Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

In an effort to bring the organization closer to its own self-stated goals on sustainability, equity, and collaboration, the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has today unveiled plans for a comprehensive new upgrade to its aging Washington, D.C. National headquarters. San Francisco-based EHDD will lead the overhaul of the nearly 50-year-old Brutalist structure using the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence to author a host of efficiency upgrades that are exp

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Avontuura

APRIL 20, 2022

The desert environment and its specificity as a site was the primary consideration for the project both for architecture and interiors. The post Woods + Dangaran design desert getaway in Palm Springs appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

A team of students and faculty at Virginia Tech has completed an innovative observation tower in rural Virginia. The design and delivery of the project saw the development and certification of a new custom timber product, off-site prefabrication, and the discovery of the ruins of a historic building. Photography by Kay Edge and Edward Becker The project, formally titled the New River Train Observation Tower, was delivered to the city of Radford, Virginia.

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designboom

APRIL 20, 2022

skeletonics uses a technology that connects the mechanical and electrical components of the suit with the wearer’s body to offer a smooth, harmonious experience of movement. The post arrive by skeletonics is a 9-feet-tall kinetic exoskeleton 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

APRIL 20, 2022

Above our heads, the pillars and struts of the pergola looked like the masts of a gigantic ship—their edges rounded, like huge pencils, to diminish the force of winds that can pummel the tower. Between the heft of the wooden building and the evanescence of the fog encircling it, the atmosphere was seductively calming—as long as my mind did not linger on the metaphor of the matchbox.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

As the Russian invasion and occupation of Ukraine grind on, the leadership of one of the country’s most affected cities is already planning future rebuilding efforts after taking a special meeting with Norman Foster. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov met with the architect Monday to discuss his vision for rehabilitating a city that is now almost completely unrecognizable after two months of brutal shelling.

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designboom

APRIL 20, 2022

the house features a dark pool that naturally mirrors the organic, colorful aerial views as they change during the day. The post minimal ‘casa JL’ by 5 sólidos is a tranquil home in harmony with its surroundings in colombia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

At one point during the recent SCI-Arc panel discussion , “How to be in an office,” students were presented with a choice. They were presented, on one hand, Design Firms, and on the other hand, Corporate Firms. The ensuing discussion went on to describe the choice as inspiration and passion vs. a paycheck. It’s not an either/or proposition.

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designboom

APRIL 20, 2022

the final design honors the building's past renovations and records of family life while accommodating the clients' modern and busy lifestyles. . The post YYAA converts 1930s property into ‘house of memories’ for young japanese family appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

The American Institute of Architects released new economic data this morning, indicating a significant increase in the demand for design services in March. The latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score rose to 58.0, up sharply from a score of 51.3 in February. The March scores for both new project inquiries and design contracts also expanded to 63.9 and 60.5, respectively.

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designboom

APRIL 20, 2022

remembered as a modernist master, architect louis kahn was also a keen artist who was ‘never not drawing’. The post an autobiography in pictures: see louis kahn’s drawings and travel sketches in new book set appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2022

The pivotal first residential development that will eventually form the cornerstone of San Francisco’s new Mission Rock neighborhood topped out last week, representing a milestone for the city and designers MVRDV. Previously: Construction begins for MVRDV's latest 'rocky' mixed-use tower in San Francisco. Street view. Visualization © Pixelflakes/Courtesy of MVRDV Featuring a suite of ground-floor retail spaces and 50,000 square feet of offices in addition to its 283 residential units

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The Spaces

APRIL 20, 2022

One of Los Angeles’ most unusual pieces of architecture has hit the market, as Lloyd Wright’s Maya-inspired concrete block Derby House comes up for sale via The Agency. The two-storey Glendale property was completed in 1926 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is enveloped in a skin of ornate Maya inspired pre-cast textile concrete block blocks – a unique method Lloyd Wright developed with his father, Frank Lloyd Wright senior.

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Architonic

APRIL 20, 2022

ThomsonAdsett Tim Bentley Design Story: Winner: Tim Bentley, ThomsonAdsett. Staron Application: Hotel columns, reception and planter boxes Location: Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Cairns, Queensland, Australia Staron Colours: Supreme Delphi The Staron® Design Award winner for the commercial category is Tim Bentley for ThomsonAdsett. Tim has been recognised for excellence in design for the Crystalbrook Collection's flagship Riley hotel in Cairns.

