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Toy Storey Residence / Wallmakers

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Completed in 2024 in Vatakara, India. Images by Syam Sreesylam. Have you ever stepped on a lego block ? Everyone who has, even once in their lifetime, stepped on one would remember the pain of it. This led us to.

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The People’s Place in the City of Bits and Atoms

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The city of the 21st century represents a confluence of bits and atoms; an organism in its own right that relentlessly spawns information and data about itself, its people, and the invisible flows that support them. What is the relationship between humans and the city in this new condition? What is its future? To explore these questions, we speak with architect, TED founder, and father of information architecture Richard Saul Wurman, 2025 Venice Biennale curator Carlo Ratti, and MIT Media Lab re

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La Maison D’Egypte Student Dormitory / Dar Arafa Architecture + SAM architecture

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© The GS Studio architects: Dar Arafa Architecture architects: SAM architecture Location: 9 H Bd Jourdan, 75014 Paris, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: The GS Studio Area: 4310.

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BIG and HNTB team up to propose new Oakland Athletics stadium for Las Vegas relocation

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The Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB -led stadium proposal for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas has been published for the first time since the Major League Baseball franchise formalized its intention to relocate from the Bay Area to Nevada in time for the start of the 2028 season. The first renderings of the new ballpark reveal an enclosed dome design framed by a north-looking panoramic view of Las Vegas attractions, made possible by the world’s largest cable-net glass wall in left field.

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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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A Burning Man Temple Concept and a Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka: 8 Competition Proposals Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

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The Sacred Grove Burning Man Temple / DIALOG. Image Courtesy of DIALOG In the world of architecture, competitions serve as catalysts for innovation and creativity. By promoting the architectural community to contemplate a given theme and intervene in well-defined spaces, they provide some of the best platforms for experimentation, allowing architects and designers to explore new concepts, challenge conventions, and address pressing societal needs, all while comparing the wide variety of emerging

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BIG Designs Armadillo Ballpark for Las Vegas Athletics

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Courtesy of Negativ BIG and HNTB have just won the competition to design an Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas. Situated along the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the ballpark for the Athletics Major League Baseball team promises to uphold the values of the “ Entertainment Capital of the World.” Nestled between Tropicana Avenue and Reno Avenue on Las Vegas Boulevard, the ballpark boasts 33,000 seats in an open-air stadium sprawling across nine acres.

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Buildings Speak: NPR special will explore the impacts of women on American architecture for International Women’s Day

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For this year's International Women’s Day on March 8, NPR is airing a special one-hour documentary produced with help from the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF). The piece aims to shed light on the overlooked contributions of women in architecture to an American mass audience for the first time. Narrated by the great Oscar-winning actor and producer Frances McDormand, ‘Buildings Speak: Stories of Pioneering Women Architects’ is a collaboration with producers The Kit

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Blurred Boundaries: Exploring Transparency in Riken Yamamoto's Architecture

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Future University of Hakodate (2005). Image Courtesy of Isao Aihara Transparency, integration and boundaries are key words for understanding the work of Riken Yamamoto. Winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2024 , the Japanese architect's work can be recognized for its ability to establish and challenge conventional spatial concepts of materiality, creating spaces that promote interactions and connections between people and their surroundings.

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Iconic American interior designer, businesswoman, and fashion icon Iris Apfel dies at 102

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Iris Apfel, an iconoclast interior designer who drew praise for her style and fashion collection, passed away last week at the age of 102. The New York Times is reporting on her influence in the design world this week following her death on March 1st. Through the work of her label Old World Weavers, the Queens native became a commercial success designing the White House 's interiors and remained an influence in that realm for many subsequent generations.

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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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The Green Gable House / Atelier Architects

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© Yadneysh Joshi architects: Atelier Architects Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Yadneysh Joshi Area: 700.

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OMA overhauls 1970s modernist building for Singapore cooking club and campus

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OMA has completed the AIR CIrcular Campus and Cooking Club in Dempsey Hill, Singapore. The scheme saw the overhaul of an existing modernist building and surrounding green space into what the team calls “a place for novel dining experiences, inviting broader thinking and discussions about food and the environment.” Image credit: Kris Provoost Image credit: Kris Provoost Designed in collaboration with entrepreneur Ronald Akili, and chefs Matt Orlando of Amass and Will Goldfarb of Room4

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The Wessel Quarter / Vigsnæs+Kosberg++ Architects

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© Nils Petter Dale architects: Vigsnæs+Kosberg++ Architects Location: Asker, Norway Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Nils Petter Dale Photographs: Sebastian J.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

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The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a shade structure concept situated in rural Arkansas as the grand prize winner of the $10,000 Forge Prize for 2024. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas. It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures.

