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Architecture is Awesome: #33 Happy Clients

SW Oregon Architect

The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. There are few things more rewarding for me as an architect than witnessing the genuine smiles and expressions of delight from clients and users upon first enjoying the projects my colleagues and I have had a hand in designing.

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

Image © Rewood It's fascinating to observe the current state of wood in the world of architecture. The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world. Read more »

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Company that projects life-size plans for client walkthroughs is coming to the U.S.

Archinect

A company that projects architectural plans at a 1:1 scale is planning to expand its operations to the United States. Lifesize Plans , headquartered in Australia, describes itself as "the world’s first patented projection system allowing clients to walkthrough their building project in life-size before construction begins.".

Client 246
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RIBA names female-led Onion Collective the 2023 Client of the Year

Archinect

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named social enterprise Onion Collective as its Client of the Year for 2023 over their role in spearheading the creation of an artists' space called East Quay in Somerset County, South West England. Construction took over eight years to complete and was eventually realized at £4.5

Client 261
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Architect sues client for using work without payment or permission after being dismissed from project

Archinect

A Pennsylvania -based architecture firm has filed a civil lawsuit in the state’s Middle District Court against a former developer client for breach-of-contract and copyright infringement.

Client 261
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Designing without a Client: 6 Houses Created by Celebrated Architects for Themselves

ArchDaily

While often reduced in scale, these personal residences offer a peek into the architects’ mindsets and the way in which they translate their ideas into lived spaces without having client-imposed restrictions on the end result. The structures also reflect their creators’ personal values, lifestyles, and aesthetic preferences. Read more »

Client 271
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The Second Studio Podcast: The Challenges of Small Projects

ArchDaily

Courtesy of TSSP The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share advice and tips for clients with a project that is small and/or has a tight budget. Read more »

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