Archinect

JANUARY 7, 2022

Together, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and Voxel Architects, along with general contractor and NFT collector Gabe Sierra, are introducing the first ever ‘MetaReal’ mansion that includes a real-world home and a virtual counterpart in the metaverse. Image courtesy Voxel Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

By Marika Snider, PhD, AIA, Principal Architect, Snider Architecture, LLC, Michael Bell, FAIA, Esq., The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Embarking on a home improvement project is an exciting endeavor, but managing construction costs can be a challenging aspect that requires careful planning and consideration. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to manage construction costs, from initial planning to project completion.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Architects are in charge of design and project planning, and they are also responsible for the visual appearance of buildings and structures. The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Roles of Architects in Construction. Project Discussion.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2024

London studio Mae Architects has created Harriet Hardy House in Southwark, a block of 119 social homes complete with a community centre and cafe. Commissioned by Southwark Council, the housing forms part of the Aylesbury estate redevelopment and is organised in a U-shape around a central courtyard. The photography is by Tim Crocker.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Project Status: Built. STUDIOS 90 – A composition of coloured cuboids create this sculptural residential project. The brief for these mid-rise buildings was to create studio apartments, a hostel & a guest house on the perimeter of a housing project for a residential township, to house the working people of a new cement plant.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin.

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Archinect

MARCH 11, 2024

A group of 44 projects were awarded in Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories, with nine ‘Best in Class’ winners joined by the overall winner of the Craftsmanship Award. The award celebrates artistic and technological advancement of the material and the skilled use of brick masonry in architectural designs.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Cost limitations are an almost universal challenge in construction projects. Owners typically have a predetermined budget for their project, so the realities of construction costs force them to make difficult decisions about project scope, quality, or even whether the project can proceed.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Providing architects and designers with endless possibilities to create engaging and resilient educational environments that can withstand the test of time, architectural metal provides sustainable, cost-saving solutions that will be part of a school’s identity for decades to come.

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The success of any home construction project depends on several crucial factors, and any one of these can lead to costly mistakes. In this blog, we’ll explore why home construction projects go wrong and how to avoid them. Home construction projects tip #1: Take the time to research and interview multiple contractors.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 10, 2023

Construction Integrated Project Delivery (CIPD) is a collaborative approach to project delivery that seeks to optimize project outcomes through the integration of all stakeholders, including the owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractors. The benefits of CIPD are numerous.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

Beginning any design project is always a significant undertaking. When it comes to the specifics of who works with an architect, it’s often a challenge to know who is who. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project.

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Architecture Ideas

JULY 24, 2022

Renovating your home is one of the biggest projects you will ever undertake—renovating only one room or doing a complete home makeover. However, if you want to do a complete overhaul of a room or your home, hiring an experienced home renovation contractor might be the right choice. Look at some of the contractor’s previous work.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

Architecture studio dMFK Architects has restored and renovated the Voysey House office in Chiswick, London , which was originally designed as a wallpaper factory by architect CFA Voysey. Voysey House stands as the only commercial building designed by the renowned architect. The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Architects have been active in calling to attention some of the extreme challenges put to them by the pandemic economy. Particularly, construction of new buildings has been affected by the cost and availability of lumber and other important building materials, which have risen by about 20% for most contractors between FY 2020 to 2021.

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

Today, no project can be built without a contractor because they play one of the biggest roles in the construction process and carry out some of the most important duties. Therefore, it is crucial for clients to understand exactly what contractors do, how to find the correct contractor, and their relationship with architects.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

Soil from across Thailand was used to create layers of colour and texture in the rammed-earth walls of Chonburi Multi-Purpose Building, designed by local studio Suphasidh Architects. For more examples, see Dezeen's recent round-up of rammed-earth buildings from around the world. The photography is by Jessica Tang.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2024

US studio Tall Architects has created a cabin that has two stacked gabled forms that are rotated into an X-shape and clad in corrugated metal near a river in southern Alabama. Project credits: Architecture: Tall Architects Interiors: Jill Dupre Structural engineer: Simpkins & Costelli, Inc. Contractor: C.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 15, 2024

