Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Workers at London-based Atomik Architecture are preparing to ballot for strike action, following a dispute over pay and conditions at the firm. Workers at the firm informed management on Tuesday of their intention to ballot for what could become the first ever strike by private-sector architecture workers in the UK. In a statement released via the UK trade union UVW-SAW , the workers say that the decision follows months of being ignored by management after raising issues regarding pay and condit

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Avontuura

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The material palette is derived from the surrounding context of basalt boulders and sugar pines that cover the forest floor. The post CAMPout is located in the shadow of an extinct volcano in the Sierra Nevada designed by Faulkner Architects appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

2021 Pritzker Prize winner Anne Lacaton will mentor Lebanese-Armenian architect and co-founder of MÜLLERAPRAHAMIAN Arine Aprahamian as part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. The program is the luxury retailer’s non-profit arm who announced the upcoming cycle's mentors and their protégés in a ceremony at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Network of Architecture referenced reflections in water when creating the Hub of Huts, a well-being area that appears to defy gravity at the Hotel Hubertus in South Tyrol. Supported by large tree-like columns, the structure sits close to a projecting glass-bottomed pool that Italian studio Network of Architecture (NOA) created for the Italian resort in 2016.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to a new report by the New York State Comptroller’s Office, 89% of the visited active construction sites across New York City had safety issues, highlighting the need for the improvement of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) oversight of construction sites. Between June 10, 2021 and August 31, 2021, officials from the New York State Comptroller visited 43 construction sites in all five boroughs of New York City.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

2021 Pritzker Prize winner Anne Lacaton will mentor Lebanese-Armenian architect and co-founder of MÜLLERAPRAHAMIAN Arine Aprahamian as part of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. This initiative is the luxury retailer’s non-profit arm who announced this year's mentors and their protégés in a ceremony at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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The Architect's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

HANNAH, an Architectural League Prize–winning experimental design and research studio led by Cornell University assistant professors of architecture Leslie Lok and Sasa Zivkovic, has announced that construction work is underway [.]. Read More. The post In Houston, work gets underway on a two-story home that pairs traditional wood framing with 3D-printed components appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute School of Design has just announced the winner and honorable mention honorees of its third annual Material Lab Prize celebrating student-designers whose work "revolves around material exploration and considers waste streams as a springboard for new design thinking." This year’s grand prize winner was Industrial Design master’s student Charlotte Reiter, who created a type of biodegradable concrete alternative called ‘Gonecrete.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

the urban intervention's five diverse prototypes allow the articulation of different uses: viewpoint, agora, stay, picnic area, dining room, inn and dock. The post solar-panelled urban furniture made of wood shapes communal spaces in colombia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

LAUN Studio’s design for a 1930s bungalow in Silver Lake included a full interior remodel and addition. Nestled in a neighborhood known for its spectacular hilltop vistas, the studio opened up the space to maximize the expansive views overlooking downtown Los Angeles and into the home’s inviting front and rear gardens. The visual centerpiece of the house is its dramatic brass kitchen surrounded by a pink marble island and green lacquer “box” which functions as a standalon

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

<p>When our client had nominated Concrete as their preferred and the principal material for their home, we were thrilled to be able to drive our team’s knowledge to explore a new construction methodology and design sensibility. With the entry into the site from the west, and the client’s request for a 5-car garage, we began to wonder, “how could we conceal such a large garage and not make the house feel like it’s about the vehicles?

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

TTSWTRS: Minimalist Concept Store by IK-architects, Kharkiv, Ukraine. At the end of December, TTSWTRS store was opened in the very center of Kharkov - st. Sumska 106. The IK-architects team has transformed a former watch store into an incredibly stylish 84m2 interior with a cool urban atmosphere. A building with huge façade glazing, behind which is the most minimalist interior in the city.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Integrated solar panels could help electric cars rival their fossil-fuel counterparts by making them less reliant on charging points and potentially free to run, says Lightyear 's Emanuele Cornagliotti in this interview as part of our Solar Revolution series. "I think most electric vehicles will have a solar roof in the future," he told Dezeen. "It's a topic that all big car manufacturers are working on.".

