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From Art Nouveau to the Bauhaus: How Home Interiors Looked in Popular Art Movements

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Walter Gropius’s 20th-century House in Jena, Germany. Image © Michel Figuet/Living Inside Art has always been a means for people to connect with space , and art movements have served as a platform for exploring new relationships with architecture. By incorporating art into buildings and interior spaces, they have been transformed, resulting in a fusion that creates beautiful, inspiring, and spiritually uplifting environments.

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Architectural Record announces 2023 Women in Architecture Awards recipients

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The Architectural Record has announced the 2023 recipients of its Women in Architecture Design Leadership Awards. The tenth edition of the “only awards program in the United States recognizing and promoting notable women in the field,” the award recognizes six individuals for their contributions across practice and academia. The winners were chosen by a jury panel comprising past award recipients Stella Betts, Julie Eizenberg, and Claire Weisz, alongside Jaklitsch / Gardner Architect

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University of Semnan Auditorium and Library / New Wave Architecture

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© Parham Taghiof architects: New Wave Architecture Location: HCRJ+4F9, Semnan, Semnan Province, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Parham Taghiof Area: 14000.

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Meet New York City's window-washing robot

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Skyline Robotics is disrupting the century-old practice of window washing with new technology that the startup hopes will redefine a risky industry. Its window-washing robot, Ozmo, is now operational in Tel Aviv and New York, and has worked on major Manhattan buildings such as 10 Hudson Yards, 383 Madison, 825 3rd Avenue and 7 World Trade Center [.] Automation has entered the building maintenance field with AI-powered window-washing robots appearing on Manhattan's high-rise facades.

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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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Maayaa Resort / aslam.sham architects

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© The Fishy Project architects: aslam.sham architects Location: Anaikatti, Tamil Nadu, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: The Fishy Project Area: 35000.

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Ermida House / Carlos Castanheira

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© Fernando Guerra | FG + SG architects: Carlos Castanheira Location: Oliveira do Douro, 4690, Portugal Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG + SG Area: 228.

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Samiha Meem named 2023–24 Howard E. LeFevre ’29 Emerging Practitioner Fellow

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Since 2000, the Howard E. LeFevre ’29 Emerging Practitioner Fellowship has provided architects, designers, researchers, and artists with the opportunities to investigate a specific topic/focus and develop a research project to teach during a nine-month residency at t he Knowlton School at The Ohio State University. According to the school, the LeFevre Fellowship has "supported architects and designers with a range of research interests, including history, theory, contemporary culture, medi

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Hillside House / RS + Robert Skitek

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© Tomasz Zakrzewski architects: RS+ Robert Skitek Location: Radziszów, Poland Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tomasz Zakrzewski Area: 217.

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NYC announces Midtown South office conversion rezoning to combat housing shortfall

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New York City officials announced plans on Thursday to ease the conversion of office buildings to housing and to open manufacturing areas south of Times Square to new residential development, as part of a broader push to reinvent the struggling business district in Midtown Manhattan and address the city’s housing crisis. The news comes after the revelation last week that a total of zero new housing starts were approved in Manhattan in the month of July.

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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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215D7 House / 23o5Studio

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© Hiroyuki Oki architects: 23o5Studio Location: Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki Area: 296.

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Maya Lin unveils 'Ghost Forest Seedlings' generative art project

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The artist, architect, and environmentalist Maya Lin is set to release her inaugural generative art project. Titled Ghost Forest Seedlings , and produced by Pace Verso with Web3 art innovators E.A.T_WORKS, the work will be released on September 18 to align with Climate Week NYC. Ghost Forest Seedlings builds on Lin’s 2021 Ghost Forest installation , which saw 50 Atlantic white cedar trees placed in Madison Square Park to highlight Earth's fragility amidst the climate crisis.

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Zibu House / Di Frenna Arquitectos

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© Lorena Darquea architects: Di Frenna arquitectos Location: Real Hacienda, 28979 Villa de Álvarez, Col., Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Lorena Darquea Area: 380.

