Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

Adaptive reuse continues to be a powerful tool used to save, preserve, and reform older buildings. In Tarragona, Spain, Josep Ferrando Architecture collaborated with Gallego Arquitectura to transform the former Reus prison into the El Roser Social Centre. In November 2021, Archinect reported the debate circulating in the U.S. around prison reuse. "The movement to design spaces that are actively working to undo some of the social harms caused by mass incarceration is still fairly nascent [.].

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JULY 11, 2022

The vision for the ‘Homes for Ngarannam’ was to design a settlement town more closely related to the Kanuri/Islamic culture. The post UNDP unveils Tosin Oshinowo designed village rebuilt for community displaced by Boko Haram appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

“As the story goes, Burke had originally charged the brothers a hefty upfront fee that the fledgling pizza start-up wasn’t able to scrape together,” the company wrote in a 2015 blog post. “Instead, they offered Burke $100 per store built using his design, never guessing that Pizza Hut would become the global company that it is today.

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designboom

JULY 11, 2022

kyoto university and kajima construction have agreed to construct ‘the glass’, a cylindrical artificial gravity facility in outer space. The post japanese teams develop an artificial gravity architecture to make outer-space living possible appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

JULY 11, 2022

In the face of many recent setbacks and other challenges befalling America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the country’s largest African American-owned architecture firm, Moody Nolan , is now setting out once again to improve the prospects and educational resources of their community by leading the design services for a new science center for the campus of Morgan State University (MSU) in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

Following last week’s visit to Los Angeles’ TOLO Architecture, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series east to Brooklyn, New York, where we find innovative practice StudioTEKA. Founded in 2003 by Vanessa Keith, the practice operates from a “beautiful loft space in the heart of DUMBO ,” producing work which varies from carefully-crafted commercial, residential, and interiors to visionary urban design proposals and research provocations.

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designboom

JULY 11, 2022

along a northeast/southwest orientation, a larger protruding unit on the upper floor intersects to look towards the town castle, while the two flanking bodies overlook the urban agglomeration. The post ENG group’s youth center in italian village is composed of juxtaposing superimposed volumes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

A scholarship fund honoring the legacy of the late Kevin Roche has been established by the Connecticut Architecture Foundation (CAF) in coordination with the local firm Svigals + Partners and in time for what would have been the Pritzker winner’s 100th birthday this year. Roche’s children, who were behind the decision to repurpose their father’s heirlooms, said the establishment’s purpose was to “[make] the Pritzker work for the betterment of architecture in a new w

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 11, 2022

Colorful birdhouses in myriad forms installed throughout Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (BBG) continue a millennia-old history of multi-species design. As part of the installation For the Birds, which opened June 11, [.]. Read More. The post For the Birds, now on view at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explores biodiversity through architect-designed follies appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

Peruse our latest selection of attractive architecture and design studios for your next potential career step: In this week's highlight of featured employers , we showcase four firms with current job openings in New York City , Los Angeles , Chicago , and remote. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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designboom

JULY 11, 2022

the interior features wide-screen televisions, wireless technologies, and ambient lighting, which can all be controlled via a smartphone app. The post officina armare designs private jet interior with art deco references + luxury amenities appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

ICYMI, Niall Patrick Walsh spoke with IAMAW union organizer, and former SHoP employee, Andrew Daley, as well as Peggy Deamer, founding member of The Architecture Lobby , about the recent resurgence of interest in and organizing around Unionization in Architecture. Gregory Walker had a few " earnest, not rhetorical " questions including " What are the top conditions a union would want to fix?

