Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Virginia-based Bushman Dreyfus has been named a winner of the Small Architecture category of the 2022 Architecture MasterPrize for their Heirloom Farm Studio. Located in a sustainable residential community on a working farm at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia , the 565-square-foot building functions as both an art studio, exercise room, and music rehearsal space.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

798CUBE Art Museum, a renovation project, is located inside 798 art district adjacent to Pace Art Museum and Minsheng Museum of Modern Art. The post Studio Zhu Pei designs sheltered art museum in Beijing appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Following last week’s visit to New York City-based Andrew Franz , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in New York City this week to explore the work of BKSK Architects who are currently hiring for a Project Architect. Founded in 1985, and directed by six partners, BKSK describes their work as “socially, contextually, and ecologically engaged.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The demolition of the Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium in Japan by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Kenzo Tange has been announced, sparking a petition to save it. Completed by Tange in Takamatsu in 1964, the post-war landmark has been under threat of demolition since 2014 when it was closed due to a roof leak. It has now been confirmed by local governor Toyohito Ikeda that the iconic boat-like structure, which is in need of an extensive retrofit, will be torn down.

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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 21, 2023

The World Design Organization (WDO) has announced a cross-border combination of San Diego , California and Tijuana , Mexico as the official World Design Capital for 2024. The designation was bestowed “as a result of their commitment to human-centered design and legacy of cross-border collaboration to transform the region’s natural and built environments,” according to the WDO.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Goodbye bright colors and unusual shapes. Today, the design is minimal and sleek. Most fast-food restaurants are built to maximize efficiency, not catch motorists’ attention. One critic has called this trend “faux five-star restaurants” intended to make customers forget they are eating greasy fries and burgers. The chains now sport nearly identical looks.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

From a mirrored glass cabin in Norway to a sustainable bamboo treehouse in Bali, these design-forward rentals were saved more than any others. Since its founding over a decade ago, Airbnb has grown massively, shifting from a platform on which to find a place to sleep when you need it , to a platform that helps you find a place you absolutely must sleep in.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An important Kenzo Tange design is facing an uncertain future in Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture after reports that authorities there are moving forward with the demolition of his 1964 “Boat Gymnasium” over disrepair and an apparent inability to fund seismic structural upgrades. The Brutalist structure in Takamatsu was first shuttered in 2014 and has since been the subject of preservation pushes that unsuccessfully pressured the government to save the building, which shares many of t

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

German architecture firm Henn and the Technical University of Dresden have completed the world's first building made of carbon concrete – a form of concrete reinforced with carbon fibre instead of steel. Called the Cube, the 243-square-metre building was constructed as a test of the new material and will provide a laboratory and event space for the university campus.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Skokie Valley Synagogue renovation transformed the sanctuary, built in 1963, from a dark and formal space to an ethereal, light-filled and ADA accessible room for communal prayer. The original room was a long, dark hall with dim lighting and fixed theater-type seating. The renovation converted the large stage into new, modern bathrooms and a coat room.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

blue origin aims to create a future where people live and work in space to benefit earth. The post jeff bezos claims his space company, blue origin, transforms moon soil into solar power appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The American Institute of Architects today announced it will elevate a total of 76 member and non-member architects to its prestigious College of Fellows in recognition of their dedication to the profession and significant contributions therein. Candidates must have at least ten years of membership experience with one of the AIA’s chapters along with “demonstrated influence” in at least one of six broadly defined areas.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Knitted jumpers that block facial recognition software and clothing that detects when its wearer is anxious are among the high-tech garments featured in this roundup. The past few years have seen an increasing trend for designers to test the limits of clothing by incorporating both new and established technologies into garments in order to make them move, change colour and conceal hidden messages.

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The price of construction materials rose 1.3% in January 2023 alone, according to new data by Associated Builders and Contractors. In addition to being 1.3% higher than December 2022 figures, the prices are also 4.9% higher than this time last year, the smallest annual increase since January 2021. According to ABC’s analysis, derived from data from the U.S.

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The Architect's Newsletter

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The world’s first major museum dedicated to women artists will celebrate the reopening of its building this fall after an extensive renovation. The National Museum of Women in Arts (NMWA) [.] Read More. The post National Museum of Women in the Arts to reopen this fall after extensive renovation appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The drama over the project provides a window into just how hard it is for the city to scale up its housing and shelter system, even as a recent report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) estimated it would take more than 6,000 extra temporary and permanent beds to solve the crisis on the streets. It also puts into sharp relief how easily neighborhood opposition can derail a project, even when the funding and space is available — and the need is clear.

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Archeyes

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Tange Residence, also known as the Seijo Villa, is an iconic architectural masterpiece designed by the acclaimed Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. Built in 1953, it remains the only residential. The post Seijo Villa: Kenzo Tange’s Residential Masterpiece appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The architects aimed to integrate the home’s design into a challenging compact cliff edge site allowing the view to guide the entire concept with materials consisting of shou sugi ban, steel, pine, glass, and concrete. The result consists of two bars paralleling the bluff while maximizing the limited lateral spread of the lot. The bars are separated into private and public spaces with a connected outdoor living area.

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Architectural Record

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ranking among the largest art museums in the U.S., the Edward Larrabee Barnes–designed DMA will be redesigned and expanded with a focus on accessibility and transparency.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

1180 Fourth Street marks the corner of Fourth and Channel Streets as a gateway to San Francisco’s burgeoning new Mission Bay south neighborhood. The 216,000-square-foot project houses 150 low income, and formerly homeless individuals and families, currently including 260 children. It brings diversity of age, race, and income to this booming new district.

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Architonic

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

‘We’re a creative lot, a close-knit team that enjoys nothing more than coming up with something new. We’re innovative, unpretentious, open-minded and stubborn,‘ says designer Kurt Beier of <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bullfrog</a>, summing up the essence of the company he founded. He grins as he continues: ‘Stubbornness stands for our conviction.

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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 21, 2023

There’s glitz and glamour aplenty at this 1973 Pasadena property, designed by architect A Quincy Jones as a party house for a philanthropist couple. Lumber heiress Adelaide and Alexander Hixon hosted fundraisers, events and parties at 1100 Paso Alto Road, though they actually lived next door on the estate’s main house, designed by Thornton Ladd in the 1950s.

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Architectural Record

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For the last 15 years, Richard Meier’s Douglas House has been meticulously restored by its engineer owner—with the original architect looking over his shoulder.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Winter just got righter in Quebec with the opening of the 24th Montréal en Lumière Festival and its star attraction – a glowing 1000-ft-long aerial skating loop. The festival takes over Montréal’s vibrant Quartier des Spectacles until 5 March 2023, daubing it in spectacular light displays that ward off the winter blues and get people out of the house and onto the streets.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled the Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market in Taiwan with an undulating green roof that is accessed by a series of planted terraces. Located in the foothills of east Tainan , the market for Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau was designed by MVRDV as a food supply hub as well as a space for people to gather and socialise.

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