Architectural Record

APRIL 7, 2023

The team delivering Salt Lake City’s newest luxury apartment tower didn’t anticipate that they’d be building Utah's tallest structure, but crews are now halfway to reaching that milestone.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 23, 2023

SALT of Palmer , which opened its doors in 2018, has just become Design Hotels’ the first property in Mauritius. Image credit: SALT Resorts Marking a new destination on the global Design Hotels map, SALT of Palmar has defied local expectations ever since it opened in 2018.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architect Mále Uribe has unveiled the Salt Imaginaries exhibition of works created from discarded salt from lithium extraction in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Located in Santiago , the exhibition aims to draw attention to the salt waste produced during lithium extraction in the Atacama Desert and reconsider the value of this material.

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ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 28, 2022

SALT Architects was founded in February 2015, established on innovative design principles as a core value that is developed within a collaborative framework. The post SALT Architects first appeared on ArchiDiaries. (“Text as submitted by architect”).

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Deezen

MAY 25, 2022

Called Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks, the device is designed to enhance the taste of low-sodium foods without diners having to add extra salt or compromise on taste. This effectively changes the perception of taste by making flavours such as salt seem stronger. The gadget alters the perception of salt. times saltier. "We

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Historic LDS Architecture

APRIL 6, 2024

Salt Lake Fifth Ward Partially (and Illegally) Demolished It's been all over the news, but the Salt Lake 5th Ward , built in 1910 and sold by the Church in 1975, was partially, illegally demolished on Easter Sunday. Salt Lake City has said the developer has to rebuild it, so we'll see how it turns out.

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Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 3, 2023

And that’s because we rely on rock salt and liquid salt brine to keep our roads and sidewalks free of snow and ice. Each winter, the city uses upwards of 130,000 tones of salt to maintain its service levels. Road salts only work down to a certain temperature and then they become ineffective. We rely on rock salt.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Himalayan salt lamps have gained a lot of popularity over the past years. Would you like to discover what is the best Himalayan salt lamp? Join us in this post where we delve into the features of the best Himalayan salt lamps and how they can enhance your living space. What Is A Himalayan Salt Lamp?

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designboom

DECEMBER 30, 2021

tom hegen sometimes isolates the artificial salt flats from any obvious semblance of human contact, suggesting an abstract painting. The post tom hegen creates uncanny fields with aerial photography of utah’s great salt lake appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2023

Sunflowers, salt and algae are among the biomaterials used to complete Le Magasin Électrique, the workspace of circular-design lab Atelier Luma that it self-designed with studios Assemble and BC Architects & Studies. The post Salt and sunflowers used to create Atelier Luma's experimental workspace appeared first on Dezeen.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

illiterate sea salt harvesters produce facades utilizing old carpets, branded advertisements, discarded construction materials, and spare driftwood. The post aljohara jeje captures primitive huts built by sea salt harvesters in saudi arabia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

MARCH 3, 2022

science meets practicality science meets practicality with litepulse, a multifunctional eco-lantern that lights up just by adding salt and water. whether the user goes camping or travels in a deserted land, they no longer have to worry about carrying packs of batteries; just a bag or pack of salt and a bottle of water […].

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Brandon Donnelly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It is well known that Salt Lake City has some of the biggest blocks and widest streets in the United States. This is typically a challenge if you’re trying to create a walkable urban environment; however, it can also be an opportunity, because it means you have a lot of public space that you can do other things with.

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Archeyes

JULY 29, 2023

The post Dancing Shadows: Brad Walls’ Aerial Ballet Series on Salt Flats appeared first on ArchEyes. In an exclusive collaboration, the New York City Ballet and internationally acclaimed aerial photographer Brad Walls have orchestrated a visually stunning photographic series, offering viewers a bird’s-eye perspective of an.

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ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 28, 2022

Excerpt: Sassen Residence is an architectural design project designed by SALT Architects in South Africa. The post Sassen Residence | SALT Architects first appeared on ArchiDiaries. The brief entailed to create a new family home for the couple and their two kids. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”).

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Historic LDS Architecture

OCTOBER 30, 2022

A well-known member of the Salt Lake 11th Ward was Lewis Ramsey. The copy that was painted for his home ward (the Salt Lake 11th Ward) was saved when the building was demolished in 1960, because David O. He was an artist who was commissioned by the Church to paint Joseph Smith receiving the gold plates in 1923.

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e-architect

JUNE 27, 2023

photo © Austen Diamond Value Proposition Despite a construction boom, Salt Lake City has, in recent years, experienced a significant apartment and affordable housing shortage. The project also received additional funds from Salt Lake City, the Olene Walker fund, and the Regional Development Authority (RDA).

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designboom

MARCH 18, 2023

The post ‘cosmic concrete’ made from potato chips, salt, and dust can be used to build homes on mars appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the cosmic concrete is dubbed twice as strong as ordinary blocks and is suitable for construction work in extra-terrestrial spaces.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Known as “the warehouse of Salt”, Darsena Del Sale has long been an industrial and archeological landmark for Cervia, with its earliest structures dating from the early 1700s. During these years, nearly the entire population of Cervia participated in some way in the salt industry. Architizer's 11th Annual A+Awards is open for entries!

