Sun.Aug 07, 2022

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Text-to-Image, AI-Generated Art

SW Oregon Architect

Rendering of a mixed-use building in the Eugene Downtown Riverfront development (image generated by Midjourney). I’m super busy as work deadlines loom, so this weekend’s blog entry will be brief: I’m slow to recognize and keep up with the latest technology, industry developments, and societal trends. A case in point is my discovery of text-to-image tools, specifically the Midjourney AI-powered art generator.

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space perspective unveils revised lounge interior for ultimate space travel

designboom

the updated version comes with an elegant spherical body that features a more spacious lounge interior with more headroom. The post space perspective unveils revised lounge interior for ultimate space travel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten interiors with a natural and calming organic modern design

Deezen

For our latest lookbook we've collected 10 projects that exemplify the organic modern design style, which combines minimalist interiors with natural textures and colours. Organic materials, a muted colour palette and details such as rustic accessories and plenty of green plants are among the things that characterise the organic modern trend. While the style has a similar look to pared-down minimalist and Japandi interiors , the focus in organic modern interiors is more on bringing earthy colours

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sustainable cork clad house camouflages into surrounding portuguese pine tree woodlands

designboom

the house takes its name from the cork clad facade, its tone and texture camouflaging the structure within the surrounding pine tree forest. The post sustainable cork clad house camouflages into surrounding portuguese pine tree woodlands 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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House Zurich Lowlands Region by air-lux | Manufacturer references

Architonic

Grandiose living feeling in a bright private house with park-like surroundings. The generous glazing creates the feeling of living not only with but in nature. The support-free and openable corner glazing gives the building a unique lightness. All rooms impress with lots of light and flowing transitions. A visual highlight is certainly the large pivot door in the entrance area, which can be opened inwards as well as outwards.

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Six functions of garden water features | News | Architonic

Architonic

<a href="[link] features</a> such as sculptural, decorative <a href="[link] provide a central focal point in <a href="[link] gardens</a> and <a href="[link] environments</a>, while even in smaller private gardens, features such as small ponds and rocky watercourses are proven to expand the space, both visually and through the soothing sound of natural flowing water.

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Bell Phillips creates The Tree House pavilion at London's Elephant Park

Deezen

London studio Bell Phillips has completed a timber pavilion in a park in Elephant & Castle featuring an elevated viewing gallery nestled among the boughs of a mature plane tree. Named The Tree House, it is the centrepiece of a two-acre green space within the Elephant Park development – a regeneration scheme in south London managed by developer Lendlease.

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Ep 106: Architecture School 101: Equipment

Life of an Architect

Around this time every year that a new crop of potential future architects are about to start their first year of architecture school, and they have questions. What equipment and supplies do I need? Well, get ready as we talk about everything you could possibly need in Episode 106: Architecture School Equipment. The post Ep 106: Architecture School 101: Equipment first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Museum of Space Available opens in Bali to explore circular design

Deezen

Design studio Space Available has worked with Indonesian architects Sidarta and Sandjaja to turn a Bali building into an institution dedicated to circular design, with a facade made of 200,000 recycled plastic bottles. Located in the coastal town of Canggu, the Museum of Space Available (MoSA) houses a gallery, recycling station and "upcycling bar" where people can bring in old clothing items to give them a new life.

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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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Centennial Park Residence: Modern deco with a contemporary edge

Habitus Living

First established in 1993, Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest has always elevated inspiring design trail-blazers who push the boundaries of creativity, while celebrating the enduring appeal of Sub-Zero Wolf appliances. The latest edition of the competition is no different, and this Sydney residence beautifully epitomises the qualities the much-coveted contest strives to recognise.

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The spaces you like: 7 of your latest discoveries

The Spaces

Welcome to the fortnightly installment of our hashtag #thespacesilike , where we round up some of your most startling, serene, and inspiring spaces. Among our highlights is a French castle-turned art gallery and a disused chapel in Turkey. Want to share a space you’ve discovered? Tag your Instagram post with #thespacesilike for a chance to be featured.

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A jaw-dropping interior to match the view

Habitus Living

Responding to their clients’ collection of Australian art, the material finishes for this Melbourne apartment are breathtaking. As is the view, which formed a primary focus for Studio Tate’s reworking of what was two small apartments into a large and comfortable contemporary home. Spatial planning has significantly changed the apartment layout to better suit the couple’s lifestyle.

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Urban Rivers and SOM Construct a Floating Urban Sanctuary in the Chicago River

Architectural Record

SOM's "Wild Mile" restores nature to an industrialized stretch of the Chicago River.

