Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

[.] Wilson Capital announced this morning that its redevelopment of the Avenue Lofts site will be significantly larger than previously reported. The multifamily residential building planned for the 0.8-acre property at 410 East Fifth Street, now known as Wilson Tower, is set to rise 80 floors to a total height of 1,035 feet — and yes, that would make the project the new tallest tower in Texas upon completion, exceeding the height of the Waterline supertall project [.

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The SuperHub represents a revitalised circular version of the traditional market hall design; it is expansive and transparent. The post De Zwarte Hond complete innovative community hub and social space in Groningen appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Sir David Adjaye has achieved yet another accolade after being named as one of the six new Order of Merit appointments announced this weekend and selected by Queen Elizabeth II shortly before her death in September at the age of 96. Adjaye is now also one of five architects on the list, joining Basil Spence, Norman Foster , Giles Gilbert Scott, and Edwin Lutyens.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Timber, terracotta and rich jewel tones feature throughout this home in Melbourne that Australian studio Brave New Eco has designed for a family of five. Occupied by a couple and their three teenage children, West Bend House sits on a leafy plot overlooking the greenery-lined banks of Melbourne's Merri Creek. The building itself was designed by local studio MRTN Architects but Brave New Eco was brought on board to do the interiors for the "forever home", having already worked with the studio twi

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The city’s Department of Transportation is considering making Grand Army Plaza car-free and connecting it to the Open Streets on Vanderbilt and Underhill Avenues, officials said this week. The NYC Department of Transportation is currently seeking the public’s feedback regarding improvements to an area that’s been defined by constant traffic, disrepair, and hazardous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works. In operation for over 50 years, the awards describe themselves as “the world’s foremost celebration of structural engineers as innovative, creative design professionals

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Located at the mouth of the Miami River on the shores of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, like the centers of so many American cities, is ringed by a loop of [.]. Read More. The post Segregation by Design maps highway expansion in Florida’s Magic City appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This post is brought to you by MIT Center for Real Estate. The MIT Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) offers an unparalleled education in real estate practice. Our groundbreaking MSRED degree presents a program that is rigorous, concentrated, multidisciplinary and geared toward direct application. Candidates for the MSRED degree come to the Program with several years of experience within the built environment.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

jenny lai and lien x tong collaborate on a three-piece capsule collection of bioplastic garments. The post bioplastic couture collection explores sustainable fabric options made at home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The 17-story tower of the historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach was successfully imploded just after 8 a.m. Sunday. The oceanfront building at 6701 Collins Ave. crumbled to the ground in a matter of seconds after a series of thundering booms, marking the end of the road for a hotel that famously hosted the Beatles in 1964 and fell into disrepair in recent years.

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These days, it’s quite common for architects to consider issues of equity and inclusivity in the built environment, not to mention fair labor practices in their offices as well as [.]. Read More. The post <em>AN</em> shares tributes to Mike Davis (1946–2022) appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Canadian architect Alain Fournier has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Ernest-Cormier Prize by the Government of Quebec. The EVOQ Architecture founder was honored for his advocacy work and educational contributions as well as his commitment to environmental justice and improving the quality of life for First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

the gated property recently underwent an award-winning restoration, in consultation with the architect's grandson, eric llyod wright. The post frank llyod wright’s restored fawcett farm house hits the market for $4.25M in california appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Influential Cleveland-based nonprofit gallery SPACES has been selected by the State Department to organize the U.S. Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Biennale , The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported recently. Under the curatorial theme of “Everlasting Plastics,” the group has said they will invite area artists Lauren Yeager, Xavi Aguirre, Simon Anton, Ang Li, and Norman Teague to explore the danger of plastic waste to the ecosystem.

