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Casa R+F by ECLISSE | Manufacturer references

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Casa R+F is a typical 1970s villa in northern Italy, set in 2,000 square metres of land on the outskirts of Milan, with a swimming pool, guest house, gym and garage. The main building, on two levels, was completely emptied, enlarged and redesigned in terms of both the distribution of the rooms and the systems, both of which were largely obsolete. The project therefore entailed a global and integrated renovation project that involved both the structural aspects of the building and energy efficien

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Stalled South Loop Skyscraper Restarts

Chicago Architecture

Work appears to have resumed on the 74-story residential skyscraper planned to rise at 1000 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. Construction on the Helmut Jahn -designed 1000M was paused for a while, leading to a lot of speculation from speculators who like to speculate about its future. Construction at 1000M in August 2020 (Courtesy of YoChicago!).

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365 Studio by Bogdanova Bureau | Spa facilities

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365 Studio occupies some part of the ground floor and the first floor in a new building in central Kyiv. The key element of the project is the stairs with green steel banister. Above it, we hang up elegant pendant lamps by Ukrainian brand Noom. We had to cut out a part of the floor above and reinforce the building construction before it. 10 mm thick steel sheets for banister were cut and bent in advance to be welded on site.

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ONE BIG PICTURE

Landscape Architecture Magazine

BY LISA OWENS VIANI. A cool map for a warming watershed arrives at the right moment. FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2021 ISSUE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE. As the western United States continues to wither in an extended drought, the Colorado River’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have fallen to their lowest levels since they were first filled—Lake Mead in 1935 and Lake Powell in 1963—according to John Fleck, a professor of practice in water policy and governance in the Department

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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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Roger – Minotti’s new multifunctional, multifaceted seating system | News | Architonic

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The evolution of design history from the modernist period of the 20th century until today is punctuated by era-defining furniture. In the 1930s, Finnish architect <a href="[link] Aalto</a> reinvented seating with his Paimio armchair that provided a human, ergonomic alternative to the hard-edged tubular-steel furniture of the 1920s. In the 1940s, <a href="[link] and Ray Eames</a> pioneered a new kind of furniture with their mid-century, fibreglass-shell La Chaise c

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How to select bathroom and kitchen faucets | Architecture | Architonic

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Selecting a faucet for private building projects is not always as straightforward as it seems. There’s a variety of styles, materials and functions to choose from. From small private dwellings to large-scale residential buildings, here’s how to find the right faucet for your next project. Bathrooms and kitchens in residential dwellings need to combine a variety of features and functions, from including the newest technologies to ensuring long-lasting functionality to providing a hygienic environ

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Best Deck Box for Outdoor Deck and Patio Storage

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Finding outdoor storage space to store pool toys, garden tools, seat cushions and other items is not always easy. Deck boxes help you keep your porch, patio, or deck clutter-free. In addition, having a deck box ensures that you have easy access to the things. The post Best Deck Box for Outdoor Deck and Patio Storage appeared first on Archute.

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Maure Villa by Conde House | Manufacturer references

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Maure Villa is a holiday villa located in the forest of Ongagacho, Hokkaido. It takes 3 hours to drive from Sapporo. Surrounded by the forest of Hokkaido, you can experience the cleanliness away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This project is to use the wooden furniture of CONDE HOUSE , To create an atmosphere exclusive to that space in the different spaces of Maure Villa.

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William Blackstone’s statue

Architecture Here and There

Recently erected statue of William Blackstone on river bank of Pawtucket, R.I. William Blackstone, or Blaxton (1595-1675), has long struck me as the mildest of colonists, perhaps not even a colonist strictly speaking. He was a recluse, and when other colonists showed up, he exited stage left. An ordained priest of the Church of England, he landed with emigrants in (what became) Weymouth in 1623, from which he migrated in 1625 to (what became) Boston in 1630, becoming its first settler and first

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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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Hotel Oderberger by ECLISSE | Manufacturer references

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Hotel Oderberger is located in Berlin's quiet Prenzlauer Berg district in the Stadtbad Oderberger Straße, a building designed as a public bath in 1898 by architect Ludwig Hoffmann. A historic spa in Berlin, it has undergone major renovation and restoration to protect the building's original appearance while preserving as many of its elements as possible.

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Casa Frida by ECLISSE | Manufacturer references

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Originating in France between the end of the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century, Art Nouveau was characterised by its decorative harmony and elegance. The movement, which also spread to Italy under the name of Stile Liberty, played a key role in the history of 20th century architecture. Casa Frida is a residential project that has given a second life to an Art Nouveau building dating back to 1920, which originally housed the town's old bocce club.