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EP 95: Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a client on a new residential project, the first phase that happens is “Schematic Design”, the initial part of the process where everyone tries to figure out what exactly the project is supposed to accomplish. The post EP 95: Schematic Design first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 95: Schematic Design at Life of an Architect.

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TYPE combines elemental materials in Herne Hill House extension

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Raw concrete, burnt clay and natural wood come together in this extension to an end-of-terrace house in south London, designed by architecture studio TYPE. Called Herne Hill House, the project involved replacing a poorly built conservatory with a robust 45-square-metre extension, giving the three-storey house a more substantial kitchen and dining room.

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Weekly Highlights 2022 #10

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Excerpt: Archidiaries is excited to share the “Project of the Week”. Along with this, the weekly highlight contains few of the best projects, published throughout the week. These selected projects represent the best content curated and shared by the team at ArchiDiaries. PM House | Office Architect9kampanad., Ltd. Coopworth | FMD Architects. Sn?žka post office | HAMR Hut Architektury Martin Rajnis.

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What’s the Right Fragrance for My Bathroom?

Dwell

Matthew Herman, creator of the fantastically named fragrance company Boy Smells, tells us which scent he'd pair with some of our favorite bathroom renovations from the last year. Matthew Herman got into the fragrance business when he realized that scent can be a way for people to feel safe expressing and playing with their personal interpretations of gender.

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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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cantilevered wooden house by ciguë floats lightly above verdant field in france

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the small structure is installed on a set of removable steel foundations, minimally intervening into the area. The post cantilevered wooden house by ciguë floats lightly above verdant field in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Showcasing Ukrainian architects and designers | News | Architonic

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Ukraine is a common visitor to Architonic’s digital pages of <a href="[link] architecture and design projects</a>, and with good reason. An <a href="[link] scene</a> with its own character and style has emerged in the <a href="[link] with many <a href="[link] offices and studios</a> impressing on the international stage and gaining respected recognition.

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David Chipperfield completes theatre and hotels in Jingdezhen cultural district

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David Chipperfield Architects has built a theatre and hotel complex in Jingdezhen, China, as part of a masterplan to revive a former porcelain factory district. The London-based studio's Berlin office developed the Ceramic Art Avenue Taoxichuan masterplan for the city known as China's porcelain capital. The project involved transforming an entire urban block close to the city centre into a cultural district that celebrates the city's unique industrial heritage.

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Designer and Artist Tom Deacon Goes Back to the Drawing Board to Re-Renovate His Home and Studio

Dwell

You’ve probably sat in one of his office chairs, but his revamped Toronto residence is more about art than ergonomics. Tom Deacon’s life, like his work, is a mix of old and new, indoors and out. An architect by training, he became renowned as a furniture designer, leading Canadian manufacturer Keilhauer to its first mass-produced chair, the Tom, an innovation in high-tech plastic, and then back into upholstered fame with his Danforth chair, for a time the official seat in the White House Situati

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News: Winners of the Tiny House 2021 Architecture Competition

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International design competition platform Impact has announced its exciting list of winners in the Tiny House 2021 contest. Each participant was tasked with designing a comfortable living accommodation for two people in keeping with the newfound demands of pandemic living, which the jury says has "paved the way for a great opportunity to create a versatile and innovative personal space.

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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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inside objects of common interest’s studio, experimentation winner of THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021

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we visit the design duo in new york to deliver the golden madonnina trophy and learn more about their ongoing projects and latest material experimentations. The post inside objects of common interest’s studio, experimentation winner of THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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News: Brooks + Scarpa selected to design the new Florida Holocaust Memorial for the state's Capitol

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The state of Florida will be getting an important new public monument after Brooks + Scarpa has been chosen to design the new Florida Holocaust Memorial at the State Capitol Building in Tallahassee. The competition was decided by the Florida State Legislature, ending a seven-year-long process that began with former congressman Jared Moskowitz’s proposal in 2015.

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Jewish Museum by Feco | Manufacturer references

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feco Systeme GmbH Staab Architekten Berlin The Jewish Museum in Frankfurt am Main has been redesigned by Staab Architekten from Berlin and reopened on 21.10.2020. The entrance situation is redefined with an extension to the Palais Rothschild. Visitors to the museum arrive via a forecourt that connects it with the city and enter a brightly-lit foyer in the new building.

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Toronto beach house by Odami resolves "contradictory" context between waterfront and city

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Canadian studio Odami has completed the interiors of a split-level home in Toronto , using light tones that nod to the nearby beaches of Lake Ontario. The Beaches House was completed for a client living near the city's waterfront, which is lined with long stretches of sandy beaches. Odami's design for the interiors drew inspiration from typical beach homes , while also offering a contemporary living environment in Canada's largest city.

