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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

Olive Plaza (my photo) This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant. Olive Plaza's "camouflage."

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Building Dreams, Battling Budgets: Architecture and the Olympic Construction Dilemma

Architizer

The fate of architecture firms around the world is officially in your hands! The allure of hosting the Olympic Games often sparks a fervent desire to erect iconic and grandiose structures, showcasing human achievement and architectural prowess.

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Ross Barney Architects encloses NASA testing facility in unique copper-concrete panels

Deezen

US architecture Ross Barney Architects has completed a NASA laboratory for deep-space technology testing in Cleveland , USA, which includes a tower made of pre-cast concrete panels for testing antennas. For a long time I've felt that the best architecture is integrated and functional," she continued. There is no aesthetic driver." "For

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Taller Capital practises "retroactive infrastructure" for linear park in Mexico

Deezen

Architecture studio Taller Capital has created a linear park in Mexico City that incorporates a walkway and made with materials optimised for water retention and dust mitigation. Called Héroes de Tecamac Boulevard, the project was located in an urban area north of Mexico City.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

The primary role of any quantity surveyor is to manage a construction project’s costs and ensure the project is completed within the estimated budget. Their responsibilities include: Helping to estimate construction costs (e.g. Their responsibilities include: Helping to estimate construction costs (e.g.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architects are in charge of design and project planning, and they are also responsible for the visual appearance of buildings and structures. Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. Cost Estimation. Documentation and Drawings.

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The Top 10 Qualities to Seek in a Reliable Plumbing Company

The Architecture Designs

They should be willing to provide written estimates for the work to be done, including labor, materials, and any additional costs that may arise. Avoid companies that provide ambiguous or excessively low estimates. Fair Pricing Structure: While transparent pricing is important, the overall pricing structure should also be considered.