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UNStudio completes Booking.com City Campus HQ in Amsterdam

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A new HQ project from UNStudio for the Dutch travel site Booking.com has opened in Amsterdam, offering a dynamic central location it says will serve as a “recruitment machine” while creating a more inclusive, healthy, and socially engaging experience for the company’s 6,500 employees. Video courtesy UNStudio on Vimeo. Designed to maximize connectivity for its users and visitors to the campus’ Oosterdokseiland location, the nearly 700,000-square-foot plan creates a highly-

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Generative Space Design: Exploring 8 Transformative Tools in Architecture

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Courtesy of Tato Architects In architecture, drawing is a technical and artistic expression that involves creating visual representations using various analog instruments. While drawing remains relevant and current in practice today, efforts have been made to carry out architectural tasks and studies more efficiently. The drafting machine , a significant development in this regard, enabled precise strokes using fewer instruments.

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Photos of MAD Architects' artistic nexus, The City of Time

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MAD Architects has shared new images of its recently completed temporary The City of Time installation for the Aranya Theater Festival in China. The project, which ran from June 12th to June 25th in the seaside resort community, brought together 300 artists and 131 group works under one maze-like design that dissolved after standing on the beach for a period of 300 hours.

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New Aare Bridge / Christ & Gantenbein

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Completed in 2023 in Aarau, Switzerland. Images by Stefano Graziani. The new Aare Bridge in Aarau, Switzerland, designed by the planning team Christ & Gantenbein, WMM Ingenieure AG, Henauer Gugler AG, and August +.

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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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Tadao Ando on 'Youth' and optimism for museum design

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I believe that a museum is the light of hope [.] A place where people can obtain the ‘nutrients for the soul’ necessary for living a rich and fulfilling life. Speaking to The Art Newspaper , Ando says: “I always struggle with where to draw the line between nature and artificiality as I proceed with design,” telling the interviewer Edwin Heathcote (who says his 2013 Museum SAN in South Korea illustrates “the crisis in contemporary architecture”) that his goal f

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PAD studio complete Barn & Office on coastal site in rural Hampshire

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The Barn is a modern contemporary family home, located within a tranquil coastal setting in rural Hampshire. The post PAD studio complete Barn & Office on coastal site in rural Hampshire appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding: Combining Geometric Layouts and Efficient Design

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SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal. Among the protective measures available, cladding systems are exterior coverings that integrate varying textures, colors and finishes, allowing for customization and creative expression, while also providing weather resistan

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OSD’s new South Cato Springs development provides nurturing space for neurodiverse adults in Arkansas

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A new neighborhood-scale development from OSD aimed at enhancing the lives of neurodiverse adults has broken ground outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas following a special ceremony held this week with the firm and its client, a local nonprofit organization called SLS Community. Their master plan for a mixed-use and mixed-income tract called South Cato Springs will eventually endow the region with a workforce housing micro village that also features dedicated space for a new center for the Universi

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Hillmaru Country Club / YKH Associates

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© Jeonggyu Lee architects: YKH Associates Location: Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Jeonggyu Lee Photographs: Dongwook Jung - Time of Blue Area: 2866.

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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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Immigrant women detail a 'completely different world' on construction sites in NYC

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[C]onstruction is a risky job, and even more so for undocumented immigrants, who often work under informal verbal agreements. And for women, being vastly outnumbered on every construction site means more pressure to accept lower pay and mistreatment. That’s why, as more immigrant women don hard hats in New York City, advocates are training them to stand up against exploitation – and transform the construction industry itself.

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Quebrada Honda House / Abarca Palma Arquitectos

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© Pablo Casals-Aguirre architects: Abarca Palma Arquitectos architects: Cristóbal Noguera Location: Frutillar, Los Lagos, Chile Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Pablo Casals-Aguirre Area: 180.

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Worrell Yeung designs sleek porous spa shed for family home in upstate New York

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As part of a residential project within the agrarian landscape of Westchester County in upstate New York , Worrell Yeung designed a simple, yet striking, sculptural spa shed. The structure joins a collection of new and existing buildings for this family home. The firm’s North Salem Farm project combines a renovated and expanded main home, a new photography studio/garage, and spa shed on the northwest side of a 8.7-acre triangular lot.