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

At 1946 Overland Avenue in West LA, the four-story new apartment building (June 2022) deepens a sense of place and nurtures the street with its garden loggias carved into the facade. The structure allows one to work down the hall from one's apartment or gather with others in the indoor/outdoor spaces designed for a post-Covid world. While addressing new modalities of hybrid living, the building also aims to elevate the street life.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

London’s Serpentine Galleries has emblazoned late artist Atta Kwami’s last piece of work on a wall in its North Garden. The mural is based on a painting Kwami was reworking in 2021 – the same year the Ghanaian painter won the Maria Lassnig Prize and sadly passed away. Entitled Dzidz? kple amenuveve (Joy and Grace), the mural is painted by artist Pamela Clarkson, his widow, and nods to African textile patterns as well as architecture from Kwami’s home country.

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Architectural Record

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Moshe Safdie joins the podcast to discuss his new memoir, how he turned his college thesis into Montreal’s Habitat 67, and redefining how people interact with the built environment.

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The Architect's Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“Strangely enough I think that [Oldenburg’s monuments] would indeed be subversive. If you could even imagine a situation in which this could be done you would have the revolution. If [.]. Read More. The post Stuart Wrede shares an encounter with Claes Oldenburg, the famed Pop sculptor who died in July at 93 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Dezeen has teamed up with MAD Architects on a live talk exploring social housing in different regions around the world. Watch the talk live today at 3:00pm UK time. Moderated by Dezeen's editor Tom Ravenscroft , the talk will hear from three architecture studios that have designed social housing schemes – MAD, Peter Barber Architects and Body-Lawson Associates.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Power your lifestyle with EcoFlow’s new DELTA 2 portable power station. Smart home appliances and gadgets may get all the glory, but in our books, the real winning appliance for a modern home shouldn’t be limited to the confines of four walls. Whether it’s powering your backyard barbecues, latest outback camping adventure, or #vanlife fantasies , portable generators are a must-have.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Conservation group Docomono US has announced the winners of its annual Modernism in America Awards, which celebrate individuals and projects that preserve modernism in the United States. Docomomo US announced six winners and six citations of merit for the 2022 awards that made noteworthy contributions to modern architecture in the country. Top: The Hotel Marcel is a restoration of Marcel Breuer's Pirelli Tire Building.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The steel provides a framework for the earthen structure, a live/work space that looks like it’s been here all along. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Architect: Espacio 18 Arquitectura / @espacio18 Builder: Espacio 18 Arquitectura / @espacio18 Carpentry: Orvesa Diseño Engineer: LM Estructuras Steel work: Alfredo y Ramon Photographer: Camila Cossio / @_c

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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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell has been awarded this year's London Design Medal , while PhD student Joycelyn Longdon received the emerging designer title. Powell and Longdon are joined by architect Indy Johar, who has received the Design Innovation Medal, and renowned photographer Don McCullin , recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Medal.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

<p>Are high-rise buildings bad for us?</p> <p>Linked to issues of gentrification, ghettoisation and the widening spread of inequality between the two; increased feelings of isolation and loneliness; reduced access to green space and the dehumanisation of local environments, it’s often argued that they are.</p> <p>Then again, the current housing and environmental crises are not about to fix themselves.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Our highlights from the Finnish capital include vibrant textiles, forward-looking innovations, and wooden furnishings that are anything but stiff. When it comes to Nordic design destinations, many may think of Stockholm or Copenhagen—but you’d be remiss to overlook Helsinki. The Finnish city made waves in 2012 when it was crowned a World Design Capital for its use of design to drive cultural and economic growth—and over the past 10 years, its creative scene has only picked up steam.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While concentrated individual work can certainly be outsourced, direct social interaction is much harder to replace. This also changes the demands placed on the work environment. Today, people need fewer places for retreating and concentrating, but are rather looking for more informal, flexible, comfortable, communicative, creative and variable room scenarios.

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