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

London design studio VATRAA stacked thousands of water bottles to create its Plastic Monument installation , which is designed to highlight the world’s pollution problem. The artwork echoes the trilithons of England’s 5,000-year-old Stonehenge , which are made from pairs of upright stones supporting a lintel. It’s designed as a reinterpretation of the prehistoric stone circle, albeit made from a far more problematic material.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Arup has announced the creation of a dataset which catalogs the whole life carbon emissions of buildings in its portfolio. The dataset, unveiled to coincide with COP27 , has so far calculated the emissions for almost 1,000 Arup projects across 30 countries. The data represents an effort by Arup to calculate their ‘carbon handprint,’ which quantifies the scale of emissions arising from the firm’s design portfolio.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Built in 1957, the 2,289-square-foot home was recently treated to a full revamp and now comes with vibrant interiors and an oasis-like backyard. Location : 4300 Don Arellanes Drive, Los Angeles, California Price : $1,849,000 Year Built : 1957 Renovation By: Hab House Design Footprint : 2,289 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths) Lot Size : 0.22 acres From the Agent : " Completely restored by the current owners in 2016 in collaboration with Hab House Design, this midcentury ranch sits atop one

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Recently opened to the public "Escaleras y Mirador Vela" is the new project of the architecture firm External Reference , led by architect Carmelo Zappulla , which for the first time generates a connection between the Passeig del Mare Nostrum and the Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents , on the beachfront of La Barceloneta. The project interprets a special port context : the connection develops a new relationship with the W Hotel, where the strong tides of the sea coexists with a unique concentra

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Set in a historic 19th-century building, the $4.4M apartment comes with 14-foot-tall ceilings, four bedrooms, and a wood-clad chef’s kitchen. Location : 426 Broome Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York Price : $4,495,000 Architect : Derek Sanders Year Built : 1869 (building) Footprint : Four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths From the Agent : " Architect and designer Derek Sanders restored this Soho loft with unparalleled attention to detail, and a nod to its history and authenticity, creating the p

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For some, architecture is a calling; for others, they're called to the profession in unexpected ways. This is the case for Luis Gil, architect and founder of the LA-based practice TALLER ( tah-yehr ). For the latest installment of Archinect's Studio Snapshot series, we connected with Gil to learn more about the firm he established and his journey to architecture.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Listed for $962K, the net-zero home frames mesmerizing views of Canada’s coast. Location : 3772 Malagash Rd, Malagash Centre, Nova Scotia Price : $962,000 Year Built : 2011 Footprint : 1,250 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " Hitting the market is an oceanfront gem designed by a team of architects & engineers for optimum energy efficiency.

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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.

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Pioneering spa centre Remedy Place has opened up for treatment in New York , with hyperbaric chambers and ice baths embedded into a strikingly brutalist set of interiors. Located in the city’s Flatiron District, the wellness hub blends cutting-edge tech with minimal aesthetics. The space is designed to help people relax and recover, billing itself as the world’s ‘first social wellness club’.

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Architonic

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

<p>Designer and academic Brook Muller has authored a book called <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Blue Architecture: Water, Design, and Environmental Futures</em></a> that presents innovative approaches to water-centric urban design. We asked him how a “hydro-logical” approach to architecture could allow us to design cities that improve water sustainability as well as promoting more equitable distribution of our most v

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The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The 2022 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture unfolded this past weekend at the Moscone Center in San Francisco while nearly 8,000 miles away in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the United Nations [.]. Read More. The post ASLA unveils framework for achieving zero emissions by 2040 through practice, equity, and advocacy appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The menu includes three restored farm buildings and a cluster of cantilevering cottages designed by renowned architect Patrick Bouchain. Location : Saône-et-Loire, France Price : 2,630,000 € (approximately $2,768,627 USD) Architect : Patrick Bouchain of Construire Footprint : 10,000+ square feet (two reception rooms, 11 bedrooms) Lot Size : 2.47 acres From the Agent : " This picturesque estate located in Saône-et-Loire was completely rehabilitated in 2008 by Patrick Bouchain of Construire.

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