Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

President Biden on Monday fired J. Brett Blanton, the federal official responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Capitol complex, amid bipartisan calls for his resignation, after an investigative report accusing him of misusing his position and revelations that he avoided the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Blanton, who had faced calls for removal over accusations about abuse of government property while in office, was only recently revealed to have been in absentia on the af

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This project was initiated to revitalize the entire mountain top area and was designed to actualize and maximize its potential. The post SUO designs raised serpentine walkway in Japan’s Setonaikai National Park appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Barcelona’s IAAC has collaborated with Italian 3D printing company WASP on the creation of a 3D printed earthen wall. The element was printed from a mixture of clay and rice fibers, with interlocking timber beams providing support for stair and floor structures. The 15.7-inch-thick wall was printed in 40 hours using 70 cubic feet of material. Printed in horizontal layers with voids left for the placement of cantilevering timber elements, the team describes their method as one that can &ldq

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: Gastón Sironi architects: Valentina Machado Location: La Calera, Cordoba, Argentina Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Area: 2799 ft2 Read more »

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Brooklyn-based Almost Studio recently unveiled their installation for this year’s Love & Design Competition in Times Square. Their new piece Love’s h|Edge will grace the Manhattan tourist spot until February 28th and features daily rose dedications at 1 PM for the interested and connection-minded this Valentine’s Day season.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Following last week’s visit to California-based BAMO , we are using this week’s edition of our Meet Your Next Employer series to explore the work of New York City-based Andrew Franz Architect (AFA) as they are currently looking to hire a Junior Architectural Designer and an Intermediate Architectural Designer. Founded by Andrew Franz in 2003, the firm has built a portfolio of projects ranging from private residences to hospitality venues, workplaces, and facilities for cultural and n

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Self-care is cemented in modern society like never before. Travelling to tranquil, tropical destinations for meditative experiences — opposed to fitting in a yin yoga class at your local studio — offers optimal escapism. Rooted in relaxation and mental health, wellbeing retreats took off post-pandemic and constitute the fastest growing trend in the travel industry.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As we continue to announce 2023 Spring event programming from architecture schools across the nation, we highlight 15 exciting lectures, exhibitions, and public events taking place at five Archinect Partner Schools this Spring season. Be sure to explore Archinect's Get Lectured series to view upcoming Spring '23 event programming from more architecture schools featured on Archinect.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

the architects draw from the mountain town's vernacular to design this contemporary housing complex. The post reiulf ramstad architects designs contemporary norwegian ski town ‘mosetertoppen’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Arrest warrants have been issued in Turkey in response to the devastating earthquake that killed more than 34,000 people across the shared border with Syria last Monday. The BBC writes that a total of 113 warrants were issued to individuals within the country, reportedly including architects, engineers, and building contractors, over their supposed role in constructing the more than 25,000 buildings which failed or were damaged during the magnitude 7.8 tremor and subsequent aftershocks.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Design studio Atelieramo has completed a retro interior for a Chinese restaurant in Paris , featuring celadon-green walls and curvaceous wooden booths modelled on those found in Hong Kong diners from the 1970s. Architect Tala Gharagozlou and designer Virginie de Graveron oversaw the interior concept for Bao Express , a restaurant near Bastille in the 11th arrondissement that serves dim sum and bao buns.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A Swiss research team from Empa's Building Energy Materials and Components Lab explores the potential for using raw, plant-based materials as insulation for buildings. Led by scientist Dr. Jannis Wernery and researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, the project is based on binding carbon dioxide in insulation materials, preferably waste products from agriculture and forestry, over the long term.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

DNA envisioned a circular complex crowned with vegetation and joined at the center by a large pit evoking mexico's 'cenotes' or wells. The post DNA’s community hub proposal in mexico recalls the mystical wells of yucatan rainforests appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Shining prelude to the STEM Campus Sehw has been creating spaces for science for many years, thereby designing showcases for science and conveying images of scientific innovations to the outside world through architecture. Whereas in our first building for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT) in Darmstadt, it was the design of the building envelope as a QR code, in Rostock it is the copper coil that stands for innovative research power.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Powerful new chatbot ChatGPT has delivered a stark warning to architects about the existential threat that AI poses to the profession. ChatGPT , which has generated huge attention since being launched by US company OpenAI two months ago, claimed that architects who ignore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) "risk sleepwalking into oblivion".

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Across the harbour from the chaos of Mumbai lies the coastal area of Alibaug – a 45-minute boat ride away from 22 million people and the lowest open space ratio in the world. The family home of 650 sqm on a 1.3-acre plot of land is located at the base of the hills, far removed from the sea. The land is lush with the native coconut, mango, and neem trees and peers up at the sunrise on the eastern hills above it.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Tune in, drop out, get weird—for $2.1M, the possibilities are endless. Location : 6920 Bonita Ave, Joshua Tree, California Price : $2,119,999 Year Built : 2014 Footprint : 1,339 square feet (five bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size : 1.99 acres From the Agent : " Welcome to Bonita Domes in Joshua Tree, California. The larger dome is equipped with two sleeping quarters, a living area, a kitchen ,and two bathrooms.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As part of the Thesis Review series Katherine Guimapang connected with Gehry Prize winner and recent M.Arch graduate Sophie Akoury , to discuss her project, 51mi + 25km = 13ft, which explores " the city's infamous LA River and how its physical and historical existence parallels Lebanon's Beirut River. " Image: World Architecture Festival Plus, Niall Patrick Walsh attended the 2022 World Architecture Festival and found that while " The pandemic offered the architectural community an insight into

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The Architect's Newsletter

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Never Alone Museum of Modern Art New York Through July 16 As the world around us becomes more and more integrated with technology, it’s easy to overlook how much our [.] Read More. The post <em>Never Alone</em> explores five decades of video game history at MoMA appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The bones of this this Grade II -listed Victorian property were already excellent, with wrought-iron railings, arched windows and ample back garden. But the owners smartly retained London designer Hamish Vincent to intervene. Vincent retrofitted the interior of the two-storey maisonette with custom oak storage, elegantly adorned with brass hardware, and a long, slim banquette in the breakfast area.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

UK member of parliament Nick Fletcher has ignited a debate about 15-minute cities after stating that they "will take away personal freedoms". Speaking in the House of Commons , the elected lower house of the UK parliament, Fletcher called for a "debate on the international socialist concept of so-called 15-minute cities and 20-minute neighbourhoods".

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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 Spaces

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Vipp , the Danish designer of kitchen and bath utilities, has done more than most to elevate the brand through architectural collaborations. After furnishing all manner of historic show-properties throughout Denmark, it has now unveiled a pop-up hotel room in a 13th-century frescoed palazzo in Brescia, Italy. Photography: Irina Boersma César Machado Located on the first floor of Palazzo Monti, an artistic residence launched by Edoardo Monti in 2017, Vipp Palazzo will welcome guests for one month

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designboom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

published by monacelli, 'milton glaser: POP' will feature over 1,100 works created between 1954 and the late 1970s. The post ‘milton glaser: POP’ will explore the psychedelic world of the legendary illustrator appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Promotion: non-profit organisation Holcim Foundation's awards programme invites designers and architects to submit sustainable design projects that "exemplify the most innovative practice in sustainable construction". The Holcim Awards 2023 is calling on professionals in the design industry to submit real-world projects before 30 March 2023 that lead the way in promoting a sustainable built environment.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

unearthing historical land-based practices overlaid with modern technological tools, the pavilion reimagines arid environments as those of abundance. The post from aridity to abundance: interviewing faysal tabbarah on UAE’s pavilion at venice biennale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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