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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Fifteen years ago, we initiated the idea of the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards with the goal that our readers would select their favorite buildings from our database. Thanks to this concept, you have transformed this award into one of the most democratic and influential in the field. Year after year, you have wielded your collective discernment to spotlight architectural excellence spanning diverse cultures, economies, and landscapes across the globe.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Warsaw-based Tremend Architecture Studio has completed a transport center in the Polish city of Lubin, described by the team as “one of the most environmentally friendly developments of its kind in Poland.” In addition to its signature canopied platforms for urban and regional bus transport , the scheme contains underground car parking, taxi bays, cycle infrastructure, and a public roof garden.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

© Hong Seokgyu In recent decades, the term " adaptive reuse " has gained tremendous popularity as an eco-friendly construction approach. But what if there was something more poetic about reframing a space and its stories for new users? These architects show that once-deemed disposable facades , walls , and textures can obtain new meaning through bold and clever juxtapositions.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Kansas City Royals are advancing a scheme for a new downtown stadium district designed by Populous in a neighborhood called the Crossroads. Slotted into a 17.5-acre site at the confluence of Grand Boulevard, Locust Street, Truman Road, and 17th Street, the development would offer a connector to the nearby South Loop Link project from OJB Landscape Architecture and BNIM.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

© Mohammad Soroosh Jooshesh, COMO Photography Studio, Sara Mahmoudimanesh architects: BA Studio Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mohammad Soroosh Jooshesh, COMO Photography Studio, Sara Mahmoudimanesh Area: 290.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Courtesy of Google Google’s newest headquarters in New York, situated within the St. John’s Terminal, will open its doors on February 26 th , marking a milestone for the company’s presence in the city. Designed by COOKFOX Architects , in collaboration with Gensler , the headquarters is constructed atop the original 1930s rail terminal and adapted to become a vibrant hub for over 14,000 Googlers.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

San Francisco’s ill-fated Millennium Tower is making headlines once again for problems taking place beneath its turbulent foundation. This time, the 58-story skyscraper is sinking even further on its vertical axis as it settles to the north and west, alarming some building scientists who feel the movement could result in significant corrosive damage despite some recent positive corrections.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Completed in 2016 in Koksijde, Belgium. Images by Stijn Bollaert. Piet Goddaer, also known as Ozark Henry, lives and works in the coastal region, where he experienced the most beautiful times of his youth. When he.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs highlights 19 architecture and design firms in the San Francisco Bay Area currently looking to grow with various exciting positions. For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection. Foster + Partners seeks an Architect in San Francisco "If you are a qualified Architect, licenced in the state of California, have a background working at an internatio

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

© Will Boase Photography architects: Localworks Location: Bukaya, Uganda Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Will Boase Photography Area: 1130.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The latest construction starts statistics revealed by Dodge Construction Network for January report that the total number of starts grew 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.16 trillion. Nonbuilding starts rose 9% during the month, while nonresidential building starts fell by 2% and residential starts remained flat. For the year ending in January 2024, total construction starts were down 1% from the previous 12 months.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam. Images by Quang Dam. It is located on the main road, opposite the City Theater, with a large parking lot in the middle, allowing a large setback to see the entire.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Scientists from South Korea's Yonsei University have invented what they believe to be a sustainable , high-protein food in the form of "beef rice", made by growing cow cells in grains of rice. Tinged a pale pink from the cell culturing process, the hybrid food contains more protein and fat than standard rice while having a low carbon footprint, leading its creators to see it as a potential future meat alternative.

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons This article was originally published on Common Edge. Recently I visited Pittsburgh for a fascinating hand-drawing conference at Carnegie Mellon ’s superb school of architecture, which to my knowledge is not among the top 10 in U.S. News and World Report. I wonder why? The curriculum is cutting-edge, the faculty world-renowned, and the students well-grounded and talented.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Danish architecture studio BIG has completed the EPIQ tower in Ecuador , which consists of L-shaped stacked blocks that curve as they meet at the structure's centre. EPIQ, which was created by BIG in partnership with Quito-based developers Uribe Schwarzkopf , is located next to La Carolina Park, an urban green space in the centre of the city. The 24-storey tower sits on a corner intersection across from a metro entrance.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Singapore. Images by DP Architects. Nestled in the heart of a sprawling public park, SAFRA Choa Chu Kang (CCK) is a recreational clubhouse that offers an extensive array of fitness and.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Italian studio Peter Pichler Architecture has designed the angular headquarters for manufacturing company Bonfiglioli in Bologna, with a slanted roof covered in pleated mesh. Located in Bonfigliolo 's industrial site in Calderara di Reno, the building has a rectangular form punctured by a central outdoor courtyard and a series of terraces on the sloping roof.

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Room Behind the Wall / livni +. Image © Marcos Guiponi As commonly understood, gutters are elements installed along the edges of roofs and balconies to channel rainwater. Their primary function is to collect water flowing over the roof's surface and direct it to the appropriate downspouts. Proper sizing is crucial regardless of the material—whether aluminum, PVC, concrete, galvanized steel, or others.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Brian Eno's multicoloured illuminated record player. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Ambient music pioneer Eno has unveiled an updated version of his illuminated record player featuring two eccentric Perspex circles. The turntable is being exhibited at London's Paul Stolper Gallery. Readers were enamoured with the design – one exclaimed, "I need one, right now!

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

© Mariela Apollonio architects: mmarq arquitectura y urbanismo Location: Valencia, Province of Valencia, Spain Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mariela Apollonio Area: 318.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Is it possible to stage a trade fair without producing excessive waste? Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson explores eight approaches that were all on show at this year's Stockholm Furniture Fair. The trade show format is increasingly under scrutiny, with environmental concerns prompting many to reconsider the material cost of building large exhibition stands that are only used for a few days.

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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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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

© Pedro Kok architects: Andrade Morettin Arquitetos Associados Location: Av. Paulista, Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Pedro Kok Area: 397.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. Explore the complete library of categories here. ‘Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace architects?’ This question has been at the forefront of several discussions that have been vibrantly presenting many dystopic scenarios where big data, algorithms and machine learning will eventual

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Aerial view of Large Car parks. Image © Carles Rabada/Unsplash The urban heat island effect occurs when pavements, roads, and buildings absorb the sun's heat and radiate it back, causing the temperature to increase and preventing the city from cooling down. With the growing reliance on cars in cities, the number of urban car park spaces is also increasing to accommodate buildings.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Malmö studio Lab La Bla unveiled Surface Club, a bar and mini-golf course made from waste materials including Tetra Pak packaging, at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. The practice, which was founded by Victor Isaksson Pirtti and Axel Landström, designed Surface Club as one of the fair's two design bars where visitors could rest and have a drink. Lab La Bla constructed the bar using wall panels made from recycled Tetra Paks – a type of packaging normally used for milk and juice cartons – as well as

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