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Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore

Avontuura

Singapore has a new skyline addition with the completion of CapitaSpring – a 280-meter-tall high-rise oasis that pioneers vertical urbanism. The post Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Ten women awarded the 2022 Sho-Ping Chin Women’s Leadership Summit Grant

Archinect

The Architects Foundation recognizes ten women for their expertise, community building, and leadership within the industry by awarding them with the Sho-Ping Chin Women's Leadership Summit Grant. To increase the support of women in architecture, the award was established in 2017 to honor the life and work of architect, leader, and equity advocate Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA.

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May Café & Bakery / FeA

ArchDaily

© Trieu Chien. architects: FeA Location: 2 Lê H?ng Phong, ?ông Thành, Ninh Bình, Vietnam Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Trieu Chien Area: 800.0 m2. Read more ».

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Moshe Safdie on making the iconic spaces that have defined his career

Archinect

On the heels of Safdie’s massive donation to his alma mater McGill University , the 84-year-old architect sat down with CNN in Singapore to dissect his career and discuss his new memoir If Walls Could Speak out next week from Grove Atlantic. The creator of the iconic Marina Bay Sands (which is about to begin work on a $1.35 billion expansion he says will not include an extension of its famous skybridge) touched briefly on impressive recent designs around Asia, including the Jewel Changi Ai

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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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BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati complete garden-filled CapitaSpring skyscraper in Singapore

Deezen

Architecture studios BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati have completed a 280-metre-tall skyscraper in Singapore designed to offer visitors a "seamless transition between the garden and the city". Located at the heart of Singapore's financial district, the 51-storey mixed-use CapitaSpring building incorporates large pockets of greenery that are framed by sculptural facade openings.

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bjarke ingels and carlo ratti’s biophilic ‘capitaspring’ skyscraper completes in singapore

designboom

at the core of the building, four connected levels of organic softscape dubbed the 'green oasis' seamlessly weave nature vertically into the architecture. The post bjarke ingels and carlo ratti’s biophilic ‘capitaspring’ skyscraper completes in singapore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Two years ahead of schedule, Diamond Schmitt/TWBTA's David Geffen Hall revamp is ready to debut at Lincoln Center

Archinect

A revamp inside one of America’s most important cultural venues is ready to debut two years ahead of schedule (and reportedly on budget) after the project team behind Lincoln Center ’s David Geffen Hall in Manhattan announced an October 8th public opening date on Tuesday. NYC's redesigned new "cultural living room" is the product of a collaboration between cultural sector heavyweights Diamond Schmitt Architects and Tod Williams Billie Tsien ( TWBTA ), noted acoustician Paul Scarbroug

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DUTS design’s cantilevered building in shanghai promotes human-nature interaction

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duts design creates a headquarter industrial building that appears floating above water. The post DUTS design’s cantilevered building in shanghai promotes human-nature interaction appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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12 featured remote jobs for architects and designers

Archinect

While discussions over returning to the office continue to arise, several architecture firms have stuck with providing remote options for their staff. Archinect Jobs , the industry's go-to source for job seekers and hiring firms , continues to see a growth in employment opportunities, especially the need for remote workers. Continuing with Archinect's featured job highlights, here are eight firms with remote opportunities for architects, designers, managers, and interior designers.

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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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ruined stone property transforms into light-filled, modern home in spain

designboom

blending the existing stone facade with contemporary wooden accents, the design reveals a delicate balance between old and new. The post ruined stone property transforms into light-filled, modern home in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tulane School of Architecture expands graduate school into downtown New Orleans

Archinect

Graduate students studying architecture , real estate , and historic preservation at Tulane School of Architecture (TuSA) will soon have a new space to call home in the vibrant Central Business District of New Orleans. The school is taking over 25,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, offices, and meeting space on the fourth and second floors of NOCHI (also home of the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute), located at 725 Howard Avenue, along Harmony Circle near the Pontchartrain Exp

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tartaruga feliz’s playful AI animations encapsulate youthfulness and dream-like energy

designboom

expressive brushstrokes of paint and marks of charcoal are brought to life as AI generated animations. The post tartaruga feliz’s playful AI animations encapsulate youthfulness and dream-like energy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"Sohofication is strangling our city centres"

