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AUGUST 4, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams and the trust that oversees Governors Island have outlined a sweeping vision for its future as an innovation hub for climate education and research and an incubator for bold solutions. Teams from four universities are preparing final proposals, which are due on August 15th. But a pending lawsuit presents a potential hang-up for those plans and the parties are due in state Supreme Court on Tuesday morning.

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© Stephan Goettlicher. architects: Brillhart Architecture Location: Miami, FL, United States Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Stephan Goettlicher Photographs: Michael Stavaridis Photographs: Courtesy of Brillhart Architecture Area: 4500.0 ft2. Read more ».

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

As we enter the month of August, employment opportunities for emerging designers looking to strengthen their experience in professional practice continue to grow. Archinect Jobs , the architecture industry's leading job board, features over 100 new jobs weekly, including paid internship opportunities from national and international firms. For this featured job roundup , we highlight nine firms currently seeking interns to join their teams.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

RFS is a robotically fabricated timber pavilion that explores precise methods contributing to sustainable and low-carbon construction. The post ADR Laboratory and the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning design robotically-fabricated timber pavilion appeared first on Åvontuura.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Two years after its initial announcement , Gensler has shared updated project renderings and new site plan details for its pedestrian enhancement of LA's Hollywood Walk of Fame. The project entails a number of hastened improvements to the road surface and overall streetscape. Construction is expected to begin next summer and take $7.2 million to complete its first phase through the end of 2024.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

The much-awaited debut of the Moody Nolan and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners -designed International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, now has an official opening date after the latter announced it will be available to the public for the first time on January 21st, 2023. This is an important project to both offices as over 22 years of planning have gone into the creation of the almost $100 million new institution.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

the 'shibuya upper west project' will become snøhetta's largest project in japan to date. The post snøhetta plans ceramic tower as a ‘peaceful sanctuary’ in tokyo’s shibuya ward appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) celebrates its fourth class of architecture students chosen as this year's 2022 NOMA Foundation Fellowship (NFF) cohort. An initiative that provides mentorship and design research experience for young emerging professionals, the NFF has become an impactful program offered to underrepresented architecture students across the nation.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

An open-air platform for meditation is elevated above the treetops at Zenbo Seinei, a wooden retreat that Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban has completed on Awaji Island in Japan. Nestled amongst trees on the island's north side, the meditation retreat is aimed at tourists seeking space for self-reflection, healthy eating and mindfulness.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the 2022 International Chapter Architecture Award winners. The program was developed in order to celebrate and recognize work produced by Australian architects within the country and overseas. This year, a stunning example of "hybrid" public infrastructure by Brearley Architects + Urbanists (BAU) took the top prize.

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designboom

AUGUST 4, 2022

the waterless toilet has a conveyor belt and a lever that pushes out the sand from its body and bowl into the storage below. The post low-cost toilet ‘sandi’ flushes using sand for a waterless restroom solution appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

If real estate developers get their way, Coney Island may soon be losing its seasonal vibe. The New York Post is reporting that several of the city's leading corporate entities, including Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' Related Companies, Vornado, and S.L. Green, have expressed interest in two of the state's three new available casino licenses as part of an expansion endorsed by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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designboom

AUGUST 4, 2022

anthem's features include a bespoke, lightweight stainless-steel chassis, adjustable ride height, and a removable battery pack for easy charging. The post aerospace knowledge + future-forward design meet in ryvid’s ‘anthem’ electric motorcycle appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Work has been completed on the Vertical Panorama Pavilion in Sonoma, California. Designed by Studio Other Spaces, a Berlin studio founded by artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann, the pavilion will be used as a space for wine tasting by The Donum Estate, one of California’s leading Pinot Noir producers. Image © The Donum Estate and Studio Other Spaces Image © The Donum Estate and Studio Other Spaces The scheme was conceived through a deep reflection on the site&r

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AUGUST 4, 2022

the UFO-shaped ground dome of woyun platform acts as a cultural and recreational space where LED light shows can also take place. The post ‘woyun platform’ suspends in air for full out-in-nature experience appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

The five winning installations selected as part of the 23rd edition of the International Garden Festival are on display at the Reford Gardens in Grand-Métis, Québec. Inspired by the theme “Adaptation,” the installations reflect a response to a rapidly changing planet, exacerbated by climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

in an interactive and futuristic scenario the architects divide the space into various zones, each programmed with a different video game-like activity. The post rojkind arquitectos enters the metaverse with surreal video game-like tequila distillery appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Type: Multi-Family Residential Completed 2018 80,000 SF 280 St. Marks Avenue is an 80,000 square-foot-multi-family building with 32 residences. The street front townhouses update the classic Brooklyn townhouse for a multi-family context. They feature private front yards with entrances that open directly onto the sidewalk. Inside, the plan preserves the traditional arrangement of lower floors with the living room and kitchen and upper floors with bedrooms.

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Deezen

AUGUST 4, 2022

Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has unveiled designs for the Sixth and Blanco restaurant, shop and hotel development in Austin , which will incorporate existing stores and houses. Located at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Blanco Street in Austin, the structure will be Herzog & de Meuron 's first project in the state of Texas.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

Type: Multi-Family Residential Completed 2022 20,000 SF 47-49 Greene Street, a 6-story building between Broome and Grand Street in the landmarked district of SoHo, is an extant example of the mixed iron-and-masonry construction of the post-Civil war period. Perimeter masonry load-bearing walls enclose a timber structure. Yellow pine joists span the width of the 48’ wide building and a column line runs down the center of each floor supporting the central beams.

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designboom

AUGUST 4, 2022

the curved form and oxidized concrete materiality of the project highlight the surrounding beach which is known for its unique black sand. The post crosson architects perches robust concrete lifeguard tower along tranquil new zealand beach appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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AUGUST 4, 2022

A rare find designed by acclaimed architecture firm Crites and McConnell in 1965, the Kitzman House features floor-to-ceiling windows and a warm, cedar-paneled interior. Property Details: Location: 12 Longview Knl NE, Iowa City, Iowa Price: $410,000 Year Built: 1965 Architect: Crites and McConnell Footprint: 1,836 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size: 0.93 acres From the agent: "Don’t miss this truly authentic, award-winning midcentury-modern home.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 4, 2022

Canadian architect Ron Thom designed the 1964 Geometric House using a hexagonal module structure pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright – and its interiors are inspired by his ‘total’ approach to environmental design, right down to its lighting and built-in furniture. The 2,826 sq ft west Vancouver property was designed for a naval architect and perches on a rocky bluff looking out towards the Pacific Ocean.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Just a three-minute walk from the shore, the Boles Beach House includes a freestanding sauna, a firepit, and a stone patio. Location : 49760 Nescove Drive, Neskowin, Oregon Price : $1,775,000 Architect : Stanley Boles, Bora Architecture Year Built : 1998 Footprint : 2,048 square feet (three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths), plus 197 square feet (detached sauna) Lot Size : 17 acres From the agent : " Known as the Stan Boles Coastal Retreat, this iconic architectural home overlooking the Ghost Fore

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Deezen

AUGUST 4, 2022

Space tourism company Space Perspective has unveiled a redesign of its travel capsule, promising passengers a smoother and safer journey to the edge of the stratosphere. Space Perspective has worked with London-based industrial design studio Of My Imagination to redesign its Spaceship Neptune, which will use a giant hydrogen-filled balloon to fly tourists to space.

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