ArchDaily
APRIL 16, 2024
© Salva Lopez architects: Jordi Veciana architects: Juan Gurrea Rumeu architects: Skye Maunsell Studio Location: 43895 L'Ampolla, Tarragona, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Salva Lopez Photographs: Simone Marcolin Area: 420.
Archinect
APRIL 17, 2024
Archinect has received first photos of Shigeru Ban Architects ’ new collaborative installation project with students from The Cooper Union Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. A product of this semester’s Building Technology course, Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House honors the 75th anniversary of one of America’s foremost examples of modernism with a special nine-month run that began this week, April 15th, and will run until Decem
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designboom
APRIL 16, 2024
TRAANSPACE builds this 'house of concrete walls' to evoke the atmosphere of a weekend retreat within a dense urban community in india. The post house of concrete walls: TRAANSPACE creates a minimalist sanctuary in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
APRIL 16, 2024
A fire has broken out at the 17th-century Børsen building in Copenhagen , Denmark, causing its iconic dragon tail-shaped spire to collapse. The fire at the building, which was once the city's stock exchange, began early this morning with the 56-metre-tall spire collapsing around 8:30am local time. Built in 1615, the Renaissance-style building is one of the most famous buildings in the Danish capital.
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Dwell
APRIL 18, 2024
The celebrity couple reportedly plan to build a 15,000-square-foot modern farmhouse on the lot to replace the midcentury—and the news has more than preservationists up in arms. It seems that L.A.’s thirst for massive modern farmhouses knows no bounds: last week, news broke that Chris Pratt and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger quietly bought then razed the 74-year-old Zimmerman House by Southern California modernist architect Craig Ellwood with plans to build a 15,000-square-foot residence in the in
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Archinect
APRIL 17, 2024
Following last week’s look at an opening for a Technical Architect - US Government Work at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Deputy Director, Occupancy Management - Real Estate at the MTA Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The role, based in New York City, calls for an individual from an architectural or real estate background to support the MTA’s real estate operati
designboom
APRIL 18, 2024
we are rewind modernizes retro cassette players with aluminum casing, a rechargeable lithium battery, and bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The post modern aluminum cassette players can record mixtapes and connect to wireless headphones appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
APRIL 15, 2024
The Vessel viewpoint by Thomas Heatherwick is expected to reopen in New York this year, shrouded by steel netting to prevent people from jumping from its platforms. It follows the closure of the structure in Hudson Yards in August 2021, after a 14-year-old boy became the fourth person to die there by suicide. Related Companies , the developer behind Hudson Yards, has revealed that the Vessel is now due to reopen with more stringent suicide-prevention safety measures in place.
World Architecture Community
APRIL 15, 2024
Henning Larsen has completed an experience centre for the acclaimed Swedish brands, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group in a Swedish landscape with a striking "forest-like canopy".The project, named World of Volvo, is situated in the heart of Gothenburg’s event distric.
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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
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© chris-johnson/Unsplash Throughout various historical civilizations and art movements, from Classical Greece and Rome to the Renaissance and the Bauhaus, the collaboration between art and architecture has been a significant societal expression. However, the 20th-century ideals of modernism and mass production resulted in the decline and near disappearance of art within buildings.
Archinect
APRIL 12, 2024
The Barbican has debuted a new large-scale public art installation from Ghanaian-born artist Ibrahim Mahama. His site-specific piece Purple Hibiscus, named in reference to the 2003 novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is installed on the facade of the Barbican’s central Lakeside Terrace. It uses approximately 21,500 square feet of fuschia-hued cloth that contrasts dramatically with the rough concrete exterior and overcast London sky.
designboom
APRIL 15, 2024
LLLab. renovates a ceramic factory at the foot of china's great wall, with curving walls forming meandering pathways and unfolding spaces. The post rural ceramic factory renovated to become ‘brickyard retreat’ hotel by LLLab. appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
APRIL 18, 2024
A height variance request for what is set to be the tallest skyscraper in the US located in Oklahoma City has been approved to move forward to the next stage. The Oklahoma City Planning Commission has granted approval of a height increase request for Legends Tower , a proposed supertall skyscraper. Architecture studio AO and developer Matteson Capital announced the proposal earlier this year , which sought to increase the original 1,750 feet (533 metres) tower to 1,907 feet (581 metres), unseati
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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.
