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High Street House / Lineburg Wang

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Completed in 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. Images by David Chatfield. A tiny pre-1911 cottage on a tiny 253m2 site, the design works hard to find generosity.& The project is limited by size. The house challenges the.

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Watch the Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka light up for the first time

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Kéré Architecture Unveils Design for a Spiritual and Community Center in Notsé, Togo

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Big Temple rendering. Image © Kéré Architecture Kéré Architecture has revealed the design of a masterplan and series of buildings dedicated to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Ewé people in the town of Notsé, in Togo. Commissioned by the Kothor Foundation, the center incorporates a sanctuary, several temples, a large-scale open-air amphitheater, as well as cultural functions such as exhibition halls, an auditorium, restaurants, and a reconstruction of the ancient royal palace of the Ew

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These select architecture students and educators earned top honors at the 2024 RIBA President's Medals

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The 2024 RIBA President’s Medals and Annie Spink Award winners have been announced as part of the year-end honors by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the 188th consecutive year. Leading the field was the RIBA Silver Medal winner Joe Franklin, a Part 2 student at Kingston University. His project titled Ultra Town transforms an area planned for the HS2 high-speed rail into a thriving new town for 250,000 people located between Manchester and Birmingham and represents the

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Chaos Cosmos Update 12 introduces assets with variants

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Browse over 6,000 render-ready 3D assets in our ever-growing library, including new assets: 400+ for your V-Ray scene and 800+ for your Corona scene.

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Revealing the winners of AN’s 2024 Best of Design Awards

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AN’s Best of Design Awards were created to honor the outstanding work, both built and unbuilt, happening in the architecture and design community. This year, the 12th edition is proud The post Revealing the winners of <em>AN</em>’s 2024 Best of Design Awards appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Passion for making furniture? A new role at OTTRA may be for you

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Following our previous look at an opening for an architectural designer at Samara , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a CNC Programmer, Operator, and Fabricator at OTTRA. The role, based in Brooklyn, calls for an individual interested in using digital skills to fabricate hardwood furniture, objects, and installations.

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V-Ray on the small screen: bringing life to ‘The Last of Us’

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Tiny House is an affordable and "aspirational" housing prototype in India

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Indian architects Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain have completed Tiny House on the outskirts of Indore, a micro home prototype designed in response to India 's shortage of affordable housing. With a compact footprint of 19.5 square metres, the home in the Madhya Pradesh state is designed in an attempt to demonstrate how the "aspirational image of an Indian house" could be achieved quickly and with a budget of 4,55,000 rupees (4,500).

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Top 15 Sustainable Building Materials for an Eco-Friendly Future

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Discover top sustainable building materials leading eco-friendly trends with innovative solutions for optimized, greener construction.

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Chinar Textile Studio / Juhi Mehta Architects

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Completed in 2021 in Jaipur, India. Images by Studio BluOra. Studio Chinar is a garment and home furnishing manufacturing unit situated on an 800 sqm piece of land amidst a plotted industrial area on the.

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Airports, museums, hotels: Here are the Prix Versailles 2024 World Titles winners

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The Prix Versailles just unveiled the winners of this year's World Titles trophies, honoring outstanding achievements in architectural and interior design. During a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the program selected the main prize winners from a field of "World’s Most Beautiful" categories (we've been covering the finalists over the past months ).

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V-Ray 7 for SketchUp & Rhino will transform your creativity. Find out how.

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Introducing V-Ray 7 for SketchUp and Rhino. Create and share your artistic vision with 3D Gaussian Splatting, interactive tours, material overrides, and more.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Luxury hotel set to be built on Nakagin Capsule Tower site

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The site of the metabolist Nakagin Capsule Tower , which was disassembled in Tokyo 's Ginza district in 2022, is set to be taken over by a luxury hotel led by hospitality brand Accor. Accor has revealed it will open the Pullman Tokyo Ginza hotel on the site of the iconic Japanese housing block in late 2027. It follows the controversial dismantling of the Nakagin Capsule Tower due to the dilapidation of its structure, which was completed in 1972 to a design by architect Kisho Kurokawa.