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designboom

JULY 11, 2022

located next to paddy fields, the structure features adjustable bamboo screens offering privacy and heat protection based on seasonal conditions. The post made of wood + bamboo, this restaurant pavilion in bangladesh adapts to monsoon season appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

The Aurora Villa is a boutique hotel located outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, on a remote site known internationally as one of the ideal locations in the world to view the aurora borealis. The resort was specifically designed as a luxury getaway for visitors to catch a rare glimpse of this natural phenomenon from the comfort of the lodge interiors. Ephemeral and enchanting, the Northern Lights have fascinated and haunted people with their spectral presence for millennia.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 11, 2022

A lofty proposal to redevelop Chicago’s Museum Campus proposes increasing the 57-acre park complex’s accessibility and connectivity to the greater metropolitan area and connecting the myriad cultural venues situated along [.]. Read More. The post Chicago unveils a lofty waterfront proposal for a revamped Museum Campus appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

JULY 11, 2022

This post is brought to you by YACademy. The arrival of spring coincides once again with the launch of in-person and online courses by YACademy, the school founded by YAC through collaboration with some of the most prestigious names in contemporary architecture. Its fifth edition offers a unique experience to young designers that are looking for postgraduate international training. 30 merit-based scholarships are available to cover the whole cost of the courses.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 11, 2022

This past February, Dutch media reported on potential plans to temporarily deconstruct a portion of Rotterdam’s Koningshavenbrug, a historic monument-designated railway lift bridge locally known as De Hef (The Lift), [.]. Read More. The post Historic Rotterdam rail bridge won’t be dismantled for Bezos megayacht after all appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Spaces

JULY 11, 2022

Peeking out across the rolling hills and pastureland, this architect-built cabin marries style with sustainability in Dorset. Dubbed The Bide, the red cabin is the handiwork of architect Scott Lewis (of Bath and Bournemouth firm, LAMA Studio ) and Caroline Jenkinson, a buyer at Nordic design brand Åben. They spent their lockdown constructing the tiny home by hand, using the WikiHouse system.

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Architonic

JULY 11, 2022

Alfredo Häberli used his Live Talk at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week to, among other things, explain the importance of analogue experiences and the human connections to be found in showrooms and at events like the Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. ‘It’s not easy to communicate a sofa in a digital way,’ explained the designer. ‘It’s like a piece of art, a sculpture.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2022

Canadian architecture studio HCMA has completed the Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat student housing and cultural center in Terrace, British Columbia. Called Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat – a Sm'algyax phrase, which translates roughly to "where learners are content and comfortable" – the block is located at the Coast Mountain College on the ancestral lands of the Tsimshian Kitsumkalum First Nation.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JULY 11, 2022

Over at World-Architects, I put together a list of 15 Summer Reads for the Newsletter I edit there, a newsletter that goes on summer break as of today. In lieu of a review on this blog this week, I'm linking to that summer reading list , which features short, first-hand descriptions of the books. In the coming weeks and months, many of these books will receive longer reviews on this blog.

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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

JULY 11, 2022

State-owned Chinese firm The Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT has completed a theatre in Henan Province with a metal -clad exterior informed by the sails and hulls of ships. The Zhengzhou Grand Theatre contains a 1,687-seat theatre, 884-seat concert hall and an opera rehearsal hall, alongside a multifunctional hall and rehearsal spaces.

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The Spaces

JULY 11, 2022

With its driftwood hues and nautical influences, this 1970s California beach house by William Turnbull Jr speaks of its surroundings on Monterey Bay. Tatum Beach House is part of a small community of homes on Pot Belly Beach that is accessed via a coastal forest near Aptos town. The simple three-storey structure is clad in weathered wood, with an angled, wooden interior full of glazed spaces and interesting nooks.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2022

Deep eaves shelter openings connecting indoor and outdoor spaces at this kindergarten in Maebashi, Japan , which architecture studio Hibinosekkei designed to enhance awareness of the changing seasons. The MS Kindergarten and Nursery is a facility for 40 children aged from one to two years old and was developed by Youji no Shiro , a branch of the Kanagawa-based firm Hibinosekkei that specialises in the design of spaces for children.

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Architecture Here and There

JULY 11, 2022

Chapel of St. Ignatius, by Steven Holl Architects, on campus of Seattle University. (AIA). The chapel above has just received the 25 Year Award for 2022, bestowed each year by the American Institute of Architects for the building that, according to the AIA, “sets a precedent” and “has stood the test of time for 25-35 years.” Completed in 1997 by Steven Holl Architects, St.

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