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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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More than meets the eye

Habitus Living

Rather than retreating to a downsized lifestyle, the now retired clients of Glen Iris House opted to have a home that would welcome their grandchildren to play, and the kids to come and go whenever they please. Spacious and welcoming were key to their brief, with a wish to host many family gatherings. Luckily, the right firm was on their mind. Luke Fry Architecture and Interior Design was brought into the clients’ lives with full creative rein to make their dreams reality.

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One Green Mile | MVRDV + studioPOD

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : One Green Mile is an urban space designed by the architectural firm MVRDV collaborating with the urban design firm studioPOD. StudioPOD initially solved the traffic and street profiles and helped to define the program and identify the target groups. Expanding upon this, MVRDV designed sinuous blue stripes to create a cohesive visual identity across all elements of the space, creating a concept for One Green Mile that offers a delightful and holistic urban spatial experience.

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New Book by Annabel Jane Wharton Explores the World of Models

Architectural Record

In her book, the art historian attempts yet another definition of the term model, ubiquitous from algorithims and video games to Barbie dolls.

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Telegraph Hill Residence Expands Cliffside Space and Maximizes Views

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2015. Telegraph Hill Residence – The project draws inspiration from the landscape as a source of both prospect and refuge. In designing the front entry stair, the team took advantage of the challenging spatial conditions to create overlooks to access the spectacular views from the site, and to provide an experiential journey leading from the sidewalk to the front door.

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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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Weekend walking tour

Brandon Donnelly

I had a friend — who I know from architecture school — visiting from Detroit for the weekend, so we did a little building tour on Sunday morning. This is the elevated (and half-finished) CIBC Square Park that spans over the rail lines leading into Union Station. The benches are beautiful. On the right side of the second photo are also fire pits that are in the process of being setup.

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Implaneum Klinik für zahnärztliche Implantologie by Feco | Manufacturer references

Architonic

During the conversion of the Volksbank building in Oberndorf into the Implaneum dental clinic, the existing feco system partitions were reused according to the new floor-plan arrangement. Back in 2007, the building, planned by Hopf und Pfäffle Architekten for Volksbank, received the "Exemplary Building in the District of Rottweil 2007" award.

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The Best Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingles

Archute

If you anticipate that the elements may strain your roof, an underlayment is crucial. It would be best to have an underlayment you can rely on whether you have a lot of rain, snow, or extreme heat. Felt is outdated, and rubber synthetics are more expensive to install since they take longer. However, synthetic brands are. The post The Best Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingles appeared first on Archute.

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S+W SchauWerkRaum by Feco | Manufacturer references

Architonic

With the S+W SchauWerkRaum, which opened in April 2021, our Munich-based feco partner S+W has demonstrated its outstanding capabilities in the design of future-proof office work environments. The SchauWerkRaum, developed by the in-house planning team, was selected by a jury of independent experts as one of the TOP 50 Best Workspaces 2022. The "Best Workspaces" Award, initiated by Callwey Verlag, is the first international architecture award for intelligent working environments and office

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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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Anti Vibration Mats for Washing Machines to Protect Your Floor

Archute

Washing machines are a huge convenience, and we are not thinking of getting rid of them anytime soon. However, this convenience comes at a cost sometimes. Loud vibrations. While we might have a decent amount of tolerance at first, this might not last very long. Your neighbors downstairs might not have any tolerance at all. The post Anti Vibration Mats for Washing Machines to Protect Your Floor appeared first on Archute.

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Villa in Köln-Hahnwald by air-lux | Manufacturer references

Architonic

New construction villa in Köln-Hahnwald. Private home with flowing spaces and seamless transitions through air-sealed air-lux sliding windows. The 14 meter long and 3 meter high glazed main front on the first floor provides a dreamlike light and living experience. The window front offers views and access to the generously designed outdoor space with pool area.

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Finding nuance in QT Newscastle’s art curation

Habitus Living

Responding to Nic Graham and Associates ’ interior for the new QT Newcastle , art curator Sophie Vander came into the project having worked with Graham previously on QT Melbourne : “He’s just such a joy to work with. He’s just a creative, bundle of energy. So it was great to collaborate with him later in the project. He already had the vision but didn’t have the actual artists or artworks in mind,” says Vander.

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Weekly Highlights 2022 #32

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : Archidiaries is excited to share the “Project of the Week”. Along with this, the weekly highlight contains a few of the best projects, published throughout the week. These selected projects represent the best content curated and shared by the team at ArchiDiaries. Loca?hands | Isso Architects. Countryside House | Luciano Kruk Arquitectos. Cinco Casas | AEC Arquitectura.

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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!