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How Ice Cubes by Zone of Utopia + Mathieu Forest Architecte is Changing the Skyline of Northern China

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Architizer chatted with Mathieu Forest, Founder of Mathieu Forest Architecte, and Qiang Zou, Design Principal at Zone of Utopia, to learn more about this project. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? It is a poetic architecture, for which the technique, as advanced as it is, is at the service of emotion.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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Image © GRAFT The concept envisages a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial units as well as educational and cultural facilities. This zone is intended to house small-scale manufacturers, gastronomy, cultural facilities, and a daycare center – uses that require a vibrant outdoor area.

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Feel the Burn: 6 Strategically Scorched Buildings That Celebrate Shou Sugi Ban

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Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. At the 11 th A+Awards , architects embraced the burn with contemporary twists on this storied technique. Here, materials and techniques of the past intermingle in an exciting new iteration.

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How to Be a Better Architect: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

Over the years, I have learned new skills, advanced in my design techniques, and bettered each project I undertake. Try to be updated about new projects, emerging practices, and changing concepts. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone. My work gives me peace and thrill simultaneously. Network and Communicate with Fellow Architects.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture, with each continent and society having unique requirements. Another popular technique that draws from the teachings of the ancient Egyptians is evaporative cooling. Zoning is one of the first stages in this process.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Office Design and Planning

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These changes are leading to different new concepts for office design and a necessity for flexibility more than ever. Most offices can be separated into zones: Arrival or Entrance Zone. Visitor or Public Zone. The visitor zone is where meetings may take place, whether in a formal meeting room or cafe. Working Zone.

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Red Dunes Playtopia, Guanggang New Town, Guangzhou

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Utilizing advanced design techniques such as parameterized design, drainage optimization simulation, and structural form-finding algorithms, the Red Dunes project harmoniously blends the outdoor space with its natural surroundings. It aims to inspire both children and adults to immerse themselves in the joy of outdoor play and exploration.