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The Timber Revolution: Glulam Homes

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The winners of Architizer's Fourth Annual One Drawing Challenge have been revealed! Interested in next year's program? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates. . Architecture is the backdrop for life’s everyday moments. As one of the most personal and unique building types, residential homes are intimately tied to how we experience the world.

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This double-curved roof house by Mecanoo is covered in slick multicolored tiles

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Mecanoo has designed a distinctive residence with a striking double-curved roof and ceramic tile-covered façade in Schoorl, a village in northern Holland. Image: Ossip van Duivenbode, courtesy Mecanoo. Image: Ossip van Duivenbode, courtesy Mecanoo. Called Villa BW, it spans three floors, with an additional level within the hood of the roof. The roof comes together through two overlapping shapes: a gable roof and a horizontal roofline.

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Fendi Factory / Piuarch

ArchDaily

© Andrea Ferrari. architects: Piuarch Location: Via di Tizzano, 173A, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli FI, Italy Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Andrea Ferrari Photographs: Courtesy of Piuarch Area: 14000.0 m2. Read more ».

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Turenscape transforms abused natural landscape into stunning floating forest in Nanchang City

Avontuura

Fish Tail Park offers a model for urban nature with variable climates that can address challenges of floods and habitat restoration. The post Turenscape transforms abused natural landscape into stunning floating forest in Nanchang City appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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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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a house of stone dubbed ‘casa piedra’ shows warm interiors in argentina

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casa piedra is sited is a forested region in argentina, its low-lying volume sensitively occupying its natural context. The post a house of stone dubbed ‘casa piedra’ shows warm interiors in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Once Upon a Time in the Perche House / Java Architecture

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© Caroline Dethier. architects: Java Architecture Location: 61270 Les Genettes, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Caroline Dethier Area: 220.0 m2. Read more ».

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"Cities should not just build green transport but actively dismantle car infrastructure"

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Instead of desperately trying to reduce road congestion in the short term, politicians should be using traffic as a tool for making urban transport more sustainable, writes Phineas Harper. New research claims London's roads are the most congested in the world. But rather than wasting money and emissions building new roads in self-defeating attempts to reduce the time that Londoners who drive spend in traffic jams, politicians should be doing the exact opposite.

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sleek vertical turntable brings bold colors & vintage mood to any room

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dubbed 'VS-01', the sleek, compact, and almost floating design promises a minimal, retro look. The post sleek vertical turntable brings bold colors & vintage mood to any room appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A mass timber design from LEVER wins the Portland Museum of Art expansion competition

Archinect

LEVER Architecture has been named the winner in the much-heralded international competition to design an expansion of the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) in Maine’s largest city. The $100 million project will add approximately 60,000 square feet of space to the campus in the form of a new facility that “knits together” with the PMA’s four existing downtown buildings in order to provide for an anticipated visitorship of between 300,000 and 500,000 people per year.

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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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Houston Endowment Headquarters / Kevin Daly Architects + PRODUCTORA

ArchDaily

© Iwan Baan. architects: Kevin Daly Architects architects: PRODUCTORA Location: Houston, TX, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Iwan Baan Photographs: Elizabeth Lawrence Knox Area: 31718.0 ft2. Read more ».

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Keiji Ashizawa adds Blue Bottle Coffee shop to Kobe department store

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Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design has created the interior of the Blue Bottle Coffee shop in Kobe 's Hankyu department store, taking advantage of its display windows to connect the cafe with the street outside. The 173-square-metre cafe, which shares the department store's ground floor with a number of apparel brands, has five large display windows.

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turbulent electrifies remote locations with low-maintenance vortex turbines

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turbulent states that its vortex turbines can power communities, cities, and villages with 50 to 500 households, 24/7 and all year round. The post turbulent electrifies remote locations with low-maintenance vortex turbines appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Three unbuilt Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper projects brought to life by 3D imagery

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Three unbuilt projects by Frank Lloyd Wright have been recreated in 3D renderings by Spanish architect David Romero. Images of the high-rise schemes, located in Chicago and Washington D.C. , have been published in the latest edition of the Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly , a hard-copy magazine of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The Illinois. Image credit: David Romero via The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation The tallest of the three, 'The Illinois,' remains one of Wright’s most famous unbuilt

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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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Santo Shop / UID Architects

ArchDaily

© TOREAL. architects: UID Architects Location: San-yo Shinkansen, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: TOREAL Area: 202.0 m2. Read more ».

