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Chicago issues caisson permit for 400 Lake Shore Drive

Archinect

According to Urbanize Chicago , a caisson permit has been issued, and below-grade work is scheduled to kick off early next year. The blog reports that once that work is done, "above-grade work will start in Q1 2025 and continue through Q2 2027. Landscaping and the final completion of the tower is expected for Q3 2027."

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Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Is Temporarily Saved From Demolition

Dwell

Los Angeles preservation aficionados flew into action when news of an impending demo permit hit last week. When news of a recently issued demolition permit for Marilyn Monroe’s one time Los Angeles home hit the web late last week, fans and preservation aficionados alike immediately got up in arms.

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Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Home Construction : Secrets Exposed

Design Thoughts Architects

Homeowners struggle to translate their ideas into practical designs and face communication hurdles with architects and contractors due to a lack of clarity and visualization. We at Design Thoughts Architects provide top-notch services that bridge the communication gap, ensuring we meet your expectations by customizing designs to perfection.

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Architecture is Awesome #23: Walls

SW Oregon Architect

(Photo of the National Parliament House of Bangladesh by Rossi101 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. Framed walls permit large openings, such as porticos, doors, or windows.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

BD+C

Kimley-Horn, the national engineering, planning, and design consulting firm, today launched TREDLite EV, a cloud-based tool that helps organizations develop and optimize their EV charger deployment strategies based on the organization’s unique priorities. Kimley-Horn has planned, designed, or permitted more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

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. However, specific local regulations and restrictions that impact the design process will vary from country to country.

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

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Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.” That’s what most cities and businesses are saying as the lockdown months get further and further in the rearview.