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APRIL 5, 2022

If I enjoy doing what I do, why would I change it? Of course, at any point with any of us, there’s always the other side of the coin […] I get the same buzz from designing buildings, working with people, educational workshops, working with the UN heading their Forum of Mayors, engaging with civic leaders, writing, drawing, sketching. I’m privileged to have many such opportunities […] I think they’re my lifeblood, yes.

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APRIL 5, 2022

Banyan Tree Nanjing Garden Expo is a luxury hotel located on Tangshan Mountain, which was once a paradise dense with clouds and mists. The post CCD convert abandoned quarry in Nanjing into luxury hotel appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

As the industry-leading job board for the architecture industry, Archinect Jobs publishes up to 200 new opportunities every week, covering a wide variety of locations, roles, descriptions, and experience requirements. The broad mixture of opportunities available on Archinect Jobs represents the endless possibilities afforded by an architectural background; a point also evident through our ongoing Working Out Of The Box series.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

Condor’s new striped livery As part of its new brand identity, German leisure airline Condor has unveiled a new original airplane livery with a beach towel-like striped look. The company, which is in the process of reinventing itself, has announced that it will refresh its long-haul fleet by introducing 16 new efficient A330neo aircraft. […].

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

The cost of direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure in the month since Russia invaded the country has reached $63 billion, according to an analysis from the Kyiv School of Economics. The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) also reports that between the start of the invasion on February 24th through March 24th, at least 4,431 residential buildings, 92 factories and warehouses, 378 schools, 138 healthcare institutions, 12 airports, and seven thermal power and hydroelectric power plants have been dama

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

In its first month, the MTA’s OMNY fare capping pilot had more than 168,000 people hit a 13th ride, earning an unlimited pass for the rest of that week. The agency said this group of straphangers had gone on to ride enough to save more than $1 million in fares. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said at last week’s monthly MTA board meeting that these were the kind of results that could ensure the program sticks around after the four-month pilot is over.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

the dialogue between landscape and structure opens up patios and terraces, contained gardens, and unique views of the nearby river and the canyon. The post rammed earth, chukum and local materials complete residence in historic mexican hacienda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

A milestone development on the way to what is one of the most anticipated new openings of the year as the exteriors have been completed on SHoP ’s award-winning 111 West 57th Street supertall tower in Midtown Manhattan. Once completed, the building will stand as the second-tallest residential structure in the Western Hemisphere and sit atop the landmark Steinway Hall building, which houses 14 of the 60 total full-floor and duplex residences located within the 1,428-foot-tall development.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

the izar houses by taller ADG sit as a pair of two-story volumes, featuring biological corridors, wetlands, and connected skylights. The post nestled atop steep hills, these twin houses in mexico weave into their forested context appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

A Pennsylvania -based architecture firm has filed a civil lawsuit in the state’s Middle District Court against a former developer client for breach-of-contract and copyright infringement. Murray Associates Architects filed the suit against Pine Ridge Construction Management on March 28th, claiming that Pine Ridge has continued to use Murray’s design, drawings, and renderings for a proposed project after Murray was terminated from the project without payment and without a licensing ag

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

The district will open June 18th, 2022, and will be inaugurated with an exhibition titled TRAIN ZUG TRENO TREN. The post a new arts district near lausanne’s plateforme 10 introduces three museums in switzerland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is continuing its yearly awards process with the naming of its coveted Distinguished Professor Award winners. Five academics were honored by the organization for their contributions to the academic environment across the combined areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. The award is meant to recognize “individuals that have had a positive, stimulating, and nurturing influence upon students," and scholarly achievement that has

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

the steel columns generate a public space where people can meet and socialize below the residential floors above. The post a forest of pillars elevates ELASTICOfarm’s residential building in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

Ready to start the new quarter with a fresh career move? Take a look at our latest weekly highlight of featured architectural employers with current job openings in New York City/Brooklyn , Chicago , and Seattle. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

From concept to reality In early 2014. Daryl Neal and Anthony Clyde, who had already spent ten years in the electric bike industry, tinkered with the concept of a two-wheel drive, electric, lightweight, utility vehicle. Their idea materialized in founding UBCO, a New Zealand company that produces rugged, all-wheel-drive electric utility bikes. The […].

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

Josh Niland reached out to both emerging and established firms founded by architects who are partners (in both business and life) and asked them to reflect on the benefits and practice of such a " total " partnership. Some noted an "About" page, " crafted " language and reallynotmyname felt like " This would be so much more useful if things like how these folks deal finances and childcare were talked about. ".

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

the project transcends traditional retail philosophy to offer a unique perspective on how common experiences like shopping can be greatly enhanced. . The post pops of blue & yellow emerge from burdifilek’s hyundai seoul sculptural retail interior appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

Abu Dhabi unveiled plans for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which will feature some of the rarest wonders of natural history ever found. Visitors will travel on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space, which will include a thought-provoking perspective into a sustainable future for planet Earth. The new museum, currently under construction and due to be completed at the end of 2025, will be located in the emirate’s Saadiyat Cultural District, which is establishing itself

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The Spaces

APRIL 5, 2022

Glass reigns supreme at the greenhouse-esque Garden House, which occupies a secluded half-acre in a walled Georgian garden in Southwell. Allan Joyce Architects designed the seven-bedroom house, which has been home to the Joyce family for the last 20 years. Joyce and his partner, landscape designer Anna Joyce, bought the walled garden site in 1986 and finished transforming it from its derelict state in 2000.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

'what does transforming towards more sustainable sources of energy look like?’ asks german photographer tom hegen. The post tom hegen captures solar panels from above in satisfying circular arrays appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

APRIL 5, 2022

In an decade where cinema attendance is at an all-time low, Berlin’s 100-year-old Passage Cinema is putting its faith in the future, courtesy of a top-to-toe refurbishment by Batek Architekten. The Neukölln film theatre was established during the ‘golden era’ of German cinema, built in 1920 known as Passage until it shuttered in 1968 – a result of the increasing popularity of colour television and the construction of the Berlin Wall.

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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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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

Elevated bicycle route Cyclists may have wondered in the past what it would feel like to breeze through among the tree branches and leaves on their bicycles. International design and innovation office Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), Office for Living Architecture (OLA), and non-profit organization GAL Terre del Po holds the answer as the groups […].

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 5, 2022

Good evening and happy Tuesday. If your landlord has ever replied “lol” to your request for an urgent repair, you’ll enjoy today’s news. Here’s what you need to know: Let [.]. Read More. The post Daily digest: New York’s worst landlord, a crowdfunded tennis court restoration at Versailles, and more appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2022

the exhibition shines a spotlight on how an ongoing art and architecture project has been transforming the japanese island of inujima since 2010. The post kazuyo sejima co-curates ‘symbiosis: living island’ exhibition at japan house london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2022

The headquarters building for toy company Lego , which was designed by Danish architecture firm CF Møller Architects , has officially opened in Billund , Denmark. Built near the company's BIG-designed Lego House visitor centre , the 54,000-square-metre office block contains workspaces for 2,000 employees. The Lego campus is arranged around a central atrium.

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