Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

Canadian architecture studio D'Arcy Jones Architects has completed a project called John Street Redo, which involved renovating and enlarging an early 1900s home in a way that is "forward-looking without erasing an old building's original charm". The team also added new windows that are all the same width and replaced roof shingles.

Housing 134

Housing Renovation Utilities Exterior 134

BD+C

MARCH 28, 2024

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. People deserve better places to go to.

Design 111

Design Environment Commercial Events 111

Deezen

MAY 28, 2023

In this renovated loft in Brooklyn , the owner both resides and hosts public art performances within a space divided by a variety of inserted volumes. The loft is located in a late 19th-century cast iron building in Williamsburg that once served as a hat factory, and was renovated by a team of architects.

Space 145

Space Events Renovation Industrial 145

Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2024

The owners desired more space for entertaining The owners, who love cooking and entertaining, desired more space but didn't want to diminish the charm of their historic dwelling. Slate shingles cover the roof The two buildings are set around a courtyard , which plays an integral role in the composition.

Roofing 126

Roofing Renovation Remodeling Housing 126

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2024

In turn, the building is larger than other laneway homes in the area and also looks different. This is not a utilitarian building on a laneway, but one that has presence and enlivens the laneway as a traditional home does a street." Courses alternate between being flush and protruding outward. "As

Housing 132

Housing Renovation Finishes Home 132

Deezen

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

US architecture practice StudioSC teamed up with Colombian studio Base Taller to design a triangular concrete commercial office building in Medellín, Colombia. The curve became a way for the nine-story building to tie into the surrounding landscape.

Site 124

Site Building Inspiration Landscape 124

Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2022

While the building program suggested a utilitarian beach structure, the vision was for an iconic regional destination. million, it was vital to maximize every aspect of the project – both programmatic and physical – to meet the owner’s and public’s aspirations. With the modest project budget of only $4.7

Housing 162

Housing Development Developer Structure 162

Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The old building, a two-storey annexe, workshop and warehouse built by the carpenter father of the current owner, was also renovated as part of the project. This enabled the owner to remain close to his mother, who lives in the main house on the plot.

Housing 124

Housing Building Architect Remodeling 124

BD+C

JULY 17, 2023

Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:43 BIM and Information Technology To effectively capitalize on digital twin technology, owners can align their efforts using objectives and key results (OKRs). Key Results: Increase the adoption of collaborative tools by X%.

Technology 98

Technology Technology Management Construction 98

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. The key to avoiding these issues lies in the owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings.

Construction 81

Construction Construction Contractor Contract 81

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Students in the Studio 804 design-build programme at the University of Kansas took cues from farmstead vernacular to create a primary home and accessory dwelling unit called 722 Ash Street. The team took cues from the region's farmstead vernacular to design the project, which features a string of gabled volumes on a slanted, rectangular lot.

Home 135

Home Students Roofing Sustainability 135

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture renovated an early 20th-century house in Austin Originally constructed in 1912, the home was once a brothel and had many renovations, becoming the first building south of the city's Colorado River to have power. It took years to find and build out the right place and we are very happy with the outcome."

Housing 124

Housing Exterior Renovation Interior 124

Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Named Ferndale Flightdeck, the 400-square foot (37-square metre) extension holds a recreation room, yoga studio, home office and a rooftop observation deck that allows the owners to watch birds in the surrounding diverse and ecologically rich landscape. Great effort was taken to translate that as a window to frame views," the team said.

Housing 122

Housing Architecture Structural Engineering Design 122

Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Located in Mainz, Germany, the townhouse had become dilapidated and vacant before the building was revamped with a glassfibre reinforced concrete facade by Rieder. The concrete elements form recessed overhangs, and thin, vertical pieces that are distributed across the front of the building.

Installation 103

Installation Restoration Materials Structure 103

Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

The project entailed enlarging the rectangular building, modifying the stone-clad facades and reconfiguring the interior. The facility is part of the Harvard Law School "The revamped center has become a porous, open connector at the heart of the Law School campus," the team said. The top level features a terrace.

Consulting 139

Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 139

Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The project was envisioned as a "live-work campus" for the owners of Studio Noyes , a creative agency focused on footwear. Atop these remnants, the team constructed a 3,830-square-foot (356-square-metre) building that consists of two distinct but connected volumes – one serves as a residence, and the other contains a studio and garage.

Building 124

Building Architecture Roofing Design 124

Deezen

APRIL 12, 2023

The building, which originally belonged to a local merchant and privateer, is set in the historic centre of Mahón – a former trade hub that still bears traces of French and English culture after spending many years under colonial rule. The original wrought iron columns in the living room are now a celebrated feature.

Architecture 145

Architecture Renovation Contemporary Materials 145

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

For multifamily developers, and their building teams, getting the amenities mix right could make or break the success of their multifamily housing developments.

Development 116

Development Developer Housing Construction 116

Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The leadership team of British architecture and interior design practice Conran and Partners has finalised a management buyout of the company, which is now owned by its principals. The new ownership of the practice is an incredibly exciting moment for us to build on a unique legacy and take the business forward with clear purpose.".

