Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Chicago’s steel-framed architectural identity may be about to change thanks to the reintroduction of mass timber as the primary building material in a new 9-story tower designed by local studio Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture for developer Sterling Bay. Noted in a report from Chicago YIMBY , the new project "will be the tallest proposal of its kind in the region.".
Avontuura
AUGUST 12, 2022
Common Knowledge teaches people to build, make and mend as a way to empower people to take action on the housing and climate crises. The post Irish social enterprise creates eco-conscious, Tiny Home design to teach people how to build their own affordable homes appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Researchers at MIT have developed a type of 3D printed material that can sense how it is moving and interacting with its surrounding environment. The 3D printed lattice materials contain networks of air-filled channels, allowing engineers to detect when bending, squeezing, or stretching of the structure causes a change in air pressure through the channels.
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 12, 2022
There is a new craze in town. Recently, designers have been typing prompts into a diffusion-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform and waiting for images of never-before-seen buildings, logos, products, and [.]. Read More. The post Artificial intelligence can now make convincing images of buildings. Is that a good thing? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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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?
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture 's Materials Lab and Interior Design Program have been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Angelo Donghia Foundation. The money will be used to reimagine how students learn about materials by reframing the Materials Lab’s existing collection to better highlight sustainable products. Beginning this fall, two graduate students and one undergraduate interior design student will work closely with Jen Wong, Lecturer and Director of the Mater
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Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced Royal College of Art MA graduate in Architecture Hana Sapherson as the next recipient of the prestigious annual Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship. Now in its 16th edition, the scholarship endows a £7,000 ($8,500 USD) award to each winner to be used as a research stipend in the selected destination of their choosing, as outlined in the winning proposal.
Dwell
AUGUST 12, 2022
Listed for $2.49M, the certified historic-cultural monument comes with a 1908 greenhouse that holds an outdoor dining area. Location : 3425 W 27th Street, Los Angeles, California Price : $2,485,000 Architect : Raphael Soriano Year Built : 1940 Footprint : 1,491 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths) Lot Size : 20,000 square feet (approximately 0.45 acres) From the agent : " The historical Lukens Home, one of Los Angeles’s premier International Style homes, was masterfully designed in 1940 by mi
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
A quartet of high-design heavyweights will vie for the chance to author the Portland Museum of Art’s new campus unification and expansion after the institution unveiled its shortlisted Stage II finalists on Wednesday. The competition’s brief yielded a total of 104 submissions from 20 countries and including 250 different firms. The shortlist was then boiled down to four proposals led by Adjaye Associates , Toshiko Mori Architect , MVRDV , and LEVER Architecture.
The Spaces
AUGUST 12, 2022
California company Bowlus has unveiled its latest trailer – an all-electric RV that riffs puts a Scandi twist on the midcentury-style aluminium shell. The off-grid Volterra trailer features a sleek, 24-ft-long aluminium panel shell with elliptical and portable windows and an aerodynamic design. A floor-to-ceiling door leads into a breezy Scandinavian modernism style interior with timber flooring and built-ins and vegan leathers reminiscent of a cosy cabin.
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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
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
The latest exhibition at The Modernist in Manchester, England, was made for both architecture and music lovers. For House Music — Architecture on Record Sleeves , the gallery tapped Andy Votel, a designer, DJ, musician and producer, record label owner, and painter, to curate a selection of album sleeves featuring architecture from his extensive record collection.
Deezen
AUGUST 12, 2022
Timber cladding features in this church in Edinburgh , which has been converted into a community centre by Scottish architecture firm Konishi Gaffney. The Greyfriars Charteris Centre now contains a flexible workspace, community hub, events spaces and a non-denominational sanctuary. The new link building unifies the complex of early 20th century buildings.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Continuing with Archinect's weekly job highlights , we've put together a list of firms that put sustainability and ecological design/research at the forefront of their practices. If you're an architectural designer or experienced architect with a passion for environmentally driven projects, check out these six firms below. Be sure to check the Archinect Job Board for new jobs listed daily. 1 Great Jones Alley by BKSK Architects.
