Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

A transformational new adaptive reuse project for Harvard Law School’s Lewis International Law Center has been completed recently by Deborah Berke Partners. Meant to “holistically” meet the demands posed by modern legal education, the project remade the original 1957 Shepley, Bulfinch, Richardson, and Abbott design into a “porous, open connector” located at the heart of HLS’ Cambridge campus.

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MARCH 7, 2023

The Sprite Cabin is located in the “Fragrant Lake" of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, and is part of the Wiki World Co-Building Plan. The post Wiki World and Advanced Architecture Lab design cabins inspired by natural crystals appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

Pininfarina has just shared an update on its new Light Towers luxury residential project in Mérida, Mexico. The development broke ground last Wednesday with local politicians in attendance to celebrate the beginning of construction on a project the firm and developers Branson say represents a "path forward; a nod to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and hope for future generations.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

Here are 15 key projects by British architect David Chipperfield , who was named the winner of the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize today. Chipperfield, who is the founder of architecture studio David Chipperfield Architects , is the 52nd winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The annual award aims to recognise living architects' built work and contributions to the built environment.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) in February increased by 1.9% to 203.0 from the revised January reading of 199.3. Last month, the commercial component of the DMI rose 1.4%, and the institutional component increased by 2.9%. The rise in commercial planning was driven by a nearly 20% growth in office planning activity, as data centers steadily entered the planning queue.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

A new retrospective exhibition covering the six-decade career of Norman Foster will go on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Opening May 7th, the large (23,680-square-foot) exhibition, designed by Foster and the Norman Foster Foundation, will focus on themes of "sustainability and anticipating the future." According to the architect: “The birth of the practice in the 1960s coincided with the first signs of an awareness of the fragility of the planet.

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

the two twin villas appear to levitate over the steep slope, gazing out to the pacific ocean. The post rammed earth villas by formafatal emerge from lush landscape of costa rica appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

A new exhibition is set to open at the University of Pennsylvania titled Minerva Parker Nichols: The Search for a Forgotten Architect, showcasing the story of Minerva Parker Nichols (1862–1949). Nichols, who operated an office in Philadelphia, was the first woman in U.S. history to practice architecture independently. Having opened her office in 1888, Nichols also had numerous clients who were women.

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

'snapshots from a near future' travels decades ahead, seeing how communities across the world are adapting building practices for survival. The post this visual diary imagines adaptive structures in regions destroyed by climate change appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

For the latest installment of Archinect's Studio Snapshots , Katherine Guimapang chats with Stephen Wilder, Principal of Think Wilder Architecture. Melvin L. Mitchell, FAIA, NCARB, NOMA was struck by the length of Wilder’s journey from school to licensure “ Insightful. Pride-evoking (a fellow Howard Bison). But depressing…Recent NCARB changes now facilitate an 8-10yrs path, potentially for 60-75%+ yield thru the deployment of the Integrated Path to Accelerated Licensure (IPAL)

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

studio aro punctuates the natural structure with an oculus skylight to illuminate the geometry of the intricate inner lattice work. The post locally harvested bamboo & cane shape this sculptural meditation gazebo in tamil nadu, india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

Connecting via park and architecture In order to create a lush and vibrant center of interaction, the host municipality has divided the area around Himeji Station into three main areas: an entrance zone centered on the plaza before the north exit, a core zone located to the east of the entrance zone, and an event zone. Located in the event zone, Arcrea Himeji is a hub for culture, art and industry in the Harima area, developed in cooperation with the other zones and integrated with the site&rsqu

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

studio beltrame arranges the back of the structure's top level to be directly accessible from the ski slope. The post ski center’s black metal skin contrasts the white alpine landscape of tarvisio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 7, 2023

David Chipperfield, whose built work spans the globe, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize. As an architect, urban planner, and activist, Chipperfield is recognized The post David Chipperfield is the 2023 Pritzker Prize laureate appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

the computerized vehicles underline the playful imagination car and motorcycle fans may want to envision for the future of automotive. The post ken kelleher depicts cars and motorcycles as sculptural art pieces in digital series appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

British architect David Chipperfield has been awarded this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize for his "understated but transformative" body of work that spans over four decades. Chipperfield is the 52nd winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize , which is considered the most significant award in international architecture. Top image: David Chipperfield has won the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize.

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The Spaces

MARCH 7, 2023

Tucked into a tiny space in Rome’s Travestere neighbourhood, this record store uses its neon-tinted palette to draw passersby in. Local practice STUDIOTAMAT designed the shop, transforming what was previously a garage into a brightly coloured listening room and performance space. The studio had to contend with a few challenges, not least the store’s limited amount of space – it has a footprint of just 40 sqm.

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Dwell

MARCH 7, 2023

Hotelier Liz Lambert has teamed up with Austin-based home builders Icon and architect Bjarke Ingels on a promise to transform the West Texas art town—with affordable housing to boot. With a resident population of just under 2,000, Marfa is a tiny town with an outsized reputation as an unusual art mecca in rural West Texas. And, although it’s about 60 miles from Interstate 10 and nearly 200 more to a major airport, Marfa—with its massive modern art installations, vibrant, quirky culture, sparse l

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

A Timber Revolution requires us to focus on reducing mass-timber structures' raw-material use instead of trying to design the tallest possible wooden building , writes Maximilian Pramreiter. The renaissance of wood as a building material continues and has major potential to support climate-friendly construction – but it must be used efficiently. From the second half of the 19th century, almost every product in our lives changed from being made out of a bio-based material to a highly engineered f

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 7, 2023

Architecture Now: New York, New Publics Museum of Modern Art New York Through July 29 An apparatus made of standard plumbing components that screws on to fire hydrants is one The post MoMA’s new architecture exhibition stages a wide set of local, civic-minded design projects appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Architectural Record

MARCH 7, 2023

Heralded for his “subtle yet powerful, subdued yet elegant” work, the 52 nd Pritzker laureate is the first British architect to be awarded the prize since Richard Rogers in 2007.

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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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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

repeated many times, the traditionally shaped frame forms an elongated and elegant volume.

 The post a modular timber shell envelops this new office space by mjölk architekti in czechia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

An oversized roof lined with terracotta tiles shelters this home in the centre of a walled garden in Quang Yen, Vietnam , designed by local studios Ra.atelier and Ngo + Pasierbinski. Completed for a family that has owned the garden for generations, House in Quang Yen transforms the site into a space suitable for large gatherings and sleeping. House in Quang Yen is sheltered by an oversized roof The square plan of the home sits at the intersection of two semi-circular areas in the garden – one to

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designboom

MARCH 7, 2023

the custom motorcycle is fitted with custom handlebars, grips, levers, controls, mirrors, headlights, brake light, and signal. The post unibody ‘eve odyssey’ motorcycle by bandit9 glints in aluminum used for NASA spacecraft appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

In this interview, British architect David Chipperfield , who was named the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize today, explains how he believes his determination made up for a lack of natural talent. Speaking to Dezeen as part of our Face to Face podcast series , which was originally published in 2020, Chipperfield told Dezeen's late founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs that he sometimes feels "like a bit of a fake".

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