Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Zaha Hadid Architects is moving forward with a set of low-rise towers in Vilnius, Lithuania. Titled the Vilnius Business Stadium, the scheme is comprised of two towers of eight and nine stories connected at street level by a courtyard atrium and two floors of public amenities. Image credit: Frontop for Zaha Hadid Architects The 258,000-square-foot scheme is defined by its sweeping form, with both the curvature of the facades and cantilevered balconies facing toward the city’s historic Gedi

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

© Alison Brooks Timber is a natural, renewable material, easy to fabricate, and with low-carbon emissions. As a construction material, however, when put under enough directional force along its grain, sawn timber is structurally unstable, so deemed unsuitable under higher loads. In comparison, the manufacture of cross-laminated timber (CLT) involves simply gluing multiple layers of timber together at right angles.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A consortium of seven international hyperloop companies has formed a new entity called the Hyperloop Association, the group recently announced. The organization was begun in December and expects a royal decree to follow shortly announcing it as a legal entity. The Association says it will be based in Brussels in order to work with European Union commissioners and the EU's Agency for Railways to "advance the progress and facilitate the widespread implementation of the innovative transportation sy

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A concrete slab, connected to the ground and then supported by metal beams, created the veranda, above where four apartments were erected. The post Carlos Castanheira completes angular apartments on the edge of a winery in Portugal appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Budapest -based Hello Wood has completed what it describes as “its most charming and eccentric small house ever.” Named the Jet House, the project comprises of a cottage shaped like a pastel blue airplane, set within a ring of trees in the hills of Hungary. The project was initiated by an undaunted 12-year-old client named Lujzi, who dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to with her friends.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Car manufacturer Lexus has announced the winners of the Lexus Design Award 2023. The four winners were chosen from 2,068 entries originating from 63 countries and regions and span backgrounds in architecture, industrial design , and product design. Operating under the theme “Design for a Better Tomorrow,” the international design competition seeks to celebrate “innovative design excellence” with winners funded to build their submitted prototype designs.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the building holds an eye-catching wooden shell that reflects the region's traditional vernacular architecture. The post slender wooden slabs enclose permeable facade for ‘multigenerational house’ in rural austria appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The City of Chicago and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot are celebrating the groundbreaking of a 380,000-square-foot, seven-acre enclosed media campus and sound stage development in the heart of the city’s South Side. Called the Regal Mile Studios Campus 1, the privately funded project is sponsored by investment bank Loop Capital, which supports Mayor Lightfoot’s INVEST South/West investment initiative.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Neom is arguably the world's largest and most controversial architecture project. Here, we explain the key details of the development in Saudi Arabia , which includes The Line megacity. What is Neom? An initiative of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman – Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler – Neom is a large area of the country that has been earmarked for development.

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

From Archinect's active community of job seekers , firms , and schools , we have chosen four featured employers with current openings in New York City , Los Angeles , San Francisco , and Minneapolis. Take a look at these opportunities below, and visit Archinect Jobs for the complete list of available roles. Based in New York, Beijing, and Tokyo, Laguarda.Low Architects is currently expanding its NYC team with these new positions: Design Staff with a working knowledge of 3D modeling, presentation

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

we share 20 past winners from architecture and interior design to inspire the last call for entries to A’ design award and competition 2023. The post 20 past winners spark creativity for last entries to A’ design award and competition 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Former Princeton University School of Architecture Dean Robert Geddes has passed away at 99. Born in Philadelphia in 1923, Geddes served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II before finishing his studies at Yale and then earning an M.Arch from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. From there, Geddes went on to practice briefly under Hugh Stubbins in Cambridge, designing what would be the runner-up in the Sydney Opera House competition before returning to Philadelphia to form G

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designboom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the arches of fendi’s headquarters in rome are reinterpreted in the luxury brand’s palazzo in omotesando as curved lights on glass. The post palazzo fendi omotesando modernizes classic roman architecture and arches in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The SOM Foundation has announced three winners of the 2022 Robert L. Wesley Award recognizing BIPOC undergraduate design, architecture, and engineering students across the United States. The award was established in 2020 in honor of Robert L. Wesley, SOM's first Black partner. The awards program comes with a $10,000 cash prize and a yearlong mentorship with a BIPOC practitioner or academic for further career guidance.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the research team analyzes johannes vermeer’s works via modern scanners to learn about his style and life for the exhibition at rijksmuseum. The post rijksmuseum exhibition uncovers johannes vermeer’s painting styles with modern scanners appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close to the Kamo River that flows down the centre of town, Kyoto Wand has an indoor-outdoor design that features local scrap wood in all shapes and forms. Coil Kazuteru Matsumura Architects recycled the interior of the two-storey townhouse, adding earthen walls, pillars and all those wood beams. They used timber for most of the fixtures and joinery, including the deep kitchen counter.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the two palaces are envisioned as a cultural living room, where old and new dynamically overlap. The post two renovated palaces now form a modern nexus of art and culture in croatia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Riverledge, a modernist house about 90 minutes outside Washington DC in the rural outskirts of Rixeyville, Virginia, counts itself as one of America’s first FlatPak Prefab Homes. Designed by pioneering architect Charlie Lazor, the three-bed, three-bath structure was assembled in 2007 from a system of colourful panels on a ledge above the Hazel River.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the playful facade by design+architecture invites passers-by to explore the creative world unraveling within the gallery. The post colorful timber screen with hidden morse code message decorates art gallery in australia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With its tranquil balcony overlooking a palm-fringed garden and pool, you’d never think this two bedroom property was so close to Lisbon ‘s elegant centre. But this lush setting on Praça das Flores is 15 minutes by foot to Lisbon’s best cafés and river views. The first-floor apartment has tall ceilings with original plasterwork over panelled walls and stained-glass windows.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

white square tiles wrap around all the facades of COM/O atelier's 'casa do pessoal' accentuating its minimal volumes. The post ‘a building for life within death’: COM/O designs crematorium staff residence in lisbon 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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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Design studio Loom on the Moon has created three mirrored structures that combine lighting and audio to celebrate the heritage of the city of Zlín in the Czech Republic. Named Mirrors of Zlín, the installation was made up of three distinct audiovisual exhibits arranged around Zlín Castle to memorialise 700 years since the city's founding. Encyclopedia and Imerse (above) as well as Statements (top) all feature polished steel sheets The three elements – Encyclopedia, Imerse and Statements – are al

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designboom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

the AI-generated series swaps out monotonous cubicles for mobile work pods to allow you to work while on the go. The post ulises AI’s ‘dynamic desks’ inspire productivity with mobile workstations infused with nature appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mexican studio Miguel de la Torre Arquitectos has designed the Real de Los Reyes housing complex in Mexico City's Coyoacán neighbourhood, which features coloured concrete facades pierced with circular perforations. The housing block includes 13 individual homes formed from rectilinear reinforced concrete volumes in a distinctive terracotta hue with perforated latticework in Coyoacán, a former village that continues to be known as the cultural heart of Mexico City.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

anne holtrop has once again joined forces with charlotte chesnais to complete a second jewelry boutique on boulevard saint germain, paris. The post anne holtrop nestles jewelry series within monolithic translucent wall in parisian boutique appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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