aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Due to its sloping terrain, the structure appears as a piece of architecture deposited in the environment. The site is prepared with a sort of foundation made from the grey tonality of the stones found in the surroundings; in fact, the name Zahara comes from the Arabic Sahara, which could be translated as a “rocky place”.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

Home / Construction / KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress Bob Borson — April 28, 2014 — 45 Comments If you are an architect, and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times to be found. Fascinating?

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Its glued-laminted timber walls were prefabricated off-site and insulation was incorporated outboard, or on the opposite side of the vapour barrier as most homes, which meant the interior wall structure could be left uncovered, eliminating the need for interior cladding.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Two stone bases serve as the foundation for the pavilions that house the living areas. Through another transparent breezeway – whose floor is lined with river rocks, once again referencing the influence of water on the site – the home's private areas are located in the eastern two-storey volume, which holds four suites.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Kamwokya Community Centre the fruit of a partnership between local non-profit Kamwokya Christian Caring Communityand the Ameropa Foundation. The goal of the project is to maintain and enhance the public and free character of the site, seeking not to impose, but to gently uplift it. Photo © Iwan Baan. Photo © Iwan Baan.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2022

"The lightweight CLT structure of the buildings reduces foundation loads, allowing the use of a thin reinforced concrete raft foundation 'floating' on rigid insulation," explained Smith and Wallwork structural engineer Tristan Wallwork. Structural engineer: Smith and Wallwork.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 23, 2023

Examining all material self-weight, superimposed dead load and traffic live loading, as well as environmental considerations of wind and temperature, this analysis ensured the structure and foundations have been designed to exceed the standards required for once-in-200-year weather events.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

In turn, all of the structures are designed to capture and reuse rainwater. A standalone art studio also features at the site. Concrete-slab foundations are topped with pavers made of recinto volcanic stone. The harvesting system meets 100 per cent of the home's water needs, according to the architects.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

Read: In Situ Studio revives mid-century modern home in North Carolina The original guest house was demolished and a new, two-bedroom dwelling was built on its foundation using a "roof form that is sympathetic to the main house" with deep overhangs. The connecting stair has a bent metal railing that continues up to the top floor.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Lifting the pavilions’ concrete foundations at the front and rear of each pavilion creates the illusion that the structures are floating over the lush landscaping. At either end of each pavilion, concrete returns back to the site, tying the structures back to the earth. Photo © Adam Rouse. Photo © Adam Rouse.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The site is in the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District, established to preserve the cultural diversity of the area by highlighting the culture and contributions of the Filipino American community," the studio said. General contractor: Cahill Contractors. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2022

It is the only new-build element to be constructed on the site and it contrasts the relative anonymity of the warehouses," she told Dezeen. Built on a road and connecting the heritage-listed warehouses, the structure is a temporary building that is set to be in place for seven years. Contractor: CEH Contracts.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The installations' site, which housed a brass foundry and coal yard in the 18th and 19th centuries, was more recently occupied by an open grass amphitheater, which informed its current use. "We We chose to work with [the existing site] and created SoundYard as a performance space for people to gather within and around" added Kernan.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The wooden structure consists of prefabricated frames that were simply screwed together on-site, meaning they could be disassembled and recycled in the future. The building structure is designed in wood and can easily be demounted and re-used. Contractor: FOR Building VOF (Bouwbedrijf Valleibouw and Bouwbedrijf Osnabrugge).

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation.

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Architecture Ideas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Run your list by the contractor and get ideas and recommendations from them. Budgeting Now that you are clear about the spaces in your home that require a structural modification, you will train your focus on the budget. Most of the contractors will be happy to visit your site to give you a free quote.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2022

Named Fifth + Tillery, the three-storey mass-timber office complex is located on what was once an industrial site near the Colorado River in the East Austin neighbourhood of the Texas capital. Large cisterns were placed near the entry in order to reference the industrial heritage of the site. MEP engineer: Arete.

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e-architect

AUGUST 17, 2023

Examining all material self-weight, superimposed dead load and traffic live loading, as well as environmental considerations of wind and temperature, this analysis ensured the structure and foundations have been designed to exceed the standards required for once-in-200-year weather events.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Aside from anchoring the site, the new Vesterheim Commons project threads together Vesterheim’s Heritage Park with Water Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. The timber frames with concrete footings harken back to the stone foundations of the Norwegian “stabbur,” traditional storehouses. Source by Snøhetta.

