Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city. Clad in an “iridescent” envelope of aluminum paneling that aims to resemble the scales of a fish, the 110,000-square-foot facility overlooks Istanbul’s Karaköy waterfront at the confluence of the Bosphorus Strait and Golden

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Avontuura

MAY 3, 2023

The Forest Lab for Observational Research and Analysis (FLORA) is a mass timber structure located in Valldaura. The post FLORA: IAAC build an observatory in Barcelona’s forest to monitor nature from within appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The next phase of Chicago’s sprawling $6 billion Lincoln Yards development is set to break ground by the end of the year, according to an update from developer Sterling Bay recently published by Urbanize Chicago. As of now, the project’s 280,000-square-foot 1229 W. Concord life sciences building designed by Gensler is complete, along with the slate of site improvements and riverwalk extension that surround it.

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

fair-faced concrete panels serve as the primary material for the facades, forming a consistent architectural image with a rustic texture. The post organic river forms prompt the design of tanghua architects’ exhibition center in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

Last night, a star-studded crowd trickled into the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual gala beneath a gargantuan chandelier made of what appeared to be plastic water bottles. After the event took place, several members of the art community noticed what appeared to be suspicious similarities between the chandelier and the plastic works of American artist Willie Cole.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Senior Marketing and Proposal Coordinator at Olson Kundig Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an AI-Related Architectural Intern at DVLPR. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual currently enrolled in a Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree program in architecture or a similar field, with experience integrating artificial intelligenc

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

'treescrapers' envisions the city as an ecosystem, its neighborhoods as forests, and its buildings as inhabited trees producing energy and recycling waste into resources. The post vincent callebaut sobers up new york city with climate-responsive vertical villages appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The Architectural League of New York (Arch League) recognizes nine practitioners as winners in its annual Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers. With this year's theme titled "Uncomfortable," the League Prize committee explained that entrants were asked to "examine their discomforts." When explaining this year's theme, Arch League shares, "As young designers, we are wrestling with numerous uncomfortable responsibilities: dismantling architectural legacies, challenging tradi

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The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 3, 2023

In his master’s thesis, Raymond Moriyama wrote: “The future of all Canadians is a rosy one, although one to challenge the wit and imagination of every planner.” The Canadian architect’s The post Raymond Moriyama’s Ontario Science Centre could be demolished under province’s redevelopment plans appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The field of architecture has always been an intersection of art and science, a place where creativity meets practicality. In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries, with architecture being no exception. As we delve into the potential of AI in redefining the future of architectural design in our 3-month series " Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence ," we are excited to explore the role of AI in shaping the architectura

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

Norwegian architecture practice Snøhetta has built Top of Alpbachtal, an angular timber viewing tower in a popular skiing area in the Tyrolean Alps that sits 2,030 metres above sea level. The Top of Alpbachtal building sits beside a recently completed high-speed ski lift close to the Wiedersberg Horn peak in the mountainous town of Alpbach, Austria.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2023

The Architectural League of New York (ArchLeague) has recognized nine practitioners as winners in its annual Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers. With this year's theme titled "Uncomfortable," the League Prize committee asked entrants to "examine their discomforts." Explaining this year's theme, ArchLeague shares, "As young designers, we are wrestling with numerous uncomfortable responsibilities: dismantling architectural legacies, challenging traditional paradigms, grapp

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

the hotel's skin displays a range of purple hues, typical of the local stone, creating a dynamic contrast with the natural surroundings. The post vibrant stone tiles adorn PRODUCTORA + esrawe studio’s hotel in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

MAY 3, 2023

The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area features a vaulted ceiling, timber cladding, and a long skylight that brightens the gauzy space. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Architect: Carla Middleton Architecture / @ carlamiddletonarchitecture Footprint: 1,119 square feet Structural Engineer: ROR C

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

jan's art has evolved into 3-D graffiti, suspended installations, animated NFTs, paintings, and sculptures. The post ‘i create my art in a universal language’: jan kaláb’s bold colors & shapes do the talking appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

Italian architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has completed the landmark Istanbul Modern museum , which is its first project in Turkey. Over 10,000 square metres in size, Istanbul Modern is an art museum on Karaköy waterfront, a historic area in Istanbul where the Bosphorus and Golden Horn waterways meet. It has a top-heavy form made up of three stacked rectilinear volumes, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop to evoke the shape of a ship.

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

running until september 30, 'return to sender' explores the never-ending clothing waste accumulating in african countries. The post the nest collective’s outdoor installation in athens evokes a dystopian waste landscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

Maurizio Montalti , Will Meyer and Gray Davis of Meyer Davis, Olayinka Dosekun-Adjei , Pragya Adukia and Kate Goldsworthy have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges. Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors , is open for entries. Submit your project before midnight London time on 1 June to avoid late entry fees. Now in its sixth year, the programme has become the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere, with winners selected by a prestigious panel of interna

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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

the 'best of best' winner is a seat created out of self-produced cement made with the presence of urea and calcium chloride. The post seat made of biocement wins german design council’s ‘best of best’ award for one&twenty appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

MAY 3, 2023

Neri&Hu skirted building guidelines with this corrugated steel coffee shop , which inhabits – but doesn’t disturb – the historic architecture of Shanghai’s Zhang Yuan compound. Opened to the public in 1885, Zhang Yuan is one of the best-preserved examples of Shikumen architecture in Shanghai , as well as a site of historical significance – the first electric lamp in China was lit here, and it was also home to the first outdoor photo booth, as well as boxing matches, operatic performances and

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. As part of the Solaris programme, the European Space Agency ( ESA ) is looking into whether space-based solar power (SBSP) could meet Europe's clean energy needs as early as the 2030s to help the continent reach its net-zero targets.

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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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designboom

MAY 3, 2023

'apartments in de stad' by dmvA is a modest interpretation of historic houses with stepped roofs. The post white gabled houses by dmvA integrate with the historic urban fabric of belgium appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

People working in the built environment should prioritise the reuse of existing buildings and aim to increase the sustainability of concrete, said American architect Jeanne Gang. Speaking on the occasion of the opening of the Gilder Center in New York , the founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang told Dezeen that reusing buildings is important if our built environment is to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accords.

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Architizer

MAY 3, 2023

Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway! While awaiting the Winners, learn more about Architizer's Vision Awards. The Early Entry Deadline on May 5th is fast approaching. Start your entry today > Punctuated by picturesque waterways, colorful 17 th -century townhouses and striking contemporary buildings, the topography of Copenhagen is a rich and varied tapestry.

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Dwell

MAY 3, 2023

Architecture firm RO_AR caps a cavernous glass residence in the Czech Republic with a shrub-covered undulating roofline that echoes the nearby terrain. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Architect: RO_AR / @ ro_ar_architects Footprint: 2,800 square feet General Contractor: Bursik Holding Landscape Architect: Flera S

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