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How Marcus Prize Winner Tiantian Xu Brought 'Architectural Acupuncture' to Students at UW-Milwaukee

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Throughout the Spring of 2025, award-winning Chinese architect Tiantian Xu delivered a studio at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in her capacity as the tenth recipient of the biennial Marcus Prize. As the semester progressed, Archinect spoke with both Tiantian Xu and the studio's co-instructor, UWM assistant professor Sam Schuermann, for a behind-the-scenes look at how Xu's approach to human-centric urbanism in China found a new resonance in the American Midwest.

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Vernacular Building and AI: Can Data Alone Bridge the Gap?

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100 Classrooms for Refugee Children / Emergency Architecture & Human Rights. Image Martina Rubino As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in society, it's essential to pause and reflect on the foundations that sustain itand the dimensions to which it extends. At the heart of AI's learning are datasets, whose structure and content shape how these systems interpret and respond to the world.

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Songzhuang Z Museum / TEAM BLDG

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Jonathan Leijonhufvud architects: TEAM BLDG Location: Lishui, China Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Area: 472.

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How to Assign Revit Materials to CAD Links

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Enscape supports multiple BIM/CAD applications like Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and more. When materials are assigned to elements within those applications, the results in Enscape can be fantastic. One challenge we sometimes experience is when more than one supported BIM/CAD authoring platform is used on the same project, and the combined results need to be viewed in Enscape.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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international museum day 2025: tour the new and upcoming museums around the world

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a global roundup of museums Museums offer a singular way to experience architecture as a living record. Across the world, new cultural institutions and thoughtful transformations continue to shape how we engage with artwork, historical artifacts, and civic life. In this context, architecture becomes a means of orientation, framing memory and revealing histories.

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World’s tallest 3D-printed building completed in the Swiss Alps

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The tallest 3D-printed building in the world has been completed in Switzerland. Named Tor Alva (The White Tower) and located in the alpine village of Mulegns, the project was undertaken by the Origen Cultural Foundation in collaboration with ETH Zurich to understand the relationship between digital fabrication, cultural heritage preservation, and rural revitalization.

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Residense in Vilnius / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

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Lukas Mykolaitis architects: Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Lukas Mykolaitis Area: 214.

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Introducing Chaos Suites: Toolkits for Faster, Better & Smarter Architectural Design

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Chaos suites are industry-specific software packages designed for architectural design professionals (as well as archviz and media & entertainment professionals ). Thoughtfully curated to provide the essential tools to support and enhance your architectural design workflow, they offer easy-to-manage and cost-effective solutions.

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kéré architecture completes memorial to thomas sankara’s burkina faso revolution

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kere architecture Carves a Monument toMemory The Thomas Sankara Mausoleum, designed by Kr Architecture , rises solemnly from the red earth of Ouagadougou with a quiet sense of permanence. Its brick volumes carry the weight of memory , yet open to the light and wind that move freely across the site. Built on the very ground where Sankara and twelve of his closest aides were assassinated, the building acknowledges history without enclosing it.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Kéré Architecture unveils brick mausoleum for Burkina Faso's former president

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Berlin-based studio Kr Architecture has designed the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso , to commemorate the country's former president who was assassinated in the 1980s. Built using locally-sourced laterite and clay bricks , the mausoleum forms the resting place of Thomas Sankara a revolutionary figure recognised for his efforts in championing women's rights, environmental campaigns and economic independence in the country.

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This mass timber office by Moriyama Teshima impresses with flexible design and tons of natural light

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Moriyama Teshima Architects , in collaboration with Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning , has completed the new headquarters for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) in Toronto. Image: Tom Arban Within a state-of-the-art mass timber structure, the relocation and revitalization of the organization’s central office is united with new commercial tenancy opportunities.

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Element Labs at University Research Park / Perkins+Will

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Mark Herboth architects: Perkins+Will Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mark Herboth Area: 147000.

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Envision 1.0 is Here: Real-Time Cinematic Visualization for Architects

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Its here! Were excited to announce the official launch of Chaos Envision 1.0 , a new real-time visualization platform built for immersive design storytelling and engaging presentations.

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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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zaha hadid architects’ first adobe project, asaan museum, breaks ground in riyadh

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asaan misk heritage museum echoes riyadh’s najdi architecture Construction has begun on Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , a new cultural institution designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Set within At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Diriyah, the museum takes it name from Arabic word meaning inheritance passed down through generations, and in its program, centers on preserving and celebrating the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage.

