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Haus 2+ / Office ParkScheerbarth

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Completed in 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Images by Jan Bitter. Until the early 19th century, the Holzmarkt area on the river Spree was a central lumber port for Berlin. It later became a border zone of the GDR, a.

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UC Davis Walker Hall Graduate Student Center by LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects

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Walker Hall is an adaptive reuse of a 1927 building at the core of the University of California, Davis campus. The project transformed a vacant, seismically unsafe building into a graduate and professional student center with meeting rooms, a lecture hall, and sophisticated active-learning classrooms that serve the entire campus. It coalesces history, community, and advanced educational environments at a hub of university life.    The original 34,000-square-foot building, desig

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Is Wood the Sustainable Solution for the Middle East?

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© Roland Unger | New Baris Souk Court / Hassan Fathy. As we understand it today, the sustainable architecture movement began to take shape at the end of the 20 th century. Essentially, it responds to growing concerns about environmental degradation , energy consumption, and resource scarcity. In this global discourse on sustainable architecture , wood has long been celebrated as a symbol of environmental consciousness and decarbonization.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

Olive Plaza (my photo) This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. Many of these will be familiar to most who live here but there are likely to be a few buildings that are less so. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant.

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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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The Sphere at the Venetian Resort Opens to the Public in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, Nevada, the USA, 25 August 2023: MSG Sphere is light up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image © Paparacy via Shutterstock The Sphere at the Venetian Resort, previously known as the MSG Sphere, opened to the public with a series of concerts headlined by Irish rock band U2 on Friday night in Las Vegas. Designed by stadium specialist architecture office Populous , the project was first announced in 2018.

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"Concrete Landscape": Álvaro Siza's Documentary Is Available for Streaming Now

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© Manuel Sá In Porto Alegre, the building of the Iberê Camargo Foundation ; in the city of Porto, the office of Álvaro Siza, the architect and author of the celebrated project for the institution's headquarters, inaugurated in 2008. Throughout 70 minutes, the documentary "Paisagem Concreta" or Concrete Landscape navigates between these two ports.

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Eight airy and pared-back loft conversions

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A tactile Amsterdam apartment and a birch plywood-lined extension feature in our latest lookbook , which collects eight loft conversions created for maximum space. Architects and designers often open out the room located directly under the roof of a house to create extra living areas or storage space. Whether they were renovations of an existing room or conversions of unused attic space, the following loft conversions are united by their thoughtful use of space.

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Re-Purposing Materials: From Post-Industrial Recyclate to Accessible Furniture

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Re-seat family. Image Courtesy of HEWI The role and relationship of furniture in architecture and space design are of great relevance. Designers such as Eileen Gray, Alvar Aalto, Mies Van der Rohe, and Verner Panton conceived furniture —primarily stools and chairs— that endure over time as powerful and timeless elements, with a determining impact on the interior atmosphere.

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TSC Architects prioritises garden views for alternative to "scary" dental clinics

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Natural materials and large windows overlooking a garden are used to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort at this dental clinic in Japan, designed by local studio TSC Architects. The project, which is called Dentistry Coexisting with Nature, occupies a sloping site in Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture that was already home to several trees and a bamboo grove.

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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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Uses of Wood in Contemporary Mexican Architecture

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House CMV / Estudio MMX. Image Wood has played an important role in contemporary Mexican architecture due to its versatility, sustainability, and cultural connection to the architectural history of the country. Currently, architecture in Mexico has gained worldwide recognition for its sensitivity and mastery in designing everyday spaces using various techniques that prioritize sustainability, aesthetics, and bioclimatic design.

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Gareth Neal and the New Raw develop 3D printing style based on crafts

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British designer Gareth Neal and Dutch studio The New Raw have used thrice-recycled plastic and a new 3D-printing method to create the objects in the Digitally Woven series, which are printed in loops rather than layers. The designer and the studio displayed several of their creations — a pink chair called Loopy and three vessels with a look reminiscent of woven baskets — at the Material Matters fair during the London Design Festival.

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OMA’s First Project in Bangladesh, the Dhaka Tower, Breaks Ground

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© Filippo Bolognese, Courtesy of OMA Construction on OMA’s first project in Bangladesh , the Dhaka Tower, has just started. Reaching a height of 150 meters and spanning 180,000 sqm in office space, the project is set to stand as one of the tallest buildings in the country. This scheme marks a significant milestone in the urban landscape of Bangladesh , designed by OMA in collaboration with local real-estate developer Shanta Holdings.

