Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) has announced the appointment of international design firm Allied Works Architecture to lead the expansion and renovation of the 35-year-old institution. Recognized for its arts and cultural projects, Allied Works will focus on building the museum's resiliency and future growth needs. Allied Works was chosen following an extensive nine-month search that included a line-up of 13 national architecture firms and an eventual shortlist of four.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Two new volumes of concrete were created and implanted in an existing terrace, closely linked to the granite pre-existence. The post Filipe Pina + David Bilo design concrete getaway in mountainous region of Portugal appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Winning entries to the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and USDA Forest Service-sponsored 2022 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon were announced yesterday as part of this weekend’s A’22 Conference in Chicago. Six projects will split the total $2 million prize as judged by a panel of nine over a month-long period that culminated on June 2nd.

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JUNE 24, 2022

perched on a steep slope in a coastal prefecture of japan, the resulting structure celebrates monolithic and rigid geometries. The post on a sloping terrain, massive concrete columns pierce noriaki hanaoka’s house in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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?

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

The American Institute of Architects ’ latest economic data shows that May was the sixteenth consecutive month of growing demand for design services across the U.S. The Architecture Billings Index for May, which uses feedback from architecture firms, finished at a score of 53.5. While down on April’s score of 56.5 , the figure still represents very strong business conditions, considering any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings from the previous month.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

Each week our team highlights employment opportunities in cities and regions around the globe. Continuing with our Chicago -based job highlights we focus on mid and senior-level positions, opportunities in BIM, and architectural visualization. If you're a recent graduate or design practitioner with 0-4 years of experience be sure to check out our latest round-up of jobs in Chicago for recent grads and emerging designers featured on the Archinect Job Board.

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designboom

JUNE 24, 2022

'landmarks and public squares become his canvas and he shows us possibilities for new hybrid architecture,' obrist says on anadol's artistic practice. The post interview: refik anadol and hans ulrich obrist on ‘NFTs and public art’ at NFT ART DAY ZRH appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

The first visitor center within the national park system dedicated to L.G.B.T.Q. history will honor and explore the history of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, a galvanizing moment in the fight for equality, the center’s managers announced on Tuesday. The visitor center is being funded with donations, and a groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday.

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designboom

JUNE 24, 2022

69 years into his career, frank lloyd wright designed a humble lodging that deviated from his usual oeuvre: a doghouse. The post frank lloyd wright once designed a doghouse for a 12-year-old kid and his labrador retriever appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

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JUNE 24, 2022

New York has lagged for years behind other major American cities in making its subway system accessible to people with disabilities: Just 126 of its 472 stations, or 27 percent, have elevators or ramps that make them fully accessible. But on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it would add elevators and ramps to 95 percent of the subway’s stations by 2055 as part of a settlement agreement in two class-action lawsuits over the issue.

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designboom

JUNE 24, 2022

MIT scientists have created robotic fireflies that can help search-and-rescue missions using flashing lights and motion-tracking features. The post WATCH: MIT scientists create robot fireflies that can help search-and-rescue missions appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2022

Conrad Gargette has been selected to design what will eventually stand as the focal point of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s epynonymous Nonprofit City development in Riyadh. The Australian firm will remake a site situated between two ravines in the middle of the capital’s Irqah neighborhood. In a press statement, firm leaders credited the Prince’s idea of creating an environment geared towards youth and entrepreneurial goals as spawning its interest in one of the many

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Urban Realm

JUNE 24, 2022

Aberdeen City Council and transport body Nestrans have opened a second consultation for public realm improvements to Ashgrove Road. Ashgrove Connects will encourage active travel along the key route through the University of Aberdeen's Forresterhill campus through a range of infrastructure works such as traffic calming measures, rationalised crossings and more green space.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Fire Station 14, sited in the growing northwest quadrant of Salt Lake City, is a 17,200 square foot dual-company facility. The two-story station includes a 4-bay apparatus garage, individual dorms for 12 firefighters, and a 25-person multi-purpose / training room. Firefighter amenities include an exercise room, a second-floor exterior roof deck, a theater / day room and a full-service, commercial-quality kitchen.

