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RIBA presents third round of House of the Year shortlist candidates

Archinect

The third round of projects in the mix for the title of RIBA House of the Year has been released by the organization in advance of tonight’s third episode of the BBC Channel 4’s Grand Designs: House of the Year program. Home designs from Surman Weston and Haysom Ward Miller are the next two to compete for the now nine-year-old title, which, this year, features "Hard to Build" residential structures across the country.

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Residential House Cologne Hahnwald / Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten

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© Michael Neuhaus. architects: Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten Location: Hahnwald, Köln, Germany Project Year: 2016 Photographs: Michael Neuhaus Area: 266.0 m2. Read more ».

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ICON receives NASA funding to create 3D printing methods using materials from the Moon and Mars

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3D printing company ICON has been awarded funding by NASA to develop lunar surface construction systems. The $57.2 million contract was awarded under NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research program and will see ICON develop “space-based construction technology” with the aim of creating humanity’s “first-ever construction on another planetary body.

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Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli completes library in Tyrol’s oldest city somewhere between ancient and contemporary

Avontuura

The new library is a stone's throw from the Duomo — a public institution which represents a landmark for the entire Isarco Valley. The post Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli completes library in Tyrol’s oldest city somewhere between ancient and contemporary appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Explore SANAA's Art Gallery of New South Wales expansion ahead of its grand opening

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Sydney's highly anticipated Art Gallery of New South Wales expansion will open its doors on Saturday, December 3, expecting the arrival of 15,000 people who have already registered to visit. Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning duo Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA , the new project is set to be the city's largest "cultural development since the dramatic opening of its Opera House nearly 50 years ago," as reported on Archinect back in May 2022 when updated project renderings were relea

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Steven Holl completes Rubenstein Commons at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ

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Steven Holl Architects has reached another milestone following the completion of the new Rubenstein Commons at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey, in late October. The new 17,175-square-foot building provides the 92-year-old IAS with much-needed modern facilities while serving as a social condenser for researchers and the broader academic community.

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La Tartane Saint-Tropez is an unpretentious take on French hospitality

The Spaces

Reopened after a full renovation, this Cote d’Azur resort offers five ‘hamlets’ – each designed as a tribute to 1920s Riviera life. There are 27 rooms and suites available to book, spread across houses that are named after famous former residents of the area, including Ernest for Ernest Hemingway and Peggy for Peggy Guggenheim. Jordane Arrivetz, founder of design studio Notoire , oversaw the Saint-Tropez hotel’s recent update, bringing in an eclectic mix of patterned sofas, painted floorboards a

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Planning officials are getting fed up with Elon Musk's string of empty tunnel promises

Archinect

The six-year-old company has repeatedly teased cities with a pledge to “solve soul-destroying traffic,” only to pull out when confronted with the realities of building public infrastructure, according to former executives and local, state and federal government officials who have worked with Boring. Boring has yet to make good on its most ambitious pitch: that it can design tunnel-boring machines that are so fast to operate that they will drive down costs and shake up the industry.

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Finnish Design Shop creates forest-set logistics centre to enable "a more sustainable future"

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Avanto Architects and Joanna Laajisto have designed a logistics centre for retailer Finnish Design Shop that features warm timber, a foraged-food restaurant for staff and visitors, and views of the surrounding forest. Located on the outskirts of Turku, west of Helsinki, the logistics centre is the hub for storage, management and dispatch of products from the Finnish Design Shop , which says it is the world's largest online store for Nordic design.

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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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Meet curiosity-driven LA studio EYRC: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Following last week’s visit to New York City-based Marvel , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week, where we meet Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney (EYRC) Architects. Since its founding in 1979, the firm has grown from its LA residential roots to encompass institutional, creative workplaces, and civic works projects in addition to high-end residential.

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A Rooftop Extension in the Netherlands Sets a New Precedent for the Neighborhood

Dwell

Architect Tjeerd Bloothoofd needed more space for his family, so he built a metal-clad addition on top of his apartment. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: The Hague, The Netherlands Architect: Bloot Architecture / @ blootarchitecture General Contractor: Aannemersbedrijf L.R.Treep Construction: Remmerswaal Bouwadvies Photographer: Christi

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Proriz Showroom by Between The Walls

Archinect

Proriz is a showroom project in a historic building in the heart of Kyiv. It is also combined with a café A special feature of this interior is its history. The house was built in the middle of the last century on Prorizna Street. Thick walls, 4.5 meters height ceilings, large rooms and radial windows - this is the legacy that dictated the rules of the future interior.

