Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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Studio Egret West, HawkinsBrown, Haworth Tompkins, and others behind $13.4 billion Earl's Court master plan in London

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A £10 billion ($13.4 billion USD) master plan for London’s Earl’s Court district has been submitted to planning officials in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before the commencement of construction on its first phase in 2026. The plan covers 7.5 million square feet and includes 4,000 new residential units plus a 4.5-acre park and 2.9 million-square-feet office component.

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MCHAP Selects Natura Futura + Juan Carlos Bamba’s Community Production Center as its 2024 Emerging Practice Winner

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Centro Comunitario Productivo Las Tejedoras by Natura Futura architect José Fernando Gómez and architect Juan Carlos Bamba. Image © JAG Studio The Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) has announced the winner of the fifth MCHAP.emerge award: the Community Production Center Las Tejedoras in Guayas, Ecuador, designed by Natura Futura architect José Fernando Gómez and architect Juan Carlos Bamba.

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Neri Oxman announces formation of OXMAN Lab research practice in NYC

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Neri Oxman , the former MIT professor and winner of the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award , has launched a new operation called OXMAN Lab and based in New York City. Promising a "radical new species of design practice," Oxman, who is collaborating with Foster + Partners on the realization of its 36,000-square-foot space on 11th Avenue in Manhattan, described it as a "design and innovation company that creates new technologies, products, and environments across a range of scales and applic

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ZhongWei Desert Diamond Hotel / SHUISHI

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© Zhi Xia architects: SHUISHI Location: Zhong Wei Shi, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Zhi Xia Photographs: Yuan Xie Area: 6866.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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MCHAP.emerge award goes to Community Production Center Las Tejedoras by Natura Futura + Juan Carlos Bamba

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The winner of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) Cycle 5 Emerging Practice Award has been announced as the Community Production Center Las Tejedoras in Chongón, Ecuador. Architects José Fernando Gómez Marmolejo (of Natura Futura ) and Juan Carlos Bamba are credited to its design and say their architectural partnership has “continuously explored how architecture can respond to the unique needs of Latin America’s smaller cities and communities.

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Studio Gang's Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center breaks ground in the Hudson Valley

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Work on the first-ever LEED Platinum theater in the United States has commenced in New York’s Hudson River Valley. By summer 2026, the new 14,850-square-foot permanent home for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare company from Studio Gang , the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center, will welcome guests to open air performances on its donated 98-acre campus in Garrison.

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Reconstruction Uspenska Square in Dnipro / Architectural Team of Dmytro Volyk and Ksenia Donetska

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© Andrey Avdeenko architects: Architectural team of Dmytro Volyk and Ksenia Donetska Location: Dnipro, Ukraine Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andrey Avdeenko Photographs: Yevhen Savchenko and Oleg Melnikov Area: 14500.

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Checking in on Jony Ive’s San Francisco plans post-Apple stardom

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But for Mr. Ive, Jackson Square also represents personal reinvention. Few people walk away from their profession’s premier job. Even fewer start over again. A self-professed control freak, Mr. Ive decided that he had fretted enough over the snugness of each iPhone box, the layout of every Apple Watch component and the curve of every iPad corner.

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Kanna Pavillion / Laure Friès Architecture

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© David Foessel architects: Laure Friès Architecture Location: Val de Chaise, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: David Foessel Photographs: Read more »

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates. What Does It Mean for Architects?

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In September 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut the target range of interest rates for the first time in four years. The move was long anticipated by AEC commentators, who hoped that the lower cost of borrowing would begin to pull the sector out of a two-year stagnation in business conditions. We explore what the interest rate cut means in the context of 2024’s architectural business conditions with input from Phillip Ross, partner at the AEC division of financial firm Anchin.

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Women’s Centre in Rufisque / Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects

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© Juha Ilonen architects: Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects Location: Rufisque, Senegal Project Year: 2001 Photographs: Juha Ilonen Area: 330.