World Architecture Community
APRIL 15, 2024
The design of the FLoating Glass Museum, where pink-colored glasses are integrated with an amorphous form, has been unveiled by Italian architecture studio Luca Lurci Architects.Designed as a response to climate change, the museum is described as a "ground breaking project&q.
ArchDaily
APRIL 14, 2024
© Niveditaa Gupta architects: Abin Design Studio Location: JJQR+R69, Kankalitala, West Bengal 731204, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Niveditaa Gupta Area: 10000.
Archinect
APRIL 16, 2024
New updates have been shared recently by the Los Angeles Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), charting progress on the $750 million new David Geffen Galleries from Peter Zumthor that is expected to finish construction by the end of this year. According to the museum's most recent April 5th update, interior walls and exterior glazing are being installed on the site’s western side, facing north to Wilshire Boulevard.
designboom
APRIL 16, 2024
in dialogue with the theme materia natura, presented works include chamomile embroidered leather pillars, 3D printed vases, and dyed clay seating. The post design space alula pays homage to the saudi desert’s biodiversity at milan design week appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
APRIL 12, 2024
Creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio has made "boring" versions of UK landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh Castle for Thomas Heatherwick 's Humanise campaign. Created to demonstrate how UK landmarks would look if designed in modernist styles, the agency used artificial intelligence to reimagine the landmarks. Along with Buckingham Palace and Edinburgh Castle, Uncommon Creative Studio created alternative versions of the Tower of London, Royal Liver Building, Palace of Westminst
Dwell
APRIL 16, 2024
Tucked away in Beverly Hills, the Sommers House was the architect’s first project after leaving Richard Neutra’s office—and it received a major renovation by Marmol Radziner. Location : 1143 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, California Price : $4,995,000 Architect of Record : Robert Kennard, FAIA Renovation Architect : Marmol Radziner Year Built : 1954 Footprint : 3,322 square feet (four bedrooms, four baths) Lot Size : 0.42 acres From the Agent : " The ideal of California midcentury-modern
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
© Tejas Shah Photography architects: TRAANSPACE Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Tejas Shah Photography Area: 6800.
Archinect
APRIL 17, 2024
Japanese practice Makoto Yamaguchi Design has completed a headquarters for a game production company in Tokyo inspired by video game elements. Facing the site of an elevated railway where trains pass on average every 1.5 minutes in both directions, the scheme is defined by slanted walls in response to environmental elements such as light, wind, and sound.
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designboom
APRIL 16, 2024
15-year-old trapezoid planters are reused into furniture components serving as versatile seating in newham, london. The post outdoor furniture series by adrienne lau repurposes wood boards and galvanized steel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
APRIL 15, 2024
As part of Milan design week , IKEA has launched a collection of gaming furniture designed to subvert the genre's stereotypical "cyberpunk-y" look. The Brännboll collection includes 20 pieces of seating, storage and various accessories designed to make at-home gameplay more immersive while blending into the home when not in use. IKEA's Brännboll gaming collection includes an inflatable chair Among them is a spill-proof coaster, IKEA 's first successful attempt at inflatable furniture and a moder
Dwell
APRIL 17, 2024
Escape made a splash by launching a property in Tampa Bay filled with its trailers. But you don’t have to live there to own one. Welcome to Tiny Home Profiles , an interview series with people pushing the limits of living small. From space-saving hacks to flexible floor plans, here’s what they say makes for the best tiny homes on the planet. Know of a builder we should talk to?
ArchDaily
APRIL 15, 2024
Pendry Manhattan West / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Image © Dave Burk Airbnb has undoubtedly disrupted the hospitality industry, inspiring an ecosystem of companies leveraging the sharing economy such as co-living startups. While these companies have achieved impressive financial success, they have been purported to produce problematic effects at the scale of the city.
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