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AUGUST 27, 2023

Using a scale model, a form of prototyping, to test design concepts (my photo) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. While iterative prototyping is a vital tool for design and innovation in many industries, the use of prototypes is severely limited in the production of architecture.

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Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2023

From a modernist villa in Beverly Hills to a flat in one of Brasília's iconic Superquadra apartment blocks, the mid-century renovations in this lookbook are a masterclass in updating a period home while retaining its distinctive character. Originally constructed in the post-war period between 1945 and 1969, mid-century homes have proved enduringly popular due to their prescient emphasis on natural light, clean lines, open floor plans and humble materials such as wood, stone and concrete.

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designboom

AUGUST 26, 2023

the building blocks of fossilized coral limestone is an ancient material sourced from discarded rubble found nearby. The post KAL builds this breathing beach house with fossilized coral in egypt appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 26, 2023

A new small library project on the northwest coast of Washington has garnered publicity thanks to its record-setting use of sustainable materials and the inspiring collaboration between Indigenous communities and non-Native architects who were indispensable in shaping its design. The new La Conner Swinomish Library from BuildingWork is a replacement project for the aged-out former La Conner Regional Library and occupies a 10,500-square-foot site adjacent to the reservation of the local Swinomish

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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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ArchDaily

AUGUST 26, 2023

© Pim Schalkwijk The spatial distribution of a restaurant or bar is essential to its success. Faced with this design challenge, several architects have experimented and proposed configurations that both enhance the use of space in different culinary experiences. With this being said, take a look at 50 gastronomic establishments in plan and section to inspire your next design.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 31, 2023

On August 21, the New York City Planning Commission voted to allow 60 Wall Street’s owners to renovate the beloved 1989 postmodern lobby by Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo—a decision The post Alexandra Lange, Robert A.M. Stern, Docomomo, and Preservation Futures on the fate of 60 Wall Street’s lobby appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have just announced eleven winners for their 2023 Steel Design Student Competition. Organizers share: "The 2023 ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition offered architecture students the opportunity to compete in two separate categories.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

© Adrià Goula architects: DATAAE architects: Xavier Vendrell Studio Location: Parque del Turó del Sastre, Passeig de les Vilares, 08390 Montgat, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Adrià Goula Area: 4784.

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Avontuura

AUGUST 29, 2023

Casa en los Cocos Architect: Ludwig GodefroyLocation: Mérida, MexicoType: HouseYear: 2023Images: Rory Gardiner The following description is courtesy of the architects. Casa en los Cocos is located in the south of the historic center of Mérida – Yucatán, in Mexico. The design of the project comes from the proportion of the land itself, 70mts long x 8mts wide.

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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Fashion house Chanel has announced plans to cover an iconic Brooklyn diner in retro pinks and greens to celebrate the launch of a new perfume. Exterior renderings depict the chrome diner wrapped in bands of mint green and light pink inspired by the pastel bottles of the CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Parfum (CHANCE). Called Lucky Chance Diner, the overhaul is part of a pop-up event for the new fragrance.

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Archinect

AUGUST 30, 2023

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four exciting briefs calling for a graphic design project assisted by AI, conceptual ideas for the revitalization of Ukraine's Potocki Palace through the creation of a public space, "primitive" product designs, and excellent unbuilt and incomplete projects that have the potential to create positive change.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Completed in 2023 in Sokcho-si, South Korea. Images by Jang Mi. Doldam is a private rental residence in Mt. Seorak National Park, renowned for its fall foliage and boulder formations. The building's design is.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 31, 2023

Chicago Skyscrapers 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance, and Race Reshaped the City | Thomas Leslie | University of Illinois Press | $44.95 In the 1960s, the same Chicago city agency The post Thomas Leslie’s <em>Chicago Skyscrapers 1934-1986</em> offers a wide survey of high rises across the socioeconomic spectrum appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Finnish design agency Ultra has won Dezeen and Bentley's Future Luxury Retail Design Competition with a proposal for invite-only, temporary pavilions to house an exclusive range of Bentley cars. Called Bentley Intercontinental Pavilion, Ultra 's proposal comprises a series of temporary pavilions situated in selected locations around the world. Each pavilion would be designed to reflect the unique context of the location and would be built by local craftspeople.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Starting your own practice comes with a mixture of excitement, collaboration, stressors, and endless problem-solving. As a new firm, architects Neda Kakhsaz and Zabie Mustafa are developing their approach to architectural design and how they would like to make their mark within the industry. After meeting as architecture students at Pratt Institute , they have embarked on showcasing their design sensibilities by creating strong narratives surrounded by a specific "theme or topic as it relates to

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Completed in 2022 in Nangalkot, Bangladesh. Images by Maruf Raihan. Our approach to designing a vacation home in a rural area was to create a space that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. In order to.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

two-flared geometric passages are tailored to the circulation and functional requirements of the home. The post wooden curved casings frame domestic scenes within centuries-old home in madrid appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Local studio Roth Architecture has built an organically shaped creative lab in Tulum made of concrete and palm fibre with a form driven by "nature's artistic wills". Called the Fab Lab, the project is located in the Yucatán peninsula. The space serves the Roth Architecture studio as an office and maker space. Roth Architecture has created a workspace in Tulum "We create driven by nature's patterns and artistic wills," said the studio.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Nineteen projects have been honored as part of the 2023 AIA California Design Awards. Two projects, The Lighthouse by Gensler and The Park by KoningEizenberg Architecture, were recognized with the highest award, joining seventeen others that “embody design excellence.” “This year, AIA California has advanced key measures on a state level to address the growing climate crisis; that is our responsibility as an architectural organization,” said AIA California President Scott

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

© Highlite Images architects: Yuan Architects Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Highlite Images Area: 3000.

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Dwell

AUGUST 30, 2023

Yvon Chouinard and the architect who designed his Ventura, California, home explain why the waste material is the next step in the fight against climate change. Yvon Chouinard thinks a lot about straw these days. More specifically, about how such a widely available agricultural byproduct makes for an ideal building material. In fact, the concept of straw bale construction had seeded in his mind long ago, even before he established Patagonia in 1973.

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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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Dutch studio Francois Verhoeven Architects has completed Villa K340, a house in The Hague formed of interlocking blocks finished with contrasting timber and plaster. Francois Verhoeven Architects designed the villa in the residential district of Vroondaal, which sits close to the beaches and dunes on the coast of the Netherlands. Villa K340 is a house by Francois Verhoeven Architects The area, which is characterised by its architectural diversity, has been divided by city planners into a range o

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This latest edition of Archinect's curated job picks from Archinect Jobs highlights 14 architecture firms in the New York City area looking to add early-career professionals to their offices. If you're a recent graduate or still fairly new to the workforce, be sure to read Archinect's Tips for Recent Graduates Navigating Architectural Employment feature.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Completed in 2023 in Brazil. Images by Edgard Ceasr. As you cross the entrance on the ground floor, the welcoming atmosphere and sense of spaciousness come together in a warm greeting. The large living.

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Architectural Record

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Seattle-born architect established the Los Angeles office of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates in 1986 before branching off in 2004 to start Pfeiffer Partners, with major projects including a renovation of L.A.'s landmark Griffith Observatory.

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