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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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WE league ‘women empowerment’ trophy rises against gender stereotypes

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this fragile material refers to the various barriers experienced by women in society. and the trophy is proof that these barriers are breaking. The post WE league ‘women empowerment’ trophy rises against gender stereotypes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FC Campus by Feco | Manufacturer references

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With its Campus, the FC Group has created an ideal working environment in which to continue its twenty-year success story. With the two offset cubes, the city entrance at the Karlsruhe-Nord highway exit has been redefined and upgraded with expressive architecture. The organically-shaped glass recesses characterise the overall sculptural appearance. The transparency and lightness are continued inside with feco system partition walls.

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el fil verd completes bioclimatic restoration of 1940s brick house in barcelona

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the intervention keeps the structure intact while re-distributing the spaces in accordance with the clients' needs, as well as passive design strategies. The post el fil verd completes bioclimatic restoration of 1940s brick house in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Flying Wall House connects and obscures

Habitus Living

The Flying Wall House’s quirky name aptly describes the key architectural element defining both the building and the cul-de-sac in a suburb in Singapore. Designed by Park + Associates for a family of five, this clear datum reflects the firm’s philosophy of employing a reductionist approach that yokes both function and looks. The flying wall in question addresses multiple issues.

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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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Weisenburger Headquarters by Feco | Manufacturer references

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WBV weisenburger bau+verwaltung GmbH, Rastatt archis Architekten + Ingenieure GmbH feco-feederle GmbH Tad? Ando, Japan Concrete and glass in perfection The weisenburger Group encompasses a number of strong companies in the construction and real-estate industry, including weisenburger projekt GmbH and weisenburger bau GmbH. At its new location on Ludwig-Erhard-Allee in Karlsruhe, the view is of City Park Ost, in the realisation of which weisenburger bau GmbH played a major role with numerous resi

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What’s the Right Fragrance for My Bathroom?

Dwell

Matthew Herman, creator of the fantastically named fragrance company Boy Smells, tells us which scent he'd pair with some of our favorite bathroom renovations from the last year. Matthew Herman got into the fragrance business when he realized that scent can be a way for people to feel safe expressing and playing with their personal interpretations of gender.

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Seeing stars by Studio Roosegaarde | Installations

Architonic

Seeing the stars in your own street. It may sound like a fairytale, but the Dutch city of Franeker is achieving this by switching off its lights in the project Seeing Stars. By doing so, Daan Roosegaarde and Unesco Netherlands bring the stars back to create a sense of connection between people, something we are still missing in this COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recipes for Success: Three Families Tell Us How They Created a Perfect Kitchen

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Check out these varying approaches—from a London kitchen’s pitched-timber ceiling to an all-in-one island tucked neatly into a Chilean A-frame. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a great kitchen. Read about the solutions of three families from Montréal, London, and El Buchén, Chile. 1. The Newly Minted Interior Two- and three-story apartment buildings, known as plexes, with one or two units per floor, each stretching from the street to the back, have defined housing in Montréal for more t

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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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The feminine touch: Sustainable sophistication of the Rathmines Project

Habitus Living

A sublime example of collaborative community efforts, the Rathmines Project’s modern facades are a noteworthy addition to Melbourne’s northern suburb of Fairfield. Demonstrating the design prowess of an all-female team united by a common goal, the development comprises two adjacent residences that showcase different yet harmonious architectural styles defined by clean, decisive lines, and a pronounced commitment to sustainability. “ BuildHer Collective undertook this project to demonstrate

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Lighting up cultural venues | News | Architonic

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Light, whether <a href="[link] or natural, is an important component of any architectural space – it can give warmth, emphasise different spatial features and create conditions for different activities and uses. Today, <a href="[link] designers</a> have a vast range of tools to create interior and exterior lighting schemes that bring drama and impact to their projects.

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News: London’s most inspirational home improvements shortlisted for the Don’t Move, Improve! competition by NLA

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The shortlist for the 12th annual Don’t Move, Improve! Awards has been unveiled by New London Architecture , treating observers to 15 projects packed with home improvement inspiration. The awards recognize the newest and most innovative home renovation projects across London, with an emphasis on “diversity and character.” Trends which emerged from the 2022 shortlist include interconnected indoor/outdoor spaces, the use of wood and natural materials, and the use of natural tones and pastel colors

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A monochromatic muse

Habitus Living

“Fashion is a passion that makes its way into all my projects,” says Nickolas Gurtler, the interior design creative director of Nickolas Gurtler Interior Design (NGID). “I like to generate a feeling in a space and in this instance, also celebrating a notion of powerful femininity.”. With luxury fashion retail experience running deep through his veins – he worked with Gucci in 2009 in visual merchandising – he had plenty to draw upon for the brief to create a salon with a luxurious, sexy and soph

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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!