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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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Tanatap Wall Garden Café Restaurant and Bar / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

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© Mario Wibowo architects: RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture) Location: Semarang, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Mario Wibowo Area: 2500.

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B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio design landscaped exhibition and retail space in Jiaxing

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We created a miniature three-dimensional neighborhood within an architecture and use the logic of “streets and alleys” to connect the spaces. The post B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio design landscaped exhibition and retail space in Jiaxing appeared first on Åvontuura.

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How Barcelona, Medellin, and Rotterdam Have Generated Public Space Where It Seemed Impossible

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Comuna 13 of Medellín_via Shutterstock. Image Courtesy of CityMakers CityMakers , The Global Community of Architects Learning from Model Cities and Their Makers is working with Archdaily to publish a series of articles about Barcelona , Medellin, and Rotterdam. The authors are the architects, urban planners, and/or strategists behind the projects that have transformed these three cities and are known in the " Schools of Cities " and "Documentary Courses" made by CityMakers.

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BIG designs "spherical armadillo" ballpark for Athletics in Las Vegas

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Danish architecture studio BIG has designed a baseball stadium in Las Vegas with a massive metal shell and the "largest cable-net glass wall in the world". Sited on the Las Vegas Strip, the ballpark was designed by BIG in collaboration with engineering firm HNTB for Major League Baseball team the Athletics (The As), which is moving from Oakland, California, following the 2024 season.

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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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House Bättig / Modunita architects sa

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Courtesy of Arch. Pinggera Martin architects: Modunita architects sa Location: Valchava, 7535 Val Müstair, Switzerland Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Courtesy of Arch. Pinggera Martin Area: 150.

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pritzker prize eduardo souto de moura crafts a new lebond watch with tilted dial and hours

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pritzker prize honoree eduardo souto de moura designs lebond’s new slanted watch, an approach that can make it easier for drivers to read the time. The post pritzker prize eduardo souto de moura crafts a new lebond watch with tilted dial and hours appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Norman Foster Institute Is Now Accepting Applications For Its 2025 Programme On Sustainable Cities

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© Pablo Gómez-Ogando / Courtesy of the Norman Foster Institute The Norman Foster Institute is now accepting applications for its Programme on Sustainable Cities, taking place in Madrid from January to December 2025. The Programme on Sustainable Cities blends hands-on experience with academic insights from the Norman Foster Foundation ’s global network of experts, led by Co-Directors Norman Foster and Kent Larson.

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Architect Antoine Predock dies aged 87

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Award-winning architect Antoine Predock , known for his work rooted in the style and philosophies of the American Southwest, has passed away at the age of 87. Predock, along with his eponymous studio, was known for projects such as the La Luz housing complex in Albuquerque and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg. His designs were influenced by a connection to the body as well as earthen materials and, in particular, New Mexico.

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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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Architecture Offices in Taiwan Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

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Atelier Or. Image © Marc Goodwin Further developing his collection of photographic series featuring architecture offices from around the world , Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin is now exploring workspaces in Taiwan. Among the included offices are well-known studios such as Fieldoffice Architects , an office whose output has significant cultural importance as they represent an example of Taiwanese Deconstructivist Architecture , in addition to other offices such as Kris Yao ARTECH , Divoo

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"Why can't we have nice architecture in Miami?" asks commenter

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In this week's comments update, commenters were left unimpressed by car brand Mercedes-Benz' plans for its first branded skyscraper in North America. Created in collaboration with US studio SHoP Architects , the 67-storey skyscraper in Miami was reportedly informed by a philosophy of "sensual purity". SHoP Architects designs Mercedes-Benz' first US residential skyscraper "Kitsch extravaganza!

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AIR – Circular Campus and Cooking Club / OMA

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Completed in 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. Images by Kris Provoost. How do we transform fine dining from an exclusive, passive consumption experience into an active and shared journey? Can fine dining go beyond.

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paris 2024 reveals intricate posters celebrating olympic and paralympic games

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official posters for Paris 2024 olympics unveiled On the occasion of the upcoming Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, scheduled for the summer of 2024, illustrator Ugo Gattoni has crafted a vibrant and detailed fresco to celebrate the events. Invited by the Organizing Committee of the Summer Games, the artist has meticulously created an abundant […] The post paris 2024 reveals intricate posters celebrating olympic and paralympic games appeared first on designboom | architecture & desig

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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!