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LA's Crypto.com Arena is getting a 'nine-figure' overhaul courtesy of Gensler and MEIS

Archinect

AEG has announced a new “nine-figure” overhaul of Los Angeles’ iconic renamed Crypto.com Arena (formerly The Staples Center) and adjacent L.A. LIVE pedestrian mall in a two-year project that promises to “provide fans with entirely new ways to experience their favorite sports and music event” once it is completed in 2024.

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Paradigma Ariadné complete inverted red pyramid in Budapest

Avontuura

The horizontal form, which rests on a driftwood from the Danube, can be entered from below. The post Paradigma Ariadné complete inverted red pyramid in Budapest appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Il Brolo della Cantina Gorgo Winery / Filippo Bricolo & Bricolo Falsarella Associates

ArchDaily

© Atelier XYZ. architects: Filippo Bricolo & Bricolo Falsarella Associates Location: 37066 Custoza, Verona, Italy Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Atelier XYZ Area: 1750.0 m2. Read more ».

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How to Build a Sustainable House?

Aric Gitomer Architect

Owing to climate change comprising rising sea levels, depletion of the ozone layers, and increased air pollution, we must take accountability for our roles. The built environment essays a significant character in the episode of climate change. How can homeowners and residential architects help to reduce this natural crisis? Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town.

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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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Featured architecture and design jobs at Carlos Zapata Studio, Backen & Backen, Juniper Design + Build, Studio DIAA, and Julian von der Schulenburg

Archinect

Ready to take the next step forward in your architectural job search? Check out our latest weekly highlight of featured employers with current openings in Brooklyn/New York , Seattle , Saint Helena , Sausalito , Montecito , and Portland, Maine. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Piknic 2020 Cultural Center / Indiesalon

ArchDaily

© Donggyu Kim. architects: Indiesalon Location: 9-8 Toegye-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Donggyu Kim. Read more ».

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ZN Era proposes encircling Burj Khalifa with an elevated "continuous metropolis"

Deezen

Architecture studio ZN Era has envisioned a skyscraper called Downtown Circle, which would be built around the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai. Set to be 550-metres tall and 3,000 metres in circumference, the skyscraper would be composed of two interconnected main rings that will house residential, public, commercial and cultural spaces. ZN Era has proposed an elevated skyscraper called Downtown Circle.

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15 featured architecture jobs in Oakland and the East Bay

Archinect

An economic and cultural powerhouse, the San Francisco Bay Area is bustling with exciting architecture and design firms — and they're hiring ! While the majority of career opportunities posted on Archinect Jobs are located within the big western and southern urban centers of the region, there are plenty of recent openings in the East Bay waiting to be filled with qualified candidates.

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zung hoang builds fully functional 35mm film camera using LEGO parts

designboom

the LEGO zh1 can shoot pictures on a 35mm film Vancouver-based artist Zung Hoang is gathering online votes as we speak to turn his latest creation, the LEGO ZH1, into an actual selling product. Revealed earlier this summer, ZH1 is a fully functional 35mm vintage film camera built of 582 LEGO parts (metallic, silver, and black). Match Hoang’s […].

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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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In Australia, a Couple Recast an Adorable Church as Their Family Home

Dwell

Husband-and-wife duo Adam and Sarah Hall tastefully renovated the 1870 structure with a reverence for its historic elements. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Willunga, South Australia Builder/General Contractor: Adam Fairhead Hall Interior Design: Sarah Hall & Emma Read of Read & Hall From the Homeowners: "We created a three bedroom family home within the origi

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Moshe Safdie donates his Habitat 67 apartment to McGill University

Deezen

Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie is gifting his personal unit at the brutalist-style Habitat 67 housing complex and his professional archive to his alma mater in Montreal , where he earned his architecture degree in 1961. The gift was announced this week by McGill University, which has also received Safdie's professional archive of more than 100,000 items.

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Carolina A. Miranda thinks Tom Wiscombe's new billboard should prompt a 'reckoning in architecture'

Archinect

Formally known as the Sunset Spectacular, it consists of a trio of massive steel panels that converge at a height of 67 feet, two of their surfaces draped in irregularly shaped digital screens bearing ads for tech overlords Amazon and Meta. If a game designer for “Halo” were to imagine a billboard, this is probably what it would look like. [.