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Sparano + Mooney positions cedar home over canyon in Utah

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Local studio Sparano + Mooney Architecture cantilevered two envelopes with blackened-cedar siding over a canyon outside of Salt Lake City , Utah. The home, called Wabi Sabi Residence and completed in 2020 is a 4,000-square-foot (370-square metre) structure on a nine-acre lot in the Wasatch Range. Sparano + Mooney created the cantilevered home near Salt Lake City.

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studiokontodimas unveils cluster of perforated volumes for quiet cliffside villa in greece  

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perforated screens filter dynamic patterns of mediterranean sunlight and bring in views of the idyllic natural landscape. The post studiokontodimas unveils cluster of perforated volumes for quiet cliffside villa in greece appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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MVRDV’s ‘canyon of books’ wins Wuhan Library design competition

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MVRDV has won a competition for the design of the Wuhan Library in China. The 1.5 million-square-foot scheme is defined by three large openings in its flowing facade and will become one of the largest libraries in China upon its completion. The library’s flowing form draws inspiration from the “sculptural force” of Wuhan’s rivers.

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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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One Night In Joshua Tree’s Multicolored, Cubist Monument House

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The Instagram-famous desert home designed by SoCal starchitect Josh Schweitzer recently became available to book as a vacation rental, and my partner and I jumped at the chance to visit. Welcome to One Night In , a series about staying in the most unparalleled places available to rest your head. Half hidden near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park amid the rocky hills and yucca of the Mojave Desert, the Monument House sits like a welcome visitor from outer space—its three Cubist pavilions

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Undecorated creates The Caterpillar apartment building in Detroit

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Architectural studio Undecorated has designed an elongated, metal Quonset hut punctuated with dormer windows and filled with loft-style units for an evolving neighbourhood in Detroit. The Caterpillar is located in Core City, an up-and-coming area that lies a few miles beyond the city's downtown zone. Set within an "urban woodland" with over 150 newly planted trees, The Caterpillar was designed by Undecorated , a local studio led by Ishtiaq Rafiuddin, who worked with executive architect Studio De

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maurizio bianchi mattioli designs ‘360 house’ as an avant-garde mountain home

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with its reconfigurable interiors, the circular house is based off a simple parti diagram. The post maurizio bianchi mattioli designs ‘360 house’ as an avant-garde mountain home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Turenscape's 'floating forest' reshapes a former wasteland into a multifunctional urban landscape

Archinect

Beijing-based landscape architecture firm Turenscape has completed the transformation of a former 126-acre dumping ground into a “dreamlike floating forest” in the eastern Chinese city of Nanchang. The new Fish Tail Park operates a triple function as a habitat for wildlife, a recreational area for the city, and a stormwater regulator, creating what the design team calls a “replicable model of designed urban nature for regions with monsoon or variable climates that can address t

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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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Scientists finally understand why Roman concrete has lasted thousands of years

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The Romans’ most enduring legacy is arguably their architectural one, with landmarks such as the Coliseum and Pantheon and ancient aqueducts standing strong for over 2,000 years. But until now, the durability of Roman concrete – which has endured for millennia while modern concrete can disintegrate in decades – was believed to be due to volcanic ash and slaked lime.

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Falken Reynolds applies beach-toned palette to Cadboro Bay House interiors

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Bringing the ocean inside was the primary goal of interiors studio Falken Reynolds when designing this waterfront home on Vancouver Island. The modern house at the southern tip of the island in British Columbia, Canada was completed by architect Chris Foyd of local firm Bo Form for an active couple with three sons. Maximising views of the ocean was Falken Reynold's principal focus for the interiors.

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thanks to a ‘crabwalk’ system, this hyundai IONIQ 5 can move sideways and rotate 180°

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the four-wheel module is expected to launch in 2025, according to hyundai mobis. The post thanks to a ‘crabwalk’ system, this hyundai IONIQ 5 can move sideways and rotate 180° appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Snøhetta and WERK’s ‘lantern’ maritime center in Esbjerg, Denmark

Archinect

Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter have completed a new maritime center in Esbjerg, Denmark. The circular timber center, dubbed “The Lantern,” houses multiple watersport clubs, boat storage, training facilities, a large workshop, and social functions, and is described by its designers as “a new landmark lighting up the Danish west coast.

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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!