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RiscoWhite House by Risco Singular - Arquitectura | Detached houses

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It is located on the south bank of the River Cávado, in Barcelinhos, offering a wide green landscape immortalized by the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Medieval Tower. The land is presented in two elevated platforms, supported by high granite walls and hawks from which small flowers emerge, it is here that RiscoWhite is located. In the act of transmitting its natural condition, the Architecture and accepting the site and its historical legacy, an attempt to transmit the existing languag

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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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My ArchiSchool showcases 10 student design projects

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Dezeen School Shows: an art gallery designed in the shape of a jumping fish and a lotus-shaped stadium are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at My ArchiSchool. Also included is a noodle bar that features an undulating roof and an artist's studio with a garden informed by traditional Chinese courtyards. My ArchiSchool School: My ArchiSchool Courses: Architectural Design Programme 1.0 and Architectural Wooden Workshop School statement: "My ArchiSchool provides an introduction to

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Playful bathrooms from around the world that break the mould | News | Architonic

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<p><a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bathrooms</a> are one of the first and last spaces we move through on our daily residential pilgrimage. As such, they are typically connected with ideas of practicality and order – utilitarian rooms that transport us from cosy slumber into necessary alertness and back again.

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News: 11 must-see architecture and design events to check out this October

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With the Fall season well underway, are you curious about exciting architecture and design events that are taking place in October? Bustler has you covered with a curated list of recommendations that are worth checking out! This month's event picks include a lineup of design festivals in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Tokyo. Not to mention the ever-popular Modernism Week in Palm Springs, the inaugural Design Miami/Paris in France, and some important professional gatherings like this year's ACAD

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Future Cities Lab (FCL) Global Conference | Architecture | Architonic

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Rapid urbanisation is shaping cities, putting pressure on their quality of life and posing significant challenges. Traditional planning models are reaching their limits as they fail to adequately capture complex interrelationships and influencing factors. FCL Global, a collaboration between ETH Zurich and universities in Singapore (NUS, NTU, SUTD), adopts a transdisciplinary approach that links design, technology, science and governance.

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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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Ten architecture and design projects by students at Kean University

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Dezeen School Shows: a project that uses VR technology to display the history of Nantucket, Massachusetts , is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Kean University in New Jersey. Also featured is an accessibly designed house created to accommodate and celebrate the experiences of people who are deaf and a community-focused library.

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Peris+Toral Brings Dignified Design to Social Housing in Barcelona

Architectural Record

At the edge of the Catalan capital, social housing is reconsidered from the inside out.

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Smac Studio transforms duplex with project management platform Programa

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Promotion: utilising a new project management platform named Programa, interior design studio Smac Studio has outfitted a duplex in Australia with blue-toned stone. Co-founded by designers Traviss Orr, Zoe Lowres and Claudio Oyarce and launched in 2020, Programa is an online platform that streamlines project management and specification for design professionals.

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Ep 135: Employee Takeover

Life of an Architect

It was podcast Episode 130: Employee Evaluations, and Andrew and I were discussing the process and criteria used to assess and measure an individual employee’s performance when we made the point that there would be value in creating a process where upward evaluations could be implemented, one that allowed the employee to share their thoughts and opinions on what mattered to them from their managers, from their team leads, even their employers.

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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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Dobbel Hytte: A Sculptural Retreat by Mork-Ulnes Architects

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When we think of a mountain retreat, often our minds evoke images of rustic, cozy cabins buried in snow or tucked among evergreens. However, Mork-Ulnes Architects’ latest offering in Kvitfjell, The post Dobbel Hytte: A Sculptural Retreat by Mork-Ulnes Architects appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Slamming the breaks on anti-motorist measures

Brandon Donnelly

Last week the Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, announced a number of initiatives designed to support drivers. The slogan is “slamming the brakes on anti-motorist measures” and you can find more information about it, over here. Naturally this is sparking the usual debate about driving vs. all the other forms of mobility. But it also seems to be part of some sort of broader political strategy intended to distance his party from things like environmental sustainability, net zero t

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Rustico Manno by Bauwerk Parkett | Manufacturer references

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Fabio Compagno / Compoone, Lugano und Zürich (CH) This rustico-style farm building located in Manno, a village near Lugano, spent many years empty and slowly decaying until the Swiss architect Fabio Compagno breathed new life into it. The building’s interior impresses with brightly-lit spaces, featuring extensive use of wood. The authentic-wood floor by Bauwerk Parkett rounds off this consistent look.

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Splinter Society marries the past and the future at Hawthorn Gable House

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Briefed to “deliver a functional, beautiful, contemporary family home that honoured the history of the old interwar home, whilst being financially efficient,” the architecture studio Splinter Society has responded sensitively with a contemporary and well suited design for the young family that lives here. Key to the renovation was an early decision to retain the existing footprint despite the run of small rooms typical to the war-era architecture favoured in Hawthorn.

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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!