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Zaha Hadid Architects to design a meandering Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre

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A proposal from Zaha Hadid Architects has been named the winner of an international competition to deliver a new cultural and arts destination inside the Jinghe New City technology hub in Shaanxi Province. Their design features a stacked program of galleries and multipurpose performance spaces, a library, a 450-seat theater, and studio accommodations.

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Heatherwick Studio and the National Trust unveil kinetic Glasshouse and Silk Route Garden in West Sussex

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Glasshouse for Woolbeding Gardens Architect: Heatherwick StudioLocation: Woolbeding Gardens, West SussexType: GreenhouseYear: 2022Photographs: Hufton+Crow, Raquel Diniz Heatherwick Studio The following description is courtesy of the architects. Heatherwick Studio has unveiled its latest project, a kinetic Glasshouse set on the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens, part of an historic estate in West Sussex.

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'Every landscape architect helps shape their community for the better': Meet the ASLA 2022 Class of Fellows

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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recognizes 27 landscape architects, academics, researchers, and urbanists for their work and contributions within the field. Founded in 1899, the ASLA is the professional association designated for the landscape architecture community in the U.S. From their work and stewardship to helping design and plan beautiful and resilient spaces, this year's fellowship cohort is comprised of design professionals representing landscape architecture's impor

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casa açucena rises fifteen meters from the ground and lives within a forest in brazil

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residential casa açucena rises fifteen meters through stilts penetrated into the earth and lives within the core of a forest in brazil. The post casa açucena rises fifteen meters from the ground and lives within a forest in brazil appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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'Every landscape architect helps shape their community for the better' meet the ASLA's 2022 Class of Fellows

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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recognizes 27 landscape architects, academics, researchers, and urbanists for their work and contributions within the field. Founded in 1899, the ASLA is the professional association designated for the landscape architecture community in the U.S. From their work and stewardship to helping design and plan beautiful and resilient spaces, this year's fellowship cohort comprises of design professionals representing landscape architecture's importan

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SPF:a's new Obama Sports Complex is inaugurated in Los Angeles

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It’s opening day for SPF:architects ’ new Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex in Los Angeles’ Baldwin Hills neighborhood. The new development replaces the old 29-acre Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and was developed in conjunction with Buro Happold and Hood Design Studio. The scheme critically includes what is being labeled as one of the city’s first Net Zero Energy (NZE) buildings — the all-new basketball wing of the larger, 40,000-square-foot facility —

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Take a peek at Battersea Power Station’s restored Control Room A

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Battersea Power Station’s 1930s control room has been restored to its former glory – ready for its new life as an events space. The room was originally used to control the distribution of London’s power and has a plethora of controls and dials as well as a striking semi-circular desk – which visitors might recognise from the 2010 film, The King’s Speech.

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Peter Marino looks back on some harsh influences and early lessons

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Marino spoke to artist Rashid Johnson for Interview at length about his early client, the magazine's founder Andy Warhol, as well as a host of other topics, including his art collection, time at Cornell , and what he sees as the gradual evolution of pop art’s influence into the works of contemporaries like Michael Graves. “I think some of Graves’s work is very good, but as an architectural movement, it’s very mannerist.

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digital technology & traditional craftsmanship merge in ‘candelera’ lighting fixture series

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Federico Stefanovich’s ‘Candelera’ fuses digital technologies and traditional craftsmanship Industrial designer Federico Stefanovich presents ‘Candelera’, a line of large-format sculptural lighting fixtures created from a functional approach. In order to accomplish balance in the compositions, multiple parameters such as volume, mass, and density, as well as the distance between the elements, are calculated and […].

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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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Amid a surge in interest around modular design, architects can find new career paths

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Earlier this week, we reported on Nexii Building Solutions , a Canadian startup which The New York Times described as a “rising star” in prefabricated modular construction. The company’s $1 billion valuation, combined with the $155 million it has raised through funding rounds, demonstrates the surging interest in modular design as a tool in tackling housing affordability and carbon emissions.

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Marcel Breuer’s Grieco House is for sale in Massachusetts

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Soft hues heightened the feeling of space and light at this 1955 Marcel Breuer-designed binuclear house in Massachusetts. Grieco House in Andover has a top floor that cantilevers over a fieldstone-clad base and exterior vertical siding. The Bauhaus architect designed it for the Grieco family after their original plans to commission Frank Lloyd Wright fell through due to a disagreement.

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Kauhale Kai by de Reus Architects

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This private residence sits within the Mauna Kea Resort on the island of Hawai’i, a place full of memories for the client who recalls family vacations to the famous hotel. The clients share an affinity for Hawai’i and Polynesia, for modern art and design, and for the beauty of natural materials and craftsmanship. They enlisted the firm to design a modern tropical home that their family would enjoy for years to come.

