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Social Housing: 60 Examples in Plan and Section

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© Takuji Shimmura Social Housing is a principal element for a more democratic city. These housing structures provide decent dwellings for all citizens in urban areas and connect them to the rest of the city and its services. Unfortunately, in many countries, the term "Social Housing" still has a negative connotation. It is often seen as a project that seeks to build the largest number of units with cheap materials, and little-to-no concern for the quality of life of its residents.

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Paris reinstates skyscraper ban following Tour Triangle backlash

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Paris has reimposed a height limit for new buildings in the city, following the controversial construction of Tour Triangle tower designed by Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron. The height limit, announced yesterday , will limit new buildings in the French capital to a height of 37 metres or 12 storeys. It reinstates the same Parisian planning law that was introduced in 1977 following the construction of Tour Montparnasse, a 210-metre-tall office tower by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cas

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an exclusive look inside lina ghotmeh’s serpentine pavilion through the lens of ste murray

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ste murray captures the nature-inspired pavilion with its leaf-like perforations and its distinctive pleated roof. The post an exclusive look inside lina ghotmeh’s serpentine pavilion through the lens of ste murray appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This stunning new art museum in Henan Province repairs the “texture” of the surrounding village by activating old warehouses

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Taihang Xinyu Art Museum is inlaid in the streets of Shibanyan Town, Linzhou, with its back against Taihang Mountain and facing Cangxi River. The post This stunning new art museum in Henan Province repairs the “texture” of the surrounding village by activating old warehouses appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Arshia Architects completes Bel Air residence inspired by ‘streamline automotive design’

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Los Angeles-based Arshia Architects has completed RO54, a residential scheme perched on a hilltop in Bel Air. The team describes the project’s aesthetic as “directed by streamline automotive design,” with a split-level concept following the hilly topography of the site. Image credit: Paul Vu Image credit: Paul Vu The 6,700-square-foot home sought to minimize its perceived massing, with a “dynamic” building sitting atop a buried podium.

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House of Shila designs industrial yet sultry interiors for Mona Athens hotel

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The ancient Acropolis of Athens is in full view from the rooftop of this boutique hotel , which design studio House of Shila has housed in a former factory building. Mona Athens is located in the city's lively Psirri district, within an eight-storey 1950s building that once served as a textile factory. The Mona Athens lobby features an eclectic mix of furniture and decor House of Shila , led by New York-based entrepreneur Shai Antebi and Greek photographer and creative director Eftihia Stefanidi

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ampuero yutronic strips back victorian house to create bright + spacious dwelling in london

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the practice opted for a neutral palette to shape a relaxed interior aesthetic, including a subtle combination of light and dark wood joinery. The post ampuero yutronic strips back victorian house to create bright + spacious dwelling in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A look inside Montreal’s award-winning Insectarium

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An architectural team composed of Kuehn Malvezzi , Pelletier de Fontenay, and Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architects has been awarded the Grand Prix d’excellence en architecture from the Ordre des architectes du Québec for their Metamorphosis of the Montreal Insectarium. Main façade and Pollinator. Photo credit: James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium The project underwent a seven-year design and construction p

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Arbor House / Brown & Brown Architects

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© Jim Stephenson architects: Brown & Brown Architects Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Jim Stephenson Area: 274.

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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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Hybrid and Palma include organic elements within brutalist Mexican hotel

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Seattle architecture studio Hybrid and Mexico City-based Palma have created a hotel called NICO Loma Alta that features elements of brutalism and vernacular architecture. NICO Loma Alta is located in Sayulita, a bohemian surf town an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. Top: photo is by Alex Herbig. Above: NICO takes design cues from local Mexican architecture With its exposed concrete frame, NICO combines elements of local architecture and building techniques with nod

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objekt architecten exposes red brickwork on renovated farmhouse’s facade in belgium

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objekt architecten's renovation project draws from japanese kintsugi art technique. The post objekt architecten exposes red brickwork on renovated farmhouse’s facade in belgium appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Janet Echelman’s 229-foot-long floating Current installation debuts in Columbus, Ohio

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Artist Janet Echelman ’s soft-fiber Current installation premiered over the weekend in Columbus, Ohio, adding the city to a list of others to have showcased her experiments with site-specific sculptures and computational design since 2009. Stretching to a total of 126 feet at its zenith, the 229-foot-long sculpture is made from 78 miles of twine strewn into more than 550,000 individual knots and cast from the facades of buildings located at the intersection of Gay and High Streets.

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House on a Hill / New Material Research Laboratory

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© Masatomo Moriyama architects: New Material Research Laboratory Location: Tokyo, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Masatomo Moriyama Area: 313.

