Archinect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If state Rep. Marcus Evans has his way, Chicago will enter the race to build the first offshore wind farm on the Great Lakes. Evans has introduced a bill that lays the groundwork for a proposed wind farm in Lake Michigan, about 10 miles from the shores of the Southeast Side. The bill sets up a fund that would help the state to compete for federal money, including $230 million for port infrastructure projects available from the U.S.

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Avontuura

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Complete with a rusted corten steel exterior and a pitched roofline, the townhome doesn’t look like other multi-family structures around town. The post Hybrid complete rusted corten multi-family home in Seattle’s Central District appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

A lunar addition to Dubai’s burgeoning Space Age aesthetic may soon grace the city’s skyline thanks to a new tourist destination and astronaut training facility proposal by a Canadian venture called Moon World Resorts Inc. Arabian Business has picked up details of the so-called Moon Dubai project, which is said to total 735 feet (224 meters) in height and will take around 48 months to complete once the final approval is given to designs first drawn up by the company’s co-foundi

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

the gingko tree was severely corroded and in danger of collapsing, so hiroshi nakamura used it for the roof of the shrine. The post hiroshi nakamura’s ueno toshogu shrine juyosho in japan revives felled ginkgo tree as roof appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This residence is embedded into a sharply sloping hillside property, a challenging site that led to the creation of a house that is both integrated into nature and open to the city beyond. The structure and detailing of the house is more complex than it appears. Extensive grading and terraced retaining walls were developed to extend the first floor living level into the hillside and to create a garden terraces on each level.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Te Pakeke is located in the northern township of Wanaka surrounded by the lake and mountains, designed primarily as a winter retreat for the client. The house is set within a courtyard perimeter wall, providing layers of space for occupants as an extension of the house whilst also providing shelter from cold prevailing winds. Solid concrete walls and glazed openings are strategically placed to control the views enjoyed from the house, while perforated shutters provide layers of filter and shadin

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

while the historic facade is preserved, bricks from the demolished rear wing were reused for new construction. The post matt gibson architecture renovates historic house in fitzroy bridge, melbourne appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Promotion: over 50 events will take place during Singapore Design Week in September 2022, which presents a range of exhibitions, workshops and talks made possible by over 200 designers and creatives. Organised by DesignSingapore Council , Singapore Design Week (SDW) is one of Asia's largest design festivals, which returns this September after a two-year hiatus to present the "best of design from Singapore and beyond".

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

mega builds garden-like weekend house in kyoto, japan Within a dense residential area of Kyoto City, Japan, architecture firm Mega has completed a weekend house surrounded by stone pavements and lush private gardens. Appropriately named ‘Garden House’, the project establishes a courtyard-like first floor where occupants can enjoy a tranquil space where time passes […].

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

From a pink-hued Ottolenghi restaurant in London to a muted pizzeria in Beijing, our latest lookbook rounds up 10 eateries from around the world that feature terrazzo elements. Terrazzo is a flooring material that consists of uneven pieces of marble or granite set in concrete, which is then polished to give it a smooth finish. Architects and interior designers often use the sturdy material in their projects to create practical floors, but also to give walls or other surfaces a speckled and decor

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

the project unfolds in two layers: the restoration of the original 1926 building; and the newly-built, contemporary extension. The post ON residence: hotel meets restaurant in an iconic heritage building in thessaloniki’s seafront appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Zinc cladding and large stretches of glass feature in a holiday home bridging a creek that was remodelled and enlarged by American studio Fougeron Architecture. The Suspension House serves as a weekend dwelling for a couple and their child. The project entailed the update and expansion of a 1970s, two-storey house that sits between two hills in an undisclosed location in California.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

using loose white fabric, the duo covered some of the voids created through the wooden skeleton, adding an ethereal touch to the otherwise still structure. The post nicholas préaud & manuel cervantes’ ‘timeless ruin’ sparks curiosity with its permeable silhouette appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

British architect Norman Foster, who was appointed to the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II , has paid tribute to the monarch after she passed away yesterday at the age of 96. "I had the privilege to know Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the last five decades of her remarkable 70-year reign as our Monarch," Foster said in his statement. "During that time, myself and colleagues were honoured to welcome her on many occasions when she celebrated projects for which we had been commissioned.".

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World Architecture Community

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

In the light of World Architecture Day, the International Union of Architects (UIA) will host a webinar on this year&#âÖü;s th #architecture #design #arch. 10.09.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Architects and designers have a huge part to play in the solar revolution , but they also need to find ways to reduce our energy consumption overall, writes Making Design Circular founder Katie Treggiden. This year has seen a glut of solar-powered design projects, from headphones and watches to bikes and even the "first production-ready solar car". And today will mark the launch of the inaugural Solar Biennale in the Netherlands – an initiative from self-described "solar designers" Marjan van Au

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The Architect's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Anthony Ames, Fifty Paintings a83 83 Grand Street New York, New York 10013 Open through September 18 In case you missed its initial run, a83, a gallery/print studio/archive in Soho, [.]. Read More. The post a83 extends an exhibition of works by Atlanta-based architect Anthony Ames appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

This week on Dezeen , we announced the architecture, interiors, design, sustainability and media projects as well as the studios shortlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards. This year saw Dezeen Awards receive its highest number of entries in its history, with the 2022 awards tallying up over 5,000 international submissions. The 2022 architecture shortlist includes 57 of the world's best buildings, including ones designed by MVRDV, Neri&Hu and Richard Rogers.

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The Architect's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The Parker Residence, a Spanish-revival home in San Francisco constructed in the 1920s, was loaded with untapped potential before a renovation by California architecture firm Medium Plenty Architects and interior [.]. Read More. The post A modest 1920s Spanish-revival home gets a sprawling, eclectic update appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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ArchiDiaries

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Excerpt: MO House is a residence designed by the architectural firm Laura Ortín Arquitectura. The project was conceived just when bodies and, after a few days, our minds were confined. Could this new household up another confinement? The team wonders. This will be, perhaps from now on, the new question to project. Because if architecture is good because it is flexible, bright, and healthy, it will endure confinement and any future situation.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Toy Block Project – Architecture is not only completed work. Architecture has universality even if it is not built. The AIDA BLOCK, which I designed in 1981, could be applied to education and the creation of real projects. It was the series of “TOY BLOCK HOUSE”, and with regard to the educational aspect, it was put into practice in workshops with children.

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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 Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If you’re like most people, you’ve spent time in the past couple of years looking around your home and keeping track of areas or rooms that need a facelift. Around half of all homeowners plan on making some kind of home renovation this year, according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. Home renovations may seem intimidating at first.

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World Architecture Community

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The ”’/' season of the Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF) returns to the big screen this fall! The Festival&am #architecture #design #arch. 10.09.

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ArchiDiaries

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

(“Text as submitted by the Architects”). LAURA ORTÍN. Laura Ortín is an architect from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Valencia, SPAIN (2006). She specialized in Building at L’ École d’ Architecture ISAI in Brussels. She currently directs the Laura Ortín Arquitectura studio, where architectural projects and furniture design are developed.

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World Architecture Community

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Jenny Wu, Founder of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Robert Garland Treseder Fellow, will give a keynote lecture on Thursday, Öü Septemb #architecture #design #arch. 10.09.

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