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Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Chengdu Science Fiction Museum design in Sichuan Province

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The next major cultural project from Zaha Hadid Architects has been revealed after the firm published the first images of its under-construction Chengdu Science Fiction Museum to coincide with the announcement that it will play host to the Hugo Awards later this year. In the form of a solar nebula, the 59,000-square-meter (635,000-square-foot) museum is designed for maximal programmatic flexibility with the intention of “creating a journey of discovery that weaves between indoor and outdoo

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Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects to Discover in the 2023 UNESCO World Capital of Architecture

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Copehagen - Lille Langebro Cycle and Pedestrian Bridge. Image © Rasmus Hjortshøj For most architecture enthusiasts, mentions of the city of Copenhagen will prompt images of pedestrian-friendly streets, suspended bike lanes , quaint water canals, and overall happy residents. The capital of Denmark has many accomplishments to boast: over 60 percent of its residents commute to work by bike , it was among the first cities to set up a strategic plan to achieve carbon neutrality, resulting in an 80% d

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santiago calatrava to make his mark on düsseldorf with vaulted boulevard

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'calatrava boulevard' will take shape as a narrow and organic promenade to evoke a sunlit canyon The post santiago calatrava to make his mark on düsseldorf with vaulted boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Steelcase launches furniture line based on Frank Lloyd Wright designs

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American company Steelcase has used archival designs by architect Frank Lloyd Wright to create the Racine Collection, a line of home office furniture. Steelcases ' furniture line, which features desks and chairs, was named Racine Collection after the town where Wright created the SC Johnson Administration building in 1939. The building held the original versions of the furniture, which were also manufactured by Steelcase.

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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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Santiago Calatrava unveils high-end Düsseldorf complex named Calatrava Boulevard

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Santiago Calatrava has unveiled a design proposal for a luxury mixed-use complex in Düsseldorf, Germany. Named Calatrava Boulevard and situated on Düsseldorf’s swanky Königsallee, the 375,000-square-foot development includes workplace, luxury retail, and upmarket restaurant spaces. Image credit: Santiago Calatrava LLC The scheme’s signature architectural element will be a curved, vaulted 135-foot-long roof orientated towards Martin-Luther-Platz, shaped to remain below

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bio-based serum transforms plants into fluorescent artwork

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france-based start-up aglaé has invented a nutritive serum that enables plants to illuminate under blacklight. The post bio-based serum transforms plants into fluorescent artwork appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design, B **s creates Venice Beach bungalow that shows "resilience of archetypes"

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Architecture studio Design, B **s has completed a southern California home that takes cues from the traditional beach cottage and is meant to be "not too precious". The B+B House is located in Venice Beach , a coastal town known for its mix of century-old bungalows and experimental contemporary architecture. Design, B **s positioned the project on a plot in Venice Beach "This specific site is nestled on the edge of the famous 'walk streets' of Venice, where small lots are tightly woven together

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Foster + Partners completes flexible office complex in Luxembourg

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Foster + Partners has completed a new office complex in Belval, Luxembourg that promotes flexible and collaborative working environments. Called ICÔNE, the 202,362-square-foot structure is filled with light and greenery, cultivating a safe, spacious atmosphere while referencing the rich industrial heritage of Belval. The project aims to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.

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Schoenenkwartier Shoe Museum / Civic Architects

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© Stijn Bollaert architects: Civic Architects Location: Raadhuisplein 1, 5141 KG Waalwijk, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Stijn Bollaert Photographs: Read more »

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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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uneven geometry rises dramatically for kengo kuma’s daycare center in japan

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kengo kuma's 'murasaki penguin totsuka' in japan is informed by the site's irregular topography. The post uneven geometry rises dramatically for kengo kuma’s daycare center in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"India's greatest architect" Balkrishna Doshi dies aged 95

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Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi , the recipient of both the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal , has died at the age of 95. Doshi passed away earlier today reported magazine Architectural Digest India , which described him as "India's greatest architect". Top image: Balkrishna Doshi has died aged 95. Photo is by Pratik Gajjar.

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Acclaimed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi passes away at 95

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The acclaimed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has passed away at the age of 95. As reported by Architectural Digest India , Doshi died on Tuesday, January 24th in Ahmedabad, India. Throughout his 70-year career, Doshi oversaw the construction of 100 built projects, influencing the direction of architecture in India and adjacent regions through both his practice and teaching.

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The Electric Kitchen Has Always Been Inevitable

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A firestorm of recent news is putting the spotlight on gas stoves and their harmful effects, but induction cooking has been heating up for years. When the city of Berkeley passed an ordinance banning natural gas infrastructure in new construction in 2019, it triggered a wave of local building electrification decrees—in California and beyond—aimed at addressing climate change and improving air quality and public health.