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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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Lina Ghotmeh's timber Serpentine Pavilion revealed

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The first image of this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London, which was designed by French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh , has been revealed. Set to open to the public this Friday, June 9, the pavilion in London's Kensington Garden is a circular timber structure that shelters a "concentric table". Named À table, the pavilion was designed as a space for exchange and celebration.

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a facade of glimmering tiles fronts this bak gordon-designed home in lisbon, portugal

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exposed concrete dominates the ceilings and interior courtyard, while the facade is clad with green handmade tiles. The post a facade of glimmering tiles fronts this bak gordon-designed home in lisbon, portugal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Urban housing by women-led firms featured at the 2023 Venice Biennale

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As part of the 2023 Venice Biennale , an exhibition on the future of housing has opened feating the work of several women-led practices. Titled 'Reconceptualizing Urban Housing,' and organized by the European Cultural Centre, the exhibition centers on “unique perspectives on collective housing, primarily in or near urban areas.” Reconceptualing Urban Housing Architects Featured practices in the exhibition are Adengo Architecture (Uganda), Alison Brooks Architects (UK), Dubbeldam Arch

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From Tiny Squares to Urban Parks: 100 Public Spaces From All Around the World

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© DuoCai Photograph The key to successfully designing or recovering public spaces is to achieve a series of ingredients that enhance their use as meeting places. Regardless of their scale, some important tips are designing for people's needs, the human scale, a mix of uses, multifunctionality and flexibility, comfort and safety, and integration to the urban fabric.

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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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India Mahdavi enlivens Rome's Villa Medici with bold geometric furnishings

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Architect India Mahdavi has updated six rooms within Rome 's 16th-century Villa Medici to feature an array of contemporary and colourful furniture. The intervention comes as part of a three-year project called Re-enchanting Villa Medici , which was launched in 2022 to amplify the presence of contemporary design and craft within the Renaissance palace.

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george batzios architects creates levels of interconnected planes with sloping facade

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the continuous external pathway intersects the glazed volume, creating four levels of outdoor terraces and lending a sculptural finish. The post george batzios architects creates levels of interconnected planes with sloping facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Herzog & de Meuron’s Powerhouse Arts restoration opens in Brooklyn

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A crossover arts and manufacturing project from Herzog & de Meuron opened on May 19 following several years of construction that remade a former brownfield site into the new home of the non-profit Powerhouse Arts in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Coinciding with the ongoing cleanup of the Gowanus Canal , the project reused a Turbine Hall located at the site of Brooklyn's Rapid Power Transit Station from 1904 while adding new space in the shell of a reinstated Bolier House building that was semi-preserv

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The Paradox of Sustainable Architecture: Durability and Transience

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The Stairs to Kriterion / MVRDV. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu To convey the might and prestige of their empire, the Romans constructed enduring architecture as symbols of their long-lasting reign. Emperors employed grand public works as assertions of their status and reputation. Conversely, Japanese architecture has long embraced ideas of change and renewal, evident in the ritualistic rebuilding of Shinto shrines.

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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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Five luxury residential projects designed by luxury car brands

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Luxury car brands including Bentley , Bugatti , Aston Martin and Porsche are making the move into high-end homes. Here are five houses and skyscrapers designed by car companies. Last month Bugatti unveiled its first residential development in Dubai. The tower is the latest foray into real estate by luxury car brands, which are now developing numerous high-end apartments and houses.

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‘decadence’ catamaran resembles a rocket ship on water boosted by inflatable wing sails

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'decadence' catamaran by andy waugh uses a hull design that gives it submerged teardrop hulls that are attached to a spaceship-looking body. The post ‘decadence’ catamaran resembles a rocket ship on water boosted by inflatable wing sails appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Heatherwick Studio unveils Shanghai exhibition hall with facade of ‘interwoven ribbons’

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Heatherwick Studio has revealed the design of a new public exhibition hall in Shanghai. Named the ‘Orbit’ and located along the city’s West Bund waterfront, the scheme has been designed to be “seemingly accessible from 360 degrees.” Image credit: Heatherwick Studio Outside, the center’s facade was designed to resemble a series of interwoven ribbons forming an undulating set of publicly accessible staircases, bridges, and terraces.

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Office Building Rathausstraße 1 / Schuberth und Schuberth + Stadler Prenn + Ostertag

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© Christoph Panzer architects: Ostertag architects: Schuberth und Schuberth architects: Stadler Prenn Location: Vienna, Austria Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Christoph Panzer Area: 12000.

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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!