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Construction underway in Poland on one of Europe’s largest museum complexes

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Construction has begun in Warsaw on a new complex for the Polish History Museum and Polish Army Museum, designed by the Warsaw-based architectural design studio WXCA. Located at the Warsaw Citadel, on the site of former 19th-century fortifications, the museum and an associated park are intended to create “a place of culture, remembrance, and recreation.

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How to Design Hidden Kitchens: Innovative Solutions for Space-Saving and Minimalist Aesthetics

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JB House / IDIN Architects. Image © Ketsiree Wongwan While the kitchen is a ubiquitous part of almost every home—and, in many cases, is considered symbolic of domestic living entirely—it can also take up precious space, produce visual clutter, and detract from the minimalist aesthetic of an otherwise sleek, modern home. For some homeowners, the solution is simply to keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

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Termite mounds hold secrets for energy-efficient buildings, researchers find

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Researchers have uncovered a methodology for reducing energy consumption in buildings by studying the structure of termite mounds. Led by Lund University’s Dr. David Andréen and Nottingham Trent University’s Dr. Rupert Soar, the research suggests that the properties of lattice networks in termite mounds, known as an ‘egress complex,’ can be copied to optimize the interior climate of buildings.

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Oredalstunet - 7 Villas / LINE SOLGAARD ARKITEKTER

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© Einar Aslaksen architects: LINE SOLGAARD ARKITEKTER Location: Fredrikstad, Norway Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Einar Aslaksen Photographs: Photographs: Paul Ratel Area: 1500.

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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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2023 World Landscape Architecture Award winners announced

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The 2023 winners of the World Landscape Architecture Awards have been announced featuring some of the world’s top landscape design firms working in various parts of the world. The competition seeks to give recognition to “high-quality” projects from “those who have used their expertise and imagination to transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary projects.

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Shopping Mall EO by BEHF Architects

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Austria’s First Power Centre. The shopping mall EO is the first power centre in Austria. It is composed of two sectors. The larger of the two is a closed off space, with 30 shops, representing the "classic" shopping mall, whereas the smaller (12 shops) is inspired by a marketplace - sheltered rows of stalls outdoors. Customers can wander between the structures, yet also enter each separately from outside.

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House in Alto Grande / Abarca Palma Arquitectos

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© Andrés Maturana architects: Abarca Palma Arquitectos Location: Alto Grande de Pupuya, Navidad, O'Higgins Region, Chile Project Year: 2016 Photographs: Andrés Maturana Area: 60.

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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's $75 million NHM Commons expansion tops out in Exposition Park

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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has just celebrated its topping out for the new 75,000-square-foot NHM Commons expansion led by LA mainstays Studio-MLA and Frederick Fisher and Partners. The project creates a new wing and community hub on the southwest side of the museum’s campus in Exposition Park and will be open to the public by the end of next year following a multi-year construction phase.

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10 Contemporary Architecture Projects that Celebrate Portuguese Culture

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Casa das Histórias de Eduardo Souto de Moura, pelas lentes de Manuel Sá. Image: © Manuel Sá Preserve, disseminate, and create cultural expressions. When we visit museums, galleries, libraries, and various cultural centers, we understand other worldviews. This is how we broaden our subjectivity and empathy and gain new knowledge. In Portugal , a country with a millennial history that crosses various cultural layers, from food to the arts, there is constant investment in equipment that helps share

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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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Oberlander Prize winner Julie Bargmann's work and life featured in 'Pioneers of American Landscape Design' series

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The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) has just released the latest episode of their ongoing Pioneers of American Landscape Design series featuring an oral history and overview of the work of the 2021 inaugural Oberlander Prize winner Julie Bargmann. The D.I.R.T. founder and University of Virginia professor emerita profiles her career in landscape architecture beginning with her graduation from the Harvard GSD in 1987.

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WA House / Curiosity

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© Yasutaka Kojima architects: Atelier Haretoke architects: Curiosity Location: Shirahama, Nishimuro Ward, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Yasutaka Kojima Area: 162.

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Take a look inside Woods Bagot's lobby design for The Brooklyn Tower

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Woods Bagot has shared photos of their ongoing interior work inside SHoP ’s supertall landmark The Brooklyn Tower (formerly known as 9 DeKalb), in anticipation of the record-breaking high-rise’s completion later this year. The project was led by Principal Krista Ninivaggi of Woods Bagot’s New York studio. Their brief for a lobby space and an amenity program called for a seamless transition between the 93-story building’s interior and exterior facade, whose own design was

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Paolo Portoghesi, First Director of the Venice Architecture Biennale, Passes Away at the Age of 92

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Paolo Portoghesi. Image © La Biennale Italian architect and architecture historian Paolo Portoghesi , the first director of the Venice Architecture Biennale , passed away at the age of 92 in Calcata, Italy, as reported by the organization today, Tuesday, May 30.

