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Adjaye Associates designs major 35-acre master plan for Cleveland waterfront

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Adjaye Associates has designed a major master plan along the Cleveland riverfront in collaboration with real estate firm Bedrock. The Cuyahoga Riverfront development spans 35 acres and is described by its designers as a “15-to-20-year vision” that “prioritizes accessibility, equity, sustainability, and resilience with the development of an 18-hour, 15-minute downtown.

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Tham & Videgård Arkitekter design house on a hill overlooking Stockholm’s archipelago landscape

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We envisioned the house as reduced to pure structure where indoor and outdoor spaces mix and let the emphasis remain on the scenery outside. The post Tham & Videgård Arkitekter design house on a hill overlooking Stockholm’s archipelago landscape appeared first on Åvontuura.

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HKS and Hood Design Studio’s CMNTY Culture development set for a 2024 groundbreaking in Hollywood

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An updated version of HKS and Hood Design Studio ’s musically-inspired CMNTY Culture campus in Hollywood has been shared after the results of an initial study for the project were published by the Los Angeles Department of City Planning recently. Urbanize LA has details on the promising development, which, when completed, will be one of the largest Black-owned enterprises in the city.

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How to Be a Better Architect: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

Years’ worth of study , design development, software skills, and sleepless nights might have made you the architect you are today. But, there is so much more to achieve and as Robert Frost rightly said “miles to go before I sleep”. I have been a residential architect for over thirty-five years. My work gives me peace and thrill simultaneously.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Finally complete, the Watt Towers’ restoration is a turning point for public art in Los Angeles

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One of Los Angeles ’ most significant cultural landmarks, Simon Rodia ’s monumental Watts Towers sculpture, finally re-opened last month after a five-year multimillion-dollar restoration effort spearheaded by LACMA. The project was overseen by the museum’s Senior Conservation Scientist Dr. Frank Preusser, Art Conservator Elisabetta Covizzi , and other staffers whose focus fell mainly on repairing the aging concrete and makeshift armature of the 100-year-old towers in addition t

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The AIA California launches the 11th annual Architecture at Zero Competition

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This post is brought to you by Architecture at Zero. Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering, and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design. The 2023 competition challenge is to design an agriculture center, connecting the history of California’s first Black town to its present aspiration to become a destination for sustaina

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Santiago Calatrava’s St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is finally open

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After years of construction delays the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine redesigned by Santiago Calatrava is open and aglow. Located adjacent to the World Trade Center site, [.]. Read More. The post Santiago Calatrava’s St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is finally open appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Heat pumps may hold the key to Germany's energy independence this winter

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After decades of heating their homes with relatively cheap Russian natural gas, Germans are facing exorbitant prices for energy. The search is on for an alternative source of warmth that is climate-friendly and free from natural gas. Enter, the heat pump. The prohibitive price of units and installation is being covered by the government up to €60,000 ($63,000 USD).

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michael quirk reuses local wood to complete tiny carbon-negative cabin in colorado’s forest

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the tiny cabin features solar panels for an off-grid renewable energy system and low carbon footprint. The post michael quirk reuses local wood to complete tiny carbon-negative cabin in colorado’s forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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Finally complete, the Watts Towers’ restoration is a turning point for public art in Los Angeles

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One of Los Angeles ’ most significant cultural landmarks, Simon Rodia ’s monumental Watts Towers sculpture, finally re-opened last month after a five-year multimillion-dollar restoration effort spearheaded by LACMA. The project was overseen by the museum’s Senior Conservation Scientist Dr. Frank Preusser, Art Conservator Elisabetta Covizzi , and other staffers whose focus fell mainly on repairing the aging concrete and makeshift armature of the 100-year-old towers in addition t

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zeitraum’s AD ALL collection of furniture & accessories is as wood as it gets

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from screen partitions to mirrors that turn into coat hangers, zeitraum’s AD collection by mathias hahn merges the line between furniture and accessories. The post zeitraum’s AD ALL collection of furniture & accessories is as wood as it gets appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Zaha Hadid Architects designs Ukrainian Expo 2030 master plan with demountable and redeployable pavilions

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Zaha Hadid Architects has published details of its proposed master plan for the Odesa Expo 2030 bid. In seeking to secure the Expo 2030 contract for the southern Ukrainian city, the design team has presented a scheme composed of “demountable” and “ redeployable ” pavilions after the event has concluded. Image credit: Zaha Hadid Architects “Future development in Ukraine will see a fundamental transformation of the country’s economy towards energy efficiency and

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18th-century weaving mill restored to its past glory as a design showroom in belgium

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‘Ark38’ showroom: a converted weaving mill In the industrial town of Aalst, Belgium, a former 18th-century weaving mill and ex-Tupperware factory now houses the ‘Ark38’ showroom for bathroom furniture and kitchen specialist Sterck NV. Founders Hans and Stijn Sterck launched the restoration in 2018, joining forces with Objekt Architecten to revive the historical building […].