Deezen

A proliferation of strangely similar restaurants in our cities is at risk of making them boring places to live, writes Jonathan Nunn. Have you recently had a meal in a new restaurant in the centre of your city? Let me guess. The food was from another country but the menu emphasised that all the dishes are made with local, well-sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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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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this renovated peruvian home embraces raw materiality + delicate ecosystems

designboom

the dwelling boldly sports the natural textures and expressions of peruvian adobe and concrete to embody different ecosystems and micro-habitats. The post this renovated peruvian home embraces raw materiality + delicate ecosystems appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Barbie Dreamhouse Is an Accidental Funhouse Museum of American Design

Dwell

Her plastic real estate portfolio features it all, from A-Frames to Victorian Revivals. Looking back on its 60th anniversary shows the styles Americans actually lived in—and what they really wanted. "All six rooms have a modern look," purrs the voiceover from this 1979 commercial for the vividly decade-specific Barbie Townhouse, as a small hand places Barbie in a bedroom sporting hectic floral wallpaper and a lamp with a fringed shade.

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Tom Wiscombe and Marrikka Trotter resign from SCI-Arc amid investigation

Deezen

Two senior faculty members have resigned from Californian architecture school SCI-Arc after an investigation was launched into the labour practices of the school's staff this spring. Undergraduate chair Tom Wiscombe and history and theory coordinator Marrikka Trotter have both resigned from their positions at the Southern California Institute of Architecture, which is better known as SCI-Arc.

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‘packioli’ is a water-resistant soap packaging made of artichoke + peapod bio-wraps

designboom

the series of zero-waste wraps proposes a solution to commercial plastic soap packaging. The post ‘packioli’ is a water-resistant soap packaging made of artichoke + peapod bio-wraps 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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Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is "first champagne bottle designed for space travel"

Deezen

Designer Octave de Gaulle has wrapped a glass bottle in an aeronautical-grade aluminium shell for French champagne house Maison Mumm, to allow champagne to be drunk in space. Maison Mumm created the Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar champagne, which will be served on privately-owned space exploration company Axiom Space 's flights, to be "the first champagne bottle and tasting experience designed for space travel and human spaceflight".

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Eastward expansion of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park gets catalytic $100 million boost from local philanthropists

The Architect's Newsletter

First introduced in 2019, the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan, a community-driven vision that extends Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park eastward from the city’s downtown core to the Port of Houston [.]. Read More. The post Eastward expansion of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park gets catalytic $100 million boost from local philanthropists appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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London Design Festival: Highlights | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>The first full-size <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">London Design Festival</a> for three years, and the event’s 20th anniversary year, this was meant to be a celebration. But life, as the saying goes, had other plans. Rocked by the news of HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, the country, and indeed the world, started the London Design Festival in a period of mourning.

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Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Junya Ishigami's "sensational" Japanese mud house

Deezen

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Junya Ishigami's below-ground level, mud-covered house and restaurant in Japan. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now ! Created by pouring concrete into holes in the ground to make the building's structure, the home and restaurant was built for Japanese chef Motonori Hirata who is a friend of the architect.

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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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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

Architizer

How can architecture be a force for good in our ever-changing world? During Future Fest , we’re pose this question to some of the world’s best architects. We're hosting daily virtual talks from September 12th to 30th , which are 100% free to attend. Check out the full schedule ! Architecture and construction go hand-in-hand. Designing and building profoundly shape how we live; the two disciplines are also tied to processes of imagination and bringing ideas to life — uniquely human endeavors.

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4/Way House by Deegan-Day responds to "allure and danger" of LA site

Deezen

US studio Deegan-Day Design & Architecture has designed a California weekend home to hold strong against wildfire and capitalise on views. Located near the city of Malibu , the 4/Way House sits on a southeast-facing ridge in the Santa Monica Mountains, in a community called Topanga. Joe Day – a founder of local studio Deegan-Day Design & Architecture – bought the property with his wife, Nina Hachigian, in the 1990s following a devastating wildfire in the area that destroyed 20,000 acres

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Eames Institute presents an online exhibition featuring postcards and mailers sent by Charles and Ray Eames

The Architect's Newsletter

Postcards from far-flung locales like St. Petersburg and Jaipur along with promotional mailers are among the objects showcased in a new online exhibition presented by the Petaluma, California–based Eames Institute [.]. Read More. The post Eames Institute presents an online exhibition featuring postcards and mailers sent by Charles and Ray Eames appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Jessica Martin designs Cinders desert shelter as "refuge and a document of decay"

Deezen

Designer Jessica Martin has designed a rammed-earth structure in the Arizona desert that is meant as a refuge for humans as well as for plants and animal life. For her thesis project at the School of Architecture ( TSOA ) in the US, Martin created a rammed-earth shelter called Cinders in the Chapparal region of Arizona using three varieties of the local soil.

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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!