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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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Retail Centre PADO Galleries by BEHF Architects

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BEHF Architects has created a new Retail Centre PADO Galleries next to the PADO shopping Park to complete a retail arena in Parndorf Together with its client Erlinger Immobilien, BEHF Architects has developed the PADO Galleries, a highly attractive retail centre built next to the PADO Shopping Park to complete the arena. With the neighbouring McArthurGlen designer outlet frequented by millions of customers a year, the property offers a unique and highly marketable location.

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Manulife Head Office Exterior Renovations / Martin Simmons Sweers Architects

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© Riley Snelling architects: Martin Simmons Sweers Architects Location: 500 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 4C6, Canada Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Riley Snelling Photographs: Area: 2105.

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Retail Centre NEUKAUF VILLACH by BEHF Architects

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In Villach, the second-largest city in Carinthia and most important transport hub in the south of Austria, the retail centre Neukauf Villach has been built on an area of 15,600 square metres. The 23 shops, the high-end, artfully designed shopping boulevard as well as the huge, reflecting canopy contribute to a unique and exciting shopping experience at the Neukauf Villach.

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Thanh+ Restaurant / M.A.Y Atelier

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© Dinh Thai architects: M.A.Y Atelier Location: C4 P. Giảng Võ, Giảng Võ, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Dinh Thai Area: 180.

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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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Designed to be dismantled: MVRDV completes Matrix ONE, an office and laboratory with experimental social spaces

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Matrix ONE is the largest of seven buildings that now make up the Matrix Innovation Center, part of Amsterdam Science Park. The post Designed to be dismantled: MVRDV completes Matrix ONE, an office and laboratory with experimental social spaces appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Herzog & de Meuron Receives the 2023 Louis I. Kahn Award

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Pierre de Meuron and Jacques Herzog of Herzog & de Meuron. Image © Herzog & de Meuron Herzog & de Meuron has been honored as the 36 th Louis I. Kahn Award winner by the Center for Architecture and Design in Philadelphia. The annual award, founded in 1983 in memory of Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.

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Casa Batlló: An Unforgettable Journey into Gaudí’s Iconic Masterpiece

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With its recent intervention by renowned artists like Kengo Kuma, Casa Batlló offers an enhanced visitor experience that is unmissable. The post Casa Batlló: An Unforgettable Journey into Gaudí’s Iconic Masterpiece appeared first on Åvontuura.

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When Digital Technologies Enhance Craftsmanship: How to Build a Domed Pavilion with Augmented Reality

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Can current design and manufacturing technologies be incorporated into vernacular and traditional construction techniques? On the IE University campus in Segovia , a group of researchers from IE University , Princeton University , and the University of Bergamo built an unreinforced masonry structure called innixAR that demonstrates how digital technologies can enhance craftsmanship.

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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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H&P architects prototypes floating bamboo houses for river-bound locals in vietnam

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the practice hopes to see many 'FB Houses' grow into a floating living agglomeration for disadvantaged communities. The post H&P architects prototypes floating bamboo houses for river-bound locals in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Hello Wood Festival: Builder Summit - Open Call

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Hello Wood Festival 2023- Builder Summit The architecture festival Hello Wood will be back in July, bringing together designers, educators, students and young creatives from all over the world. This year the Hello Wood Festival is moving to a new, fascinating location: the “post-apocalyptic” crater of Haláp Mountain in Hungary. At this inspiring venue, participants will build for 8 days, which will be followed by a two-day music festival called Kráter.

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yabashi architects & associates stacks house and café with minimalist design in japan

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the 'EZU house and café' is a multi-layered structure which frames strategic views through its diagonal spaces. The post yabashi architects & associates stacks house and café with minimalist design in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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© Dani Galdames At our offices in Zurich, Berlin, Milan, Santiago de Chile, and Mexico City, DAAily platforms comprise a team of around 200 architects, designers, sales experts, communications specialists, and IT experts. As inspiring and valuable curated platforms for the architecture and design community, Designboom , Architonic , and ArchDaily share combined online traffic of in excess of 270 million visits per year.

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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!