through evolution, have proven to be instrumental in the staying power of a retail destination: parking, planning, and customer experience. This are crucial to the mall of the future. Anthony Sanchez, Design Director, Principal, and Josh Loree, Marketing Coordinator Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engi

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

From a muted colour palette to lights that are rarely switched on, the MIGRE treatment centre by Hanczarstudio in Wroclaw, Poland , was designed to help alleviate discomfort. Local design practice Hanczarstudio designed the interior of the MIGRE migraine treatment centre in Wroclaw, Poland, to deviate from traditional medical environments. "We wanted to create a space that was soothing and evokes associations with a beauty salon, spa or massage parlour, rather than a medical facility," said Han

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Dwell

AUGUST 22, 2023

For design obsessives, they’re more than just a frozen moment—they’re a way to reckon with the past. There’s something vaguely, thrillingly unsettling about the 18th century bedroom from the Sagredo Palace off Venice’s Grand Canal. It’s a shade of green that verges on avocado, intertwined with gold; the ceiling is heavy with frolicking cherubs who almost begin to take on the impression of bats fluttering around a belfry, the longer you stare at them.

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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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Contemporist

AUGUST 22, 2023

A trio of modern homes that feature unique angled ridge lines, white cedar siding, and a painted siding made from materials recovered from manufacturing by-products.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s said that all modern cars ‘look the same’ as they vie to maximise mileage and aerodynamic efficiency. Not so with this one-of-a-kind motor car , fabricated out of wood and up for auction next month. The Hustler DIY kit car was designed in the 1970s by William Towns (who also created the Aston Martin Lagonda ). However, fewer than 400 were ever built, and most were constructed in fibreglass.

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Archeyes

AUGUST 22, 2023

E.1027, located in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, stands as a seminal work in the history of modernist architecture. Designed by the Irish architect Eileen Gray, in collaboration with her partner Jean Badovici, The post E.1027 Villa: Eileen Gray’s Modernist Masterpiece appeared first on ArchEyes.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 22, 2023

All the hallmarks of Tadao Ando’s work are displayed in this concrete ‘church’ in Wonju, which uses light and geometric forms to encourage a meditative state. Dubbed ‘Space of Light’, the angular building is the second meditation space designed by the Japanese architect for Museum SAN. It’s a purposeful contrast to Ando’s first, dome-shaped design, with sharp corners and straight lines in place of gentle curves.

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