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Drew Mandel Architects completes a multi-textural house in a Canadian forest

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Drew Mandel Architects designed a house in Milton, Canada with exteriors of metal, brick and wood that is centred around a walnut staircase. Situated within a forest on the Niagara Escarpment, the 6,780-square-foot (630-square metre) house was completed in 2022. The house is situated within a forest. Drew Mandel Architects – a Toronto-based studio – designed the home to embrace and pay tribute to its natural surroundings.

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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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studio beltrame tucks pine-shaped treehouse high amid the forestscape of the italian alps

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il pino comprises three pitch-roofed levels stacked to echo and preserve the surrounding natural landscape. The post studio beltrame tucks pine-shaped treehouse high amid the forestscape of the italian alps appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This Prominent U.K. Prefab Builder Is Scaling Up From Cabins to Custom Residences

Dwell

Design firm Koto is known for its geometric modular homes, but is now offering architect-designed residences in its signature "Japandi" style. With the amount of prefabs on the market today, the term has all but become a synonym for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), backyard homes, granny flats, tiny homes, and cabins. But one company that’s designed its share of those is now thinking a little bit bigger.

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The William by Foster + Partners receives planning permission

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The next phase in the grand £3bn redevelopment of Queensway, Bayswater has today been confirmed with planning approval for The William, a major new mixed-use development set to transform the northern end of the central London high street. Designed by Foster + Partners, The William will deliver six floors of Grade A office space spanning 90,000 sq. ft. alongside 21,000 sq. ft. of shops and 32 new homes, 11 of which will be affordable.

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vibrant bleachers raise up in steps for multipurpose school field in india

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playball studio assembles colorful gradual platform for school court in india. The post vibrant bleachers raise up in steps for multipurpose school field in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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NASA awards ICON a $57.2 million contract to continue research on lunar habitation

The Architect's Newsletter

Just weeks after ICON, the 3D printing technology company, broke ground on what is slated to be the largest 3D printed neighborhood, the Texas-based company is using its expertise and [.]. Read More. The post NASA awards ICON a $57.2 million contract to continue research on lunar habitation appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

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Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. In the aftermath of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, thousands of other buildings have been found to have combustible materials on their walls or other serious fire safety issues.

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DESIGN:ED Podcast: KPMB

Architectural Record

KPMB founding partners Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg join the podcast to discuss the importance of collaboration, the role of equity and diversity in their design process, and how their practice has evolved.

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Six buildings by little-known mid-century architect Henry Kulka

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With the launch of a book profiling 20th-century Czech architect Henry Kulka, authors Mary Gaudin and Giles Reid reveal photographs of six of his key buildings. Simply titled Henry Kulka , the book is the first to ever be published on the mid-century architect, who might have been more famous if his career hadn't been divided across two continents. Kulka was born in 1900.

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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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How ‘Black Panther’ Production Designer Hannah Beachler Created the Sequel’s Underwater World

Dwell

The Academy Award winner drew inspiration from Mesoamerican architecture, East African fishing villages, and Zaha Hadid works to devise the kingdoms of Talokan and Wakanda for ‘Wakanda Forever.’ Throughout her childhood, Hannah Beachler had a recurring question for her architect father. "I’d say to him, ‘Dad, I want you to design the house that I live in when I’m older,’" she says.

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Shifting Fields carpet tile collection by Kerry Deffley for Shaw Contract

Deezen

Dezeen Showroom: flooring brand Shaw Contract has launched a collection of carpet tiles named Shifting Fields, which features flecked surfaces in colours informed by nature. The design is available in three versions – Plains, Landing and Landing Edge – that are designed to suit a range of commercial interiors. The collection is available in three designs.

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Morphosis’s Highly Sculpted Art Museum in Orange County Responds to its Urban Context

Architectural Record

Thom Mayne's new museum in Costa Mesa, California, has a wrapper that warps, skews, and bends.

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foster + partners reveals winning proposal for king salman international airport in riyadh

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expected to be one of the world’s largest airports, the design will cover an area of approximately 57 sqkm. The post foster + partners reveals winning proposal for king salman international airport in riyadh appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!