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cultural artifacts are skinned using 3D photogrammetry to produce tufted tiger rugs

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3D photogrammetry scans propose a victimless twist on skinning a wild animal for its hide to produce tiger rugs. The post cultural artifacts are skinned using 3D photogrammetry to produce tufted tiger rugs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Brooklyn-based architecture jobs for recent graduates and emerging designers

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Finding the right job to kick start your career isn't always easy. So beyond crafting an effective resume and portfolio, recent graduates and young designers also explore other valuable employment factors like work culture and proper compensation. Employment and professional practice-related news and resources are one of Archinect's key focus areas.

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The Reason to Love Lakes Is the House Peeping

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How one New Yorker found a new favorite pastime in her search for a place to swim laps. Welcome to Beach Week, a celebration of the best place on earth. I’ll take any body of water, but there is a hierarchy. Pools and the ocean are at the top of the list, depending on their proximity at any given moment and whether I need them for business (swimming laps) or pleasure (splashing around, hanging out with friends, immediately dropping my body temperature).

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Groupe Scolaire Cranves-Sales by Christophe Rousselle Architecte by Christophe Rousselle Architecte

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The proposal of this project in Ville de Cranves-Sales, France, is to maximize the use of the double slope of the land by building "two schools" developed on two different terraces, both in a vantage point over their surroundings. The access, located in the south, is delimited by a roof that overlooks the courtyard and serves as access to the primary school, extracurricular classes and the large multipurpose room, thus offering greater flexibility in the use of equipment.

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Toronto is getting a new waterfront public art trail

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Toronto has received a $25m donation to create an outdoor public art trail along its waterfront – the largest art donation in the city’s history. The Pierre Lassonde Family Foundation offered the donation at a press conference at Sugar Beach on 28 June 2022. Around $10m will fund two permanent artworks – one by a Canadian artist and the other by an international artist – at Villier’s Island in Toronto’s Port Lands.

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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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Live and Work in This Frank Gehry Loft in Santa Monica for $2.5M

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The three-level studio shows the starchitect’s practical side, while still leaving room for fun. Property Details: Location : 1643 12th Street, Unit 2, Santa Monica, California Price: $2,495,000 Year built: 1992 Footprint: 2,565 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths) Lot size: 0.172 acres From the agent: "In the early 1990s, longtime friends architect Frank Gehry and artist Chuck Arnoldi got together to develop real estate for their own portfolio.

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GATEWAY by arturo tedeschi is a phygital piece promoting ‘guiltless approach to NFT world’

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using low energy waste blockchain (tezos), tedeschi lets users become co-creators of his artwork by converting each physical module into a digital collectible. The post GATEWAY by arturo tedeschi is a phygital piece promoting ‘guiltless approach to NFT world’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Build a dream home inside London’s brutalist Barbican estate

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It’s the thing of dreams, but it has the price tag to match: this raw space at the Barbican is a one-off opportunity to create a brand new home within the existing Grade II-listed modernist estate. For sale via The Modern House for £4m, The Void is a disused space at the base of Barbican’s Cromwell tower. Plans by 6a Architects and Sanchez Benton reimagine the 30ft tall, 65 ft long space as a neo-brutalist home with living rooms stacked on one side of the quadruple height void, like

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Marcelo Dantas replaces diesel ferries with autonomous solar-powered vessels to traverse the Tagus river

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Marcelo Dantas is the next finalist in Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival with a proposal to revive Lisbon's ferry service with a network of autonomous, solar-powered vessels. Called Tagus Link, Dantas 's proposal reimagines the ferry service in Lisbon , Portugal, which has been largely abandoned in favour of private transportation due to long wait times, few pier-to-pier routes and lack of flexible connections.

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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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Ziggurat Architecture in Mesopotamia

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Ziggurats were ancient towering, stepped structures built in the ancient Mesopotamian valley and western Iranian plateau, having a terraced step pyramid of successively receding stories or levels. They were made. The post Ziggurat Architecture in Mesopotamia appeared first on ArchEyes.

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A Berlin Subway Station Illuminates the Daily Commute for Local Travelers

Architectural Record

Collignon Architektur and LKL, the lighting design team of a new underground stop in the city center, avoid shadow and dark zones with radiant results.

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Turning the tables with Mirage's new EpicArc series | News | Architonic

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We understand the potential of ceramics and stoneware. We have been making wondrous ceramic objects for millennia. The advance of civilisations is mapped and understood by what they did with ceramics. You might well imagine then that the functional and decorative possibilities for ceramics have been fully explored and realised. The Italian porcelain stoneware specialist <a href="[link] disagrees and is proving that the creative potential for ceramics is far from exhausted. <a href=&#

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Annabel Karim Kassar reconstructs Beirut house damaged in the 2020 explosion for V&A installation

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French-Lebanese architect Annabel Karim Kassar has reconstructed the facade of a traditional Beiruti house at the V&A in London as part of an installation focusing on the 2020 Beirut explosion. Called The Lebanese House: Saving a Home, Saving a City , the installation's centrepiece is a reconstruction of the facade of Bayt K, a traditional house from Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood.

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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!