Photo © Walter Vecchio Concept The project uses high-quality architectural design to create a unified complex (schools, gymnasium, auditorium) that connects the new building to the existing urban and territorial system as a facility that is open to the community and that harmonises with the town park. Source by MCA Mario Cucinella Architects.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

LACMA ’s Unframed blog recently profiled the work of contractor Clark Construction to build the concrete structure for the Peter Zumthor -designed $750 million new David Geffen Galleries extension. The concrete will be left untreated to match its architect’s long-established aesthetic and elevate the "hand of the craftsman."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Japanese studio Unemori Architects has used cypress wood to create Father & Son House, an extension constructed above and around a self-built annexe in Saitama. The old building, a two-storey annexe, workshop and warehouse built by the carpenter father of the current owner, was also renovated as part of the project.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Project Status: Built. Architizer chatted with Moeen Afzalkhani, Director and Principal Architect at Ákaran Architects, to learn more about this project. © Ákaran Architects. © Ákaran Architects. What do you believe is the most unique or ‘standout’ component of the project? Year: 2020.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Project managers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, laborers, and other professionals work together to achieve the goals. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? source: pinterest.com First things first, without clients and initiators, there would be no projects at all.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

” Fabrix has purchased 139 tons of steel from the contractor behind the demolition of One Broadgate and plans to use it on other projects in London. The process, known as urban mining , recovers and resells raw materials from waste products.

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Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Front of the school facing Bismarck Strasse (School website) The architectural project with all these features came to my mind when I was wondering which of the projects I have under my belt as an architect could still resonate with the students that I, at times, try to teach one thing or another. Let me explain why.

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Urban Design Associates

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This means hiring a contractor and an architect who has the ability to bring your vision to life. This is your dream home design: if you have an idea, you’ll need to be able to communicate that before a design can be drawn up to see if a contractor can handle the scope of work. Do I Really Need a Contractor?

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Local studio Oliver Leech Architects has extended a Victorian terrace house in south London, introducing a four-metre-wide skylight at its centre that offers views of a wildflower meadow roof. The extension features a window seat overlooking the rear courtyard Oliver Leech Architects was founded in 2016.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2024

US studio CCY Architects has clad a mountainside house in patinated copper panels and tilted the roof to adhere with the topography of its site in Colorado. Known as DNA Alpine, the 4,000-square foot (372-square metre) home was completed in 2022 and designed to "disappear into or somehow become" the 75-acre site in San Miguel County.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Arup geologist Paola Blasi, who advises architects on how to use stone, said the material is finally reappearing in the structural lexicon thanks to its low-carbon footprint. Architect Elisabeth Polzella often uses structural stone in her projects. The structural use of stone is not new," said Blasi.

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Portland Architecture

JANUARY 27, 2022

Continuing our now-multiyear series in which local architects talk about their inspirations, influences and key moments from their careers, the latest edition of The Architect's Questionnaire features Julia Mollner, a project architect and associate at Carleton Hart Architecture for the past six years. BY LUKE AREHART.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Seattle-based studio LMN Architects has created a university building in Santa Barbara, California , with two separate volumes connected by a series of walkways clad in perforated aluminium. It is the first new building on the campus in 50 years LMN Architects was founded in Seattle in 1979. The photography is by Patrick Price.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Baldridge Architects has had many homes since its founding in 2005. But as the firm’s projects have grown in size and complexity, so have the firm’s space needs. First, it was rented space on South Lamar. Following that, the firm renovated an office building at 1010 West Lynn, a space which garnered multiple design awards.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 8, 2024

Møller Architects has advised the NHS Trust in the planning and phasing of the surrounding residential development and urban design around the hospital, including the conversion of the former golf course into a new public park. Møller Architects. Photo © Mark Hadden Location: Wandsworth, London, UK Architect: C.F. Source by C.F.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2024

A facade of shimmering steel panels envelops this control centre that Istanbul studio Bilgin Architects has created in the plains of Karapinar, Turkey , for one of Europe's largest solar farms. million solar panels. The control centre sits in a field of 3.2 The photography is by Egemen Karakaya.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

The "ruin-like" concrete frame of a former chemistry laboratory has been transformed into a series of workspaces for the University of Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands , in this project by Civic Architects and VDNDP. It repurposes an abandoned 1970s structure to house bright interiors organised around courtyard gardens.

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