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AUGUST 16, 2023

© Iwan Baan | Forest Pavilion, nArchitects nArchitects has just received the 2023 National Design Award in Architecture from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. The award brings national recognition to the different forms of design that improve and enhance everyday life. In fact, the Architecture award selects a studio or individual for their holistic understanding of spatial experiences, and this year the committee picked nArchitects famous for their New York Micro-Apartment experimen

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AUGUST 16, 2023

For Bustler's weekly curated picks of architecture and design competitions, we highlight four open calls inviting participants to "reimagine" an iconic I.M. Pei-designed college dorm through adaptive reuse, submit their best work to be considered emerging young architects by The Architectural Review, design a passive house, and pay homage to the victims of the Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre by designing a memorial.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Courtesy of D5 CREATIVE As we stand at the dawn of a new technological era, architects and designers are witnessing a paradigm shift in the industry. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and collaborative design solutions are transforming the professional landscape, redefining the boundaries between creativity and technology. This article delves into these emerging trends and introduces cutting-edge tools designed to address the challenges inherent in this sweeping wave of innovation, reli

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

HNTB and Multistudio have released details for a planned campus gateway district and athletics complex upgrades at the University of Kansas ’ main flagship location in Lawrence. The project will cover the school’s existing 102-year-old David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and provide updated amenities to the adjacent Anderson Family Football Complex while creating a dynamic new mixed-use district at the intersections of 11th and Mississippi Streets.

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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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ArchDaily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Castanheiras Arena in Santana de Parnaiba / Estúdio Trópico. Image: © André Scarpa Sports arenas are relevant in society by being a stage for sports and cultural practices. They increase well-being and mental health, fight a sedentary lifestyle and promote social inclusion. The architects’ role behind these projects is to think about this space in a way to accommodate athletes and the community comfortably.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 16, 2023

© Salva Lopez. Image Six N. Five Studio Renovation - Isern Serra IKEA’s research and design lab SPACE10 has published The Healthy Home report , the second release in its Future Home report series. The report explores three main themes concerning domestic environments: how our homes protect us from harm, restore our bodies and minds, and enable us to grow through life’s stages.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

Snøhetta has unveiled a master plan to revitalize Willamette Falls in Oregon City. The second largest waterfall in the United States by volume, the site has been obscured by infrastructure for over a century, with Snøhetta’s plan centered on making the area more publicly accessible. Image credit: Snøhetta The master plan includes a riverwalk that begins at the entrance of Oregon City’s historic downtown and culminates at the waterfall’s peak.

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Avontuura

AUGUST 16, 2023

Home to the future most powerful accelerator-based neutron source, the European Spallation Source will advance material research for science. The post Henning Larsen, Cobe and SLA design one of the world’s leading facilities for material research appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

Construction starts rose a total of 17% for July to a seasonally-adjusted rate of $1.2 trillion, according to the just-released report from Dodge Construction Network. The latest data also indicated a 7% year-to-date drop in total construction starts when compared to the July 2022 totals. Nonresidential starts fell another 6%, while residential starts went up by another 20%.

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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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Building and Interiors

AUGUST 16, 2023

Before the advent of innovative surface solutions and edge bands, the furniture industry relied primarily on conventional materials and designs. The options were limited, and customisation was often a luxury reserved for high-end projects. However, with the introduction of advanced technologies and materials, the industry has undergone a significant transformation.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is soliciting a call for donations in response to the devastating wildfires that have claimed more than 100 lives and damaged countless structures in Maui. The AIA shares: "The AIA family is deeply saddened by these recent wildfires and is working in close coordination with AIA Hawaii as recovery efforts get underway.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

The main challenge of the project is to create an innovative teaching space, one that encourages and generates interaction as a means of learning and development. The existing building is transformed into an open space that houses the refectory and exhibition hall, allowing students to interact with each other and the public with their work. Image © Clément Blanchet Architecture & SANE Architecture In the same spirit of encouraging the exhibition of students’ work, the aula and the gr