Interior 98

Interior Management Client Clients 98

The Spaces

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Located on the second floor of The Siren Hotel, inside the iconic Wurlitzer Building, Ash—Bar offers a vintage dining experience – think matching pale green tablecloths and napkins, glossy wooden floors and velvet curtains. The result is cinematic and decidedly retro without being kitsch.

Industrial 102

Industrial Cities Housing Space 102

Architonic

APRIL 21, 2022

The exterior of the building is cladding with 3 sides wooden wall for privacy, leaving opening one side only in the balcony that faces the mountain View into the land. The owner and design team agreed that the language of the building was supposed to be a wooden building.

Housing 98

Housing Exterior Materials Structure 98

Deezen

MARCH 14, 2022

The building was designed by a group of architects who reportedly drew inspiration from rustic barns. In 2018, it was purchased by new owners who wanted to restore the building in a way that honoured the original design. Like other buildings at the Sea Ranch, the lodge has a cedar facade.

Renovation 140

Renovation Restoration Exterior Firms 140

Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

CLB Architects gave the home a long, low roof To design the project, the team drew upon the site's history as a working cattle ranch. The clients' choice of site was influenced by their appreciation of wildlife and conservation, as well as their love of horses and desire to return the land to its historic roots," the team said.

Visualization 145

Visualization Architect Zoning Roofing 145

Bustler

MARCH 25, 2024

Registration Deadline: Jun 7, 2024; Submission Deadline Jun 7, 2024 Now in its 11th year, the Awards celebrate the documentation, preservation and reuse of modern buildings, structures and landscapes built in the United States or on U.S.

Modern 40

Modern Restoration Landscape Structure 40

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

Structural Engineering 105

Structural Engineering Residential Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The extension is affixed directly to the museum's original structure, a Victorian-style home built in 1853 that was publicly deeded to the Town of Greenwich to be a museum by owner Robert Moffat Bruce. According to the team, it creates an airtight and energy-efficient facade capable of reducing the museum's energy demand.

Consulting 128

Consulting Estimating Renovation Engineering 128

Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

These attributes make them ideal for use in large public buildings such as music halls, theaters and sports arenas, where expansive spaces are essential to meet spatial requirements. Arc House By M.E Central to their approach was the utilization of the arch as a fundamental component of the design process.

Residential 99

Residential Concept Contemporary Design 99

BD+C

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Calling all real estate developers, building owners, and facilities directors, on behalf of my fellow editors at Building Design+Construction , I’d like to invite you – or the appropriate member of your organization – to participate in a short but valuable survey: “What Building Owners + Developers Want from Their Design and Construction Project Teams.”. (..)

Development 95

Development Developer Real Estate Firms 95

BD+C

JUNE 29, 2023

K-12 school construction: 5 ways strong community relations can lead to success 0 dbarista Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:59 School Construction When constructing a K-12 school, building positive relationships with the community—including students, parents, school staff and residents—is critical to the success of the project. Photo: Skanska USA 2.

Construction 104

Construction Construction Students Safety 104

Deezen

MARCH 21, 2023

The clients hired Texas-based Specht Architects to build a 2,000-square-foot (186-square metre) minimalist house with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that afforded views of the surrounding meadow and large old-growth trees. The photography is by Dror Baldinger.

Glass 143

Glass Housing Architect Structural Engineering 143

Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

When new owners purchased the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the site that respected the natural character of the sparsely populated island," the firm said. The building partly cantilevers over the site The guesthouse was designed to serve as a flexible space that could accommodate extended stays by family and friends.

Nature 145

Nature Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The retreat – which is rented out when not in use by the Miami Beach-based owners – sits on a 2,000-square-metre desert property with distant views of the sea. They aimed to design a cluster of low-key buildings that work in concert with the terrain. All of the buildings have kitchens. Ribbed walls feature in the interior.

Sustainability 122

Sustainability Housing Exterior Finishes 122

Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

Named Hampstead House, the 1960s home has been overhauled by Coppin Dockray to transform it into a spacious and thermally-efficient residence suited to the needs of its owners' growing family. Post-war buildings are notoriously flimsy and thermally volatile." Improving the building's thermal performance was another priority.

Contemporary 145

Contemporary Home Housing Renovation 145

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The cladding choices were a response to strict building codes that required non-combustible siding. Pool windows are cut into the board-formed concrete and allow for a playful conversation between swimmers and bystanders," the team said. Designed to capitalise on views from the communal spaces, the home features a reverse floor plan.

Windows 116

Windows Housing Residential Industrial 116

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

Read on to learn more about what owners, designers, and end users can expect to see more of in 2023 and beyond. Microgrid electrical systems This free-standing, backup power source will become increasingly attractive to healthcare organizations and owners of other building types that require uninterrupted 24/7 power.

Technology 98

Technology Technology Education Civil Engineering 98

Architizer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This could include offering additional products and services that support the entire lifecycle of a building or looking for ways to engage the client sooner before deciding whether or not they need a building. Going beyond buildings, we will place ourselves to build more of the buildings we want to build within our community.

Architect 97

Architect Management Firms Client 97

Deezen

APRIL 6, 2024

New York design studio Post Company has revived a historic hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , drawing on the building's illustrious past and recent acclaim to inform its interiors. Several guest rooms open directly onto the gardens, and a handful are in the pavilion that faces the pool terrace.

Restoration 119

Restoration Renovation Landscape Glass 119