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Fentress' Norwegian Embassy restoration is a testament to the country's unique design heritage

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Fentress Architects ’ AIA chapter award-winning Chancery restoration project for the Embassy of Norway has officially opened to the public, representing a first for the 42-year-old Denver-based firm. Situated between the official Vice Presidential Residence and National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.’s Embassy Row neighborhood, the project’s scope entailed the restoration of an original structure from 1905 in addition to a 30,000-square-foot expansion aimed at making the complex

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Badia i Margarit Institute / GATPA

ArchDaily

© José Hévia. architects: GATPA Location: Avinguda de Montserrat, 44, 08700 Igualada, Barcelona, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photographs: José Hévia Area: 33088 ft2. Read more ».

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Design-versus-reality images show ODA's transformation of historic Rotterdam post office

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New photographs have been released showing construction progress at POST Rotterdam , documenting the restoration and reinvention of a historic post office in the Dutch city. Designed by ODA with Omnam Group, the project sees the 100-year-old building transformed into a hotel, with accompanying retail, restaurants, two public plazas, and a 155-meter (500-foot) tall residential tower.

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The Qaammat Fjeld Pavilion celebrates Inuit cultural heritage on a UNESCO site in Greenland

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Fjeld pavilion is designed to celebrate and promote the Inuit intangible cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of the environment. The post The Qaammat Fjeld Pavilion celebrates Inuit cultural heritage on a UNESCO site in Greenland appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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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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Refik Anadol's Casa Batlló NFT sells for $1.38 million

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A landmark of the Art Nouveau style is on center stage after Refik Anadol ’s NFT of the Casa Batlló sold for $1.38 million at Christe’s 21st Century Evening Sale last night. Titled Living Architecture: Casa Batlló , the piece was commissioned by the group responsible for managing Gaudí’s converted House of Bones last year and is currently on display in a larger format outside the Christie’s Rockefeller Plaza headquarters until May 13.

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China is building a massive new hydroelectric dam with AI-controlled robots and 3D printing technology

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China is using artificial intelligence to effectively turn a dam project on the Tibetan Plateau into the world’s largest 3D printer, according to scientists involved in the project. The 180 metre (590 feet) high Yangqu hydropower plant will be built slice by slice – using unmanned excavators, trucks, bulldozers, pavers and rollers, all controlled by AI – in the same additive manufacturing process used in 3D printing.

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japanese duo maywa denki create computerized, self-playing musical instruments

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the duo also created 'otamatone', a touch-sensitive electronic musical synthesizer that resembles a hybrid of flute and saxophone. The post japanese duo maywa denki create computerized, self-playing musical instruments appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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2022 eVolo Skyscraper Competition winners use vertical architecture to combat climate change

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eVolo Magazine has revealed the 2022 winners of their annual Skyscraper Competition. Chosen from a pool of 427 projects, the three winners and twenty honorable mentions offer visionary ideas for the future of vertical architecture, shaped by novel approaches to technology, materials, function, and aesthetics. The top three projects were created by designers from South Korea, China, Austria, and Poland, with topics including the modification of weather conditions, the prevention of tsunamis in th

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self-cleaning sunflower solar panels generate up to 40% more power

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as the company shares: ‘sunflowers open, close, and follow the sun for optimal energy conversion. we figured solar panels should too.’. The post self-cleaning sunflower solar panels generate up to 40% more power appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Hire Ukrainian Designers

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As we approach the third month of Russia’s ruthless attacks, citizens of Ukraine have continued to suffer unimaginable challenges. One of the many concerns that Ukrainians have had is financial, and how to maintain a livelihood during this tragic situation. Architects and designers, many of whom are regular users of Archinect, with work we’ve featured over the years, have been without work and income.

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power your camping trips this summer with your own portable solar panels by jackery

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an array of foldable, waterproof solar panels will charge the portable 2000W generator with just 2.5 hours of full sunlight. The post power your camping trips this summer with your own portable solar panels by jackery appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Perkins&Will and DSDHA tapped for $430 million science complex in central London

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DSDHA and Perkins&Will have been chosen by a team of developers to design a new life sciences complex in central London. The investment entity behind the proposed Snowsfields Quarter project, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, selected global real estate investor and developer Oxford Properties and Reef Group as its development partners.

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specialized announces new e-bike brand ‘globe’ to move you and your things

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the new brand extension aims to replace 'joyless' everyday car rides with electric bicycles. The post specialized announces new e-bike brand ‘globe’ to move you and your things appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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.

