Archinect

JULY 6, 2022

In a 2019 edition of our Studio Snapshot series , we spoke to BairBalliet founders Kelly Bair and Kristy Bailliet on the subject of computational design. “Our role as contemporary architects is to challenge the conventions of how software is used,” the architects told us. Throughout 2022, we've highlighted several architects and educators with backgrounds in computational design finding success by rising to this challenge.

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Avontuura

JULY 6, 2022

The building embraces its residents and simultaneously opens onto an inner, sensory world in the lush and protected courtyard. The post LOOP Architects and Urban Arkitektar design circular nursing home for dementia sufferers in Iceland appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JULY 6, 2022

After wrangling over the future of California’s high-speed rail, state lawmakers plan to release a critical batch of money to finish a bullet train in the Central Valley while also establishing an inspector general to audit the beleaguered project and authorizing billions of dollars in new money for rail plans across the state. Following a sizable $97.5 billion state budget surplus, California lawmakers last week agreed to allocate $4.2 billion in bond funds needed to finish the ambitious

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ArchDaily

JULY 6, 2022

© Johan Fowelin. architects: Marge Arkitekter Location: Örebro, Sweden Project Year: 2018 Photographs: Johan Fowelin Area: 8625.0 m2. Read more ».

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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 6, 2022

A joint partnership of architects Adjaye Associates and exhibition designers Ralph Appelbaum Associates has been selected to oversee the National Museums Liverpool's £57 million ($68 million) redevelopment of the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum. The winning bid proposes to make the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Building a prominent new entrance to the International Slavery Museum to improve visitor orientation and, more significantly, establish a stronger sense of purpose and

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Archinect

JULY 6, 2022

As a leader in all things architectural employment and professional practice, Archinect continues to be the go-to source for employment seekers and hiring firms. The Archinect Job Board features job listings daily, with 100+ new opportunities featured weekly. In previous weeks, we've highlighted job opportunities for recent graduates in Brooklyn , Chicago , and New York , to name a few.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

the building takes shape as two prismatic concrete forms joined by a jagged ribbon of light. The post aires mateus’ two-in-one museum building in lausanne opens its doors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 6, 2022

BEI Zhaolong has been dramatically transformed into a gathering place for a community which is creative and collaborative at heart. As with most hotels, Zhaolong previously dedicated much of the ground floor to check-in, reception and exclusive amenities for guest use. Hotel check-in was moved to the second level in an integrated lobby-lounge-dining setting that welcomes residents and workers from the community to mix with hotel guests.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

japanese retail company MUJI collaborates with honda by designing the automobile and motorcycle company’s new electric bike MS01. The post MUJI designed honda’s electric bike MS01 with 400W motor and 48V lithium battery appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

In an effort to bring renewable energy to those who need it, Central Saint Martins design graduate Mireille Steinhage has invented a solar-powered blanket that is made from conductive yarn. The Solar Blanket is a solar-powered heated blanket that can be wrapped around a person or draped over a sofa to direct heat toward those sitting on it. A recent graduate of Central Saint Martins' Masters in Material Futures, Steinhage developed the blanket as part of her project exploring ways to make renew

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

the experimental structure features storage space of various sizes, a chicken coop, a rainwater collector, and solar panels. The post this bright red shed is a hybrid between a cabinet and a garden hut appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

JULY 6, 2022

he north entrance faces a main road and features a wide, open space with high ceilings. The south end of the salon has a mezzanine level that rises 1580mm above the main floor. From the high windows, cutout views of the sky are visible. We designed this salon to take full advantage the space, which occupies the full length of the building from north to south.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

the grand by gehry residential building in downtown los angeles has finally opened, following over a decade of planning and construction. The post frank gehry’s the grand in LA opens with apartments overlooking the walt disney concert hall 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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Dwell

JULY 6, 2022

Marble, brass, and an air of refinement are grounded by unexpected patterns and playful color. Project Details: Location: Riga, Latvia Architect: Open AD Architects From the Architect: "A family apartment inspired by the ascetic, reserved spirit of the North and the context of its building. The airy apartment is in Riga’s Lofts & Rosegold residential complex, which comprises a preserved but adapted historical riding arena and a seven-story new build.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

built by carlo graffi and sergio musmeci between 1969-1971, the brutalist villa centers around a bold concrete cantilever highlighted by a stepped, upward motion. The post roberto conte’s latest photo series captures the striking ‘villa gontero’ in turin, italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

JULY 6, 2022

A love letter to freshening up al fresco. Welcome to Beach Week , a celebration of the best place on earth. The act of taking a shower is quotidian enough to be remarkably unmemorable, which is, I think, by design. A shower’s primary function is to clean the body and occasionally the mind, washing away the detritus of the day. But when that same perfunctory experience happens in or around nature, the whole vibe shifts.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

the national bank of kuwait shows a curved façade that reveals panoramic views of the arabian gulf. The post foster + partners unveils newly completed national bank of kuwait headquarters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

JULY 6, 2022

The retreat by Croxatto & Opazo is all about openness with outdoor stairs connecting to roof terraces and ocean views. Project Details: Location: Zapallar, Chile Architect: Croxatto & Opazo / @croxatto_opazo_arquitectos Photographer: Daniel Casado Bissone From the Architect: " Machagua is a holiday home located on a corner plot next to a wetland and just 100 meters from the beach.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

the flexible door opens kusunoki-sou to the city, and at the same time, envelops the newly built kitchen space, creating a small 'park shop'. The post movable transparent door opens chindon’s small tokyo cafe to the neighborhood appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

Architecture office Studio Weave has added a timber-clad extension to a cottage in Devon, England, that has views of the surrounding landscape. Studio Weave designed the two-storey addition to a stone cottage in the Blackdown Hills to provide flexible guest accommodation and a work space for the family and visiting artists. Studio Weave has extended a cottage in Devon.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

a large piano-shaped sculpture suspends from the ceiling, while two giant keyboards line the sidewalls of the optical showroom to allow visitors to reconnect as they play a song. The post zU-studio’s optical showroom in antwerp is designed like a piano to reconnect visitors 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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The Spaces

JULY 6, 2022

A series of floating circles make up Art Pavilion M – a new museum designed by Studio Ossidiana for the Dutch city of Almere. The Rotterdam architecture firm envisioned the art centre as a sequence of three experiences – the Port, the Stage and the Observatory. Visitors enter via the ring-shaped walkway, arrive at the museum’s outdoor terrace (which can be moved around to host events and performances) and then enjoy the art collection in the polycarbonate shell of the central building.

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designboom

JULY 6, 2022

car concept DONDA foam vehicle of kanye west might go into production with tesla, drawn from his close friendship with elon musk. The post concept foam car of kanye west might go into production with tesla appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

Cross-laminated timber and volcanic stone were used to form a round building along a lake that was designed by Mexican studio Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. The Valle San Nicolás Clubhouse is located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo , about two hours from Mexico City. The lakeside clubhouse is doughnut-shaped. Set on a 385-hectare residential development, along a lake with an 800-metre waterski run, the building holds a range of spaces for relaxing and socialising.

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Dwell

JULY 6, 2022

The owners of Long Island’s Old Orchard Nursery tap Ryall Sheridan Architects to develop a slice of their cherished site. Keith Scott Morton first spied Orient, New York, in 1980, while sailing around the eastern tip of Long Island’s North Fork. "There were wooden boats, and sailboats, and a wharf from the 1800s," Keith recalls seeing in the town’s namesake harbor.

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