ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

"Rachel de Queiroz Park / Architectus S/S. Image © Joana França Every year, Earth Day , celebrated on April 22, presents us with an opportunity to contemplate the conditions of our planet and our impact upon it. Generating around 37% of global carbon emissions , the construction industry has an important, often detrimental, role to play, thus placing an increasingly urgent responsibility on architects and builders to devise strategies for reducing this number.

Architecture 334

Architecture Industrial Environment Construction 334

Archinect

APRIL 22, 2024

Chris Pratt has drawn ire from architecture aficionados after news broke that the actor and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, had razed a historic, mid-century modern home to make way for a sprawling 15,000-sq-ft mansion. Architect Ken Ungar, whose portfolio largely features high-end modern farmhouse-style residences, will design a home for the couple, Architectural Digest reported.

Real Estate 290

Real Estate Housing Modern Home 290

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

Real Estate 145

Real Estate Modern Contract Housing 145

Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Walls of exposed concrete define this skinny house in Saitama, Japan , which local studio IGArchitects designed with a width of just 2.7 metres. Named 2700, the home is designed for a young couple on a long and thin site left over following a road expansion in the city, which is close to Tokyo. To maximise usable space, IGArchitects created a series of layered living spaces across two storeys, with flexible spaces on the ground floor and private spaces on the first floor.

Housing 126

Housing Windows Home Residential 126

Advertisement

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?

Visualization

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.

Modern 135

Modern Architecture Design Technology 135

Archinect

APRIL 22, 2024

OMA has broken ground on its new Miami Beach development called The Perigon. The project from partner Jason Long at 5333 Collins Avenue will reach a height of 17 floors when it first opens to residents in late 2026. A total of 73 one- and two-bedroom residences are included, oriented around creating ocean vistas and including about 20,000 square feet of amenities spaces highlighted by a speakeasy and the latest restaurant concept from celebrity chef Shaun Hergatt.

Concept 278

Concept Development Developer Interior 278

aasarchitecture

APRIL 22, 2024

Over three decades, von Werz designed and built numerous works of various types and programs, with the Bavarian State Archaeological Museum, constructed between 1970 and 1975, standing out as one of the most prominent examples of new museum architecture in Germany at the time. Six cubic volumes dominate the appearance of the building facing Englischer Garten Park, where the use of corten steel, then a relatively unknown material, became the hallmark and image of the museum.

Consulting 103

Consulting Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 103

Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

UK architecture studio Foster + Partners has designed a tiered, 62-storey supertall skyscraper on Park Avenue in New York. Located at 350 Park, the supertall skyscraper will rise approximately 1,600 feet high (487 metres), holding office spaces and a public plaza at ground level. Foster + Partners has designed a tiered skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan Renderings show a tiered tower made up of rectangular volumes that increase in height across the tower's width, with the tallest sitting at 62 stor

Design 119

Design Glass Cities Engineering 119

designboom

APRIL 22, 2024

designboom's earth day 2024 roundup highlights the architecture that continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design. The post happy earth day! designboom revisits this year’s top examples of passive architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Architecture 113

Architecture Sustainability Design Interior 113

Advertisement

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

Site

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.

Housing 360

Housing Architect Project Sustainability 360

Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has released early concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation project in Boca Raton , Florida. The firm was announced as the winner of an international RFP process to imagine the Center in September of last year. As stated in an announcement today, the new campus aims to foster the convergence of arts, education, business, and community in order to develop a new approach to how the world designs, imagines, programs, utilizes, and embraces cultur

Innovation 306

Innovation Concept Art Utilities 306

Architonic

APRIL 22, 2024

<p>Workplaces today can be many things – but not monotonous. From open spaces and shared desks to focus areas, cosy lounges, mobile work settings or the home office: there is a wide variety of possible environments in which individuals can carry out their work. Such diversity hence calls for a range of furniture that can seamlessly adapt to different scenarios, allowing for spontaneous use and responding to specific ergonomic requirements. </p> <p>This includes swivel ch

IT 97

IT Contemporary Environment Home 97

Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

Danish architecture studio BIG , alongside faculty at the University of Kansas, has unveiled its design for the mass-timber Makers' KUbe in Kansas, USA. The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas. BIG 's design was chosen as part of an open call, based on the "needs and wishes" of the students and faculty.

Structure 116

Structure Education Students Structural Engineering 116

Advertisement

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.

Visualization

designboom

APRIL 18, 2024

after closing in 2021 due to four suicides, the vessel will reopen in new york, this time with steel mesh safety barriers. The post the vessel gets another try: new york landmark to reopen with steel mesh netting appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Safety 134

Safety Architecture Design 134

ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Taiwan. Images by Shao Chi Ho. Creating the connection between people &amp; nature and people &amp; people. Faced with a community park, the design was focused on the connection.

Housing 306

Housing Design Nature Residential 306

Archinect

APRIL 22, 2024

SO – IL has completed a passage of 3D knit textiles as part of the 2024 Bruges Triennial in Belgium. Titled 'Common Thread,' the passage is inspired by the medieval city’s lace-making tradition, using an innovative woven fabric to create what the team calls an “intricate spatial experience in a wave-like tunnel.” Image credit: Iwan Baan Image credit: Iwan Baan The installation is set within a passageway that connects the secluded courtyard of a 19th-century monastery with

Installation 267

Installation Innovation Technology Technology 267

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?

Home 119

Home Students Roofing Development 119

Advertisement

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.

Design

Deezen

APRIL 16, 2024

Traditional materials and building techniques "celebrate the essence" of south Indian architecture at Telugu Medium, a restaurant in Hyderabad by local practice Sona Reddy Studio. Telugu Medium is located in the Jubilee Hills neighbourhood and housed in a vaulted structure of exposed brick and concrete, designed to suit the area's arid climate and reference its vernacular architecture.

Architecture 144

Architecture Finishes Exterior Technique 144

designboom

APRIL 20, 2024

creativity bloom plants a latticed grove of trees along a pedestrian bridge, glowing like lanterns at night. The post hou de sousa’s sculptural grove of trees and benches illuminate adobe san jose headquarters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Architecture 119

Architecture Design Art 119

ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

ZEB Lab. Image © Nicola Lolli / SINTEF ZEB Living Lab is a research building that stands out for its pioneering initiative among zero-emission buildings, seeking to have a significant impact on the future. Located in Trondheim, Norway, it is much more than just a building; it is a tangible manifestation of the global commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Innovation 286

Innovation Sustainability Architecture Technology 286

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

Students 298

Students Glass Architecture Student Housing 298

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.

Architecture

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

Renovation 118

Renovation Landscape Glass Windows 118

Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

Zaha Hadid Design , Heatherwick Studio and Foster + Partners were among the studios taking part in this year's Milan design week , with starchitecture product designs including a plastic-waste chair and mesh furniture. This year's edition of Milan design week felt like a return to form, with big brands sharing space with emerging designers and more experimental studios.

Architect 116

Architect Design Events Installation 116

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.

Housing 135

Housing Building Architecture Design 135

ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

Courtesy of RPBW Pritzker Prize Laureate Renzo Piano has just revealed designs for Boca Rotan’s new creative campus, The Center for Arts & Innovation in Florida. The Center seeks to transform Boca Raton into an internationally recognized destination for culture , arts, innovation, and technology. In fact, the three-story structure features functions that bridge creativity across the realms of arts, education, business, and community.

Innovation 290

Innovation Art Education Technology 290

Advertisement

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!

Construction