Deezen
AUGUST 12, 2022
Polycarbonate walls and a row of tall window boxes bring diffused sunlight into the Iowa City Public Works building by US firm Neumann Monson Architects. The low-lying building is located just south of Iowa City's downtown district, near a recreational area and a future housing development. Neumann Monson Architects completed a municipal building in Iowa.
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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.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Music and the pregón of all sorts of shops and services get louder and become less clear. Justo Sierra street in Mexico City silence´s is restored once at Plaza Loreto, one of the most endearing public spaces, a haven between the vendors, tourists and locals. Is in this setting, very close to the zocalo of this big metropolis, where many buildings in the area follow the inertia of a collective decay, an unfortunate destiny: years of abandonment, commercial disarray or lack of trust
Deezen
AUGUST 12, 2022
Ninety-five pine trees that retain their branches support the roof of Little Finlandia, an events centre in Helsinki designed by recently graduated architect Jaakko Torvinen. The temporary structure was developed by the City of Helsinki as a meanwhile space during a three-year renovation of the neighbouring Finlandia Hall, designed by legendary Finnish architect Alvar Aalto in 1962.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Talea Beer co. is a woman and veteran owned and operated craft Brewery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - the first of its kind! The design of the space is inspired by the women textile designers of the Bauhaus; talented women who were at the time relegated to “domestic crafts” such as weaving and pattern making. The design aesthetic is a rejection of the male dominated, DIY aesthetic often seen in Tap Rooms and the space is decidedly “not rustic” while still paying homage to th
designboom
AUGUST 12, 2022
nearly all units will have private outdoor terraces, pixelating the cast-in-place concrete façade. The post construction begins on ODA’s pixelated residential tower on east 57th street, new york appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
eSalon, an online custom beauty product company, tasked ShubinDonaldson with renovating an existing guitar-amp manufacturing warehouse for their growing multifaceted needs. The primary focus was to establish a fully-functioning manufacturing line, salon, and an office environment that promotes team collaboration. The design resolved eSalon’s program with a clear spatial orientation, maintaining the connective tissue between the different departments.
designboom
AUGUST 12, 2022
the 1921 residence is the first, and so far, only, UNESCO world heritage site in los angeles. The post hollyhock house, frank lloyd wright’s first los angeles commission, reopens to the public appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Type: Multi-Family Residential Completed 2019 180,000 SF DXA studio was asked to re-imagine the interior design – including residential, lobby, and amenity spaces – for the first building to be completed within a 1.9 million square foot, 5 building, mixed-use development located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The design merges the gritty quality of the Lower East Side neighborhood and the stark contemporary facade with an elegant and refined luxury residential experience.
designboom
AUGUST 12, 2022
known for over 100 New Yorker covers and for illustrating the french children's book 'le petit nicolas,' jean-jacques sempé has died at 89. The post french illustrator jean-jacques sempé dies at 89 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
The project is located in one of the oldest streets in the Aveiro city, where the architectural richness of the old facades is a hallmark of the city. The project is based on the demolition of a degraded building and the construction of a multifamily housing and commercial building. As such, given the context of the place, one of the premises of the project is to maintain and rehabilitate the facade of the existing building, requalifying it and thus preserving its historical and architectural va
Deezen
AUGUST 12, 2022
Architect Lucien Kroll, who was known for his participatory and collaborative architecture , has passed away at the age of 95. Kroll died in Brussels, Belgium, while out walking on 2 August, reported French newspaper Le Monde. The architect is perhaps best known for his design of the campus extension La MéMé at the University of Louvain in Belgium, which was completed in 1976 and houses a number of facilities including student residences, a medical faculty, a town hall and a restaurant.
Archinect
AUGUST 12, 2022
Qingdao Vanke Business Park located in Chengyang District has been developed by Vanke as a hub for innovative businesses. The park's latest addition is a colourful stepped mixed-use complex designed by CLOU. Accommodating a bookstore, a small city hall and retail spaces provide exciting meeting places for cross-cultural communications. The design reflects CLOU's ongoing exploration of stepped architecture and office and commercial design integration.
Deezen
AUGUST 12, 2022
Architecture studio Parti has completed a compact housing project in north London , with a palette of robust and affordable materials chosen to create a sense of permanence. The Hercules Street infill project occupies a previously derelict site within a terrace of Victorian buildings close to Holloway Road. Hercules Street housing was created by Parti.
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