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A Brief Architectural History of the Domination of the Circle in “Ideal” Urban Plans

Architizer

Even though the circle as a shape carries the mathematical purity and form that charms architects, designers and urban planners, I believe that the story of Atlantis greatly influenced the idea of what an ideal city should look like and served as a template for many utopian city concepts. Ebenezer Howard, Diagram No.7

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Whittaker Parsons creates courtyard house in south London

Deezen

"We aimed to achieve a sense of 'just right' in line with the architectural concept of lagom, which prioritises functionality, practicality, and incorporates natural materials and textures to create spaces with purpose and intention," explained Parsons.

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The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Winning Architecture Proposals with Julie Flattery

EntreArchitect

Incorporate Visual Storytelling Images, diagrams, and sketches can enhance your narrative and make your proposal more engaging. Architects know that design influences how people feel, but this concept can also be applied to marketing. Your proposal should be easy to read and understand, even for non-architects.

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MVRDV’s winy maas on kinetic sombra pavilion and biotopia installation at venice biennale

designboom

The core concept is a global Sponge, or a type of dynamic biomatter architecture. I’m pursuing a few things with my Utopia concept. I can provide the diagram, but I should patent it first. We’ve already applied this concept in Dubai for a new pavilion. First, I’m trying to paint a sketch.

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How SCAPE Flipped the Design Script In Memphis

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The resulting plan, the Memphis Riverfront Concept, describes five zones, including Tom Lee Park. Riffles, pools, eddies, and tailouts inform the early bubble diagram about potential park programming. Students visit the park for hands-on engagement with ecological concepts and phenomena.

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The Untapped Power of Blogging for Architects: A Strategic Guide to Content Marketing Success (That Won't Put You to Sleep)

Archmark

Leverage Your Existing Knowledge and Communication (You're Already an ExpertJust Capture It) You're already explaining architectural concepts and answering client questions daily. Quality and depth mattermuch like in architecture itself. It's the content equivalent of a flexible floor planadaptable to different needs.

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Helicopter-like flying device informed by Japanese weaving among Kent State University projects

Deezen

Student: Eli Strauss Course: First Year Design Studio I Fall 2024 Tutor: Sung Ho Kim Gliding Machine – Hummingbird Transformation by Michael Romano "The initial design focus was capturing the physical properties of the hummingbird, later evolving into portraying concepts such as flight patterns and feather properties in a more abstract way.