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Rundell Associates embeds CLT-framed house into Cornish cliffside

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Cornish stone and cross-laminated timber come together in this seaside bolthole in Cornwall , England, designed by London-based Rundell Associates for two families. Two-Family House was built into the cliffside on the north Cornish coast, on a site that was once a quarry. The house is built on a former quarry site Rundell Associates chose to build the two-storey house from cross-laminated timber (CLT), despite the challenging location.

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Norden Fund winner ready to investigate Japan’s abandoned industrial landscapes

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The Architectural League of New York just revealed this year's recipient of the Deborah J. Norden Fund : University of Miami student Catalina Cabral-Framiñan was awarded a $7,500 travel grant to explore industrial reuse strategies in rural Japan for her research project "Industrial Ghosts: Revitalizing Japan’s Abandoned Industrial Landscapes.

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CRS79 Residence / OAD

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Alvis Rozenbergs architects: OAD - Open Architecture Design Location: Riga, Latvia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Alvis Rozenbergs Area: 440.

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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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Faster, Better & Smarter Design Workflows with AI

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The emergence of AI is reshaping how architects brainstorm ideas, optimize processes, and deliver results. A survey conducted by Architizer and Chaos on the state of architectural visualization in 2025 states that 44% of respondents are using AI to generate concept images and early design ideas, while 32% are turning to AI to enhance photorealism and 26% to optimize image quality.

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classrooms integrate pocket parks in quzhou no.6 experimental school by LYCS architecture

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LYCS architecture introduces open and adaptable school layout LYCS Architecture designs the campus for Quzhou No.6 Experimental School, located on Changshan Road in Quzhous High-Speed Rail New Town. Quzhou No.6 Experimental School spans approximately 67,500 sqm and comprises facilities for a 36-class primary school and an 18-class middle school. The project addresses evolving educational needs by introducing an open and adaptable layout.

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Landini Associates unveils "more emotionally engaging McDonald's" in Hong Kong

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Australian studio Landini Associates has given Asia's busiest restaurant, the Admiralty McDonald's in Hong Kong , a colourful revamp. Landini Associatesoverhauled the store in downtown Hong Kong, which serves over 1,000 people an hour, to make it more lively and colourful. The revamp follows a previous, largely grey renovation of the restaurant by the studio in 2015, which at the time was described as "an experiment in non-design".

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Five unique New York projects by STUDIO V: Your Next Employer?

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Following our previous visit to Tighe Architecture , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York this week to explore the work of STUDIO V Architecture. From their studio in Manhattan, the firm has built a portfolio spanning architecture and urban design. “We transform spaces by redefining their edges, while engaging the sites’ unique history and culture through design,” the firm says about its ethos.

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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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The Site Had Great Views, But Bad Sunlight. The Solution? A Hovering Home That Juts Out

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In the Czech Republic, Stempel & Tesa Architekti balance a steel-and-glass box across concrete walls to maximize the hillside vantage and natural light. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: ernoice, Czech Republic Architect: Stempel & Tesa Architekti / @ stempel_tesar Footprint: 3,465 square feet Structural Engineer: Valbek Landscap

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HWKN’s commercial masterplan in sharjah is the UAE’s first AI-planned district

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sharjah’s district 11 masterplan envisioned as a ‘work resort’ In central Sharjah, HWKN is set to develop the UAEs first AI-planned districtfeaturing offices, cafs, childcare and healthcare facilities, and a mosque. District 11 responds to a specific urban gap the city that is historically residential and institutionally rich, but lacking in integrated commercial hubs.

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Heatherwick Studio gives New York Longchamp store Energy Green makeover

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Architecture studio Heatherwick Studio has updated its Longchamp store in Downtown Manhattan , recolouring the sculptural steel staircase and adding "three-dimensional carpets". Called La Maison Unique, the shop was originally completed for the luxury French brand Longchamp by Heatherwick Studio in 2006. At the time, the studio adding a storey to a historic 1930s SoHo building and cut a hole through the centre to accommodate a massive steel staircase.

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KPF and Heatherwick break ground on Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 5

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KPF and Heatherwick Studio have broken ground on Terminal 5 at Changi Airport , Singapore. The design of the $10 billion scheme was unveiled in September 2022 and is expected to be ready to serve 50 million annual passengers by the mid-2030s. The terminal’s design adopts an “airport as a city” concept, where each component is seen as an opportunity to create a neighborhood with its own character.

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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?