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a shimmering copper facade wraps this private art gallery by CHYBIK + KRISTOF

designboom

the movable copper elements bring life to the facade, and will change in color with the passing of time. The post a shimmering copper facade wraps this private art gallery by CHYBIK + KRISTOF appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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This Seaside Shack in New Zealand Mimics a Seagull’s Wings

Dwell

Architect Conor Dolman gave the wood-clad cabin a folded roof to make it look like a bird in flight. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Eastbourne, Wellington Architect: Conor Dolman Builder: Dorset Construction Structural Engineer: Meyer Cruden From the Architect: " Jonathan Livingston Seagull is an open-plan studio that hovers out over a hilly site in Eastbourne, Welli

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AIA Los Angeles relocates its offices to a historic former bank building

The Architect's Newsletter

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced it will relocate its offices and programming to a former bank building in the historic South Los Angeles neighborhood of West [.]. Read More. The post AIA Los Angeles relocates its offices to a historic former bank building appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Check out the winning projects of the 2022 International Architecture Awards

Archinect

The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design has announced its list of more than 150 winning projects for the annual International Architecture Awards in partnership with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The program dates to 2005 and is meant to honor the best new projects from anywhere in the world that "exemplify design excellence and architectural ambition and deliver meaningful social impact to the public for which they serve.

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gucci décor collection occupies an eclectic ‘garden of delights’

designboom

gucci unveiled its newest décor collection in a whimsical, manicured garden photographed by max siedentopf. The post gucci décor collection occupies an eclectic ‘garden of delights’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Here Are 16 of the Best ADUs in Los Angeles

Dwell

Let these bite-sized home offices, in-law flats, rental units, and other backyard houses give you a few big ideas for your own space. In 2020, Los Angeles started to get serious about accessory dwelling units. In one effort, under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a day; potential clients could pick a design off the sh

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Great Wrap is a clingfilm alternative made from waste potato peels

Deezen

Australian biomaterials company Great Wrap has created a compostable bioplastic alternative to clingfilm that is made from waste potatoes. Great Wrap film consists of starch extracted from potato peels mixed with other ingredients including used cooking oil and a starchy root vegetable called cassava. The transparent packaging , which comes in colourful recycled-plastic dispensers, has similar textural and performance qualities to petroleum-based plastic clingfilm, the company claims.

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Take a look at photos of Michael Heizer's 'City' ahead of its debut

Archinect

The long-awaited public opening of land artist Michael Heizer’s monumental earthwork City is just around the corner, and the Triple Aught Foundation, the group which manages its remote Lincoln County, Nevada site, has shared some amazing new photos that offer a sense of the scale and stasis of the massive sculpture which has taken 52 years and another $40 million to finish.

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kubota glasses is a new wearable device to cure or improve nearsightedness

designboom

nearsightedness or myopia is a vision disorder that is expected to affect half of the world's population by 2050. The post kubota glasses is a new wearable device to cure or improve nearsightedness appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove in Shan Wan Village by GOA | Restaurants

Architonic

<p>The Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove by GOA is located in Shan Wan village, Wujiang District, Suzhou, China. In 2020, the Chinese government launched the "Wujiang · Beautiful Village" rural revitalization proposal. Areas around Zhongjiadang, and Suzhou would be the first launching zone of the program. This proposal aims to promote local agriculture, culture, and tourism as significant drives.

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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon architects have designed a spectacular forest spa in the country

The Spaces

Forest Lagoon in Iceland’s Akureyri offers geothermal baths embedded into the mountainside and woodland. Basalt Architects – the same practice that masterminded iconic Reykjavik’s Blue Lagoon – designed the spa complex, which sits at the heart of the Vaðlaskógur forest. Forest Lagoon’s buildings are designed to blend into the immediate landscape, constructed from timber and topped by grass roofing that appears to grow straight out of the rocky cliff it sits up against.

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SCI-Arc founding director Ray Kappe’s first Los Angeles area home hits the market in Glendale

Archinect

A historically significant mid-century modern home designed by SCI-Arc founding director Ray Kappe has hit the market in Glendale, California, for an asking price of just under $2.2 million. The Pasadena Star is reporting the recent listing of Kappe’s Goetschel House, a 1954 commission that was recently restored to reflect its original design by HabHouse owner Andreas E.G.

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laguarda.low architects weaves undulating green roofs along shenzhen waterfront

designboom

sheltering overhangs and sweeping terraces are created with subtle shifts in the fluid, stacking levels. The post laguarda.low architects weaves undulating green roofs along shenzhen waterfront appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!