Thu.Feb 09, 2023

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3XN and GXN offer insights into unique roof design behind Sydney Fish Market

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With construction underway on the 3XN-designed Sydney Fish Market in Australia, the firm has offered an insight into the design of the scheme’s defining roofscape. When completed, the 700,000-square-foot building will be the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere. Image credit: 3XN The building’s undulating roof is described by 3XN as “an integral aspect of the fish market’s iconic design” as well as being key to its overall sustainability strategy.

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Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House

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Fuse Architects shed the home’s dark shingles—including ones inside—and covered its ocean-facing facade with glazing that frames views and draws in light. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Watsonville, California Architect: Fuse Architects / @ fuse_architects_builders Footprint: 1,521 square feet General Contractor: Hagen Colbert Structu

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Zaha Hadid's first major U.S. commission goes under the microscope in Cincinnati

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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of its opening, Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is staging an exhibition that traces the artistic development and influence of its late designer, Dame Zaha Hadid. Hadid’s own paintings and early-career work will be placed in conversation with the work of artists who cite her as an inspiration in a “multi-layered” exhibition organized by Guggenheim Bilbao curator Maite Borjabad.

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This $949K Midcentury Was Designed by a 25-Year-Old Engineer

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Drawing inspiration from the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, Michael Kornley crafted this Long Island home as his own family retreat. Location : 1 Glenn Crescent, Centerport, New York Price : $899,000 Architect : Michael Kornley Year Built : 1955 Footprint : Three bedrooms, two baths Lot Size : 1.6 acres From the Agent : " Michael Kornley, a then-25-year-old aerospace engineer, designed this 1955 midcentury-modern house for himself and his family.

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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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Terminal 5 expansion at O'Hare International Airport opens to the public

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Chicago ’s $1.3 billion O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5 expansion and renovation has been completed, marking the end of four years of work to modernize the terminal. The project broke ground in 2019, with construction led by Austin Power Partners. The terminal’s capacity was increased by 25% to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

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Marina Tabassum? retrospective surveys architectural work in her native Bangladesh

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A new exhibition has opened at Munich’s Architekturmuseum der TUM at the Pinakothek der Moderne focusing on the award-winning work of architect Marina Tabassum in her native country of Bangladesh. Curated by Tabassum and writer Vera Simone Bader, the show looks back at her career beginning with her graduation from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1995.

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Five unusual cars unveiled in 2023

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Although the year has just begun, 2023 has seen sideways-driving, colour-changing and pepper-spray-emitting cars unveiled. Here are five of the most unusual cars of 2023 so far. Ioniq 5 by Hyundai Unveiled at this year's CES convention in Las Vegas by car manufacturer Hyundai , this Ioniq 5's unique feature is wheels that rotate 90 degrees, allowing the car to move sideways.

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Gensler will lead the design of a new 80-acre New York Red Bulls training complex

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Gensler has been selected to lead the design of a new training facility for the New York Red Bulls in Morris Township, New Jersey. The 80-acre site will feature a total of 8 soccer fields and related facilities meant to house the club’s two professional-level teams and world-renowned Youth Training program in place of a former manufacturing center for the American corporation Honeywell.

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Babylon turns the spotlight on 1920s Los Angeles architecture

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After cutting her teeth on TV’s Mad Men, Florencia Martin earned her first production designer credit on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza, recreating the San Fernando Valley of the 1970s. That was followed by Andrew Dominik’s Blonde, which takes place in Los Angeles and New York from the late ’40s to the early ’60s. Turning back the clock even further, Martin’s most recent gig was on Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, a three-hour odyssey through Hollywood ’s most decadent era.

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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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UK plans ‘fundamental overhaul’ of architectural education and training

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The UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) has unveiled plans to overhaul the country’s system for educating and training architects. Under the plans, currently out for consultation , the existing Part 1, 2, and 3 system would be replaced by a requirement for only two accredited qualifications; one based on academia, and one based on practice.

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British ceramics ‘speak’ to the gallery at the London Mithraeum

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In a gallery above an ancient temple dedicated to the Roman god Mithras, 28 vessels dangle from the ceiling. They’ve been collected over the past year by British artist Oliver Beer, creator of immersive installations that highlight objects and ambient sound. Each Jasperware vase and commemorative coronation cup – all originating in Britain, or Albion as it was once known – has a story.

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Architecture schools are actively searching for deans, professors, and other design faculty

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For this week's jobs highlight, Archinect continues with a selection of employment opportunities at architecture schools seeking academic deans, professors, and other design faculty. If you missed it, don't forget to check out January's academic job round-up for more opportunities. If you're looking for other architecture-related jobs? Explore the Archinect Job Board , the industry's leading job board with 100+ new listings posted every week.

