Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Architizer’s global architectural awards program, the 12th Annual A+Awards , is now accepting submissions, with a Main Entry Deadline of December 15th, 2023. The A+List forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best architecture firms and is refreshed each year based on the results of the annual A+Awards program.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Made by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture: An Ethnography of Design by Albena Yaneva 010 Publishers , December 2009 Hardcover | 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches | 128 pages | 30 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9789064507144 | €19.95 In these stories of invention the "Eureka!" moments are missing.

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BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

That’s Craig’s summary, and it aligns with what he calls one of the most exciting parts of the design process, which is “translating something intangible into something tangible.” Standard design projects rely on a three-phase approach: Schematic design Design development Construction documents Schematic design is about the “big idea.”

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Architizer

APRIL 15, 2022

After visiting several of our wineries in the Napa Valley, including CADE Estate, our client asked us to design a contemporary winery that would also speak to the rich agricultural vernacular in Southern France, and align with the property’s existing residence. © Signum Architecture. What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

The future of architecture is female. That’s what recent A+Awards winners have taught us, with more women than ever leading teams in conceptualizing, designing and delivering some of the world’s best architecture around the globe. Raha Ashrafi .

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2022

Canadian studio Woven Architecture and Design has created a long and narrow holiday home for a challenging site in British Columbia where "there wasn't much space for a home". Floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer views of the lake on one side and a dramatic rock wall immediately behind the house on the other," the firm said.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Firms are sharing project contracts and budgets more openly across teams as a matter of staff engagement. Landscape architecture offices are competing for creative, productive talent in spheres much broader than their peer groups in other design offices. Our process is designed to be civil and support a work-life balance.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Being a descendant of many advanced ancient civilizations and part of the Persian empire, as well as deeply influenced by Islamic culture, Iran holds a rich architectural tradition. Currently, their designs are a blend of tradition and modernity that has introduced a new, contemporary layer to Iranian architecture.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Retaining up-and-coming architects poses an immediate and serious challenge for the entire real estate development industry and for architecture firms in particular. In a December 12, 2021 article, the New York Times wrote about architects at a major firm who were considering whether to unionize.

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Lines on Paper

JUNE 12, 2021

It sounds more like the system is preparing them for the workforce when in fact, many (given the right mentoring) will continue their architecture education in Part 2 and beyond. Address each person you are writing to specifically, even if you are applying to a dozen firms). Ask to be involved in projects. (To

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

Commercial architectural design is a complex, multi-layered process that requires detailed planning, research, and collaboration. Undertaking your own commercial design project can feel a little daunting. This blog will cover: What Is Commercial Architectural Design?

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2022

Architecture firm Populous has unveiled the National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the Ice Ribbon, the only new building created for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Populous won a competition to design the National Speed Skating Oval (NSSO) in 2016. Its 400-metre race track will be the venue for all speed skating events.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Designed as a spectacular new landmark by global sports architecture firm Populous, after winning an international design competition, the ‘Ice Ribbon’ was created as a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage that celebrates the elegance, precision, pace and dynamic of speed skating. Photo Courtesy of Populous.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Building Bad: How Architectural Utility is Constrained by Politics and Damaged by Expression by Jonathan Ochshorn Lund Humphries , September 2021 Hardcover | 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 inches | 232 pages | 34 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9781848224667 | £45.00 Jonathan Ochshorn is Professor of Architecture at Cornell University, USA.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Architizer chatted with Julian Carnrite, Architect, AIBC Principal at W O V E N Architecture and Design , to learn more about this project. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © Woven Architecture and Design. © Woven Architecture and Design. © Woven Architecture and Design.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Event Date: Jan 6, 2022; Event City: Join us for Best Practice, a virtual fireside chat series dedicated to practice operations at architecture firms and beyond. From pain points to potential, hear how leaders in the architecture and engineering industry are innovating through new business models and managerial techniques.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 30, 2022

LCC Health Professions Building - Schematic Design Phase rendering It’s my pleasure to currently work with Tom on the new Health Professions Building project. Architectural Woodwork Institute Lease Crutcher Lewis DeaMor Delta Sand & Gravel KCL Engineering Oregon Electric Group Mid-Valley Commercial Construction, Inc.

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e-architect

MAY 12, 2023

Mecanoo, led by Creative Director and Founding Partner Francine Houben, is serving as the lead architect for the new building project, in partnership with New York-based architecture firm Marvel, led by Jonathan Marvel, founding principal, as the architect of record and landscape architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment. If you studied architecture but are thinking there is a different way you want to apply your skills than working for a firm, please go do it.

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Archinect

JULY 27, 2022

For Archinect's latest weekly highlight of featured employers , we have picked four architecture firms and one global fashion house with current job openings in New York City , Culver City/Los Angeles , and Seattle. The Shed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group. Image: Iwan Baan.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With the resulting design we hoped to emphasize the importance of community connection, gathering and play. Architizer chatted with Amir Kunin, Senior Associate at Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture (ACLA) , to learn more about this project. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Get Space Vancouver by Jarod Hall of di’velept design. di’velept design. Describe your design team for this project.

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Young Architect

MAY 14, 2022

insert reason) so I decided not to pursue architecture.”. DESIGNING the project is usually the shortest phase of a project. (10%) EXECUTING the design is really the bulk of the work. (90%) Architecture Careers are Not for Everyone. It’s not an easy profession, an architecture career is a lot of work.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. With so many roles and responsibilities as a small firm architect, how might we ensure that our clients’ expectations are well managed? How do you communicate the completion of Schematic Design Phase and the commencement of Design Development?

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

The park was designed by the Salem, Massachusetts, office of Landworks Studio, founded by the principal Michael Blier, FASLA, in 1996. The firm is intensely local, New England salt and sun, hand-drawing, and hard models—but also increasingly international, digital, and cross-border/cross-culture collaborative.

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The Architect's Guide

MAY 11, 2021

The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is a multi-division exam used to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. and covers recent developments in project delivery, sustainable design, pre-construction activities, and many other areas of architectural practice. UPDATED: May 11, 2021.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 11, 2016

Architecture is a service industry and as such, personality is going to figure heavily into the process. Just try and get an understanding of how the firm handles the division of labor and if possible, get an understanding of who is on the team. What are the steps in the design process?

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From 2000 to 2005, OLIN worked on the Bethel Woods master plan, with its winding path system, and produced design and construction documents for the project. The report also called for marking and interpreting the footprint of the Woodstock festival stage to help visitors understand its location, scale, and features.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New Science Centre Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore Development Design, Architecture Images. New Building Development – design by Architects 61 in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects. Design: Architects 61 / Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Architecture in Singapore. Singapore Architectural Projects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2017

How can we use virtual reality tools to allow our clients a visual and aural experience inside our designs? When presenting your next set of schematic designs, come prepared with a basket of freshly baked cookies. Lora Teagarden – L² Design, LLC (@L2DesignLLC). Designing a House into a Home. House or Home?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Create systems for success.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 31, 2021

As an attendee of architecture school in Canada and the Glenn Murcutt Masters Class in Australia, and a designer who has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, and the US, I’ve strived to create meaningful architectural work and improve communities worldwide. This can make the transition a lot smoother and affordable.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Brazilian firm Studio MEMM has completed a pair of elevated, wood -clad structures that are meant to offer a "floating, magical space in the woods" for both kids and adults. The architecture had to become a floating, magical space in the woods, where family generations could enjoy time together," the studio said.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. One of the problems we have in the architecture profession (and there are many) is that we have allowed our perceived value to drop way below our true value. It’s as simple as that. I am selling right now… selling you on selling.

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