Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The successful entries of the 16th Eurasian Prize edition, an international award for architecture, urban development, and design, have been announced. A selection of winners, commendations, and special prize recipients was chosen from a field that included entries from firms from around the globe. The month-long event culminated in the three-day ArchEurasia summit in mid-December and concluded with the annual awards ceremony.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Koichi Takada Architects' mixed-use project is a sculptural and sensitive complement to the seaside environment in Burleigh Heads. The post Koichi Takada Architects complete residences in Queensland inspired by native Norfolk pines appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The fate of one of the most iconic artworks in the nation’s capital has been officially resolved months after The Cultural Landscape Foundatio assured that its future would be set in stone. Artist Elyn Zimmerman ’s massive granite Marabar installation has found a new home after a planned modernization at D.C.’s National Geographic Society previously caused a demolition scare.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

British architecture studio Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has completed a Hampshire house that aims to makes life easier for a wheelchair user, while not compromising on design quality. Every room in Claywood is designed to be both accessible and functional for retiree Jo Wright, who became a wheelchair user after suffering a spinal cord injury. Rather than creating a building that looks like a disabled person's home, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has produced a family home that embraces contemporary archite

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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Pennsylvania city announced in August it will become a dark sky city starting in 2022, meaning that it will switch to lower wattage LED bulbs and add shades along bridges, roads and other public areas. It’s the first city in the eastern part of the U.S. to adopt such policies but it joins other cities, including Tucson, Sedona and Flagstaff in Arizona, and Fulda in Germany, in their efforts to reduce light pollution and increase energy efficiency.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

At our peril, we have ignored Nightingale’s prescriptions. The history of the hospital contains clear lessons about the importance of air movement through buildings, the public health risks of poor design, and the dangers of technological reliance. Architecture professionals should look back to see what else has been forgotten or ignored in the race to merge art and technology.

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

created for korean pet brand milliong, the cat furniture collection is designed to blend with home interiors. The post stylish cat towers and scratchers designed by jiyoun kim studio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Pursuing an architecture education is no easy feat, and with the events that took place in 2020 and 2021, there were plenty of obstacles that could dampen the goals of students around the world. Nevertheless, architecture schools learned as much as they could in 2020 to help students and faculty adapt and persevere. While 2021 proved to be another year filled with challenges for the architecture industry, architectural academia also experienced its fair share of events.

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

279 concept studio by dmitry hlavenchuk and daria hlavenchuk visualizes the hotel by merging combinations of stylistic directions, geometries, materials as well as furniture. The post in asian-inspired brutalist tones the mutis hotel is envisioned in indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Marriott International has announced plans to open two luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah. The properties will be located near the Unesco World Heritage site at At-Turaif, offering views of the historic town of Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. The Saudi crown prince recently reiterated his intentions to finalize the planned 2030 development strategy for Riyadh , which would more than double the population of the country's capital backed by a public-private partnership worth approxi

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

two glazed bridges unite the two masses letting inhabitants float across the forest. The post triangular introduces its corrugated steel-clad forest house in patagonia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

SPACEAGENCY. Dubai EXPO 2020 Wayfinding and Signage. — On October 1st, 2021 the first World Expo hosted in the Middle East region, Dubai Expo 2020, opened to the public. It will run for 173 days and is expecting 25 million visitors. The first major World Expo since Milan Expo 2015, Expo 2020 will host 192 countries and incorporate the work of architects and designers from around the world.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency (MOCR) today announced the release of the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan, a [.]. Read More. The post New York announces a multibillion climate resiliency plan for South Street Seaport and Financial District appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 29, 2021

SPACEAGENCY. Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles completes. — The London-based creative experience agency, Spacegency, has recently completed a graphic identity and wayfinding design for the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles. After more than a decade of efforts made to build in Los Angeles, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion is now completed.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Deep overhangs shade pavilions and walkways at a lush nature retreat in Costa Rica by architectural practice Studio Saxe. The Caribbean Courtyard Villa is located in Puerto Viejo, a coastal town in southeastern Costa Rica. Tucked away in a jungle, the 495-square-metre rental home sits on a gently sloping site near Chiquita Beach. Caribbean Courtyard Villa is surrounded by jungle.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Since at least late November, the press office of outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a flurry of major end-of-year and end-of-administration announcements including, but certainly [.]. Read More. The post A $40 million restoration will kick off next year at Prospect Park appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

From a giant inflated bubble to a steel-wired mosque designed to challenge Islamaphobia, we take a look at 10 standout installations covered by Dezeen this year as part of our review of 2021. Medusa, UK, by Sou Fujimoto. A vast gallery room in the V&A Museum was reserved for a virtual installation by architect Sou Fujimoto and mixed reality studio Tin Drum during London Design Festival this year.

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

set in the bustling city of xiamen, T.T. pilates welcomes visitors into a meditative and austere space punctuated by an array of openings that let in ample daylight. The post wanmu shazi completes cave-like pilates retreat in xiamen, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Curved forms clad in perforated metal wrap green courtyards at this campus for Bocconi University in Milan , designed by Japanese practice SANAA. Occupying the site of a former milk processing plant next to the existing university, the campus provides a headquarters for the Bocconi School of Management alongside a sports centre. Bocconi Campus is a university campus in Milan that was designed by SANAA.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Looking to plan your year ahead? Conscious travel is a top priority for 2022 as we continue exploring the ‘new normal’ and adapt to an ever-changing global landscape. The art and design worlds have changed too, and we’ve picked out eight design festivals that will unlock cities across the globe in the next 12 months. Some are in familiar locations, while others are blazing trails to less-familiar tourist destinations in Kosovo and Estonia.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Design agency Tinker Imagineers ' Backstage exhibition , which was constructed to look like a series of theatrical stages, explores how Danish architecture is created. Called Backstage , the exhibition was created in collaboration with the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen , where the show was located. The Backstage exhibition includes 1:1 scale installations of Danish architecture.

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Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Although the exceedingly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 isn’t believed to be as prevalent in the United States as initially estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, its [.]. Read More. The post Museums and cultural institutions announce temporary closures as Omicron variant spreads appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

with the outbreak of the new covid-19 variant, the maison et objet fair has been postponed from january to march 24-28, 2022. The post maison et objet fair postponed to march 2022 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Organisers of the Maison&Objet design fair in Paris have announced that its January event will be postponed until March due to a surge in coronavirus cases across Europe. The upcoming edition of the bi-annual trade show was due to take place 18 to 22 January 2022 but it will now be held 24 to 28 March 2022. It is the second time that Maison&Objet has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, following the cancellation of its physical September 2020 event , which was replaced with an onli

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designboom

DECEMBER 29, 2021

in minimal modern lines, phoenix-based studio 180 degrees design+build architect a 1960's home renovation project around the camelback mountain of arizona, USA. The post studio 180 degrees design+build veils a home into arizona’s red mountains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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