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The Donum Estate inaugurates a new pavilion by Studio Other Spaces, the office founded by Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann

Avontuura

The canopy shelters a hospitality venue forming a focal point of the estate, while providing a scenic panoramic view of the San Pablo Bay. The post The Donum Estate inaugurates a new pavilion by Studio Other Spaces, the office founded by Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann appeared first on Åvontuura.

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brillhart builds resilient house on stilts to withstand miami’s floods and hurricanes

designboom

the elevated house is brillhart architecture's response to the miami coastline's harsh environmental conditions. The post brillhart builds resilient house on stilts to withstand miami’s floods and hurricanes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten bookshelf staircases that add clever storage to living spaces

Deezen

A converted Belgian barn and a pine-lined house in Japan are among the residential interiors featured in our latest lookbook , which contains homes defined by staircases that incorporate bookshelves. Bookshelf staircases are a clever way to incorporate storage in, around and alongside stairs, which helps to save space within small dwellings. Architects and interior designers also use these two-in-one units to create striking sculptural statements and add distinctive character to a room.

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AI generates speculative axonometric construction drawings of modern concrete houses

designboom

the project explores how text-to-image methods can train AI to produce architectural details, intersections and assembly sequences. The post AI generates speculative axonometric construction drawings of modern concrete houses 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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Sou Fujimoto designs circular holiday home topped with bowl-shaped meadow roof

Deezen

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has revealed the design for a disc-shaped villa with a swooping green roof on Japan 's Ishigaki Island for hotelier Not A Hotel. Located on Ishigaki Island, an idyllic island in Japan's southwestern region of Okinawa, Not A Hotel Ishigaki was designed to host up to 10 people while being "connected to the earth". The rentable hotel villa will take shape as a disc-shaped structure will be topped with a swooping green roof.

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Hat-like roof crowns The Kaleidoscope office and accommodation building in Vietnam

Deezen

Architecture firm Inrestudio has created an office and residential building for a mining company in Vietnam 's Quang Binh province, featuring a conical concrete roof and openings on all sides. Named The Kaleidoscope, the building provides workspace and accommodation for the employees working at an adjacent facility operated by Hoang Long Mineral. Inrestudio has created a concrete office and accommodation building in Vietnam.

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Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat | Neri & Hu Design and Research office

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Excerpt: Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat is an adaptive reuse hospitality project designed by the architectural firm Neri & Hu. The design brief called for the adaptive reuse of several old buildings by giving them new functions while adding new buildings to accommodate the hotel’s capacity needs. Neri&Hu’s strategy to unify these scattered elements was to overlay a grid of walls and paths onto the site to tie the entire project together, resulting in multiple courtyard enclosures.

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Victorian balusters pattern surfaces at Aesop Yorkville store by Odami

Deezen

The history of Toronto 's Yorkville neighbourhood informed this store for skincare brand Aesop , which local studio Odami has given ruby-toned walls and smooth beige counters. Odami , a design studio based several blocks west of the Aesop Yorkville shop, used features typical of the area as a starting point for elements of the design. Aesop's third store in Toronto includes a "fragrance library" for testing the brand's new aromas.

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FTMO Office | YUAR

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: FTMO Office is a corporate space designed by the architectural firm YUAR. From a design point of view, the architectural brief aimed at a more serious and representative place, which would reflect the company’s professional approach and technical prowess. Height-adjustable desks with four monitor arms were necessary to optimize the work process and ensure comfort for each employee.

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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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46+ Bean bags chairs to style like Gen-Z (FAQs + Buying guide)

Building and Interiors

Modern times call for modern interior accents such as the bean bag chair. Beanbag chairs… The post 46+ Bean bags chairs to style like Gen-Z (FAQs + Buying guide) appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Casa NaMora by Filipe Pina Arquitectura |

Architonic

Situated in a natural shelter of a valley at the foot of the Serra da Estrela, close to the parish of Gonçalo , in a place also known locally by the name of Mora, this agricultural property has approximately 18ha of area, and is surrounded by a dense pine tree forest. The property has been well preserved over the years thanks to its agricultural activities.

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RE-DRAW.04 CENTRE POMPIDOU

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About Competition. The aim of the “Re-Draw” competition is to develop one drawing to ‘represent’ an iconic architecture piece. The participants are asked to draft one image with absolute freedom of scale, technique, and level of abstraction. . We encourage creativity, criticality, and innovation. The drawing can highlight functional aspects of the building, showing a deep understanding of one or more design aspects.

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How To Make A Bean Bag? | Bean Bag Making Tips

Architecture Lab

Nothing sounds more relaxing than sinking into a bean bag after a long day’s work. And to maintain its structure and comfort, using the best bean bag refill is imperative. They can be highly comfortable, and you can easily make a DIY bean bag at home if you have the suitable filler. However, the type […].

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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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YUAR

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as submitted by the Architects”). Lukáš Janá?. Practice Ideology. YUAR Architects was founded fourteen years ago by licensed architect Lukáš Janá?. He and his team are today one of the most successful developers of office interiors in the Czech Republic. YUAR architects specialize in the realization of office interiors and corporate architecture.

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Storage with shelves: How to declutter your home in style? (Buy here!)

Building and Interiors

No matter what kind of house you live in, there’s a strong likelihood that storage… The post Storage with shelves: How to declutter your home in style? (Buy here!) appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Architect | Ravi Badiani Architects

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Ravi Badiani Architects is hiring Junior Architect to join their office in India. Job Title: Architect. Experience Required : 0-5 years.

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Lighting strip LED digest: Disclosing A-Z secrets (Shop now)

Building and Interiors

Lighting strips with LEDs are the most pristine and multifaceted form of lighting for both… The post Lighting strip LED digest: Disclosing A-Z secrets (Shop now) appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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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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Architect | Builten

ArchiDiaries

Builten is hiring Junior Architect to join their office in India. Job Title : Architect. Experience Required: 1-3 years.

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The story of Los Angeles’ last Japanese boarding house

Brandon Donnelly

Rooming houses or boarding houses are a divisive topic. Here in Toronto, they are permitted in the older parts of the city, but illegal everywhere else. Since 2021, we have been talking about changing that in attempt to increase the supply of what is typically the most affordable kind of housing. But there are lots of people who want to “protect the integrity of single-family communities”, and so a decision on this issue has been, as I understand it, punted until sometime next year.

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Site Engineer | Studio Nitesh

ArchiDiaries

Studio Nitesh is hiring site engineer to join their office in Jaipur, India. Job Title : Site Engineer.