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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Beijing City Library / Snøhetta. Image © Yumeng Zhu Snøhetta ’s Beijing City Library has opened its doors to the public, introducing a unique space for learning and knowledge-sharing in Beijing’s cultural scene. As one of the most anticipated projects of 2024 , the library features the world's largest climatized reading space, in addition to various facilities aimed at creating a vibrant cultural destination in the city.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The project is a complex for a new development in Rizhao, serving also as an exhibition space, visitor center, and shopping center. The post Junya.ishigami+associates design incredible art museum in Rizhao immersed in an artificial lake appeared first on Åvontuura.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

via Shutterstock | Colin Eby On February 21st, 2024, American Hotelier MCR Hotels acquired the renowned BT Tower in London. The tower, a Grade II listed marvel, is nestled within London’s Fitzrovia , standing as a testament to the city’s heritage. Initially used as the British Telecommunications Tower and was known as the Post Office Tower, the BT Tower will be repurposed by Heatherwick Studio , with plans underway to breathe new life into this iconic structure.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Construction of what would be the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily and mainland Italy over the Strait of Messina, could begin this year after the final design recently gained approval. The long-delayed project would stretch more than 10,800 feet if completed. The controversial bridge is estimated to cost approximately $5 billion and take around seven years to build.

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Ema Peter Photography architects: Omar Gandhi Architect Location: Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Ema Peter Photography Area: 380.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Courtesy of NEXT Office | Hormuz Eco Resort Water , fluid and dynamic in its nature, has long been an inspiration for architects and designers. From ancient civilizations to modern metropolises , the presence of water has shaped architectural schemes and urban landscapes. This elemental force provides aesthetic and sensory inspiration to the buildings that are built around it.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Local studio Medprostor has covered and partially repaired a 900-year-old Romanesque church in Slovenia , placing an operable roof on top of the open structure to create a space "between a ruin and a reconstruction". Medprostor crafted a series of modest interventions alongside the folding roof that aim to protect the significant monastic building, located inside the fortified grounds of the historic Žiče Charterhouse.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Courtesy of Parametric Architecture We are thrilled to announce our upcoming March workshops in collaboration with our ArchDaily Supporters partner, Parametric Architecture. These workshops have been thoughtfully curated to empower architects, designers, and enthusiasts by providing them with the latest insights and skills in the dynamic realm of parametric design.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Montreal-based Ivy Studio has chosen a variety of dramatic marble to outfit a Middle Eastern restaurant , which features a colour palette influenced by "the earthy tones of the Syrian deserts". In Montreal's Old Port neighbourhood, the 1,500-square-foot (140-square metre) Hayat restaurant is designed to reflect the cuisine served by chef Joseph Awad.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

House in Candonga / Fomento Estudio. Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials. While stone is one of the oldest building materials, enduring throughout history, its application in homes in Uruguay , Brazil , and Mexico highlights different characteris

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Local studio SODA has used warm colours and natural materials to create the first store for tea brand Chai Guys on Portobello Road in London 's Notting Hill neighbourhood. The studio drew on the "informal nature" of drinking masala chai tea when designing the interior for the cafe – the first one for the Chai Guys brand, which has previously operated from market stalls.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Dong Image architects: Deep Origin Lab Location: Wuyishan Road, Huqiu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Dong Image Photographs: Hao Chen Photographs: Qinrong Liu Area: 15.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

a 1950s-built structure in girona has become a renovated home as 05 AM arquitectura breathes new life into the historic spanish city. The post 05 AM arquitectura fits a renovated townhouse in the historic streets of girona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Jae W V Kim architects: THISS Studio Location: Clapton, London, United Kingdom Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jae W V Kim Area: 48.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

movement and sound effects, derived from the bamboo screen oscillation, infuse the spaces with a tranquil mood. The post bamboo screens, glass, and climbing plants engulf ‘the vibes’ complex in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Alejandro Gómez Vives architects: Martín Peláez architects: Pablo Fernández Location: Albacete, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alejandro Gómez Vives Photographs: Area: 2691 ft2 Read more »

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

alongside porsche design smartphones, HONOR unveils AI that learns the users’ behavior, a scratch-resistant screen glass that uses cars’ coating, and more at MWC 2024. The post HONOR recreates porsche 911 sports car into foldable smartphone and more at MWC 2024 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Bryan Arellano architects: Veintedoce Arquitectura Location: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Bryan Arellano Photographs: Area: 200.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A quartet of new landscape projects have been selected as the winners for the 25th International Garden Festival , which takes place in Grand-Métis, Quebec, from June 22nd until October 6th this year. For the special anniversary, designers responded to the theme ‘ Ecology of Possibility ’ put forth by Artistic Director Ève De Garie-Lamanque in order to stimulate a re-imagining of the future garden design.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Arch-Exist, BIAD-ASA Studio architects: BIAD-ASA Studio Location: Tianpengzhen, Pengzhou, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Arch-Exist, BIAD-ASA Studio Area: 157768.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Lab l is a start-up project of a box-shop for the unrestricted purchase / sale of rare and conceptual garments. By its structure, the space is configured to facilitate a closer contact between the buyer and the product without a third party. The interior architecture in this scenario goes beyond local solutions, turning into a changeable relevant process.

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

© Pedro Kok architects: Arquipélago Arquitetos architects: Pianca Arquitetura Location: Alameda Ribeirão Preto - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Pedro Kok Area: 1345 ft2 Read more »

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

If you have ever wondered what Delegated Design and Design Assist mean and how the distinction between the two could impact you and your liability and responsibility then this is a good resource of information as we break it down and discuss it in fairly simple terms. The post Ep 145: Delegated Design first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 145: Delegated Design at Life of an Architect.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Cortesia de Hunter Douglas As we observe closely spaced parallel lines at a specific angle, we may be deceived by the illusion of a continuous or three-dimensional surface, although they are, in fact, individual lines. This phenomenon arises from the brain's natural tendency to simplify and seek visual patterns, interpreting the proximity of the lines as indicative of a unified ceiling.

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World Architecture Community

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Come to be a part of "Architect&#Öü;Öö," the year&#Öü;s most talked-about architectural event. This exhibition covers over Üö,âââ square meters, featuring exhibitions from the Association of Siamese Architects unde.

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