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Fentress Architects selected to design the California Indian Heritage Center in Sacramento

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Fentress Architects has been chosen by California State Parks and the California Indian Heritage Center Task Force to design the California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC) in Sacramento. Per a press announcement, the site will be a destination where “visitors from across California, the nation, and the world will be drawn to this center of statewide significance for cultural preservation, learning and exchange, land stewardship based on Native American values, and a place to engage all visit

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House Carezza by Tara Architekten | Detached houses

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ummer retreat, winter retreat, Alpine retreat, family retreat…. In many, many respects House Carezza is a retreat. And even if it widely opens up two of its sides to the Alpine panorama, it does at the same time hideout the view of the more than close neighboring buildings. This adds to the retreat indeed! The shingle-clad outer shell will weather in time, and it’s welcome to do so!

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What is the future shape of social housing? MVRDV looks to the 500-year-old Fuggerei for useful clues

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A central part of the Fuggerei social housing complex ’s 500th anniversary festival of events that began over the weekend, MVRDV ’s newly-opened NEXT500 Pavilion examines the future of the all-important typology through the inclusion of proposed designs which would install inspired versions of the historic complex in different areas of the world.

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Climate positive - Living in Berlin by Peter Ruge Architekten | Apartment blocks

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Two new buildings with a total length of 42.52 m. Each will be built on the rectangular plot facing the Schleizer Straße in Berlin. The street house is planned with 4 full floors. On the ground floor there are a cluster apartment as assisted living and on the upper floors apartments. The garden house has 3 full floors and a step back roof floor only for apartments.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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What It’s Really Like to Live in a 3D-Printed Home

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The technology has been touted as a solution to the housing crisis—but how practical are 3D-printed homes for everyday living? This year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival saw its usual lineup of bands and films, but another more pressing topic was on the table. "It’s existentially urgent that we find new ways to shelter ourselves," says Jason Ballard, cofounder and CEO of Icon, an Austin-based construction start-up.

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explore the abstract spaces of ji?í p?íhoda’s VOID exhibition in prague

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the artist's innovative studies of imaginary objects merge architecture and fine art sculpture. The post explore the abstract spaces of ji?í p?íhoda’s VOID exhibition in prague appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Jacquemus creates surrealist interpretation of his own bathroom for Selfridges pop-up

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French fashion designer Simon Jacquemus has opened a series of surrealist pop-up installations at London department store Selfridges , including a luxury-bag vending machine and a swimming-pool changing room. Titled Le Bleu, the installation occupies a number of locations across the store, including its creative retail space The Corner Shop and the Old Selfridges Hotel, a former hotel space that is now being used as a pop-up venue.

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Brutalist Belgian bungalow by Ignaas Deboutte asks for €895k

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Rough textures and dark wood create the timeless interiors of this 1969 brutalist bungalow, designed in 1969 by Ignaas Deboutte outside Belgium’s Roeselare. The modernist Hooglede villa sits in rural surroundings, three miles from the Flemish city. Deboutte designed it as part of a trio of homes while working for the Bruge-based firm Groep Planning, which he co-founded in 1966.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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mariam kamara of atelier mas?m? chosen to design a new museum in senegal

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set to open in early 2025, bët-bi museum will include places for community gatherings and an area for local artisans to showcase and sell their work. The post mariam kamara of atelier mas?m? chosen to design a new museum in senegal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Universal Design Studio draws on libraries and members' clubs for Euston workspace

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London-based Universal Design Studio 's interiors for The Office Group 's latest workspace in Euston was informed by nearby buildings including the British Library. Called 210 Euston Road, the interior was created by Universal Design Studio together with workspace provider The Office Group (TOG's) head of design Nasim Köerting, and nods to the many well-known institutions that are located in the same London neighbourhood.

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Cédric Van Parys fills a former water tower in Sofia with sculptures

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The Transnational Monuments show at Sofia’s +359 Gallery sees artist Cédric Van Parys Cédric Van Parys reconsider the role of traditional cheshma drinking fountains, via a series of metal and stone artworks. Van Parys has just completed a 10-month-long residency at the gallery, which occupies an adapted water tower. He says the exhibition is a way of questioning ‘the meaning of a monument as a historical consensus’, and understanding how it can be transformed from a celebration of nationalism in

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Domus Image Search uses machine learning to source products and materials for architects and designers

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In this exclusive video produced by Dezeen, tile supplier Domus showcases its new web app that uses AI and image recognition to help architects and designers find tiles , stone and wood as efficiently as possible. Domus has created a digital tool designed to find finishing materials and products in a matter of seconds. Image Search is designed to find tiles, stone and wood as efficiently as possible.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!