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Oregon Episcopal School (OES) is an independent, co-ed college preparatory school of 800 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, located in southwest Portland, Oregon. The school’s identity is rooted in their Oregon home, with its natural beauty and diverse people and history. The design for the new athletic center reflects the OES community’s desire for open spaces that encourage gathering and support interaction at different levels and scales; and a design that embraces nature and

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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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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

London studio Satish Jassal Architects has created a two-bedroom bungalow from handmade-bricks behind shops and restaurants on Turnpike Lane in Haringey, England. Named Haringey Brick Bungalow, the 66-square-metre home is accessed through a one-metre-wide passageway hidden between the high street's commercial premises. Satish Jassal Architects designed Haringey Brick Bungalow The 110-square-metre site and narrow passageway was "like building through a straw", dictating many design and constru

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

This post is brought to you by SCI-Arc , an Archinect School Partner SCI-Arc is proud to present its annual Graduate Thesis Weekend, taking place September 8-10 at the school’s LA Arts District campus. In recognition of the exceptional talents that form the Graduate Thesis class of 2023, this year’s graduating M.Arch 1 and M.Arch 2 students will share their thesis projects with their community, colleagues, and public, capping a year of extensive research and experimentation.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

Danish studios Henning Larsen and Cobe have created the European Spallation Source research campus in Lund , Sweden, which houses an underground proton accelerator. The atomic-science research campus, which is located in Lund in southern Sweden, will be home to the "world's most advanced neutron source" when it opens. The European Spallation Source is centred around the target hall It was designed by Henning Larsen and Cobe to have a village-like feel, with a variety of buildings of different si

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat. The first floor is set at a traditional 3'6" above grade to match the existing historic porches on the streets, allowing for two garden-level units below eight two-story units.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Architects John Friedman and Alice Kimm have stacked a concrete mass with sinuous cutouts into a hillside as a home for their family in Los Angeles , complete with a crane in the kitchen and an accessory dwelling unit. Named the JArzm house – using the first initial of each family member – the home is set into a 60-foot slope in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood.

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Archinect

AUGUST 16, 2023

3XN has shared photos of their nearly complete Copenhagen Children’s Hospital project in the Danish capital. Spanning 58,000 square meters (about 624,300 square feet), the design will yield a total of 219 beds for children, teens, and pregnant women, 15 operating rooms, 57 ambulatory care suites for children and adolescents, another 30 for adults, 14 delivery rooms, and a nuclear diagnostics center.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Cooper Union Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture announced yesterday that the administration will retain Hayley Eber as acting dean for the next two years. Eber first assumed the The post The Cooper Union announces it will retain Hayley Eber as acting dean and hire Mokena Makeka for new special advisor role appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

One of Melbourne’s most beloved precincts, Collingwood is hyping up for Saturday Indesign on September 2. Filled with some SID stalwarts and some serious design names, be sure to visit our precinct exhibitors AJAR , Axor , ecf HFA , Great Dane , HAY , K5 , Ownworld , Surface Gallery , Style Timber Floor and Tait , and see first hand why Collingwood is always a must visit on your Saturday Indesign design adventure!

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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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AUGUST 16, 2023

Berenice Abbott’s New York Album, 1929 The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Through September 4 After spending the Roaring Twenties partying in bohemian Paris, Berenice Abbott returned to New The post A photo album of New York in 1929 by photographer Berenice Abbott rewards close inspection appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s all about the views at the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica, designed by Studio Saxe as playful treehouse-inspired architecture. The Costa Rican firm has created a series of elevated pods for the Guanacaste hotel. These stilted cabins resemble trees, with living spaces within their canopy. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and airy terraces offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding rural landscape from their elevated positions.

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Bustler

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled the longlist for its annual RIBA House of the Year award. The 20 projects on the longlist will soon be reduced to a six-project-strong shortlist which will be visited by a specialist jury to decide the winner. The award is given each year to the best new one-off house designed by an architect in the United Kingdom.

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Architectural Record

AUGUST 16, 2023

“My practice is devoted to the design of houses, not shelters or ‘machines for living,’” wrote the late architect who designed residences for high-profile clients including Calvin Klein, Mickey Drexler, and Bill and Melinda Gates.

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