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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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concrete cuts and curves pierce through moon hoon-renovated building in seoul

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complementing the new façade design is a wormhole-like staircase that cuts through all three levels. The post concrete cuts and curves pierce through moon hoon-renovated building in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Snøhetta perches Bolder Star Lodges on cliff edge overlooking Norwegian fjord

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Norwegian studio Snøhetta has dotted a quartet of wooden cabins on a cliff edge with "a front-row view" of Lysefjorden in Norway and pared-back interiors designed by the homeware brand Vipp. Named Bolder Star Lodges, the project, commissioned by local developer Tom Bjarte Norland, is designed as a unique retreat that immerses hikers in the nature surrounding the fjord.

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The Cooper Union Promotes Russian Architecture. Why?

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This month, the School of Architecture at The Cooper Union in New York City is scheduled to open an extensive exhibition on Russian architecture. Vkhutemas: Laboratory of the Avant-Garde, 1920–1930 is the title of a show presenting what is loosely known as the "Soviet Bauhaus." Undoubtedly, it's an essential part of the Russian architectural legacy worthy of attention.

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Family Gathering

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A Chicago garden calls a Black community pushed to the margins back together again. By Zach Mortice MKSK’s design for the community garden extends a Mauricio Ramirez mural onto the ground plane. Image courtesy MKSK. Since 2009, a vacant lot turned community garden on the 4600 block of Winthrop Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood has commemorated the Winthrop Avenue Family, the descendants of a group of Black families who for much of the 20th century were confined to this one block of the pre

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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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moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea

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the exposed concrete shapes evoke the basalt rocks forming in the region, giving the impression that the house has been standing there for a long time. The post moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight buildings disguised as rocks

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Following the creation of a cabin in France that was disguised as a large boulder , we round up eight buildings with rock-like forms including prayer halls, museums, theatres and houses. Photo is by Mikkel Frost Al Musallah prayer hall, UAE, by CEBRA Danish architecture studio CEBRA created a cave-like prayer centre within a landscape of jagged, rock-like forms in Abu Dhabi.

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Pelli Clarke & Partners completes the tallest building in Mexico City

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Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed Torre Mítikah, the tallest building in Mexico City. Situated in the city’s Coyoacán neighborhood, the 877-foot-tall residential skyscraper is described by its designers as a “window to the heavens.” Image credit: Jason O'Rear Externally, the sleek tower features a gently curved taper on the north and south facades.

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Shohei Fujimoto’s Intangible forms take over ARTECHOUSE in Washington DC

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What does it mean to be human? An immersive art and tech experience at Washington DC’s ARTECHOUSE interrogates the question through a series of intangible light and south installations this winter that tests the boundaries of human perception. Japanese AV artist Shohei Fujimoto is behind the multi-sensory exhibition, Intangible Forms. His practice probes the boundaries of time and space through the use of coded operations, capturing data and facts behind phenomena and shapes.

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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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sliding wooden slats transform summer residence’s outline in portugal

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the intricate pattern of the concrete partition projects delineated shadows in the house's interior by ateliercentral. The post sliding wooden slats transform summer residence’s outline in portugal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sweeping facade animates manga artist's house in Tokyo by Tan Yamanouchi & AWGL

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Architecture studio Tan Yamanouchi & AWGL has created a house and studio with a curved facade for an up-and-coming manga artist in Tokyo , Japan. Named A Japanese Manga Artist's House, the home is located on a narrow site with a rich artistic history and draws upon the storytelling aspect of manga – a type of Japanese comic book. Tan Yamanouchi & AWGL has created a house and studio for a manga artist in Tokyo "The project deeply ties to the history and locality of the city of the buildin

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Blueprint Beijing: Ma Yansong invites architects to envision the city's future

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With an eye to the future, the first Beijing Biennial includes an exhibition curated by Ma Yansong and co-organized by MAD Architects that juxtaposes historic concepts with forthcoming visions, according to the studio and its founder, whose long-term goal was to imagine a "more open and mutually entangled future." In Blueprint Beijing , Yansong presents the work of 20 of his global design peers, eight other architects, and four Chinese science-fiction films with significant historical narratives

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Monolithic Rammed Earth Walls Keep This Marfa Ranch House Insulated in the Desert Climate

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Lake|Flato Architects built them two-feet thick and utilized a courtyard plan to passively cool and heat the West Texas home. 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: Marfa, Texas Architect: Lake|Flato Architects / @ lakeflato Footprint: 5,342 square feet General Contractor: Pilgrim Building Company Structural Engineer: MJ Structures, PLLC Land

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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!