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SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 8, 2021

Speranza has published widely on this subject through diverse lenses including geospatial information and parametric design, [and] on-site and off-site data acquisition.” He would not only serve as its designer but its general contractor as well. Pre’s Rock is mere steps away on nearby Skyline Boulevard.

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Deezen

JUNE 15, 2022

The school is named after pioneering female aviator Louise Thaden and is backed by the Walton Family Foundation, which is led by Walmart's founders. Sited on the eastern edge of campus is a gym called the Bike Barn. The structure will feature landscaping and a 400-foot-long (122-metre) canopy.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

At the start of this phase, a geotechnical engineer is engaged to gather information on the soil conditions so that a structural engineer can design the house’s foundation. A structural engineer is engaged to design the structure of the house, including sizing beams and columns, and determining floor and roof assemblies.

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Deezen

JUNE 1, 2023

No construction drawings were created and the mason instead worked wearing augmented reality (AR) goggles that overlaid the complex geometric pattern to be followed over the real site.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2022

New York-based Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North (ASA North) designed Argo Factory for non-profit organisation The Pejman Foundation to house its art collection. Made from a mix of concrete and steel, its new foundations were engineered by Behrang Bani Adam and ensure the building is seismic resistant.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

During the project's inception, designers from Manhattan's Desai Chia Architecture visited the site in different seasons to understand the climate and terrain. The home's foundation was designed to avoid disturbing the trees' roots and causing them any harm. Structural engineer: David Kufferman.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Architecture studio New Practice has transformed an unused site in the town centre of Craigmillar, Edinburgh , into a multi-purpose public space for the local community. A tall timber structure marks the entrance. The site of Walk-Up Avenue is located next to a retail park, set back from the main road behind an existing play area.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2022

The site, in particular, is in a liquefaction zone, in which sand and silt would take on the characteristics of a liquid during an earthquake," the team said. They lifted up the entire house and modernised the foundation using a thick mat slab. General contractor: Forma. Structural engineer: Element Structural Engineers.

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e-architect

APRIL 28, 2023

Maurice River, the project itself becomes a work of art articulated around the site’s own attributes. The area presents several challenges, particularly in respect to municipal regulations, but also in terms of the steep slope that characterizes the site`s topography. Maurice River.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The site is fairly remote and nestled in woods perched on a steeply sloping hill. We were lucky to have an extraordinarily client partner and a wonderful Contractor to work through the variety of challenges we faced. Albert Putnam- Structural Engineer. © SPAN Architecture. © SPAN Architecture. © SPAN Architecture.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 29, 2023

Studio Seilern Architects (SSA) has unveiled Boksto 6, a major transformation of a disused site in Vilnius, Lithuania into a contemporary mixed-use space in the heart of the city’s old town. Large central courtyards and lush green gardens are open to the public for the provision of an active space within the historic old town.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Photo © Ossip van Duivenbode Even though Tirana’s Pyramid was until recently a building site, it was already heavily in use the past summer. Steps have been added to the building’s sloping façades, allowing the people of Albania to literally walk all over the showpiece of the former dictator.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 4, 2022

The University of Washington has established a bold vision for a new Behavioral Health Teaching Facility that will become the foundation for positive transformation of the entire Behavioral Health system in the state of Washington. Site Plan. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG. Image © SRG.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 11, 2023

The Architectural Design Process in 6 Simple Steps The architectural commercial design process is the foundation of every commercial project, from project management to seamless execution. The architect will begin space planning, land zoning, and business zoning for the site, and create estimations for the cost and timeframe of the project.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 27, 2023

The location of the site was strategic, establishing relationships to areas which were abandoned or in need of reconnection to the urban fabric. Environmental qualities were enhanced by making the site more open and green. Photo © Martino Pietropoli It also supports the natural ecosystem of the site.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

Site Preparation: If you’re working on a site you bought yourself, you can run upon unstable soils or ledges that need blasting. Construction time is reduced by using high-quality construction plans and specifications that are properly executed on-site without delay. Cost varies from isolated, combined to pile foundation.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Buhl Community Park – After winning a national competition to redesign the plaza in front of the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum ACLA began to work on integrating our design concepts with the physical realities and cultural context of the site. Landscape Forms for Site Furnishings. © Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture.

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