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Invisible Studio and Ellis Williams complete playful cultural centre on Somerset coast

Avontuura

A solid plinth reflects the harbour wall and nearby cliffs, containing the reception, gallery space, restaurant and artists’ studios. The post Invisible Studio and Ellis Williams complete playful cultural centre on Somerset coast appeared first on Åvontuura.

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HOK cofounder Gyo Obata passes away at 99

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HOK has announced the death of the studio’s cofounder Gyo Obata, who passed away on March 8th at age 99. One of three principals who founded the practice in St. Louis, Missouri, Obata’s architectural career spanned six decades until his retirement in 2012. HOK Cofounders with Priory Model. Left to Right: Gyo Obata, George Hellmuth, George Kassabaum.

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Peter Barber Explains How to Make Affordable Housing People Love

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The London architect tries "to show people that affordability can mean many things"—and his many fans think he’s succeeding. Peter Barber never expected to become the internet’s favorite affordable-housing architect. "My initial experience was in designing commercial housing," says Barber. But after spells with a couple major practices in the U.K. (Richard Rogers’s, Will Alsop’s), the British-born and trained architect followed his progressive political instincts, gravitating toward publicly sub

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12 architecture jobs in Santa Barbara

Archinect

Itching for a job in Southern California but don't want to work in the big city? The beautiful Santa Barbara region offers stunning ocean views with plenty of firms looking to hire the right candidate for their team. For this week's curated job picks here are 12 employment opportunities from firms based in the Santa Barbara region. From entry-level positions to mid-career and senior-level roles, the Archinect Job board features employment opportunities for any career level.

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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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büro ole scheeren designs tropical resort on sanya’s stunning coastline

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a gentle, undulating landscape echoes the ocean waves and ripples beyond. The post büro ole scheeren designs tropical resort on sanya’s stunning coastline appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight ways to prevent birds flying into buildings with glass facades

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Collisions with windows cause billions of bird deaths each year. From patterned glass to netting, here are eight ways to make buildings more bird-friendly. Reflective surfaces are "the main culprit" for mass bird deaths according to Melissa Breyer, a volunteer who has studied bird-window collisions in New York City. Read: Glass facades are "the main culprit" for billions of annual bird deaths.

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Mabel O. Wilson, Deborah Berke, Thomas Phifer, and Michael Van Valkenburgh among members of the 2022 American Academy of Arts and Letters

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Writer and academic Mabel O. Wilson , architect Thomas Phifer , landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh , and Yale SoA Dean Deborah Berke are among the newly-elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters according to an announcement from the institution yesterday. The quartet joined the Academy with fourteen other honorees in music, art, and literature on a list of names that included painter Charles Gaines and The Things They Carried author Tim O’Brien.

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rolls-royce ‘spirit of innovation’ is officially the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft

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the plane reached a top speed of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph) over 3 kilometers, and 532.1km/h (330 mph) over 15 kilometers when flown at a UK test site. The post rolls-royce ‘spirit of innovation’ is officially the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Winning designs of the Last Genocide Memorial Competition

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International competition organizer Bee Breeders has announced the winners of this year's Last Genocide Memorial Competition. The brief asked designers for a memorial that would honor victims of various genocides throughout history. The challenge was sponsored by Canada's Brampton Tamil Association (BTA) and Brampton Tamil Seniors Association (BTSA), who are both actively seeking legislation that would formally recognize various war crimes that occurred between 1983 and 2009 in the Sri Lankan Ci

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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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The historic facade of this 110-year-old Santiago landmark hides a secret

The Spaces

Oficina Bravo has installed a hidden metal skeleton to a fire-ravaged historic building in the heart of Santiago , transforming it into a huge shared workspace. Casona Compañía, as the building is known, has been uninhabited since 2016, when a blaze destroyed the second floor and facade of the 110-year-old structure. Chilean firm Oficina Bravo was tasked with restoring the building and transforming it into a creative coworking space.

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Ukraine's libraries acting as hubs for sheltering, psychological support, and even camouflage classes

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Libraries are playing vital roles in supporting Ukraine's war effort from giving families shelters during Russian bombing raids to making camouflage nets for the military and countering disinformation. As reported by NPR , libraries across Ukraine are brimming with activity, full of librarians, readers, refugees, and volunteers. In addition to serving as bomb shelters, they’re hosting the production of camouflage nets for the military, along with home care courses.

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HOK co-founder Gyo Obata dies at 99

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Gyo Obata, a giant of American architecture whose impact on the built environment can be keenly felt across his adopted hometown of St. Louis and in locales further afield, passed [.]. Read More. The post HOK co-founder Gyo Obata dies at 99 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Daniel Libeskind toasts Hennessy's namesake with new crystal decanter design

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A celebration was on hand Tuesday night for the legendary French label Hennessy as it joined with Daniel Libeskind to unveil the architect’s newly re-designed Richard cognac decanter in tribute to the brand’s namesake and founder Richard Hennessy. A host of Hollywood A-listers including Naomi Watts and Henry Golding joined the architect and Hennessy master blender Renaud Fillioux de Gironde for a cocktail party at a private location in Brooklyn.

