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MAY 24, 2023

SWA has unveiled the design for a major urban infrastructure project which seeks to reconnect a historically Black neighborhood in South Dallas. The Southern Gateway Public Green comprises a five-acre park in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, built to reconnect a community that was divided by highway construction in the 1950s. Image credit: HKS The park will be delivered in two phases, with infrastructure currently under construction to ‘cap’ the highway to allow the landscape to

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© Maxime Vermeulen architects: Zita! Damien Guiot Architectes + Urbanistes Location: Courcelles-lès-Lens, France Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Maxime Vermeulen Area: 1120.

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MAY 24, 2023

The notable Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition, curated by architect, curator, and Syracuse University professor Sekou Cooke will travel to Los Angeles this summer with help from the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCalNOMA). Cooke has stated: “In aggregate, these projects reveal a collective vision for alternative forms of expression and practice, and serve to formalize work created over almost 30 years into an

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MAY 24, 2023

Courtesy of Sugarcrete™ Finding effective and valuable solutions for agricultural waste management has been an inspiring challenge for researchers. By-products from monocultures, such as residues from soybean production, corn cobs, straw, sunflower seeds, and cellulose, are often destined for soil composting, used as animal feed, or even converted into energy in order to reduce waste and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with agricultural activities.

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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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MAY 24, 2023

In a colossal real estate move, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have purchased an extravagant vacation home in Malibu for a record-breaking $200 million, as reported by Dirt. The sale price ranks as the most ever paid for a California home and the second-most paid for a U.S. residence, behind the Ken Griffin-owned penthouse at 220 Central Park South in Manhattan.

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MAY 24, 2023

New York City’s Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz is set to leave her post in the Adams administration by early July, she told Gothamist, leaving open a critical role tasked with overseeing the city’s response to its growing housing and homelessness crises. Katz told Gothamist the job was both “frustrating” and a “real sprint.

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MAY 24, 2023

© Niveditaa Gupta architects: Taliesyn Design & Architecture Location: Kanakapura Rd, Judicial Layout 2nd Phase, Jyotipuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Niveditaa Gupta Area: 1920.

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MAY 24, 2023

Ready for the next step in your architectural career? Check out our latest weekly highlight of featured employers with current openings in Brooklyn/New York , Los Angeles , and Scottsdale. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. New York-based architecture and design studio Andrew Franz Architect is currently inviting applications for these two positions: a Junior Architectural Designer with 3–5 years of profes

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MAY 24, 2023

© Fei Wu architects: CCDI GROUP 21 Design Studio Location: No. 1066, Haide 3rd Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Fei Wu Area: 167640.

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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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MAY 24, 2023

Winners of the 2023 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge and Build Challenge, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy, feature a series of student projects that address renewable energy building methods. After celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, the Solar Decathlon has hosted over 25,000 students with the aim to foster "the next generation of building professionals to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings powered by renewables" For this year's competition, there are 11 fin

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MAY 24, 2023

Perspectiva exterior por Nicolás Belcic. Image Cortesía de Bruno Stagno From Costa Rica, architect Bruno Stagno not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main basis for inspiration and identity in architecture but also proposes going a little further, with contemporary tropical architecture for an entire latitude. What happens when these limits are extended?

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MAY 24, 2023

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Manager of Climate Action & Design Excellence at the American Institute of Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Staff Architect - Wastewater Division at Parsons Corp. The role calls for an individual to lead the company’s design efforts supporting their San Diego pure water project for wastewater and water treatment systems.

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MAY 24, 2023

© Wen Studio architects: AIM Architecture Location: No. 300, Jiaozi Avenue, High-tech Zone, Chengdu, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Wen Studio Photographs: Bowen Gu Area: 585.

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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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MAY 24, 2023

New statistics from the American Institute of Architects ' latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) show a modest decrease for April, following the gains shown by the ABI in March for the first time since September. The billings score for April dropped to 48.5, down from the March total of 50.4 (any score above 50 indicates an increase). Firms did report, however, that new project inquiries increased to a score of 53.9, though most practices continued to report a decline in the value of new desi

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MAY 24, 2023

National Museum of Carthage in Tunis Competition. Image Courtesy of Bez+Kock Architekten Bez+Kock Architekten and Koeber Landschaftsarchitektur have won the competition for the Requalification of the Acropole of Byrsa and Rehabilitation of the National Museum of Carthage in Tunis project. An international jury, led by Alberto Veiga of Barozzi Veiga in Barcelona, has awarded the first prize to the studios based in Stuttgart , Germany, out of 94 design submissions for the competition.

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MAY 24, 2023

SWA has unveiled the design, undertaken with HKS , for a major urban infrastructure project which seeks to reconnect a historically Black neighborhood in South Dallas. The Southern Gateway Public Green comprises a five-acre park in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, built to reconnect a community that was divided by highway construction in the 1950s.

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MAY 24, 2023

room206 Apartment / Daiki Awaya. Image Courtesy of Daiki Awaya Kitchens encapsulate the essence of culture, acting as dynamic museums that preserve age-old recipes, processes, and traditions. Influenced by ethnic practices and culinary customs, kitchen architecture varies greatly across continents. In this context, kitchens transcend their domestic role and become insightful manifestations of cultural, societal, and regional factors.

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MAY 24, 2023

A new, timely exhibition at the MAK Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is taking a closer look at the technological developments pushing architecture and design into new territory in the past decade using a variety of different relevant media. From May 10–September 10, 2023, visitors can experience, /imagine: A Journey into The New Virtual , an exhibition divided into a series of four overlapping sections: Research Investigations, Speculative Narratives and Worldbuilding, AI and Algorithmic

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MAY 24, 2023

Cortesia de FIANDRE Architectural Surfaces When it comes to buildings, there are several factors that contribute to creating something truly luxurious: attention to detail, use of premium, high-quality materials, and unique designs. Lately, the environmental impact of building decisions has also entered heavily into this equation, and the development of a luxury project requires all steps and products to take sustainability into account.

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MAY 24, 2023

Adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) Terminal 1, the HKIA Community Building was opened in December 2022, providing a recreational building for airport staff. It is slated to create an engaging and people-centric environment providing a full range of recreational facilities. Echoing HKIQqA main buildings, the overall architectural language of the HKIA Community Building adopts simple linear form and vertical fins.

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MAY 24, 2023

© OKA Fotografia architects: Delton Leandro Arquitetura Location: Estrada de Caraíva, Km 18, s/n - Caraíva, Porto Seguro - BA, 45810-000, Brasil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: OKA Fotografia Area: 678.

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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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MAY 24, 2023

Medical Building Project: Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Qingpu Branch, Shanghai Architects: Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co. (TJAD) LOPO Façade Materials: Wavy-textured Terracotta Facades (Total 10,000 SQM) This century-old hospital is the first maternity hospital in China and is affectionately known as the "Red House Hospital" by Shanghai residents due to its red roof and red brick façade.

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MAY 24, 2023

While exploring the 18th International Architecture Exhibition onsite in Venice , ArchDaily had the chance to speak with Jayden Ali and Joseph Henry , two of the co-curators of the British National Pavilion. The exhibition titled “Dancing Before the Moon” was created together with Meneesha Kellay and Sumitra Upham , and features creations from six designers and artists.

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MAY 24, 2023

Copper blockhouse · Full Metal Jacket No fear. No distractions. The ability to let that which does not matter truly slide. You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your f **g khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world.

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MAY 24, 2023

© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: BHY arquitectos Location: Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Area: 240.

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