Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Exciting news in the world of interior architecture as the American Institute of Architects has announced this year’s winners of the AIA Interior Architecture Awards. The list of seven was selected by a five-member panel for their projects’ “design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, community access, ecology and environmental sustainability, and history.
Avontuura
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
House in the Dunes Architect: Unknown ArchitectsLocation: Terschelling, The NetherlandsType: HouseYear: 2022Photographs: MWA Hart Nibbrig Unknown Architects have created a cabin-style vacation home in the Netherlands with panoramic windows that overlook the surrounding dunes and hills. The home, appropriately named House in the Dunes, has a steeply pitched roof and a simple cross-laminated timber (CLT) and steel frame that is inspired by… The post Escape to this West Frisian house nestled
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Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
By 2025, commuters near the Paris suburb of Creteil should have a new way to get to work: the French capital’s first-ever public transit gondola. The new aerial tramway, which cleared its pre-construction feasibility studies this week, will be called Cable A, and will link several outlying but populous neighborhoods in Paris’ southeastern suburbs to the terminus of Metro line 8.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Two new ski jumps are hosting events at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. As the Games continue, we have rounded up the most significant architect-designed ski jumps from around the world, including structures by Zaha Hadid Architects and Julien De Smedt. Photo is by Marco Boella. Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Norway, by JDS Architects (2011). Built on the historic Holmenkollbakken ski jumping hill in Norway, this distinctive ski jump is cantilevered 69 metres above the surrounding landscape.
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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?
Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Sales of cars powered solely by batteries surged in the United States, Europe and China last year, while deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles were stagnant. Demand for electric cars is so strong that manufacturers are requiring buyers to put down deposits months in advance. And some models are effectively sold out for the next two years. As noted by The New York Times , the rise of electric vehicles represents the largest shift in the auto industry since the introduction of Henry Ford’s Mode
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Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Three architects were among the group of laureates for this year’s Wolf Prize recognizing contributions to the world of science and culture from a variety of different fields. DS+R co-founder Elizabeth Diller and Atelier Bow-Wow ’s Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto were named to the prestigious annual accolade. The 44-year-old prize is given out to “scientists and artists for their achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations amongst peoples.
The Spaces
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Few destinations can compete with Patagonia when it comes to scenery. For many, the region is a rare chance to glimpse apparently unspoiled wilderness, and its glaciers, mountains, plains and epic national parks offer a huge diversity of landscape to be enjoyed. Travellers can climb, hike and bike their way through Patagonia , taking in some exceptional cabins and hotels along the way.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The Architectural League of New York has named its annual group of Emerging Voices. The competition is one of the most coveted and unique in the field of architecture and design, recognizing work that constitutes the vanguard of young professionals based in North America. Every year since 1982, the organization has selected eight emerging practices based on a competitive portfolio competition.
The Spaces
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The Saudi Arabian desert is blooming with art once again, as the second Desert X AlUla opens on 11 February, exploring the theme of Sarab – mirages and oases. The contemporary festival invites 15 Saudi and international artists to respond to the arid terrain of the Al Mutadil valley for the exhibition, which probes the relationship between man and nature through site-responsive land art installations.
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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
Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Continuing with Archinect's coverage of Spring '22 academic lecture programming, Harvard GSD shares details about their Spring series and the inspiration behind their poster graphic designed by Harsh Patel. Recently, Harvard GSD published an interview on their site with the GSD's art director Chad Kloepfer and Patel to discuss this season's public programming poster and design outlook.
Dwell
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Architect Måns Tham collaborates with a young family to create an efficient and light-filled arrangement of eight shipping containers. Måns Tham, architect and founder of Måns Tham Arkitektkontor, describes his latest residential design in a memorable way. "It’s as if a flying Tetris block landed on steep granite rocks," he says. Architect Mans Tham designed this shipping container home on stilts, making it hover over the rocky terrain.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Harmony with character and coast. The intention was to harmonize, not overtake or overwhelm, the natural coastline and neighborly character. A candid client with a clear concept benefited close collaboration. The process resulted in an elevated design of pure geometric forms and soft, supple materials. The home invites everyone and everything to share in its spectacular celebration of space.