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2022

This bar and restaurant in Salt Lake City is designed by Brooklyn-based Home Studios as an updated, American take on the brasseries of Europe. The Laurel Brasserie and Bar opened in February 2022 inside The Grand America Hotel, a palatial building on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.

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Historic LDS Architecture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Note: I originally documented the Salt Lake 8th Ward in 2015, but am updated the posts in this series with new, higher-quality pictures. The chapel has stained glass windows along both sides, detailed moldings along the walls, and beautiful patterns the run the length of the ceiling.

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Historic LDS Architecture

OCTOBER 23, 2022

In 1849 the Church created 19 wards in Salt Lake City. Many of those still remain (which is why there are so many "Salt Lake # Ward" posts on this blog). I visited the Salt Lake 11th Ward, which used to have a much more unique building, constructed around 1911: Unfortunately it was replaced, likely in the 1970s or 1980s.

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Historic LDS Architecture

JULY 24, 2022

July 2022: I originally posted photos of the Salt Lake Second Ward in 2015, but am now updating this post with more recent pictures. This is the second reproduction of the First Vision window that is located in the Salt Lake Temple's Holy of Holies.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The post researchers develop ultracompact camera in the size of a grain of salt appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. from princeton and washington universities, researchers develop a nano-camera studded with 1.6 million cylindrical posts that can be produced much like a computer chip.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2024

Examples in nature include wood, hygroscopic proteins such as collagen, polysaccharides such as cellulose and chitin, hygroscopic minerals such as certain salts and silica gel, as well as spores and pollen grains; all of which exhibit the ability to absorb or release moisture in response to changes in humidity.

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Historic LDS Architecture

JULY 16, 2022

I originally posted interior photos of the Salt Lake Second Ward in 2015, but am not updating this post with more recent pictures. This chapel is one of my favorites to visit. The large corner tower entrance comes into the back of the chapel.

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Brandon Donnelly

AUGUST 26, 2022

In this video, they transform an intersection in Salt Lake City into a safer and more enjoyable place for pedestrians and for people riding bikes and scooters. That said, the above video by Spin is a great reminder that there are lots of things that can be done, and in some cases they don’t necessarily need to cost a lot of money.

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Brandon Donnelly

JANUARY 15, 2022

In 2018, the Utah State Legislature passed a bill creating a new land authority to guide the future development of 600 acres of state-owned land in Draper, Utah (just south of Salt Lake City). It’s near an area called The Point of the Mountain and so that’s what’s this project is now being called — The Point.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Location : 473 North K Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Price : $1,850,000 Architect : Steve Simmons Year Built : 2001 Footprint : 3,565 square feet (five bedrooms, two full and three half baths) Lot Size : 1.9 The five-bedroom residence has floor-to-ceiling glazing, vaulted ceilings, and a staircase set in a planted atrium.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Emigration Creek Salt Lake City residence, Modern Utah house photos, American real estate, UT home Emigration Creek Salt Lake City residence, UT Contemporary American Real Estate – USA rural home design by Sparano + Mooney Architecture February 8, 2023 Design: Sparano + Mooney Architecture Location: Emigration Canyon, East side of the Wasatch (..)

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Historic LDS Architecture

JANUARY 19, 2022

A couple of blog readers have reached out to me to notify me that the Salt Lake 17th Ward chapel, built in the 1960s, will be leased to the American Heritage School to use for education. There is currently no word on where the stained glass will be moved or used.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

1749 Fort Douglas Circle in Salt Lake City, Utah, is currently listed at $2,250,000 by Summit Sotheby's International Realty. From the custom stone masonry to spiral wood staircase, this home is teeming with architectural details. Related stories: This Truckee, California, Home for $6.2M

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 17, 2023

magnitude earthquakes that decimated The post A public program organized by AIA New York, CARRRE, and Salt Beyoğlu will discuss earthquake reconstruction in Turkey and Syria appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

APRIL 9, 2024

Beyond the building acting as a space that is well-accepted by the campus and the community, the goal for this space is that it will educate students and visitors of the history of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2021

The Salt Lake City Council recently voted to become the first jurisdiction to adopt new standards being developed for the effective use of off-site construction.

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Historic LDS Architecture

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Built in 1904, this Gothic chapel has many similar counterparts in other areas of Salt Lake City. It had an addition built in the 1920s. Image Source: Church History Library) While it is still standing, it was sold in the late 1960s. It has passed ownership a few times, and it now used as a recording studio.

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World Architecture Community

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Barcelona-based architecture practice External Reference has created a öü öö-metre-long walkable façade that evokes the formations of salt crystals growing in the small Mediterranean water reservoirs in Barcelona, Spain. Named Escaleras y Mir.

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