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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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New featured architecture job opportunities at Perkins&Will, PHNTM, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, Michaelis Boyd, and Chango & Co.

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Ready for your next architectural career move? Check out our latest weekly highlight of featured employers with current openings in Brooklyn/New York , Los Angeles , Dallas , London , and remotely. For even more opportunities, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Global, interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Perkins&Will is currently expanding its Dallas office and offering these two positions: a Project Architect with at least e

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ira koers & roelof mulder weave mobile working islands with greenery in amsterdam university

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12 mobile bamboo islands can be easily wheeled around to transform the workspace into an events hall. The post ira koers & roelof mulder weave mobile working islands with greenery in amsterdam university appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sierra Valley House by OpenScope Studio

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OpenScope has been hired to design a house for a small, triangular shaped parcel of land at the edge of a large agricultural valley. Replacing a decrepit trailer home and a collection of sheds, the new house is designed to prioritize views of the valley and mountains beyond. The wall and floor assemblies are designed to make the house almost energy neutral, taking advantage of a high efficiency wood stove for supplemental heat.

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daniel arsham + everyrealm translate virtual ‘ares house’ into immersive miami installation

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the installation showed during miami art week as an IRL metaverse experience that stitches the physical and digital worlds. The post daniel arsham + everyrealm translate virtual ‘ares house’ into immersive miami installation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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12 designs made from wood that showcase the versatility of the material

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Dezeen Showroom: from seating with rounded organic shapes to lighting designed by Frank Lloyd Wright , here are 12 furniture designs and interior products made from wood featured on Dezeen Showroom. Timber has been used to make furniture for thousands of years due to it being versatile, durable and readily available. As a renewable material with low embodied carbon, wood is a popular sustainable material choice among designers.

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nike brings RTFKT’s sneaker NFTs to life with ‘cryptokicks iRL’ series

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the sneakers will be limited to 19,000 pairs that will be sold as digital collectibles that redeem physical counterparts. The post nike brings RTFKT’s sneaker NFTs to life with ‘cryptokicks iRL’ series appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FritsJurgens Best Pivot Doors 2022 | Architecture | Architonic

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We are truly blown away by the submissions for FritsJurgens Best Pivot Doors 2022. An astonishing amount of high-end pivot doors was collected – both interior and exterior doors, movable walls, hidden passages, and more. The jury has made their decision: take a look at the winners of FritsJurgens Best Pivot Doors 2022. Exterior pivot doors are often heavy and large, making for a truly impressive entrance.

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unfolding like origami, carlo ratti’s kinetic roof tops restored historical landmark in italy

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the sweeping makeover sees an origami-like kinetic roof that adds a dynamic character to the monumental space of ago modena fabbriche culturali. The post unfolding like origami, carlo ratti’s kinetic roof tops restored historical landmark in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Cabins that reconnect humanity to the planet | News | Architonic

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<p>Humanity may have overdeveloped our homeworld beyond repair, and is now <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">seeking other worlds</a> on which to live – and possibly destroy in turn, but before we <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">look elsewhere</a>, there’s plenty of this rock we call home remaining in its raw, untouched state, reminding us of what we once had. </p> <p>These small cabin structures use large <a href="[link

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‘little house on the river’ forms an elevated shelter on a steep-sloping plot in argentina

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pablo senmartin arquitectos' steel elevated cabin stands on a steep sloping plot near the san antonio river in cordoba, argentina. The post ‘little house on the river’ forms an elevated shelter on a steep-sloping plot in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Reflecting the architectural landscape with Mirage | News | Architonic

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<p>For two years, the Italian porcelain and stoneware specialists <a href="[link] and architect Andrea Boschetti, attacked a particular problem, fuelled by almost alchemic ambition. This was focused material research, testing and trialling, failing and iterating towards success. </p> <p>In 2021, <a href="[link] launched a stoneware slab in two (deliberately muted) metallic finishes.

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card-sized ‘arduboy mini’ game console fully functions with 300+ games

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miniature ‘arduboy mini’ game console doubles as an 8-bit hardware that people can use to learn how to code and create their own games. The post card-sized ‘arduboy mini’ game console fully functions with 300+ games appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!