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JULY 25, 2023

To many, Richard Saul Wurman is inevitably introduced as "the man who created TED." Since Wurman organized the first TED conference in 1984, the organization's library has expanded to over 4,300 publicly available videos from some of the world's greatest minds about some of humanity's most curious and urgent subjects, not to mention the almost 50,000 independent TEDx talks which have been delivered since 2009.

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JULY 26, 2023

Architecture studio Morphogenesis has unveiled the Surat Diamond Bourse in India , which has surpassed the Pentagon to become the world's largest office building. Set on the outskirts of the city of Surat, the 660,000-square-metre office building was designed as a "city within a city" to house the world's largest community of diamond traders. It is larger than the 620,000-square-metre Pentagon office near Washington DC, which has held the title of the world's largest office building for 80 year

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ArchDaily

JULY 25, 2023

Courtesy of Aurelia Institute Architecture is likely to exist in any place or physical space inhabited by human beings. Moreover, our inherent curiosity and exploratory spirit constitute an integral aspect of our humanity. Fueled by our inventive capacity, drives us to venture into future scenarios that we can explore as individuals and as a society.

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JULY 26, 2023

Perched on the edge of the escarpment, the site allows unencumbered connections to landscapes which are rare this close to the city. The post Perched on the edge of an escarpment, these Kew villas create a meaningful connection to its natural site appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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 27, 2023

Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture showcases its winning design for the two-phased international competition to design and restore Albania's Besa Museum. The site was chosen by the Ministry of Culture of Albania because it's "located in the Toptani Residence in Albania’s lively capital city, Tirana, which showcased it as a historical monument that is meant to be preserved and respected.

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ArchDaily

JULY 22, 2023

Courtesy of Boeri Studio Milan’s urban fabric has long been defined by change. In a city known for its historic monuments, from the Piazza Duomo and Milan Cathedral to works like Velasca Tower, contemporary architecture must balance many existing contexts. Emerging as a global center for design and culture, Milan has become home to new buildings and structures addressing this condition as iconic landmarks and expressive forms.

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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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JULY 27, 2023

Iconic Japanese design retailer MUJI is back on the residential market with details of its new MUJI Base Kamogawa home renovation project for Airbnb. Located an hour and thirty minutes outside Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture, the new temporary stay inside the 100-year-old former Noda Printmaking Workshop offers amenities for up to five guests aligned with a naturalistic Satoyama lifestyle concept.

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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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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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ArchDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Les Orgues De Flandre / Martin Van Trek, 1974-1980. Image © Laurent Kronental The 20 th century saw a period of experimentation and innovation at an unprecedented pace, a direction that also marked the architectural expressions of the time. Paris , as one of Europe’s leading centers for artistic and cultural expression, was also the epicenter for the formation of new architectural styles, from Le Corbusier’s modern architecture revolution to expressions of the High-Tech style as seen in the desi

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JULY 27, 2023

Architecture studio SOM has completed an office building in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood clad in black-glazed terracotta that was designed to complement the surrounding neighbourhood. Called 28&7, the 12-storey-tall office building was designed to complement the nearby masonry-clad structures, while maintaining a modern look. SOM has used black-glazed terracotta for an office building in Manhattan "The scale of the building is modest in its context," SOM design partner Chris Cooper told

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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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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 27, 2023

Five years ago, studiorotan founder Renee Kemp-Rotan first visited Plateau Cemetery in Africatown, a settlement just outside Mobile, Alabama built by formerly enslaved Africans from modern day Benin after the The post The Africatown International Design Idea Competition rewrites the playbook for architects engaging with descendant communities in Mobile, Alabama appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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ArchDaily

JULY 25, 2023

Completed in 2023 in Brasília, Brazil. Images by Joana França. The White Bricks House was built in an extremely artisanal way by masons-craftsmen, in a slow and precise process. Although it is a constructive.

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Deezen

JULY 27, 2023

Local architecture studio Benjamín Murúa Arquitectos has topped an underground sports centre with a dome in the Atacama desert in Chile. The sports facility is located on the campus of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Observatory , a research complex dedicated to the study of deep space. Benjamín Murúa Arquitectos has created a domed sports complex in Chile For the design of the complex, the studio was largely informed by the harsh climate of the site.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2023

A lot of work has gone into it. It’s like a painting. So the glass is offset in places to take the light a certain way and separate that surface from the rest of the building. A lot of care has gone into organizing that visually. It’ll become apparent over the years. You’ll see it and you’ll say: Oh, that’s what he was doing.

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JULY 26, 2023

for kengo kuma's haus balm, clemence's photo series captures the delicate duality between tradition and modernity, as well as the interplay of heaviness and lightness. The post kengo kuma blends tradition with contemporary elements for haus balma in vals, switzerland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JULY 25, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) software has been a common feature in professional design toolkits for a while. But the recent release of Apple’s Vision Pro glasses shows the mixed-reality wearables sector is making serious inroads in consumer markets too, as one of the world’s biggest names in consumer design and technology enters the market. A major reason for the immense hype surrounding Apple ’s foray into AR/VR hardware, however, is the decision to position it as ‘spatial computing.

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JULY 27, 2023

Danish practice Henning Larsen Architects has unveiled its plans for a mass-timber university building on the Faroe Islands that draws on historic Faroese settlements and ancient North Atlantic island vernacular. Designed as a new campus for the University of the Faroe Islands, the 8,000-square-metre development will be located in Torshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands, and comprise a series of mass-timber, gabled-roof volumes.

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Archinect

JULY 25, 2023

Our latest weekly roundup of featured architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs includes exciting new openings in New York City/Brooklyn , Los Angeles/Santa Monica , and Greenwich, Connecticut. More job opportunities can be found at Archinect Jobs , where you will be able to explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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JULY 26, 2023

Eagle Mansion Signature Villa is unique and the main concept of this villa is that it will be designed to be constructed entirely on an artificial island. The source of inspiration for the Eagle Mansion Signature Villa was the lifestyle of our client. A lifestyle that consists of family, health and fitness, guests, business and social leisure. We have taken all these aspects and implemented them into our design of the Eagle Mansion to create the all-in-one Villa.

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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 26, 2023

Center for Contemporary Art Línea 508. Image © Mauricio Chavez Infraestudio is an architecture and art practice based in Havana that has been obsessed with fiction since its foundation in 2016. Fernando Martirena , Anadis González, and other members and collaborators work from a narrative and discursive approach to experiment with various resources such as buildings, research, exhibitions, writings, and activism.

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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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Archinect

JULY 24, 2023

Following last week’s visit to New York-based Resolution: 4 Architecture , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Connecticut this week to explore the work of Joeb Moore & Partners. From their studio in Greenwich, the firm has built a portfolio grounded in “intellect in design, craftsmanship, and inventive building systems and details.

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JULY 25, 2023

The AIA New York | Center for Architecture has announced three participants for the institution’s new multi-disciplinary Center for Architecture Lab residency program for 2023. The Center says: “Lab encourages our community to consider outside perspectives, critical questions, and innovative solutions to systemic problems in architecture and other design professions.

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