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Zoom Town to Boom Town: North American business districts are going to evolve instead of dying off completely

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Even if the office were to go the way of the horse-drawn carriage, the neighborhoods we refer to today as downtowns would endure. Downtowns and the cities they anchor are the most adaptive and resilient of human creations The rise of remote work today won’t kill off our downtowns, but they will be forced to change once again. And with smart strategies and perseverance on the part of city leaders, real estate developers and the civic community, they can become even better than they were.

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Agora Valencia, the pavilion of World Design Capital Valencia 2022, opens its doors to the public in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

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Agora Valencia is reflected in the materials of the venue and its construction, which fuses tradition and avant-garde, crafts and industry. The post Agora Valencia, the pavilion of World Design Capital Valencia 2022, opens its doors to the public in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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David Kohn celebrates English eccentricities with Red House in Dorset

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David Kohn Architects has completed a house in southwest England with exaggerated features that include oversized eaves, patterned brickwork and acid-green details. Located in rural Dorset, Red House is a two-storey house for a couple and their young daughter. Red House takes its cues from Arts and Crafts architecture. The building shares its name with one of the best-known Arts and Crafts houses in England, designed by architect Philip Webb for print designer William Morris in the mid-19th cent

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planted on a steep, rocky slope, the ‘balmy palmy’ house in sydney celebrates simple living

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‘balmy palmy’ by CplusC architectural workshop Firmly planted on a steep and rocky slope in Sydney’s Palm Beach peninsula, the stilted ‘Balmy Palmy’ house by CplusC Architectural Workshop celebrates the pleasures of modesty and simple life. The practice was invited to build the residence for a semi-retired couple, their three teenage children, and friends.

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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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UNStudio unveils winning plans for NION, Germany's latest new green office design

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UNStudio has emerged as the winner of an international competition to design what it says will stand as one of the most sustainable office buildings in German history once complete. Developers Groß & Partner recently selected the studio’s 45,000-square-meter (484,400-square-foot) NION office tower scheme to be located in a vibrant mixed-use district in Frankfurt called the Europaviertel West that has been under constant development since 2005.

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OEO Studio adds Nordic influences to Japandi-style apartment in Tokyo

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Copenhagen-based OEO Studio combined muted colours and textured materials to create the interiors for this renovated Tokyo apartment that is characterised by its Japandi design. Located within the Opus Arisugawa housing complex in central Tokyo, the apartment's interior was renovated to combine design influences from Japan and Scandinavia – a trend known as Japandi.

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this composite house in osaka incorporates the diversity of its surroundings

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‘house in minoh’ by Motooka Ito Architects Located in a quiet residential area in Osaka, Japan, ‘House in Minoh’ by Motooka Ito Architects is designed to respond to its surroundings, incorporating the context while expanding and shrinking throughout. Although a relatively calm neighborhood, the residence sits close to a bypass road on the east side, where […].

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MAD's new Aranya 'Cloud Center' is floating into place in coastal China

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MAD Architects has shared new images and project details of its upcoming multipurpose Aranya "Cloud Center" in the port city of Qinhuangdao, China. The firm says it is nearly complete with the construction phase that was begun in March 2021 in the coastal area roughly 160 miles east of Beijing. Featuring a floating cloud-like grand hall, column-free gallery space, and theater, the 2,579-square-meter (27,760-square-foot) facility will serve as the centerpiece of a growing artistic community, atte

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Where Does Tucker Carlson Live? A Look Into His 3 Homes

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Do you follow Fox News? If yes, then you must have watched Tucker Carlson once or twice. He is one of the most famous television personalities to grace the screen across America and even has his own show on the channel called Tucker Carlson Tonight. But, when he is not discussing his conservative political opinions, The post Where Does Tucker Carlson Live?

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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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Makhno Studio celebrates Ukrainian craft in all-beige home near Kyiv

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Kyiv-based Makhno Studio has paired soft, bumpy textures and intricate ceramic walls inside this all-beige home in Ukraine , which was completed right before the Russian invasion. Located in Kozyn, a rural town just south of Kyiv , Mureli House is a celebration of summertime and Ukrainian design, with mureli being an old Ukrainian word for apricot.

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M+TRO.studio weaves wind, light and greenery throughout TA house in vietnam

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large glass sliding doors wrap around the home, plants intricately drape across the balcony, and green meeting areas enliven the internal living spaces. The post M+TRO.studio weaves wind, light and greenery throughout TA house in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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XZero City is Kuwait's contribution to the smart city movement

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A Dubai-based developer named URB has entered the fray of futuristic community planning in the region after publishing plans for XZero City, a pedestrian-friendly, net-zero carbon community it says will eventually grow to accommodate up to 100,000 people. Billed as a “new paradigm in green urban living,” the car-free city will spread out over a 16-square-kilometer (6-square-mile) swath in the southern Kuwaiti desert connected by a resilient landscape which serves as the “social

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A Midcentury Gem With a Jaw-Dropping Roof Hits the Market in Connecticut

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With its soaring roofline and walls of glass, the Evans House opens wide to its lush surroundings. Location : 44 Benedict Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut Price : $2,100,000 Architect : James Evans Year Built : 1961 Footprint : 1,600 square feet (five bedrooms, four baths) Lot Size : 4.60 acres From the Agent : " Included in the 1961 Modern House Tour, the Evans House is an iconic architectural masterpiece designed by James Evans as his own home.

