Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Zaha Hadid Architects has won a competition for the design of a new harborfront district in the Chinese city of Sanya. Located on the southern tip of Hainan island, the area attracts 80 million tourists each year for its forests and beaches, a demand that is driving the development of the new harbor district.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
© Tim Hursley ; Michael Biondo architects: Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Location: 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT 06830, United States Photographs: Tim Hursley ; Michael Biondo Area: 74500.
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Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A solar observatory built to substantiate Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity has been reopened near the German capital after a renovation project to preserve it for future generations. [.] “The Einstein Tower might no longer be at the forefront of research, but it’s not a mere museum piece [.] Following its renovation it’s probably now in a better condition than it was when it was inaugurated almost 100 years ago” Located on Telegraph Hill in Potsdam , 16 miles
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
© Andrés Villota architects: PDG - Pata de Gallo Location: Sangolquí, Ecuador Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andrés Villota Area: 320.
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Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Archinect's latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs highlights 10 architecture and design firms across the country with exciting Landscape Architecture opportunities. To learn more about the various positions firms are offering, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, consult our Archinect Tips collection for helpful guidance on how to get that next job.
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Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A pair of Usonian-period Frank Lloyd Wright homes have hit the market in Galesburg, Michigan, for an asking price of $4.5 million, according to a combined listing posted last week by Christie’s International Real Estate. Located in The Acres, a Wright-designed subdivision that remained unfinished after the architect began work on the more successful Parkwyn Village nearby, both the Samuel & Dorothy Eppstein House and Eric & Pat Pratt House offer approximately 2,000 square feet of p
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
© Lucas Sager architects: Architectural Pioneering Consultants Location: Chamazi, Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Project Year: 2017 Photographs: Lucas Sager Photographs: Markus Lanz Area: 2505.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has debuted a new concrete alternative material as part of its participation in the fifth Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB 5) , which is taking place now through February 11th at multiple locations citywide. The firm’s Bio-Blocks technology is being presented as a replacement for traditional Concrete Masonry Units (or CMUs) and can reduce emissions on a project by up to 8% if used at scale.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Rayon. Image © Rayon Rayon , an innovative online design tool that aims to create a new collaborative approach to developing "mundane buildings" within the city , has been selected as part of ArchDaily's 2023 Best New Practices. Founded in 2021 by Bastien Dolla and Stanislas Chaillou, it is a collaborative design software that brings together professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.
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Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
All-electric building projects have increased by more than 130% since 2020, according to new data from the American Institute of Architects. The figure is one of several findings from the latest AIA By The Numbers report which provides a detailed analysis of the energy performance of architecture and design firm signatories to the AIA 2030 Commitment. 428 companies reported data as part of the survey, with 23,276 projects reported from 107 countries.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
© Mohammadhossein Hamzehlouei architects: Darkefaza Design Studio Location: Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Mohammadhossein Hamzehlouei Area: 450.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
MVRDV has announced the completion of their Van Boven Architecten co-designed Gymnasium Beekvliet renovation project in the Netherlands. The alma mater of both Winy Maas and Theobert van Boven was once the nation’s leading catholic seminary and was later used as an internment camp for political prisoners of the occupying Nazi regime during Worl War II before being modernized into a new grammar school in the early 1970s.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Completed in 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Images by AOGVISION. The Hangzhou Asian Games Village is constructed for the 2022 Asian Summer Olympics, which will be held in Hangzhou, China. It includes the Technical.
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Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
If you're on the hunt for new, exciting architecture and design competitions, take a look at the latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler. Featured here are four calls inviting proposals for signature pieces of furniture, new temporary gardens, rural revitalization concepts in China's Shanxiabao Village, and adaptable furniture creations for neglected communities.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
© Leonardo Giantomasi architects: Taguá Arquitetura Location: Itu - State of São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Leonardo Giantomasi Area: 650.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The Palm Springs Art Museum has shared an update on the future of the Aluminaire House three years after acquiring the Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher masterpiece to its permanent collection. The home, which had been lingering in a local storage space since 2017, will now be reassembled and displayed in the museum's south parking lot. ADA compliance mandates had postponed the project even further after the museum was forced to refabricate many of the materials used in its construction, an eff
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Conservation groups including the Twentieth Century Society and World Monuments Fund have called for the 1960s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad , India, to be saved from demolition. The groups made statements following news that the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, which was designed by Indian architect Charles Correa , is set to be demolished as part of Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
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The Architect's Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Paved Paradise | Henry Grabar | Penguin Random House | $30 As I write these words, the clock is ticking. Just outside, a parking meter stands guard over my Prius, The post <em>Paved Paradise</em> is a useful survey on the state of parking appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Architizer is thrilled to announce the winners of the 11th Annual A+Awards ! Interested in participating next season? Sign up for key information about the 12th Annual A+Awards, set to launch this fall. Imagine a city where vibrant green spaces and natural solutions not only enhance our urban landscapes but also boost our well-being, creating healthier and happier urban environments.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dutch studio OMA has unveiled visuals of the geometric Dhaka Tower, its first project in Bangladesh , which "expresses the aspirations of a dynamic nation". The 150-metre-high skyscraper will house offices and be located on the shore of Hatirjheel Lake in a new commercial district at the edge of Tejgaon, Dhaka. Dhaka Tower was designed for developer Shaka Holdings by OMA partner Iyad Alsaka and will be the studio's first-ever project in the South Asian country.
designboom
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
as bangladesh becomes the second-largest economy in south asia, a 150-meter-tall tower will stand with architecture by OMA. The post dhaka tower breaks ground to become OMA’s first project in bangladesh appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This week on Dezeen , rental website Airbnb unveiled its latest themed holiday home , a grass-and-mud-covered hut underneath a tree hosted by Donkey from the movie series Shrek. Named Shrek's Swamp, the small house, which is being hosted by Donkey while Shrek is away for Halloween, was described as "a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre".
Avontuura
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This new extension is dedicated to elevating the knowledge and experiences related to art while enhancing the culture in Thisted commune. The post Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter win invited competition for Denmark’s National Art Museum – SMKs new permanent extension appeared first on Åvontuura.
designboom
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
the practice used a grid of multicolored exterior frames to increase the facade depth to a full meter. The post MVRDV converts mixed-use tower into multicolored women & children’s center in shenzhen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Architecture practice 11.29 Studio used rotating bamboo screens to allow this painting studio in Thailand to be opened up to the surrounding landscape. Located alongside a pond in an agricultural area in Rayong, Furnish Studio is designed for a local oil painter who desired a well-ventilated, open space that could serve as both a work and display area.
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