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MVRDV's first U.S. building creates a 'colorful vertical village' in upper Manhattan

Archinect

MVRDV has unveiled final images of the Radio Hotel and Tower in upper Manhattan , marking the Dutch firm’s first completed building in the United States. Color scheme diagram © MVRDV Axonometric diagram © MVRDV “Washington Heights has a unique and exciting character, very different from the other Manhattan nei.

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Architecture Diagram | Architectural Software Guide

Architecture Lab

Just like a building, a software system needs a well-made architectural diagram. Quite often, software engineers have a hard time making others understand their vision. This problem stems from the lack of proper technological communication, as everyone might not have the same knowledge.

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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

Archinect

The 84,000-square-foot mixed-use scheme will contain commercial and cultural functions set within a building form shaped by two differing urban contexts that interact with the site. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Section diagram.

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An Architect Couple Turn Their Apartment Into a Venn Diagram of Iconic Design

Dwell

Photo by Oni Studio Photo by Oni Studio Photo by Oni Studio See the full story on Dwell.com: An Architect Couple Turn Their Apartment Into a Venn Diagram of Iconic Design Related stories: Before & After: A Refreshed Courtyard Helps a Townhouse in London See the Light A Glass Extension Enlivens an Old Georgian-Style Home in Rural England Three Porto (..)

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MIT Site Plans and Diagrams

Visualizing Architecture

I originally was thinking I could accomplish most of what I wanted in Photoshop however I changed my mind and ended up modeling just about everything including the the ground plane textures and paving as well as trees and buildings. Plus, I like the visual contrast of the abstract diagrams next to the realistic illustrations of the site.

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Shenzhen Zhuxi Building by Aedas

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Image © Aedas The biophilic design runs through the whole building, creating a green plaza on the first floor and various open areas on different floors as in sky gardens and viewing deck. Ltd Gross Floor Area: 25,930 sq m Year: 2022 Images: Courtersy of Aedas Image © Aedas Image © Aedas Diagram Diagram Diagram Diagram

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Building for the Pacific Northwest

SW Oregon Architect

Under the banner of “Building for the Pacific Northwest,” the conference renewed my faith in CSI’s mission and enthusiasm for the future of design and construction. If you charted the AEC industry as a Venn diagram, CSI would be located precisely where the intersection of all the sets occurs.

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