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Deezen

APRIL 20, 2022

Architecture studio Architensions has designed a series of colourful, steel-framed towers installed at California music festival Coachella. The studio designed the installation to be a point of interest for attendees of the festival, which runs for two weekends in April and is frequented by international celebrities. Architensions designed a four-tower installation for Coachella.

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Dwell

APRIL 20, 2022

Taryn Mickus had a vision to transform a 1910 home in her neighborhood with new finishes, custom touches, and an open plan, and her husband, architect Ben Mickus, executed. Ben Mickus and his wife, Taryn, weren’t exactly looking for a new house. But in 2014, Taryn, a lactation consultant with an eye for design and a passion for local real estate, popped into an open house around the corner from the couple’s home in Alameda and had a vision.

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Deezen

APRIL 20, 2022

Portuguese practice Atelier Data has renovated and extended a farmhouse in the Alentejo region with a plain, white form and traditional materials that mimic the appearance of the existing building. To design the new home, called Casa Mãe, Lisbon-based Atelier Data returned to a site it first worked on in 2012 , when it converted a run of horse stables into a summer retreat.

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Dwell

APRIL 20, 2022

On the market for $1,650,000, the wood-and-glass house by Sumner Winn shows off some of the regionally revered architect’s signature moves. Property Details: Location: 2617 Meacham Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Price: $1,650,000 Year Built: 1970 Architect: Sumner Winn Footprint: 2,962 square feet (four bedrooms, three baths) Lot size: 27.01 acres From the agent: "Architecturally significant Sumner Winn–designed home.

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The Spaces

APRIL 20, 2022

New York’s cache of carriage houses was initially built to store horse-drawn carriages, with digs for groomsmen above. Mostly now homes, these 19th-century ancillary buildings sit in the shadow of skyscrapers, offering antique charm and a sense of a bygone era. We’ve found five New York carriage homes on sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including a loft penthouse with cinematic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and a pair of Greenwich Village carriage houses with Gilded Age vibes.

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Architonic

APRIL 20, 2022

Established in Arnhem, the Netherlands, just over a decade ago, <a href=[link] Vorm</a> creates furniture and fittings for the truly modern office. That means no standardised desks or over-engineered task chairs but the durable, customisable, flexible multi-purpose essentials of a creative workspace. De Vorm has also been committed to sustainable manufacturing from birth, pioneering the use of <a href=[link] Felt</a> – made using recycled plastic bottles – in furniture de

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The Spaces

APRIL 20, 2022

An imposing rammed earth table forms the centrepiece of Restaurant 0, an eco-friendly pop-up in Viljandi, Estonia. Design studio kuidas.works created the temporary restaurant as part of the TV show Restaurant Null – the team had a week to design a pop-up space with zero budget and zero carbon footprint. Photography: Tõnu Tunnel. The studio took over an abandoned sausage shop in the town, located in southern Estonia.

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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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Architonic

APRIL 20, 2022

Humanity, as with many species, has a natural desire for proximity. We have a tendency to crowd towards surfaces, to feel the embrace of their security and solidity around us, protecting us from danger and hardship. ‘I wish the ground would swallow me up’ goes the common request for its comforting permanence in times of need. And it’s true, <a href="[link] spaces</a> provide intimate stability when feeling alone.

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 20, 2022

Chicago-based historic preservation nonprofit Landmarks Illinois today released the 2022 edition of its annual list of imperiled historic sites facing demolition, redevelopment, or further deterioration brought on by a prolonged [.]. Read More. The post A Brutalist courthouse and century-old Elks Lodge rank among 2022’s Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Architonic

APRIL 20, 2022

Experiments in how, when and where we work best pre-date the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid working is not new and more cutting-edge companies were already experimenting with three and four-day weeks and work-from-anywhere models. The pandemic's prolonged out-of-office notice though sparked an urgent interrogation and supercharged evolution of working practices.

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Architectural Record

APRIL 20, 2022

"Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition" brings visitors into an immersive environment that captures the past, present, and future of this central piece of Parisian culture.

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