Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects has shared a new video detailing the construction progress of its pedestrian bridge project over the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, China. Concrete arches are now in place for the bridge, which is located not far from the site of the firm’s recently announced multivenue sports complex. The design connects with the larger ‘Seamless City’ masterplan, which is underway on both sides of the city’s Qiantang River.

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JULY 28, 2023

Derived from the history of the city, the project's name is a reflection of the German colonization that is present in the city. The post Alencar Arquitetura design stepped residential building with hanging gardens in Blumenau, Brazil appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JULY 28, 2023

A new look behind the process and select architects involved in Saudi Arabia’s controversial The Line megacity for NEOM has been released, answering some questions as to its ideation while leaving many remaining in regard to the project's structural engineering, technical specifics, and design feasibility overall. Among the torrent of quickly-spliced and placable bromides, the 45-minute "documentary" features Peter Cook stating, "if it's to be a success. parts of it will fail.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Dark-coloured concrete characterises Jae Haala, an angular holiday home that Java studio Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects has created in a forested valley in Indonesia. Designed by Wiyoga Nurdiansyah Architects in collaboration with architect Rizqui Muhammad Prastowo, the villa is intended as a retreat for couples visiting the Lembang area of West Bandung, which is popular with tourists.

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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

JULY 28, 2023

Canadian architecture and design publication Azure has announced the winners of its 13th annual AZ Awards. This year's edition celebrates 26 winners, the most ever in the competition. Submissions were drawn from 53 countries and spread across 24 categories, with successful entries recognized for their excellence in innovation, aesthetics, creativity, and social and environmental responsibility.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Yet the courthouse reveals the limits of what architecture can do. Its spatial clarity and sedulous details don’t resolve some issues with where it is placed. This is a spectacular execution of a flawed recipe. [.] Then there is a larger question: Is a centralized courthouse a good idea in the first place? The Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic reviews the massive new RPBW and NORR -designed Ontario Court of Justice project, calling it characteristically calm, natural, and &

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designboom

JULY 28, 2023

the show traces the design journey of skateboarding from the 1950s, when boards were still homemade, to today's professional and technologically advanced models. The post new exhibition at london’s design museum glides through the evolution of skateboards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Stanford University has published new research exploring the use of plastic waste in constructing roads and buildings. The research project, funded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), identified that recycled glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite – a tensile plastic used extensively in car, boat, and plane parts – shows potential for repurposing in building applications.

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JULY 28, 2023

Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. Named after the song by British artist David Bowie , the Life on Mars installation depicts the fictional colonisation of Mars by a set of characters with horse heads and their "space dog". Life on Mars features surreal characters The sets, which nod to the climate crisis, feature a French frites shop on top of a volcano and a Mars Rover carryi

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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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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term highly relevant to the recent wave of generative AI tools released for public use in the AEC sector and beyond. " Multimodal AI " refers to artificial intelligence systems that are capable of understanding, processing, and integrating data from multiple modes or types of inputs.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2023

obring arquitectura designs a living space that opens up entirely to the surrounding greenery. The post thin reinforced concrete sheet hovers above the glazed living room of house jp in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

TenBerke has announced a new dormitory project for the University of Washington in Seattle co-led with local mainstays Mahlum Architects , a leader in green building design. The scope of the new Haggett Hall project encompasses a 200,000-square-foot residential hall with 800 beds and a fitness center located in the North Campus neighborhood of UW, which is currently undergoing a housing-focused transformation.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 28, 2023

Hotel Designs Ohtake from Roca brings curves and colour to the bathroom Ohtake from Roca brings curves and colour to the bathroom The Ohtake basins, designed by the late architect Ruy Ohtake, are a cornerstone of Roca’s collection due to their eye-catching design. In honour of the famed designer, Roca has launched a new countertop design and added a matt black finish to the range… Ruy Ohtake , one of Brazil’s most prolific architectural designers, is renowned for incorporating

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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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Archinect

JULY 28, 2023

A smart R&D office that integrates 17 HD Hyundai Group companies The HD Hyundai Global R&D Center is located in Seongnam, 30km south of Seoul. Approximately 5,000 researchers from various fields work in a building that brings together the R&D departments of 17 HD Hyundai Group firms. The three concepts of "CUBE," "VOID," and "GRID" were employed to foster “intellectual creativity” and “a sense of unity" in the group.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Italian studio Marcante-Testa has turned an industrial building in Venice into the canal-side Ca' Select bar , visitor centre and production facility. Set alongside a small canal in the Cannareggio district of Venice, the bar and distillery belong to the company behind Select Aperitivo – the main ingredient of a Venetian Spritz. Ca' Select bar is located on a canal in Venice "The history of Select is closely tied to that of Venice, where the brand was founded in 1920," said Marcante-Testa.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 28, 2023

As work is underway at Brown University to complete the new REX-designed Lindemann Performing Arts Center, which will open in October, a new dynamic, site-specific artwork from American artist Leo Villareal activates and The post Brown University commissions a light installation by Leo Villareal for its new REX-designed Lindemann Performing Arts Center appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2023

the exhibition delves into the intersection of design and microbial life, unveiling the hidden artistry of these ancient communities. The post laura maria gonzalez cultivates sustainable biocement from microbes for exhibition at MIT appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 28, 2023

You can now visit the World Trade Center and have your eyes scanned by a polished orb designed by former Apple product designer and Jony Ive–hire Thomas Meyerhoffer, which will The post Worldcoin’s designer orbs will scan your eyes for cryptocurrency appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2023

built by architect juan alberto andrade and photographed by JAG studio, the flexible home occupies BIG's IQON tower in ecuador. The post a reconfigurable apartment is built within bjarke ingels’ pixelated tower in ecuador appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Killer robots and god-like computers are far from the most pressing threats posed by artificial intelligence, AI ethicist Alice Xiang tells Dezeen in …

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Architizer

JULY 28, 2023

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Mexican architecture is as varied and inspiring as the country itself. From expansive deserts to lush rain forests and towering mountains, local landscapes have shaped architects’ varied approaches to building across Mexico’s temperate to tropical zones.

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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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JULY 28, 2023

Local studio Anonymous Architects has completed a residence with a concrete plinth that cantilevers off a mountainside in Los Angeles. The Olancha Drive house was finished in 2022 in the Mount Washington district of Northeast Los Angeles. It was designed in response to the site's steep angle – which reaches 45 degrees in some areas – and the views afforded by the vantage point.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2023

let's move in the city transforms the concrete interior of the church into a lively and dynamic space adorned with objects inspired by athletic settings. The post le corbusier’s brutalist church in firminy hosts interactive ‘let’s move in the city’ exhibition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 28, 2023

“Meet me at Tiffany’s” is a phrase New Yorkers may only use when directing hopelessly lost tourists to a rendezvous on 5th Avenue. But the iconic status of Tiffany & The post OMA reimagines Tiffany & Co.’s 5th Avenue flagship appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Spaces

JULY 28, 2023

Woven rattan inspired the bold, black facade of this Kent property by British practice Giles Miller Studios – but over time, the building will completely ‘disappear’ into the foliage thanks to its clever biophilic design. Woven sits atop stilts on a sloping site near Kent’s Broadstairs coast, within the North Foreland Estate, and looks a bit like a neo-gothic greenhouse, engulfed by greenery from the surrounding woodland.

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