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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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Arqueodigma Studio creates inward-focused Lomas House in Guadalajara

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Mexican firm Arqueodigma Studio aimed to block exposure to a busy street while creating a feeling of openness within this family residence made of concrete and steel. The Lomas House is located in a suburban neighbourhood in Guadalajara , the capital of Jalisco in western Mexico. Arqueodigma Estudio intended for the interiors to feel open. Designed by local firm Arqueodigma Studio for a family, the dwelling has two levels and a below-grade area.

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las marías house winds around profuse tree vegetation in cordoba city, argentina

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by preserving the trees, santiago viale and associates achieved optimal thermal conditions, with the volume of vegetation functioning as the elemental solar protector. . The post las marías house winds around profuse tree vegetation in cordoba city, argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Three triangle-shaped buildings 'transformed' into tortilla chips as part of new Doritos marketing campaign

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Apparently, Doritos are everywhere. What you thought was Bjarke Ingels Group ’s VIA 57 West is actually a cheesy tortilla chip. Through a new marketing campaign by Frito-Lay North America titled Triangle Tracker, people can currently utilize Snapchat’s augmented reality software to seek, scan, and convert triangular shapes anywhere, including buildings, into Doritos for the chance to win money and other prizes.

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Pastel Colors and Vintage Furnishings Rule in This Polish Flat

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Local interior design studio Mistovia gives the Katowice home a facelift, expertly mingling preexisting Silesian design elements with newer Italian pieces. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Katowice, Poland Interior Design: Mistovia Footprint: 485 square feet From the Designers: "This small flat is located in a recently renovated townhouse in the city center.

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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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Plup! Studio completes pair of low-cost dwellings in Costa Rican jungle

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Costa Rica studio Plup! has completed a pair of structures topped with dramatic skylights on the slopes of the Barva Volcano using inexpensive materials. The series of structures were completed in 2021 in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The area's climate is extremely damp, which led the studio to favour a design that would easily shed water. The low-cost home is located in the Costa Rican jungle.

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modunita architects harmonizes old and new with alpine ‘diethelm house’

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the renovated house and barn are nestled amongst the mountains of eastern switzerland. The post modunita architects harmonizes old and new with alpine ‘diethelm house’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Helsinki Design Award goes to Päivi Raivio for her placemaking activities in the Finnish capital

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Designer Päivi Raivio has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Helsinki Design Award. The joint program by the City of Helsinki and Helsinki Design Week recognizes a designer or design team for making the Finnish capital a better place to live in. Over the summer, Raivio worked on an urban space experiment that precedes the renovation of the Helsinki Ylä-Malmi market square.

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Celebrated Architect Ray Kappe’s First Single-Family Home Is Now Up for Grabs

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Known as the Goetschel House, the 1954 residence is on the market for $2.2M after a spellbinding revamp. Location : 272 Mesa Lila Road, Glendale, California Price : $2,189,000 Architect : Ray Kappe, FAIA Year Built : 1954 Footprint : 1,721 square feet (three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths) Lot Size : 8,377 square feet From the Agent : "For sale is late architect Ray Kappe’s first single-family residence, which ignited the start of his pioneering and influential career that would span nearly seve

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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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Ten calm green bedrooms that showcase the power of natural colours

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A fire-damaged apartment enlivened with green paint and a nature-informed mural with dripping gold accents feature in our latest lookbook , which contains 10 green bedrooms. Whether pale, dark, pistachio, sage or mossy, green tones have the ability to add life to interiors. The colour is becoming increasingly popular for bedrooms due to its restful character and connection to nature.

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design an mor recycles industrial waste paper into marble-surfaced modular furniture

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the waste is recycled into small paper clay bricks with natural mineral colored surfaces, and assembled to manufacture modular furniture. The post design an mor recycles industrial waste paper into marble-surfaced modular furniture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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First architecture union formed by workers at New York firm Bernheimer Architecture

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Workers at New York firm Bernheimer Architecture have formed the first functioning union at a private-sector architecture firm in the United States. The workers group, collectively known as BA Union, will join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), as first reported by The New York Times. The firm, led by Andrew Bernheimer, has chosen to recognize the union voluntarily, which avoided the need for a secret ballot election to be held in coordination with the NLR

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Patio House by OOAK |

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<p class="p1">After having travelled to Greece for many years to windsurf, a Paris-based French-Swedish couple finally found their dream spot on the windy island of Karpathos. The search for the perfect site was long, but the minute they saw this amazing property they knew that they had found their place: a dramatic plot of land with open views of the Aegean Sea and direct views of the windsurfers on the beach of Afiarti.</p> <p class="p1">The sparse, unta

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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!