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Get Lectured: Boston Architectural College, Fall '23

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With the Fall term starting, architecture schools are getting ready to welcome students for another academic year. That also means another season of exciting lecture programs from schools. To kick off Archinect's Get Lectured Fall 2023 series, we highlight upcoming events from Boston Architectural College 's Fall lecture program. The School's Just Communities Fall 2023 lecture series started with a lecture from Hansel Bauman in his presentation DEAFSPACE: Cultural Origins and Lessons on Inclusiv

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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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Paw Pets Spa / Office AIO

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Completed in 2022 in Beijing, China. Images by Yiqing GAO. Office AIO takes a stand on humane spaces for pets. With pet ownership on the rise, how can we holistically address animal welfare? When Office AIO.

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Tent House by TAEP/AAP

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Project Location: Al Khiran, Kuwait Year: 2021 Built-up Area: 2390 sqm Status: Complete -- Project Description: Inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula have a long-standing tradition of leaving the cities on holidays often traveling to the seaside or to the desert to set up temporary infrastructures and spend quality time with their families. The Tent residence conceptually recreates this idea of a family gathering under a lightweight and discrete shelter structure, symbolizing the importance of sh

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Weavers House / MATA Architects

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© French + Tye architects: MATA Architects Location: Spitalfields, London, United Kingdom Project Year: 2023 Photographs: French + Tye Area: 865.

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High Bar Pavilion by Parnagian Architects

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High Bar Pavilion is a small, detached building tucked away on an oversized lot bordering the intracoastal marshlands of New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay. With local building regulations stipulating strict guidelines for accessory buildings within the jurisdiction, the project seeks to challenge the notion of a “Garage” — instead considering the building as a garden pavilion, event space and warm, engaging backdrop for the client’s photography studio.

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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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Carlos Castanheira designs wood and copper escape in the heart of Porto

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I went into the neighbourhood of Fontinha, right in the centre of Porto and I entered a small demesne with a rural character. The post Carlos Castanheira designs wood and copper escape in the heart of Porto appeared first on Åvontuura.

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The house with four wings by studio_GAON

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Ganghwa Island is located a short distance from Seoul. Although it is called an island, the distance between the island and mainland is narrower than width of Han River. 800 years ago, Goryeo Dynasty escaped the Mongol invasion on this island, and 150 years ago, first contact with Western modernity occurred at this place. Further back, the remains of Bronze Age dolmens are scattered in the mountains and fields.

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Goldwin Harajuku Building / Studio Hashimura

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Completed in 2022 in Japan. Images by Kenta Hasegawa.

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Tadao Ando adds concrete meditation space to South Korean museum

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Light filters through narrow slits in the roof of Space of Light, the second meditation space that Japanese architect Tadao Ando has completed at Museum SAN in Wonju. The geometric concrete structure rests on a mound in the southern sculpture garden of the South Korean museum, which was also designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Ando. Tadao Ando has completed Space of Light Complete with Ando's trademark use of concrete, the meditation space is softly illuminated by the cross-shaped ope

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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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kirill skorynin’s prefabricated modular house perches on stilts to preserve its natural terrain

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utilizing volumetric modules and panelized constructions, the cabin comprises a house and covered terrace to maximizes the site's small footprint. The post kirill skorynin’s prefabricated modular house perches on stilts to preserve its natural terrain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rise of AI marks the "first time in history where we stop being monkeys" says Arturo Tedeschi

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Designing using artificial intelligence represents a fundamentally new form of creativity that is tantamount to an evolution of our species, AI-specialist architect and designer Arturo Tedeschi tells Dezeen in this interview.

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Sustainable Practice: When Will Recycled Timber Have Its Moment

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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. The new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has now been enacted as part of the wider European Union Green Deal. This mandates heightened due diligence on the value chain for operators and traders in various commodities, including soy, palm oil, cattle, coffee and wood.

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This week we revealed this year's Burning Man temple

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This week on Dezeen , we revealed renderings of the temple that will form the centrepiece of this year's annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA. Currently under construction at the Burning Man site, the timber structure conceived by designers Ela Madej and Reed Finlay will be called Temple of Heart. According to the designers, the twelve-pointed star-shaped structure topped by a spire is intended to resemble an "upside-down desert flower with a stem pointing up into the sky".

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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!