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Exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum Through Photography: Bridging Past and Present in Cairo

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© Farida Bustani Showcasing millennia of Egyptian history and culture, the Grand Egyptian Museum is a monumental project in Cairo , Egypt , designed by the Irish firm Heneghan Peng Architects. Home to over 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s storied past, the museum is on the brink of opening its doors to the public after multiple setbacks. Recent updates offer glimpses of the structure’s progress, with photographs captured by Egyptian photographer Farida Bustani providing sneak peeks of the arch

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Enscape 4.0: The Foundation for the Future

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Introducing Enscape 4.0—our latest version developed to create a unified experience across platforms. macOS users can now work with the ease and speed of a complete design and visualization workflow, just like their Windows counterparts.

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Borderless House / FORMZERO

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Completed in 2023 in Malaysia. Images by Ameen Deen. Borderless House is designed for an elderly couple who value nature and family connection. To create a house of garden, traditional Chinese garden.

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Harvard is searching for a Loeb Fellowship Curator

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Following last week’s look at an opening for an Architect at the US Bureau of Reclamation , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for Curator of the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard University. The role, based in the Harvard Graduate School of Design , calls for an individual to provide “vision and overall direction to the Loeb Fellowship program for mid-career professionals in design-related disciplines.

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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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16 Multi-Colored Office Spaces That Use Chromaticism to Organise and Inspire Their Workforce

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© BoysPlayNice When a brief to design a new office space asks for something fresh, energetic, and modern – a space where employees enjoy being and, crucially, enjoy working in, which helps them to focus on individual tasks but also to relax, collaborate, and create – there are few better places to begin than a color wheel. As the world of work and the varied environments it takes place in become less formal and restricted in their design, architects, designers, and, more importantly, their clien

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J House / Pirca Arquitectura

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© Luis Barandiarán architects: Pirca Arquitectura Location: Puertos del Lago, Belén de Escobar, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Luis Barandiarán Area: 160.

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Sam Lubell on what's new at Lautner's Sheats-Goldstein House

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Goldstein and his team of architects, builders, engineers and landscape designers have been working on the Lautner house addition since 2003, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Goldstein’s property, which he has been tinkering with for more than 50 years. [.] “The purpose of all of this was to make the inside feel like it was outside,” said Goldstein, who describes a very collaborative working relationship with Lautner until the architect’s deat

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Footbridge in Litomysl / EHL & KOUMAR ARCHITEKTI

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© Tomas Soucek architects: EHL & KOUMAR ARCHITEKTI Location: 570 01 Litomysl-Litomyšl, Czech Republic Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tomas Soucek Photographs: Stavba roku Read more »

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Richard Serra, monumental steel sculptor and inspiration to many architects, has died at 85

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Richard Serra has died. The 85-year-old sculptor who made architecture more or less a permanent condition of his art was known for inventing a process for bending corten steel to create works he explained were about eliciting sensation and intended to display the unseen physical forces of nature. More than any other contemporary artist (Sarah Sze, Robert Irwin, Richard Estes, etc.) whose work is informed by or makes as its subject architecture, Serra’s use of steel as a means of organizing

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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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Pousada Hayô / Vivian Hunnicutt arquitetas e associadas

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© Oka fotografia architects: Vivian Hunnicutt arquitetas e associadas Localização: Caraíva, Porto Seguro - BA, 45810-000, Brasil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Oka fotografia Area: 807.

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TVK and Carmody Groarke to design new Bibliothèque nationale de France conservation center

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The international architecture competition to design a new conservation center and press conservatory for the National Library of France has picked TVK and Carmody Groarke as the winning team. The proposal beat out submissions from a four-strong shortlist, which included OMA in partnership with DATA architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) in collaboration with Atelier WOA, and AAPP/Atelier d’architecture Philippe Prost.

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The Aranya House / Modo Designs

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© Umangshah photography architects: Modo Designs Location: Palodia, Gujarat 380058, India Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Umangshah photography Area: 795.

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The Broad taps Diller Scofidio + Renfro again for major expansion

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Big news for architecture and art fans alike coming out of Los Angeles today, where The Broad just announced plans for a major expansion project to the tune of $100 million. The reveal of the new proposal, which will reportedly increase the available gallery space by 70%, comes nearly ten years after the existing building opened to much fanfare on Downtown LA's Grand Avenue arts and culture corridor in 2015 to allow free public access to the vast art collection of philanthropists Eli and Edythe

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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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Gotham House / Plan:b arquitectos

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© Alejandro Arango architects: Plan:b arquitectos Location: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alejandro Arango Photographs: Area: 985.

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Enscape 4.0 is here! Discover the latest version

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This version unifies the Enscape experience for macOS and Windows users. Plus, new people and vegetation assets, NVIDIA denoiser for capture exports, and more.

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SUKSAN Café / MTT

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© Choi Young Joon architects: MTT Location: Goha-daero, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Choi Young Joon Area: 1489.

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What’s new in Chaos Vantage 2, update 3

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More realism in real-time with support for V-Ray Blend Materials, and amplify your creative control in post-production with the new Multi Matte render element.

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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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Lush Labyrinth / Bureau Fraai

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© Flare Department architects: Bureau Fraai Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Flare Department Area: 1023.

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Sagrada Familia announces 2026 final completion date

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La Sagrada Familia Foundation has announced that the monumental church in Barcelona is set for completion in 2026, 100 years after the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and was led by Gaudí until his passing in 1926. Now, after more than 140 years, a final completion date has been announced. "The Chapel of the Assumption is expected to be finished in 2025 and the tower of Jesus Christ in 2026," La Sagrada Familia Foundation told news site CNN.

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Hangzhou Alibaba DAMO Nanhu Industry Park / Aedas

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Courtesy of Aedas architects: Aedas Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Courtesy of Aedas Area: 500000.

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yamaha takes apart and photographs the 8,000 parts that make up concert grand piano CFX

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yamaha design laboratory dissects the insides of its grand concert piano CFX, lines up each of the 8,000 parts, and photographs them for ‘the art of sound’. The post yamaha takes apart and photographs the 8,000 parts that make up concert grand piano CFX appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.

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Transformation Langensand Apartment Block / Galliker und Riva Architekten

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Completed in 2023 in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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plant-based vinyl replaces PVC with sugarcane bioplastics for compostable records

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the production waste of evovinyl, the plant-based vinyl record made of sugarcane bioplastics, can be also recycled back into a new batch of LPs. The post plant-based vinyl replaces PVC with sugarcane bioplastics for compostable records appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Madam Architectuur perches green-tiled home extension on curved concrete terrace

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Brussel-based architecture studio Madam Architectuur has renovated a home in Dilbeek, Belgium , adding a green-tiled extension built on a green-pigmented concrete base. Green hues were chosen for the extension to match the surrounding lush landscape and set it apart from the existing white house, which was built in 1937. Green tiles cover the home extension Named Sofie, Madam Architectuur aimed to retain most of the home as possible and celebrate its unique shape, which has a steeply pitched roo

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invisibility shield 2.0 hides people in plain sight using next generation cloaking technology

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Second-Generation Invisibility Shields launching on Kickstarter Following the successful development of functional invisibility shields in 2022, UK-based Invisibility Shield Co. has launched its second-generation invisibility shields on Kickstarter. Among the products is the ‘Megashield,’ claiming to be the largest shield ever created. Over four years, the team focused on refining optical technologies to […] The post invisibility shield 2.0 hides people in plain sight using nex

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!