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Nordre Fasanvaj – Client representation and design proposal // KHR Architecture

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. KHR initially prepared a design proposal, which can be seen in the pictures here, but has since been selected as the client’s consultant on the project. Nordre Fasanvaj – Client representation and design proposal Gallery. Size: 5000 sqft – 10,000 sqft. © KHR Architecture.

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Architecture is Awesome: #32 Every Building is a Prototype

SW Oregon Architect

Using a scale model, a form of prototyping, to test design concepts (my photo) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. Both Corb and Kahn used successive projects as testing grounds for new ideas, materials, and concepts.

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Headquarters of crypto company Copper designed to "provide a sense of assurance"

Deezen

"This idea of bringing together two distinctive finishes that are different recurs throughout the building, to echo the safe and trusted nature of finance with a new digital future," the practice said. These areas are styled on a members' club to serve the Copper team and its clients," Universal Design Studio said.

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UNStudio designs the world’s highest standing, spokeless Ferris wheel for Seoul

aasarchitecture

Image © UNStudio The design The UNStudio team focused on the concept of unity as a symbol for the design. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it plans to embark on construction around 2025 after undergoing a final-phase review by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Completion is planned by 2028.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

Architizer

As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas. On average , adapting a pre-existing structure costs 16 percent less than ground-up construction and reduces construction timelines by 18 percent.

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

BD+C

It all started as an exploration into how we could help our clients make decisions quickly on what to do with their vacant office space. Further financial assistance may be available through Tax Increment Finance for projects that meet specific criteria such as a minimum of 30% affordable housing.

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A4 Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units in RI

A4 Architects

Existing Site Plan, Newport, RI The concept of ADUs isn’t new in Rhode Island. Additionally, navigating financing options and streamlining permitting processes remain areas needing improvement. Following the devastating 1938 hurricane, many units were divided up to accommodate those housing whose units were destroyed.