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This all-season ocean-front home began life as a mid-century cabin

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Located on an ocean island in Maine, this restored mid-century seaside house is filled with artwork and warm woods, and enjoys picturesque bay views. Starboard Rock house is part of the island community of Vinalhaven, overlooking Penobscot Bay and Acadia National Park. The three-bedroom cabin , on the market for $1,795,000 via Christie’s International Real Estate, was built in 1969 by a friend of the first owners: the late Norman M Klein, who or most of his career worked for Skidmore, Owings an

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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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Westland Distillery Rackhouses by Upward Architecture & Interiors

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You can’t make a whiskey that embodies the Pacific Northwest terroir in a climate-controlled metal warehouse. That’s why Westland’s new barrel aging rackhouses, each housing upwards of 4,000 barrels, are unconditioned and passively ventilated – inviting the Skagit Valley air, climate, and temperature to leave their signatures on the whisky aging within.

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This Camden live-work space was designed by a trailblazing modernist

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Fans of minimalism will love this rare 1960s live/work property in Camden , North London, designed by experimental modernist architect Georgie Wolton. The apartment is located in Cliff Road Studios, built in 1968 by Wolton as a block of artists’ workshops, with horizontal bands of glazing, crisp lines and a stepped rear façade. The five-storey block is one of only a few architectural projects by Wolton, whom critic Jonathan Meades called the ‘outstanding woman architect of the generation b

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Low Energy House by Architecture for London

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An Edwardian terrace in Muswell Hill was extended and refurbished to create a comfortable, low energy house. The original structure of the house was revealed, its modest beauty celebrated. Energy requirements are reduced dramatically by insulating, triple-glazing and improving airtightness. New additions include a rear extension and a loft conversion.

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Chief LA’s dramatic interiors echo the LA members club’s theatrical history

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A 1940s puppet theatre in West Hollywood has reopened as a networking space for women in leadership, and its rooms are full of colour and drama. New York design studio AvroKO led the interiors, finishing up a full renovation by architecture practices JM|A+D and TAP Studio and making the most of the building’s high ceilings and natural light. Photography: Aubrie Pick The palette is a mix of neutral and rich shades, with walls painted in half colours and paired with jewel-toned furniture.

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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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Museography and Exhibition of Panteão dos Almeida by spaceworkers

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A thematic exhibition, inside a historic Portuguese church, explores the intersection between an ethereal and minimalist architecture, with an existing architecture that is more than 800 years old, believing that these two realities can coexist and enhance each other. The proposal seeks to lead the visitor along an immersive and transparent path, almost unreal, where we can cross layers of information, between the present and the past, both serving as a complement to the same exhibition and info

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ARB proposes scrapping UK architecture education's three-part structure

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The UK's Architects Registration Board has announced plans to reform architectural education and training that will scrap the current three-part structure in place of two accredited qualifications. The proposal would scrap the current education and training system that exists as Part 1, 2 and 3 and replace it with a "flexible framework" that introduces new entry points and different pathways for prospective architects.

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Feidong Grand Theater Cultural Center by Shanghai HuaDu Architecture & Urban Design Co.,Ltd

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Site Overview The Feidong Grand Theater Cultural Center is located in the administrative and cultural centre of Feidong County, Hefei City. It is an important node on the central axis of the county’s eastern new town. The administrative and cultural centre is planned as business centre offering high-end offices and services for the region. Four projects in this development – including the grand theatre, the government service centre, the urban planning museum, and the library and arc

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"Tate Modern court ruling could mark the beginning of the end for one of London's greatest joys"

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The Supreme Court's ruling in the Tate Modern privacy case is part of a depressing trend towards London's views becoming increasingly controlled and commoditised, writes Helen Barrett. Absolute Beginners, Colin MacInnes's 1959 novel about London on the brink of social revolution, opens in "a glass garden under the top roof of a department store". Its narrator, a sharp, working-class teenage hustler, stands and surveys "the glorious panorama" of the postwar city under construction.

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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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a contemporary inn is hidden among an ancient city near china’s great wall

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surrounding an ancient courtyard, the renovation is shrouded in facade of perforated, corrugated sheet metal. The post a contemporary inn is hidden among an ancient city near china’s great wall appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rotating fluorescent panels define zones in "co-being space" by Ab Rogers Design

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Ab Rogers Design has completed an artist's studio and residence in Kanazawa , Japan, featuring a series of fluorescent partition walls that can be rotated to transform how the space is used. Called Fishmarket, the multipurpose creative and living space was designed for Japanese artist Hiraki Sawa , who lives in London but regularly visits his home city of Kanazawa.

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historic steam shuttles are reimagined as futuristic vehicles in ulises AI’s midjourney series

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looking to the timeless beauty of historic steam shuttles to imagine the future of urban transportation. The post historic steam shuttles are reimagined as futuristic vehicles in ulises AI’s midjourney series appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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OMA creates "stage for storytelling" for Dior exhibition in Tokyo

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A pyramidal staircase and delicate washi accents feature in the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition created by Shohei Shigematsu to explore connections between the fashion house and Japan. Held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo , the show is an extensive Dior retrospective that has previously been exhibited in London, Denver and New York.

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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!