Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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World Architecture Festival 2024: fjcstudio Recognized for World Building of The Year and All Other Day 3 Winners

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World Building of the Year Winner 2024: Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio. Image © Brett Boardman The Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio has been declared the World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2024. fjcstudio previously won Building of the Year in 2013, making it the first practice in WAF's history to win the award twice.

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World Building of the Year 2024 awarded to Australian public school design inspired by Aboriginal culture

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The World Building of the Year winner has been named as the fjcstudio-designed Darlington Public School in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, in culmination of this year’s World Architecture Festival in Singapore.

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House in Mormont / Jahnke-Ledant Architects

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Completed in 2022 in Érezée, Belgium. Images by Peter Jahnke. Our clients, who are avid hikers and explorers, chose this piece of land in Belgium's rolling forests to build a vacation home for their extended.

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Upcoming AIA Awards currently open for submissions on Bustler

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For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring 14 AIA Awards programs seeking the best in urban design and library architecture to small projects and contemporary architecture. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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WD Kindergarten / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youjo no Shiro

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© Li Quan architects: HIBINOSEKKEI architects: Youjo no Shiro Location: Guangzhou, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Li Quan Photographs: Area: 3353.

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The Essential Role of Modern Building Envelopes in Balancing Sustainability and Aesthetics

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Center for Community Life in Trinitat Vella / Haz arquitectura. Image © José Hevia Traditionally, architecture's role has been to create a barrier between inhabitants and the elements, providing protection and security. Even with material and technological advances over time, this function remains fundamental. We still rely on our building envelopes to keep us dry, safe, and comfortable, allowing us to live our daily lives with ease.

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World Architecture Festival names Landscape, Future Project, WAFX, and more winners to wrap up the 2024 edition

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The third and final day’s winners were announced earlier at the World Architecture Festiva l (WAF) in Singapore to end the 17th official edition of the prestigious program, which celebrates the very best new architecture and interior designs across the globe annually. Superlative designs in the Future Project and Landscape categories were included in the announcement, along with the WAFX winner, several Special Prizes, and, of course, the two winners of the World Building of the Year and W

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Resea · Chic Space / TAOA

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Completed in 2023 in Qin Huang Dao Shi, China. Images by Tao Lei. This project involves the renovation of an old building into a vacation destination. The original building, featuring a concrete frame, is nestled.

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Deond creates parametric cardboard pavilion for Dubai Design Week

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As part of Dubai Design Week , British designer Ross Lovegrove has unveiled the first completed project from Deond, the design practice he founded with creative director Ila Colombo after moving to the United Arab Emirates. The Enfold pavilion is clad in 945 sheets of recycled cardboard, hand-folded into trapezoidal modules that overlap across its circular timber frame.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Trianon Apartment / Küster Brizola Arquitetos

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© Eduardo Macarios architects: Küster Brizola Arquitetos Location: Curitiba, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Eduardo Macarios Area: 2153 ft2 Read more »

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Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial by Erik Giudice Architects

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The Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial, located in the 18th district, is part of Paris' ambitious cultural, educational and sport centre’s network, aimed for the local residents, in particular kids and youths. Result of a winning competition proposal, the project consists of the construction of a new building to replace the existing centre, located in an industrial structure that was run out and did not any longer serve its purpose.

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House for a Family in Strasbourg / nara.

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Completed in 2024 in Strasbourg, France. Images by Simone Bossi. The project involves the complete renovation of a Neustadt building dating from the late 19th century. On the street side, the Vosges sandstone and.

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BLT Built Design Awards winners impress across architecture and design disciplines

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The BLT Built Design Awards has announced its 2024 winners. A selection of stand-out projects across the competition’s architectural design, interior design, construction product design, and landscape architecture categories were selected from over 800 entries from 57 countries. Projects were assessed by a jury of 31 architecture and design professionals, media experts, entrepreneurs, and academics.

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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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Lookout Tower Vysoké Pole / m.aus architects

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© Julius Filip architects: m.aus architects Location: Vysoké Pole, Zlín, Czech Republic Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Julius Filip Area: 16.

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Mark Jeavons and Ohlo Studio restore 1970s home in Australia

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Australian architect Mark Jeavons worked with interior design practice Ohlo Studio to restore Tomich House, a heritage-listed 1970s house in City Beach, Perth. Originally designed by brutalist Bulgarian architect Iwan Iwanoff in 1971, the home features a landscaped garden and sculptural curved walls built from white-painted concrete blocks. Tomich House had recently been acquired by new owners, who tasked Jeavons and Ohlo Studio with returning it to its original state as far as possible followin

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Structures Sculpted by Snow: Nature’s Seasonal Dance With Architecture

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Ema is a trained architect, writer and photographer who works as a Junior Architect at REX in NYC. Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. Architecture, by its nature, is in constant conversation with the environment.

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3D printed mobile home reuses plastic bottles for sustainable off-grid living

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made from an eco-friendly composite of recycled polypropylene and fiberglass, DISCOVER 3D by LEMKI robotix is 80% recyclable. The post 3D printed mobile home reuses plastic bottles for sustainable off-grid living appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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 World Interior of the Year award goes to a flexible noodle bar concept in Beijing

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The Pang Mei Noodle Bar LFS in Beijing by Office AIO has been named the winner of this year’s World Interior of the Year award as part of the World Architecture Festival and INSIDE World Festival of Interiors.

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Towering house extension in New Zealand mimics "childhood treehouse"

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Wood is the dominant material throughout Karaka Tower, a vertical house extension in Wellington , New Zealand, designed by local studio Arête Architects to evoke a treehouse. Located on a densely vegetated and sloped site, the tower-like structure comprises an art studio and bedroom, which connects to the main house via a polycarbonate corridor. Arête Architects has created a towering house extension in New Zealand Karaka Tower sits on the nine-square-metre platform of an old shed that had fal

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van gogh’s starry night blossoms through lavender fields for bosnian retreat landscape

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set to open in may 2025, starry night retreat spans 70 hectares, offering an experience where landscape becomes a living artwork. The post van gogh’s starry night blossoms through lavender fields for bosnian retreat landscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Oak Tree Pavilion by Johnston Architects

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As the first amenity facility built for a new 55+ housing community near Olympia, Washington, Oak Tree Pavilion gave residents all the perks and benefits of living in this planned neighborhood while additional facilities were built out. The 40-acre site provides a picturesque setting, with a gently sloping landscape, meadows, pocket parks, and scenic trails.

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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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Studio Gang places "eccentric" mass-timber buildings around concrete terrace

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Architecture studio Studio Gang has completed an expansive extension at the California College of the Arts San Francisco campus, which includes exposed bracing and a concrete terrace. The 82,305 square foot (7,646 square metre) addition extends outwards from the college's main academic building and consists of buildings and courtyards encased in a large, elevated concrete terrace.

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finance center’s undercut building bases by AI planetworks form communal hub in shanghai

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a gradated facade features off-white plasterwork and copper-toned accents, echoing shanghai’s heritage. The post finance center’s undercut building bases by AI planetworks form communal hub in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Studio Gang finishes mass timber addition for California College of the Arts in San Francisco

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The California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco has long been a hotbed for creative expression in the Bay Area. There, Studio Gang has completed a new mass The post Studio Gang finishes mass timber addition for California College of the Arts in San Francisco appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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interview: Mr. examines tensions between fantasy and reality in japanese otaku culture

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the iconic japanese artist tells designboom about his exhibition, 'those that bring color to life and living', at lehmann maupin's pop-up in london. The post interview: Mr. examines tensions between fantasy and reality in japanese otaku culture 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.