Wed.Jan 31, 2024

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Sorol Art Museum / Meier Partners

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© Yongbaek Lee architects: Meier Partners Location: Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Yongbaek Lee Area: 3222.

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SOM completes Two Manhattan West, marking a major milestone for corporate office design in NYC

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SOM has completed work on their Two Manhattan West tower project to culminate the shorter second half of its $4.5 billion mixed-use Manhattan West development in New York City. The four-year construction effort yielded a total two million square feet of new office space that was built above active railroad tracks in what the firm describes as an "extraordinary" advancement of the methods used in urban design, structural engineering, and architecture.

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[EN]COSTA House / Hous3

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Completed in 2022 in Guimarães, Portugal. Images by Ivo Tavares Studio. The plot is a privileged location on the slopes of the Penha Mountains, overlooking the beautiful city of Guimarães. The local complexity, topography.

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It's a 'Go' for ZGF's Space Shuttle Endeavour installation at the California Science Center

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ZGF Architects has completed the installation of the decommissioned Space Shuttle Endeavour and orbiter system as a part of their Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center expansion at the California Science Center museum in Los Angeles. The unique project will culminate in a three-level level scheme that includes 150 different exhibitions, the largest of which, a 200-foot-tall central gallery space, is set to be used as a new permanent display for the 122-foot-long retired NASA orbiter.

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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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House M / Busch & Takasaki Architekten

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© Ruben Beilby architects: Busch & Takasaki Architekten Location: 38 Braunschweig, Germany Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ruben Beilby Area: 140.

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Hangzhou Daguan Primary School Xiangfu Branch / goa

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Completed in 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Images by Guowei Liu. Commencing its operations in September 2023, Daguan Primary School (Xiangfu Branch) is a significant component of the Xiangfu Bridge Historic.

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Profitability is the biggest challenge facing architecture firms in 2024, says AIA analysis

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The AIA’s chief economist Kermit Baker has offered reflections on the economic context facing architecture firms throughout 2024. Baker, who previously shared reflections with Archinect on the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, says that “while 2024 may indeed end up looking a lot like last year, the reasons are likely to be very different.

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Tasik Creative and Innovation Center / SHAU Indonesia

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© Andreaswidi architects: SHAU Indonesia Location: Tasikmalaya, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java, Indonesia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andreaswidi Area: 1994.

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British AEC groups urge government action on embodied carbon regulations

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A group of 11 AEC industry groups in the United Kingdom, including the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Building, and UK Green Building Council, have joined together in urging the government toward taking action on restricting embodied carbon emissions in the built environment ahead of an important national election that’s expected for November.

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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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House Branches and Rocks / Ruptura Morlaca Arquitectura

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© Oscar Moscoso architects: Ruptura Morlaca Arquitectura Location: Cuenca, Ecuador Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Oscar Moscoso Photographs: Ruptura Morlaca Area: 155.

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NORD Architects’ design innovative dementia care home in Pennsylvania

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NORD Architects is designing a new dementia care facility for Willow Valley Communities which operates care facilities for elderly people The post NORD Architects’ design innovative dementia care home in Pennsylvania appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Once again, HOME / Logical Process in Architectural Design Office

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© Ali Gorjian, Deed Studio architects: Logical Process in Architectural Design Office Location: Jolfa, Isfahan, Isfahan Province, Iran Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Ali Gorjian, Deed Studio Area: 760.

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Zooco design new concrete structure for restaurant overlooking the Bay of Santander

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The Cantabrian Maritime Museum, located on Severiano Ballesteros Street in Santander, was conceived as part of an architectural complex. The post Zooco design new concrete structure for restaurant overlooking the Bay of Santander appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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HY House / TRAN TRUNG Architects

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© Hoang Le architects: TRAN TRUNG Architects Location: Cẩm Lệ District, Da Nang, Vietnam Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Hoang Le Area: 100.

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parabolic balconies sprout from sanjay puri’s ‘forest’ workplace in central africa

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the cascading balconies of the verical development project mimic the dense canopy of an african forest. The post parabolic balconies sprout from sanjay puri’s ‘forest’ workplace in central africa appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architecture Classics: Xul Solar Museum / Pablo Tomás Beitía

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© Natalia Krzisnik From 1987 to 1993, architect Pablo Tomás Beitía set out to transform the former housing complex and rental houses of Argentine artist Alejandro Xul Solar into a museum. The goal was to create a new space that would adapt to exhibition requirements and engage in avant-garde dialogue with the pre-existing structure. Situated in the Palermo neighborhood within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires , the Xul Solar Museum was designed to serve as a space for cultural encounters.

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"Bookshelf Wealth" Isn’t New. So Why Is It Taking Off?

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Buying books for decor isn’t a novel concept, but the internet’s latest design buzzword has taken the popularity of BookTok and other trends and run with them. If you’ve been on social media in the past month, it’s unlikely you’ve evaded "bookshelf wealth." The interior design buzzword entered the canon late last year and by mid-January was crowned " 2024’s first major design trend.

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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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ArtFX / Valode & Pistre

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© Julien Lanoo architects: Valode & Pistre Location: 59200 Tourcoing, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Julien Lanoo Area: 18000.

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polycarbonate panels reflect light within minimalist atelier industrial in argentina

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thirteen columns and ten beams form a reflective system, transforming the pavilion into an interactive element that transmits and receives light. The post polycarbonate panels reflect light within minimalist atelier industrial in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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General Silveira Building / ATA - Atelier Tiago Antero

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© José Campos architects: ATA - Atelier Tiago Antero Location: Porto, Portugal Project Year: 2021 Photographs: José Campos Area: 1378.

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Trahan Architects designs USA pavilion with suspended cube for Expo 2025 Osaka

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New Orleans architecture studio Trahan Architects has designed the USA pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka , which will include a suspended cube surrounded by LED screens showing American landscapes. The US Department of State and US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel revealed images of the project, which will serve as a "cultural outpost" for the US during the six-month World Expo to be held in Japan in 2025.

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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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Lots Will Tear Us Apart is a call for reclaiming type as an architectural project

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We live in San Francisco, a city once known for its counterculture, labor unions, hippie communes, and offering of sanctuary to those that felt like outcasts. But decades of cultural The post Lots Will Tear Us Apart is a call for reclaiming type as an architectural project appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dezeen's top five houses of January 2024

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Dezeen's top five houses of the month for January include an "unyielding" travertine-clad holiday home on the Danish coast and a fluted concrete villa built into a Spanish hillside. Also featured in this roundup is a house with clustered red-brick volumes overlooking the River Thames and a cube-shaped holiday home in Chile with an expansive rotated terrace.

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Junya Ishigami’s Zaishui Art Museum Nimbly Extends Across a Lake in China’s Shandong Province

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Long, linear, and devoid of visual boundaries, the enchanting floating arts center is one of multiple commissions by the Japanese architect in the Bailuwan development.

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World's largest cruise ship sets sail amid sustainability concerns

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Royal Carribbean's near-10,000-capacity Icon of the Seas has set sail on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. The 20-deck-high Icon of the Seas , which is the world's largest cruise ship , set off from Miami on Saturday, headed on its first cruise in the Caribbean. Designed with contributions from Skylab Architecture , Wilson Butler Architects, 3Deluxe and RTKL, the ship weighs 248,663 gross tonnes – around five Titanics – and has room for 7,600 guest

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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!