Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Construction is in full swing again on a Raphael Viñoly Architects -designed 88-story 125 Greenwich Street Manhattan residential project after resuming earlier this year following a four-year pause.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Construction is in full swing again on a Rafael Viñoly Architects -designed 88-story 125 Greenwich Street Manhattan residential project after resuming earlier this year following a four-year pause.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 4, 2024

Image Courtesy of Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay Sands has unveiled plans for a significant expansion project to be designed by Safdie Architects , led by Moshe Safdie , the architect of the existing structure.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ACAN Natural Materials Group co-ordinator Aurore Baulier calls on architects to embrace stone 's natural qualities and reintroduce the material into their toolkits in this Stone Age 2.0 Top: Aurore Baulier is calling on architects to use structural stone. Above: she believes stone should be embraced for its natural qualities.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2024

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common? Hartford, Conn.;

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Archinect

JANUARY 22, 2024

The imminent start of construction of the Burj Azizi, a $1.5 billion new commercial high-rise in Dubai that’s billed to become the city’s second-tallest construction upon completion, has been announced in the United Arab Emirates by a prominent local developer named Azizi Developments.

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Archinect

MAY 5, 2024

In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend.

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ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

This waste has a promising potential to replace energy-intensive building systems, such as concrete and brick, by providing building materials that combine sustainability and structural efficiency. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 24, 2024

© BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group Bjarke Ingels Group and A+ Architects have revealed the design for the 12,000-square-meter Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub in Toulouse , France. The Hub is set to begin construction in 2026. Read more »

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2024

Rafael Viñoly Architects ' debut work in Canada has been announced as a two-million-square-foot mixed-use development in Midtown Toronto. Turner Fleischer Architects is listed as a collaborator. Rendering courtesy Binyan and Madison Group MPFP Landscape Architecture will complete the landscape design for the program.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Head of PR at MAD Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Digital Design Specialist at Branch Technology. Design Miami Pavilions by Branch Technology & SHoP Architects.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The firm’s project announcement details an 18-story development defined by its open facade with a landscaped vertical village provided by landscape architect Alice Tricon.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The installation of Ban's Paper Log House housing prototype in heavily afflicted Lahaina follows previous contributions to earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Morocco through Ban’s nonprofit Voluntary Architects’ Network (or VAN), which was first founded in 1995.

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2023

A new concept for an EV charging station has won the American Institute of Steel Construction ’s 2023 Forge Prize at a special live-streamed event held Thursday, March 30th, in Chicago.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 The main benefit of structural stone is that it is a plentiful, natural, low carbon and beautiful material," said Carfrae. "It

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. has explored the viability of stone as a modern, low-carbon building material that could help the construction industry minimise its vast carbon footprint. This week, Stone Age 2.0

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MARCH 24, 2024

The intriguing subject of the meeting was what it means to be a model “Citizen Architect.” Simply put, the notion of the Citizen Architect relates to design professionals who engage in civic endeavors, contributing their insights, talents, and experiences towards the betterment of society.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the busy streets of Mumbai to the serene villages of Kerala, architects, builders, and communities are coming together to experiment with the potential of earth, bamboo, lime, and other organic materials in shaping contextually relevant structures that also embody India's contemporary ideals.

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas. It will have an all wood structure It will have chamfered edges on all of the corners, creating entrance canopies on the ground floor and terraces up top. The imagery is courtesy of BIG.

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Bustler

JANUARY 28, 2024

The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. The winners will be featured in the May 2024 issue of Modern Steel Construction magazine.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Of all the principles of architectural design Bill Kleinsasser expounded upon throughout each iteration of his self-published textbook SYNTHESIS , the notion of organizational structure was perhaps his most impactful design tenet. Interestingly, he later chose to replace the term “organizational structure” with “organizational theme.”

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A team led by MVRDV has begun construction on a leisure and cultural district in Shanghai on the site of a disused cement factory.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

American architecture studio SOM has designed a skyscraper in downtown Miami defined by two expansive terraces and an "exposed structure". An "exposed structure" wraps around the building's facade, with angled support beams framing the outdoor spaces.

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ArchDaily

JULY 15, 2023

These are generally very basic structures with a clear function, created to contain different levels of heat and humidity. Next, we review 9 saunas designed by architects, including some of their construction details. Thanks to this steam bath, people can release toxins and improve their blood circulation. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 30, 2024

Originally constructed in 1951, the single-family house epitomized the post-war residential style prevalent at the time. Despite its structural robustness, its adaptability to ever-changing ways of living and working was limited.

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Archinect

APRIL 23, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects has updated its progress on the Western Sydney International Airport project with Cox Architecture. Construction is now 75% complete on the approximately 4,200-acre design, which is located in the expanding Parkland City region. The project is expected to open in 2026 and serve 10 million travelers per year.

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

Construction is progressing at Denver’s One River North , designed by MAD Architects. A rooftop pool, spa, and garden areas complete the 216-foot-tall structure. The opening will contain a network of footpaths and planting.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. The easy-to-construct base is then covered with wood cement boards and bamboo partitions given their flexible nature.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Senior Architect at CHECKSET , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore roles for a Structural Steel Specialist at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The position, which is available in six different U.S.

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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2023

A stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects and housing by Adjaye Associates feature in this roundup of upcoming wooden buildings , curated as part of our Timber Revolution series. According to the studio, the 5,000-seat venue will be built almost entirely from wood – including its overhanging roof, structure and cladding.

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Archinect

JANUARY 14, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects has released details of a second collaborative effort with Holcim on a 3D printed bridge concept that was first debuted as part of the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale. The construction was completed recently in Lyon, France, on the grounds of Holcim’s Innovation Hub.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Considered the first phase of the American architect's career, the so-called Prairie Houses had marked horizontality, mainly due to the enormous plans created by slightly inclined eaves. Pronounced eaves made the interior space expand toward the outside.

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Architizer

MAY 8, 2024

The allure of hosting the Olympic Games often sparks a fervent desire to erect iconic and grandiose structures, showcasing human achievement and architectural prowess. The city invested heavily in infrastructure projects, including the construction of venues and facilities, leading to concerns about wasteful spending and corruption.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

The most important aspect of the project, Studio Bark architect Ella Thorns explained to Dezeen, was the approach the practice took to thinking about timber and responding to the particular ecological conditions of a site. We were there in midsummer. That posed the question of what to do with the felled trees.

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2024

Marshall school, built for the New York City School Construction Authority, replaced a temporary school structure with a light-filled, 4-story building that spans a city block. PS 330Q Helen M.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Japanese practice Nori Architects has completed Minimum House in Toyota, Japan , as a "new prototype of urban housing" designed to reduce construction waste and be easily repaired or adapted in the future. Minimum House was designed by Nori Architects. The studio used simple materials for its construction.

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