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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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Jewel-toned Paris apartment by architect Hugo Toro lists for €440k

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They say red and green should never be seen – but designer Hugo Toro knows better. The architect recently completed work on London’s opulently appointed Booking Office 1869 , hints of which can be read in this Paris apartment, where rooms are drenched in opulent and unapologetic jewel tones and enlivened by plants. Photography: Architecture de Collection.

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Winners of the Office 2021 Design Challenge respond to the 'new normals' of post-pandemic work life

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The Office 2021 Design Challenge has released the winning and shortlisted entries. Hosted by Bee Breeders in partnership with Archhive Books, this was the first edition of an annual competition series, in which participants are tasked with exploring workplace design. The brief responds to the “new normals” of working life brought by the pandemic and ever-changing mode of communication and connectivity, including cloud-based software, video conferencing, email, and social media.

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Japanese-American architect Gyo Obata dies aged 99

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Gyo Obata, co-founder of the St Louis-based architecture firm HOK , has passed away at the age of 99. The news of Obata's death on 8 March 2022 was announced by HOK, which shared a retrospective of his life and works on its website. Obata is known for designing the Community of Christ Temple in Missouri. Obata is known for his work on projects like the Priory Chapel at Saint Louis Abbey, and National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.

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Sean Lally speaks with Sheila Jasanoff about ‘Ethics of Invention’ for episode 94 of Night White Skies

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In partnership with Sean Lally 's Night White Skies podcast , we're sharing new podcast episodes with our readers here on Archinect. Night White Skies addresses "architecture’s future, as both earth’s environment and our human bodies are now open for design," with recent episodes covering issues such as contemporary fiction, CRISPR, evolution and genetics, Radical Gaming & Climate Histories.

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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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Pavilion of Sciences Po by Moreau Kusunoki | Universities

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Moreau Kusunoki completes the central Pavilion of Sciences Po’s new urban campus as part of the school’s “Cœur 2022” project, redefining the typology of the contemporary urban campus in the delicate built fabric of central Paris. As part of the conversion project developed in partnership with Wilmotte & Associe?s and heritage architect Pierre Bortolussi, Moreau Kusunoki focused on the contemporary extensions, namely the Pavilion and the main courtyard in relation to the underground library.

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Remmers Dutch Barn by Miller-Roodell Architects, ltd

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This historic New World Dutch Barn was disassembled in the upper Hudson Valley of New York and rebuilt in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, bringing with it a unique history dating back to the Revolutionary War. It is complemented by the owners’ found artifacts from the last two hundred years, lending character and style to this already-unique home.

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new images unveiled of SHoP architects’ tallest tower in brooklyn as it nears completion

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new images revealed of SHoP architects' brooklyn tower with interiors by gachot studios as sales officially launch. The post new images unveiled of SHoP architects’ tallest tower in brooklyn as it nears completion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Duomo Station - Napoli underground by Studio Fuksas

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The ‘Duomo’ station of Line 1 of the Naples Subway, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, was inaugurated on Friday August 6th and is now fully operational. The new subway station is located in Piazza Nicola Amore, a historic Neapolitan square at the crossroads between Via Duomo and Corso Umberto I, thus becoming the main access point to the historic city centre after the Central Station located in Piazza Garibaldi.

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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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lisbon padel club takes form as a series of delicate luminous volumes

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at night, the delicate boxes emit a soft light that illuminates its immediate urban surroundings, giving the impression that they are suspended. The post lisbon padel club takes form as a series of delicate luminous volumes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The fate of Miami's Marine Stadium hangs in the balance after a delayed vote on preservation funds

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Despite an illustrious history, the prized structure on Virginia Key has sat vacant since Hurricane Andrew swept through the city in 1992. It now faces an uncertain future as city commissioners will soon decide whether to allocate $61.2 million in revenue-bond financing for the building’s restoration. The Miami City Commission has since moved to defer the planned February 24th vote until late May after Commissioner Joe Carollo urged City Manager Art Noriega to reconsider the mounting finan

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A California Couple Turn a Dated Camper Into a Dreamy Family Getaway

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Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia transform a blatantly beige travel trailer into a colorful tiny home that lets their family of five explore nature in style and comfort. Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia spent a long time searching for a camper with enough sleeping space for their nature-loving family of five. "We’re always looking for ways to explore more of the world around us," Kele says.

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Plans for London museum to showcase work of Zaha Hadid revealed

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The Zaha Hadid Foundation has revealed plans to open a permanent gallery and study centre in London , six years after the death of its founder. Planned across two separate locations, the facilities will be dedicated to the work and legacy of the Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid , who established the charity in 2013. One of the venues slated for use is the former Design Museum at Shad Thames.

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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!