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New York City Council passes City of Yes, potentially paving the way for 82,000 new homes by 2040

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Yesterday, New York City Council adopted City of Yes: Zoning for Housing Opportunity, what the Mayor Eric Adams administration is calling a historic city wide zoning reform.The bill was initiated The post New York City Council passes City of Yes, potentially paving the way for 82,000 new homes by 2040 appeared first on The Architects Newspaper.

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The Science of Design: How Neuroscience can Help Architects Shape the Built Environment

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Lombardini22 and Salone del Mobile's People-Centric Approach to Fair Design. Image © Ludovica Mangini Salone del Mobile.Milano In recent years, the integration of neuroscience and architecture has revolutionized our understanding of how built environments influence human well-being, behavior, and cognition. This interdisciplinary field, known as neuroarchitecture , explores the connections between spatial design, brain function, and psychology , offering insights into creating environments t

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Popular Gingerbread City contest returns with ideas for the 'Recycled City'

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‘Tis the season for the UK's annual Gingerbread City design contest, which draws in some of the country’s top names and is hosted by London’s Museum of Architecture. Llewelyn Davies' design for The Gingerbread City. Image: © Luke O'Donovan WilkinsonEyre's design for The Gingerbread City. Image: © Luke O'Donovan This year’s theme calling for a 'Recycled City' drew over 45 participants to The Gaumont in Chelsea.

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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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3D modeling vs. rendering: what's the difference and why it matters?

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Explore 3D modeling and rendering, answering key questions about what they are, how they work, how they differ, and more.

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White Arkitekter completes sculptural water tower "that will stand for centuries"

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A wave-like reservoir made of concrete and elevated on nine columns forms Vga Water Tower, which Swedish studio White Arkitekter has created in Varberg, Sweden. Situated on a hill in the village of Trslv, Vga Water Tower has been built to meet the increasing water demand of the municipality, which has experienced rapid population growth since the year 2000.

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pantone picks mocha mousse as its color of the year 2025

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inspired by cacao, chocolate, and coffee, this pantone brown hue reflects a growing global need for balance and comfort. The post pantone picks mocha mousse as its color of the year 2025 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Canopy House / studio mk27

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Fernando Guerra | FG+SG architects: studio mk27 - marcio kogan Location: , Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Area: 785.

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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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Celebrate John Portman's 100th birthday with an exclusive film screening

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Today, December 4th, would have been the 100th birthday of architect and developer John Portman. For fans of the hotel atrium grandmaster who died in 2017 at 93 , Chicago-based MAS Context has arranged a digital screening of John Portman: A Life of Building , a film directed by Ben Loeterman. "The film captures Portman’s approach in an intimate portrait that, by turn, assesses and appreciates Portman’s work," their site explains.

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La Crème de la Classe: 8 French Higher Education Institutions That Lead by Design

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. For centuries, France has led in higher education, cultivating a legacy of academic prestige that shapes ideas, culture and professions worldwide. From the influential Sorbonne in the Middle Ages to the renowned grandes écoles of today, French institutions have been pioneers of specialized education, inspiring generations of creative minds.

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"Many of our everyday spaces are doing us harm"

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The emerging field of neuroarchitecture raises important new ethical questions for architects, write Cleo Valentine and Heather Mitcheltree. Several weeks ago we were contacted by someone who had recently moved into a multi-award-winning apartment. Ithas featured in a range of publications, and has been praised as leading the way in sustainable and ethical housing design.

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photo books capturing architectural rarities, from brutalism to sacred sites & soviet cottages

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explore recent publications that have documented, and now treasure, sacred art and architecture, vanishing cottages, modernist kiosks, and more. The post photo books capturing architectural rarities, from brutalism to sacred sites & soviet cottages 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.