Dwell
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
During the pandemic, the school teacher harnessed the power of color to transform her early-1900s home, and her life. "I was teaching over Zoom from home, and on my lunch breaks I would just paint something," says Marita White. The teacher-turned-designer lives with her daughter and their pets in a 750-square-foot Seattle-area home built in the early 1900s, which, over the course of the pandemic, became a canvas for color and patterns.
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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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Choosing moments that matter most. A very tight budget required being selective with changes that would have the greatest impact within the 950 sq ft space. Doors and windows were enlarged, allowing both light and views to become more prominent without compromising the original structure and siding. The interior layout was largely reorganized–including bringing the enclosed porch inside–to create more space for gathering.
Architonic
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
<b>I said unto you, I beheld everything in the first step of the distance. — Adonis</b> The White Section Homestay designed by Wutopia Lab in Suzhou was opened in October 2021 in West Lindu Village on the shore of Taihu Lake. It is invested by Jingcheng Culture Tourism Development (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of TONGCHENGTRAVEL, and managed by Taolu Brand homestay.
designboom
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
the refurbishment preserves and repairs several pre-existing elements while highlighting the modernist charm of the interior. The post handmade tile flooring becomes the protagonist of renovation by forma in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Architect's Newsletter
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it will embark on a “complete renovation” of its galleries dedicated to Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art with Boston-based architecture [.]. Read More. The post The Met taps NADAAA for $40 million reimagining of its Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot galleries appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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The Spaces
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Architect Horace Gifford helped transform Fire Island into a modernist mecca in the 1960s, designing no less than 63 homes in the gay hotspot. His timber home at 46 Schooner Walk is among his last, according to the WSJ, and is part of the Summer Club condominium community in Ocean Beach. The New York property is offered for sale at $3.75m via Compass – currently the most expensive on the island buffer community.
designboom
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
compared to a traditional scooter, STILRIDE's model requires 70% fewer components while it also drives a 20% reduction in material costs. The post STILRIDE uses ‘industrial origami’ to fold recycled steel sheets into durable electric scooters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Architect's Newsletter
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, of course, but for the venerated performance venue’s sprawling Afrofuturism festival, the answer could be as simple as going online. But if [.]. Read More. The post Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism festival puts visions of a better future front and center appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
designboom
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
the interior aesthetics are informed by the area’s brutalist style and historical details, adopting a rather minimalistic look. The post clean-cut furniture complete MDT mobilier’s brutalist café in montreal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
The Architect's Newsletter
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The HKS-designed SoFi Stadium, a uniquely indoor-outdoor sports and entertainment venue home to both the National Football League’s Los Angeles Chargers and the Super Bowl LVI-bound Los Angeles Rams, has [.]. Read More. The post Studio-MLA debuts a sprawling, lake-anchored landscape at SoFi Stadium appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Architizer
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Send Us a Rendering. Tell Us a Story. Win $2,500! Architizer’s 3rd Annual One Rendering Challenge is open for entries, with an Regular Entry Deadline of March 11th, 2022. Submit a rendering. The Manifesto of Surrealism was released in 1924, launching a dynamic global phenomenon. Since then, surrealists past and present have sought to access, unlock, assess and extract visuals from their subconscious to inspire them and inform their works.
designboom
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
researchers at this sculptural 'klimatorium' focus on mitigating the effects of global warming. The post 3XN honors denmark’s ship-building heritage with the fluid facade of its ‘klimatorium’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Architect Stephen Slaughter was recently named as the chair of undergraduate architecture at the Pratt Institute. In this exclusive interview , he explains how he aims to bring his ethos of activism and inclusion to the school. "Our student body is the most important thing and the change they can make in the profession," he told Dezeen. "The change they can make in the world is what I consider paramount.".
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