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Neri Oxman announces formation of OXMAN research practice in NYC

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Neri Oxman , the former MIT professor and winner of the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award , has launched a new operation called OXMAN and based in New York City. Promising a "radical new species of design practice," Oxman, who is collaborating with Foster + Partners on the realization of its 36,000-square-foot space on 11th Avenue in Manhattan, described it as a "design and innovation company that creates new technologies, products, and environments across a range of scales and applicatio

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PINGA ÃO Store / Clube + Marc do Nascimento

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© Marina Lima architects: CLUBE architects: Marc do Nascimento Location: Centro Histórico de São Paulo, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Marina Lima Photographs: Javier Agustin Rojas Area: 60.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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New architecture and design competitions: MPavilion Season 11, NOMA National Student Design Competition, Edmund N. Bacon Student Urban Design Awards, and Behr Paint Student Design Competition

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs seeking student-led designs of a new multi-modal transit center for West Baltimore, multi-disciplinary projects exploring alternative modes of cohabitation with all living things, student design plans for commercial spaces incorporating color, and exceptional urban design projects by students that focus on improving areas in Philadelphia.

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Estil.io Decor Flagship Store / STUDIO SHOO

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© Katie Kutuzova architects: STUDIO SHOO Location: Northern Avenue, Yerevan, Armenia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Katie Kutuzova Area: 144.

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ADEPT completes EV charging park for Danish energy company Norlys designed for disassembly

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Danish energy giant Norlys recently inaugurated its first ev charging park, soon to be followed by double-digit locations across Denmark. The post ADEPT completes EV charging park for Danish energy company Norlys designed for disassembly appeared first on Åvontuura.

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repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest

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broken stone-filled wire mesh formwork defines the lodge's main wall, blending with the landscape. The post repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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3XN completes SAP Garden arena in Munich's Olympic Park

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Danish architectural practice ÖXN has completed a new sports arena in Munich&#Öü;s Olympic Park, Germany. Named Sportarena Olympiapark Munich – SAP Garden, the ÜÖ,öââ-square-metre building unites sports and the local community i.

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belvedere’s wooden promenade by collection architectes floats above vineyards in france

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unfolding like a wooden ribbon, collection architectes' walkway mirrors the soft curves of the surrounding hills. The post belvedere’s wooden promenade by collection architectes floats above vineyards in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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GROHE to open its first UK Specification Hub

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Hotel Designs GROHE to open its first UK Specification Hub GROHE to open its first UK Specification Hub GROHE has announced its plans to open its first UK Specification Hub at the iconic Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Here’s what we know… Set to open by the end of 2024, GROHE will join a number of renowned names in design and interiors at the exhibition centre.

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I. M. pei’s brutalist everson museum of art renovated by studio MILLIØNS

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MILLIØNS draws from I. M. pei’s brutalist architecture and its play of light and shadow. The post I. M. pei’s brutalist everson museum of art renovated by studio MILLIØNS appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Miller Hull led the renovation of Seattle’s Lake Union Piers, making it the firm’s first EMission Zero project

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Smack dab in the middle of Seattle is a freshwater lake known as Lake Union. The South Lake Union neighborhood has lived multiple lives: It was originally home to the The post Miller Hull led the renovation of Seattle’s Lake Union Piers, making it the firm’s first EMission Zero project appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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rugged basalt and aging steel intertwine to shape YODEZEEN’s sierra house near kyiv

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basalt, a volcanic rock, makes up 30% of the facade, adding a rugged elegance to the house's cubic forms and sharp lines. The post rugged basalt and aging steel intertwine to shape YODEZEEN’s sierra house near kyiv appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Paul Rudolph’s Sanderling Beach Club destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene

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In the past 72 hours, Tropical Storm Helene has killed at least 22 people. Houses, infrastructure, and roads in Florida have been decimated. Sanderling Beach Club, a 1952 building designed The post Paul Rudolph’s Sanderling Beach Club destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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SLS Barcelona prepares to take the Catalan capital by storm

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Hotel Designs SLS Barcelona prepares to take the Catalan capital by storm SLS Barcelona prepares to take the Catalan capital by storm SLS Hotels & Residences, part of the Ennismore portfolio, is primed to make a serious splash for its European debut in Catalonia’s capital of cool with the opening of SLS Barcelona slated for December… Dramatically backlit by the Med’s dazzling winter sunshine, SLS Barcelona will be bringing its distinctive brand of immersive extravagance to the watersid

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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.