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The Transformative Power of Urbanization: How Indian Cities like Delhi Plan for Urban Growth

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Aerial view of Gurgaon, India. Image © Gunj Guglani India has witnessed a surge in urbanization and population growth. As a result of natural population growth and migration, the megacities of India have experienced a continual increase in their residents. Standing as the most populous country in the world , India is at a critical junction, grappling with opportunities and challenges in molding its built environment.

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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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Sharonville Police Department by MSA Design

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The City of Sharonville Police Department has been operating out of an outdated and undersized facility within its municipal building. MSA initially was engaged by the City to develop a feasibility study for a shared police and fire facility. Ultimately, a standalone police facility was envisioned and MSA subsequently worked with the police department to revise and update the programmatic requirements accordingly.

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Mallcom Factory / IKSOI

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Completed in 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. Images by Atik Bheda. Built on an old textile mill compound in Ahmedabad, Mallcom's new factory is a PPE garment-stitching unit. The design of the unit takes a holistic.

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Blue Ash Summit Park by MSA Design

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AN EXCELLENT VENUE ALL YEAR ROUND The City of Blue Ash hired MSA Design to lead the design team for Summit Park using the vision of providing opportunities for young and old, 365 days of the year. The park is centered around the “Great Lawn” for community events, and features a 150+ foot high observation tower from one of the highest points in Greater Cincinnati.

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FOM University Pavilion / J. Mayer H. Architects

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© David Franck architects: J. Mayer H. Architects Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Project Year: 2023 Photographs: David Franck Photographs: Area: 100.

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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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Quinnipiac University Admissions Center by Amenta Emma Architects

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Quinnipiac University sought to create a visitor experience for its Admissions Center that was reflective of its values and brand as a 21st-century institution of learning. The existing Admissions Center, while not that old, did not reflect the new identity the University wanted to project nor offer a compelling way to engage with the space or the broader campus.

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Natatorium of Southeast University / SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio

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Courtesy of SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio architects: SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio Location: Jiulonghu Campus, Southeast University, Nanjing, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Courtesy of SEU-ARCH Zhou Qi Studio Area: 5650.

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Christ & Gantenbein adds concrete New Aare Bridge over Swiss river

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Architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein has added a sculptural concrete bridge across the Aare River in Aarau, Switzerland , with five arches of varying widths. Designed in collaboration with local engineering studios WMM Ingenieure and Henauer Gugler , New Aare Bridge connects the city centre to a forested area on the other side and incorporates lanes for cars, pedestrians and cyclists.

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Punto Plataforma Residential Complex / FRB Arquitectos Asociados

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© Onnis Luque Rodríguez architects: FRB Arquitectos Asociados Location: 70937 El Rosedal, Oax., México Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Onnis Luque Rodríguez Area: 972.

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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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Allbirds creates "world's first net-zero carbon shoe" using regenerative wool

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At the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, Allbirds has unveiled a woolly sock-style trainer with a bioplastic sole that effectively adds zero emissions to the atmosphere over the course of its life, the shoe brand claims. The minimal all-grey Moonshot sneaker features an upper made using wool from a regenerative farm in New Zealand, which uses sustainable land management practices to capture more carbon than it emits.

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Innovation Hall / MUOTO

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© Maxime Delvaux architects: MUOTO Location: Montpellier, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Maxime Delvaux Photographs: Courtesy of MUOTO Area: 7695.

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christ & gantenbein complements swiss riverside with gently arched concrete bridge

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drawing from the sturdy stone buildings and medieval houses of the area, the bridge combines traditional and optimized concrete construction techniques. The post christ & gantenbein complements swiss riverside with gently arched concrete bridge appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ANZ Centre Gallery / Foolscap Studio

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© Willem Dirk Du Toit architects: Foolscap Studio Location: 833 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Willem Dirk Du Toit Read more »

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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!