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"Ancient glacial landscapes" inform Toronto Port Lands Bridges by Grimshaw

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Grimshaw Architects completed three bridges for the Port Lands Bridges project – two single-span and one four-span – adding to an initial three-span bridge, which was completed in 2022. Currently, massive residential projects are in the works by international architecture studios such as Alison Brooks Architects and Safdie Architects.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The photography is by Lara Swimmer / Esto unless stated otherwise.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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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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Farm buildings inform Sonoma ADU by Schwartz and Architecture

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The architects set out to create an ADU that would appear demure from certain perspectives yet "come alive" upon approach. Its design was informed by surrounding farm structures "How might we use the qualities of these decaying yet compelling utilitarian buildings as the jumping off point for a modern wine country design?"

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Learn to Pre-Dimension a Reinforced Concrete Structure

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Image © Nelson Kon It's fundamental that architects know about structures, not only to bring their designs to reality but also to be able to discuss their projects with engineers in order to find the best solutions for construction. Casa de fim de semana em São Paulo / spbr arquitetos.

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Cars and hurricanes inform "sail-shape" of Aston Martin's first residential skyscraper

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These include the supertall Waldorf Astoria skyscraper designed by Sieger Suarez Architects and Carlos Ott. We worked closely with engineers during the initial phase, and part of the inspiration shows what Aston Martin is about, which is as much about aerodynamics and power as it is about beauty."

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Japanese architecture informs design of Minnesota house by Salmela Architect

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A cluster of wood-clad buildings surround a central courtyard at this Minnesota residence by US firm Salmela Architect that was designed for clients who formerly lived in Japan. Fifty-Acre Wood is a home in Minnesota that was designed by Salmela Architect. Read: Salmela Architect wraps Feldmann Residence in Minnesota with black stucco.