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Dwell

JUNE 24, 2022

In Santander, Zooco Estudio joined fresh millwork with original beams to enliven a historic space with smart partitions and plenty of built-in storage. Project Details: Location: Santander, Spain Architect: Zooco Estudio / @zoocoestudio Builder/General Contractor: Cobo Mantecon / @cobomantecongrupo Footprint: 1,507 square feet Photographer: Imagen Subliminal / @imagensubliminal See the full story on Dwell.

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The Spaces

JUNE 24, 2022

A landscape painting by Indigenous Australian artist Albert Namatjira was the starting point for Ace Hotel Sydney’s terracotta-tinted interiors. The Ace Hotel Sydney is located in Surry Hills , on the site of an 1820s kiln, and it takes over a building that’s been used as a warehouse, pharmacy dispensary, garment factory and high school in its previous life.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

Architecture studios Skidmore Owings & Merrill and Burckhardt+Partner have unveiled a hybrid mass-timber and concrete office block on the United Nations campus in Geneva. The 24,000-square-metre office was designed for an organisation described by the architecture studios as a "non-profit humanitarian organisation in Geneva". However, the building appears to be Building H , which is located at the north of the United Nations' (UN) campus.

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JUNE 24, 2022

Forty-six-story Fane tower, first proposed in 2016, moves forward after court ruling. (WPRI.com). The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled that the Fane tower – a proposed 500-foot, 46-story luxury highrise in the Jewelry District of Providence – can go forward toward construction. The tower’s proposed height of five times the limit in the comprehensive plan is not inconsistent with the comprehensive plan.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: a clothing collection informed by patterns of brain activity while dreaming and a research project studying bacteria that produces whole cellulose garments are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Arts Linz. Also included is a collection of bacteria-dyed textiles that eliminates the need for harmful chemicals and a project that scans a historical dress and uses computer software to observe its changing integrity.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 24, 2022

Let’s face it, and bathrooms don’t always smell their best. Using a stinky restroom may be unpleasant and embarrassing, especially if you’re hosting guests. As a result, installing an air purifier is smart to ensure that the air you breathe is always pleasantly scented. When it comes to bathroom air purifiers , there are several additional reasons to use one.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

This week on Dezeen , we revealed rapper Kanye West and Muji industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa's understated burger box design for fast-food chain McDonald's. The music mogul revealed the design, which features two bun halves sandwiching a McDonald's burger printed onto a brown, translucent-looking sheet in a recent Instagram post. Although McDonald's has kept tight-lipped about if and when the packing will be rolled out, the brand told Dezeen that the partnership is official.

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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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JUNE 24, 2022

Most people think a home needs to be perfect, but forget a home needs to be meaningful. Your home is your sanctuary; therefore, you must always make a significant living from the entire space. Simplify all the details to a point where you enjoy all the people’s experiences that make your living entirely beautiful, attain maximum fulfillment, and emit overflowing joy to the people around you.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

Italian fashion brand Prada collaborated with AMO to create an entirely paper show space that resembled an oversized house for its Spring Summer 2023 menswear show. Taking place at Milan's Fondazione Prada , AMO – the research studio of Dutch architecture studio OMA – transformed the space into an oversized home with walls, windows, floors and curtains constructed from rolls of heavyweight raw-edged paper.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 24, 2022

Most people believe that home is where the heart is. And for most people, their home is their most cherished possession. Customizing your home can be a fun and rewarding experience. It can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start or how to set a budget. Luckily, you’re not alone. You can find a hard money lendor in Idaho or your area to help ease the upfront costs.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

Japanese art collective TeamLab has revealed the design for its TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi gallery, which will be a permanent venue for its digital art on Saadiyat Island. Conceived by TeamLab as a "home for infinite curiosity", the building will host immersive artworks designed by the Japanese collective. As the latest cultural venue to be built on Saadiyat Island, it will be located alongside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi by Mecanoo and near Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi , Foster+Pa

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