Avontuura
MAY 6, 2022
The studio is designed like an upside down boat. A timber structure sits on a concrete shelf, projecting from the landscape over the beach. The post Studio MUTT completes shell clad artist studio overlooking Poole Harbour in Dorset appeared first on Åvontuura.
Archinect
MAY 6, 2022
In a follow-up to our January 2022 feature on employee-owned architecture firms, we question if the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) models which represent the majority of employee-owned architecture firms adequately fulfill a growing worker-led clamor for reform within the profession. For organizations such as the Architecture Lobby , and its founding member Peggy Deamer , meaningful worker ownership of an architectural firm goes far beyond the ESOP model of stock and retirement plans, and
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The Spaces
MAY 6, 2022
The Unité d’Habitation apartment complex – a Brutalist treasure in suburban Marseille – is as beloved today by architecture buffs as Le Corbusier intended when he designed it in the 1950s. As such, its landmark 70 th birthday has not gone unnoticed. In one of the bay-window apartments at the so-called Cité Radieuse, Ygaël Attali, co-founder of Geneva-based Galerie Philia , has orchestrated a tribute to the man she calls ‘one of the most influential historical figures in contemporary
Archinect
MAY 6, 2022
Oki, a qualified architect at global construction company Mace, has been chosen by an informal collective of early-career architects, students and architectural activists keen to shake-up the institute and move it beyond ‘empty slogans and self-serving initiatives’ The campaigning collective behind Muyiwa Oki’s nomination includes grassroots organization Future Architects Front (FAF) , past and current RIBA Council members, and RIBA’s Future Architects members.
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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?
The Spaces
MAY 6, 2022
Concentrated light beams bisect the baroque spaces of Turin’s Palazzo Martini di Cigala in this interactive installation by artist Emilio Ferro. Quantum is a site-specific artwork inside the opulent rooms and private courtyards of the 18th-century building designed by eminent architect Filippo Juvarra. The ephemeral installation is inspired by the mystical geomagnetism of the Earth.
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designboom
MAY 6, 2022
the fondazione palazzo strozzi presents 'let’s get digital!', a new exhibition bringing the NFT art revolution and the new borderline between the real and the digital. The post exhibition ‘let’s get digital!’ in palazzo strozzi, florence explores the NFT art revolution appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
MAY 6, 2022
Looking for the latest architectural career opportunities in Phoenix? Design services are in high demand in Arizona's state capitol, now the fifth-most populous city in the United States, as the number of listings in the region on Archinect Jobs shows. For this week's curated job picks , we have selected some exciting architectural and design positions at firms in the greater Phoenix area , including Scottsdale.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
A historic community centre that was saved from demolition by activists – including Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon – has been given a new lease of life by architecture studio New Practice. New Practice founders Becca Thomas and Marc Cairns opted for a light-touch approach in the renovation of Kinning Park Complex , a century-old former school building in the southwest of Glasgow.
Archinect
MAY 6, 2022
The Dodge Momentum Index continues to rise, with a 6% increase in April, taking it to 164.8, up from the revised March reading of 155. Commercial planning rose 9%, while institutional planning moved 2% higher. This gain in April has moved the Dodge Momentum Index just 5% short of the all-time high set in the fall of 2021. The main driver has been the commercial sector, which has been carried by a growing number of data center, warehouse, and hotel projects in planning.
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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
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
envisioning the ‘next 500’ years of social housing MVRDV unveils a celebratory pavilion in Augsberg, Germany to honor the 500th anniversary of the Fuggerei — the world’s oldest social housing complex. The completion of the so-called ‘NEXT500’ pavilion kicks off a five-week program of discussion and events centered on the future of social housing. […].
Archinect
MAY 6, 2022
“So what moved me? Everything.” At the beginning of this year, a group of photos featuring a red brick building and a white spiral staircase went viral on the social media. Then, another post showed that the space with the logo of GIORIO CASA was located in “Shenghui Furniture Mall”, which attracted some young people to travel a long way for a visit.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
battersea power station, london’s new majestic destination, has welcomed its first residents to the frank gehry-designed prospect place buildings. The post residents move into frank gehry-designed prospect place at london’s battersea power station appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
This week on Dezeen, we kicked off our series exploring deconstructivism , an influential architecture movement from the 20th century led by the likes of Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Rem Koolhaas. Among the highlights of the series so far is an overview of the style by historian Owen Hopkins and an exclusive interview with the renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.
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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.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
HAS design and research envisioned this 180-meter-tall tower as part of a competition to design a new mixed-use cultural center for bangkok. The post cable car lines connect this stacked tower proposal for bangkok civic center appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
Architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled its design for an expansion to St Louis Orchestra's Powell Hall that will feature scalloped walls, a grainy brick facade and glazed arches. The 65,000-square-foot (6,039-square-metre) expansion will add new lobby space, backstage space and educational facilities to the historic building in St Louis , Missouri.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
the slanted beams work together as a singular structural system. The post a web of tilted columns takes over christian kerez’s bahrain pavilion at expo 2020 dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
Global firm Henning Larsen Architects prioritised openness and connectivity to create a Minnesota government building that is part of a "new coalition of civic architecture across the United States". The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops. The US Bank Stadium is a few blocks away.
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designboom
MAY 6, 2022
besides lightening the robustness of the brick-built facades, its sculptural shape offers freedom to visitors to wander around exploring the various spaces. The post sculptural staircase meanders within giorio casa store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
Mexican gallery Masa 's Intervención/Intersección exhibition showcases pieces by artists and designers including Frida Escobedo and Isamu Noguchi in a former post office in the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. The exhibition, which is travelling gallery Masa's first in New York City, presents works by a variety of individuals who lived in or were affected by Mexico City.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
The design behind the modern day, members-only auto resort in Miami. The post The Concours Club: DMAC Architecture & Interiors designs first auto resort in Miami appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
Bathing Culture at the Museum of Design and Applied Art in Reykjavík tells the history of geothermal pools in Iceland as part of DesignMarch. Here are five that demonstrate how the culture has changed over the past century. Opened during this year's coronavirus-delayed DesignMarch festival, the Bathing Culture exhibition , which continues until 25 September, aims to highlight the country's unique culture of bathing in its numerous geothermal pools.
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.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
the FRAMESCAPE greenhouse restaurant is set to offer a unique 'farm-to-table' experience against the pristine icelandic backdrop. The post this immersive restaurant proposal frames dramatic views of iceland’s natural sites appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MAY 6, 2022
Dezeen Showroom: South African designer Haldane Martin has created Songololo, a segmented outdoor sofa that users can contort into curving shapes. Available from outdoor furniture brand Haldane , each Songololo sofa is made up of sections comprising an aluminium leg and a curving cushioned seat. These sections combine to create a long sofa that can be twisted into different shapes.
designboom
MAY 6, 2022
the custom vehicle is part of a mission to get kids from disadvantaged communities into STEM jobs by funding inner city school engineering programs. The post will.i.am and mercedes unveil custom AMG GT 4-door with boxy G-wagen front appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Architect's Newsletter
MAY 6, 2022
The Project of Independence, now open at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), is steeped in longing for a return to a more hopeful time when architects made nation-states. The [.]. Read More. The post MoMA exhibition on building and decolonization in South Asia raises questions about the authentically hopeful architecture of nation-building appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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