Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In this installment of our Studio Snapshot series, we had the pleasure of chatting with ORA , a Los Angeles-based boutique studio that has been steadily putting out exquisite designs since 2014 while picking up recognitions, among them the Emerging Practice Award as an AIA Los Angeles Presidential Honoree. Founding Principal Oonagh Ryan, together with Associate Principal James Guillou, talks about the benefits of varied perspectives, balancing diversity with specialization as a small firm, and t

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This small semi-outdoor concert hall pursues the experience of sound in its purest form—collecting, reflecting, and resonating nature itself. The post Evoking its natural surroundings, OPEN Architecture’s Chapel of Sound pursues the experience of sound in its purest form appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In Canoga Park, a groundbreaking ceremony held on November 7 by City and County officials marks the official start of work on a new entry pavilion to the Los Angeles River Greenway. The new pavilion will consist of two buildings, framing an entrance to the river greenway, each featuring public restrooms. The new structures will support a shade canopy displaying public art.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

the hot tub boat ‘spacruzzi’ is also a self-cleaning and self-heating watercraft, thanks to its circulation and filtration systems on board. The post hot tub boat ‘spacruzzi’ drifts on the sea with gas-powered fireplace stove appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Eight months after Ukrainian forces retook the Kyiv suburb of Irpin from Russian occupiers, The New York Times has spoken with several architectural figures from the region on their mission to rebuild the urban landscape destroyed by war. Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, 885 buildings in Irpin have been destroyed, while 12,000 have been damaged. 119 high-rise apartment buildings have sustained significant damage, as have 1,483 private homes, resulting in 16,358 residents being lef

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Four finalist concept designs were just unveiled by the Portland Museum of Art for a planned expansion of the institution set to be completed by 2026 in the thriving New England cultural capital. The $100 million project will add a total of 60,000 square feet of space to the existing museum in the form of a new six- or seven-story structure meant to accommodate the PMA’s collections, which have recently grown.

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The long-awaited, OMA-led expansion of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in Buffalo, New York, now has an opening date. On May 25, 2023, the museum, previously known as the Albright-Knox [.]. Read More. The post OMA’s expansion of Buffalo’s AKG Art Museum plans for a May 2023 opening appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A collaborative K-12 campus design by Marlon Blackwell Architects , EskewDumezRipple , and landscape architects Andropogon Associates has been named the winner of this year’s James D. MacConnell Award by the Association for Learning Environments. The project's completion and success were also accomplished thanks to local engineering firm CMTA.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Set in the historic Crestwood Hills neighborhood, the 1954 home comes with solar panels, a rainwater collection system, and an electric car charger. Location : 721 Rochedale Way, Los Angeles, California Price : $2,795,000 Architect : Jim Weiner Year Built : 1954 Footprint : 1,784 square feet (four bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " When architect Jim Weiner found this house, it was a diamond in the rough.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Two emerging architects were recently named as winners of the 2022 Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant by the Center for Architecture at the AIA New York (AIANY). The grants are given out to emerging or mid-career architects in support of their personal and professional development through travel abroad that likewise will supplement their research and practice.

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The four design teams vying for the commission to double the size of the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), in Portland, Maine, have unveiled their visions as part of a [.]. Read More. The post Maine’s Portland Museum of Art unveils design proposals from shortlisted firms for campus expansion project appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This summer guesthouse offers pleasant days on the waterfront in comfortable weather. Situated on the lakeside, the guesthouse offers a long spiral from the approach all the way to the bedrooms. The spiral shape allows guests to enjoy walks along the waterfront with sightlines that constantly change as they move.

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Bruges Meeting and Convention Centre (BMCC), designed jointly by Belgian office META and Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, is an exercise in grandiose modesty. Its imposing front facade [.]. Read More. The post META and Eduardo Souto de Moura collaborate on a convention center in Belgium with impressive results appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Bjarke Ingels Group has released newly-commissioned photographs of their Telus Sky Tower in Calgary , Canada. First unveiled in 2013 , the mixed-use 60-story residential and commercial project broke ground in 2015 and was completed in 2020. Situated in downtown Calgary among a cluster of corporate office towers, BIG’s scheme incorporates residential units on its upper levels in an effort to create urban activity after the workday finishes.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Air cooled by a pool on the ground floor is pulled up through a central hallway by openings on the second level, creating a gentle breeze through the thick-walled residence. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Bharuch, Gujarat, India Architect: Samira Rathod Design Atelier / @ samira_rathod Photographer: Niveditaa Gupta / @ niveditaa

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Realizing an all-concrete auditorium. The Waseda University Senior High School Auditorium is the centerpiece of a lush green campus located in the suburbs of Tokyo, located in a typical residential area populated with two-story homes. This project was part of a reconstruction scheme to replace aging facilities damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

the digital artworks will be exhibited at the famed MoMa museum and will also be made available in the form of NFTs. . The post refik anadol translates MoMa’s vast collection into mind-bending AI-based visuals and NFTs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

HDC Design ｜ CHUAN HSI PA TZU · Teahouse. The rich and fertile land of west Sichuan has given birth to countless special flavours that dominate people’s food throughout the year.CHUAN HSI PA TZU·Teahouse has decided to rekindle the ties of friendship and pass on the heritage of hotpot in the unique building that sits on Jiaozi Avenue.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

breaking ground summer 2023, the 80-story skyscraper will rise 1,035 feet above the city of austin. The post an even higher supertall for austin: HKS designs tallest skyscraper in texas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Bard, which is now open to shop in person and online, hopes to highlight "the finest, most interesting ideas, objects, and stories from all over Scotland." It’s a dreary, overcast day in Edinburgh, the streets slick from recent rainfall, but I’ve arrived at the hip waterfront district of Leith for a cheerful occasion. Along with a small crew of other design aficionados, I’m one of the first people to cross the threshold at Bard , a new shop and gallery showcasing Scottish craft and design that o

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A selection of international gallerists and studios showcased design and art collections at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan's Upper East Side during the Salon Art + Design fair. The yearly showcase of collectible design and art takes place in what was once an armoury in Midtown Manhattan, with international exhibitors showing work from both contemporary and historic creatives.

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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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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has named Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Brininstool + Lynch ’s recent design for the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago as the 2022 Best Tall Building Worldwide after a vote announced during its annual conference earlier this month. The 10-story mixed-use structure on the University's main Hyde Park campus houses several vital student and faculty activities, including workshops, lectures, and symposia.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Green Pavilion, a glass pavilion with a pyramidal roof, was designed by architect Odile Decq to evoke historic orangeries and installed in the Jardin des Tuileries as part of the Paris+ par Art Basel art fair. Decq was commissioned by Galerie Philippe Gravier to create a functional art piece to be placed in the iconic public gardens during the 2022 edition of the art fair, which concluded on 5 November.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

the abstracted renders capture the essence of their iconic human counterparts with the most basic elements, shadows, and voids. The post federico babina’s ambiguous portraits reconstruct cultural icons’ identities with wire & voids appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Brazilian designer Fernando Campana of design duo the Campana Brothers has passed away in São Paulo at the age of 61. Fernando Campana, who was also an architect, died on 16 November, according to his office Estudio Campana , which he led with his older brother Humberto. "It is with great sadness that we communicate the death of Fernando Campana, today, November 16, in São Paulo," the statement read.

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