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kHaus Cultural Center / Focketyn Del Rio Studio

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© Adria? Goula. architects: Focketyn Del Rio Studio Location: Kasernenstrasse 8, 4058 Basel, Switzerland Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Adria? Goula Photographs: Area: 9394.0 m2. Read more ».

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The project's ‘architect’ says he had no active role in Hudson Yards tower design

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But Mr. Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk. The New York Times has obtained a document showing that the credentials of a retired architect in his mid-80s were used to fake his approval of building designs

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This family home in Jackson, Wyoming is inspired by the region’s hay sheds

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Originally built in 1997 on a tight budget, the minimalist home has adapted over time, evolving with the family’s needs. The post This family home in Jackson, Wyoming is inspired by the region’s hay sheds appeared first on Åvontuura.

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New York City is testing out new bike lane barriers across three boroughs this summer

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The city is experimenting with new types of bike lane barriers to separate cyclists from traffic ahead of what’s typically a busy summer biking season. It plans to install the materials in five locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. It will also put up a new type of barrier in the Bronx to protect a bus lane there. If effective, New York City ’s Department of Transportation could include the new rubber and concrete barriers and curb designs as part of its plan to reinforce 20 m

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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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DIY kits offer to build the smallest car in the world, peel P50

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the peel P50 kit is complete with all parts and components that are manageable in their size and weight, even the engine. The post DIY kits offer to build the smallest car in the world, peel P50 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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japan’s new ocean turbine could harvest endless green power

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japan's ocean turbine would amount to approximately 205 GW, which is comparable to the country’s total electric power generation. The post japan’s new ocean turbine could harvest endless green power appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Maya Lin discusses her new Museum of Chinese in America design in PBS special

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The famed Vietnam Wall Memorial designer and 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient took a studio visit with PBS correspondent Jeffrey Brown to discuss her designs for the new Museum of Chinese in America following its partial destruction due to fire in January of 2020. “I don’t think you can be an Asian-American in 2022 and not be acutely aware of the anti-Asian sentiment,” Lin said at the outset, speaking of the appalling rash of hate crimes that have tormented communit

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this 1,000 sqm land art in greece echoes humanity’s destructive ecological footprint

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The krank’s massive ‘footprint’ invades greek island On the occasion of Paxos Biennale 2022, Greek visual artist The Krank has completed a 1,000 square-meter land art project near the Mongonissi bay in Greece. Titled ‘Footprint’, the installation is a metaphor for humanity’s continuing and devastating impact on ecological systems worldwide.

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New York ‘architect’ says he had no active role in Hudson Yards tower design and other projects

Archinect

But Mr. Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk. The New York Times has obtained a document showing that the credentials of a retired architect in his mid-80s were used to fake his approval of building designs

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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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teen inventor builds a robot that can detect microplastics in our oceans

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the inspiring story of Anna Du If you’re in need of some wholesome content then this story of high-schooler Anna Du might just do the trick. While walking along her local beaches in Andover, Massachusetts, the young student began collecting all the plastic bags and bottles that had been left there. But what she […]. The post teen inventor builds a robot that can detect microplastics in our oceans appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Marina Otero is announced as the 2022 Wheelwright Prize winner

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The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) has announced Design Academy Eindhoven program head Marina Otero as the winner of this year’s $100,000 Wheelwright Prize in support of her research proposal titled ‘ Future Storage: Architectures to Host the Metaverse.’ Through the grant, Otero will look to explore the new architectural paradigms of data stores while considering the potential of digital infrastructure to combat some of society’s most pressing and immediate chall

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researchers develop ‘living skin’ for robots to make them look and feel human

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the findings aim to show the potential shift from traditional to biohybrid robotics, improving robots’ integration into society. The post researchers develop ‘living skin’ for robots to make them look and feel human appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Meet radical pragmatists LMN Architects: Your Next Employer?

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Following last week’s visit to New York’s Lang Architecture, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series westwards to Seattle, where we find civic design specialists LMN Architects. The encounter isn’t our first with LMN. Back in 2018, we spoke to the firm’s partner Stephen Van Dyck as part of our How To Get A Job At _ series.

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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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yamaha design lab + ECAL propose novel listening experiences at milan design week

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the collaborative exhibit uses new technologies and trends, such as AI and ASMR, to reimagine music players and their accessories. The post yamaha design lab + ECAL propose novel listening experiences at milan design week appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Take a look at some of our favorite architect-designed furniture and homegoods products at Salone del Mobile

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Milan Design Week’s Salone del Mobile is wrapping up this weekend with another impressive field of new furniture collections gracing its exhibition halls and the international design stage for the first time. Furniture design has been an increasing hallmark of the architectural trade beginning with the advent of the Baroque Revival style in the 1890s.

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INDEXLAB + GIMAC 3D print custom bike frame using robotic manufacturing

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merging rapid prototyping with data-driven processes, the project opens a path to sustainable and affordable mass-customization of bicycles. The post INDEXLAB + GIMAC 3D print custom bike frame using robotic manufacturing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Floating Cornice on the Brook: Micro-Renewal of Zhejiang Conservatory of Music by line+

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Zhejiang Conservatory of Music, where Floating Cornice on the Brook is located, the country's tenth and only newly constructed professional music education college, has adopted the approach of "Flowing Landscape, Hidden Mountain Residence" to create a new spatial prototype of art college construction with more freedom and openness. Since the campus was built and put into use, the management team of the college decided to declare the whole campus as a 4A cultural tourist attraction.

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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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MIT researchers propose using Space Bubble shield to reflect the sun

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Architect Carlo Ratti is among a group of MIT researchers exploring the feasibility of fighting climate change with a conglomeration of "space bubbles" that would float above the Earth to reflect the sun's rays. The Space Bubbles research project proposes floating a "raft" made of frozen bubbles at the L1 Lagrangian Point – the point between the Earth and the sun where their gravitational pulls cancel out.

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Lamar Advertising Corporate Headquarters by EskewDumezRipple

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This new corporate headquarters for a local advertising agency is a reaction against the standard issue office environment. People require interaction in today’s workplace. They go to work to collaborate, to brainstorm, to do research, to “work” in nontraditional sense of the word. Much of what we observe in creative environments involves informal interaction in atypical settings, such as chance meetings in corridors or conversations around the coffee pot.

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sleek and timeless, the inder copper pen holds antimicrobial properties

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apart from its ability to eliminate germs, the copper was also left untreated to let a unique patina pattern develop over time on each pen. The post sleek and timeless, the inder copper pen holds antimicrobial properties appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Chilewich by de-spec

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Program: Develop display systems for Stores Globally & Head Quaters Retail space in New York City. Designed as Chilewich’s global prototype and first retail store, De-Spec thought about the ‘path of least resistance’ for an immersive retail store offering the most comprehensive collection of Chilewich tabletop and flooring design under one roof.

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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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Frank Gehry-designed Santa Monica loft asks for $2.495m

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Architect Frank Gehry was still fresh from his Pritzker Prize win when he teamed up with his artist friend Chuck Arnoldi on this intimate condominium development in Santa Monica. At just six units, the complex was built in the early 1990s and is on the intimate side of the scale. Unit two on the southwest corner clocks in at 2,565 sq ft and was reserved for Arnoldi as his live/work studio.

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Family jewels: Theia by Freifrau | News | Architonic

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Within the German furniture industry, there is only a relatively small number of companies that produce locally. Of the ones that do, the majority are long-established family businesses that are carrying on traditions and who rely on long-established networks. The latter also applies to <a href="[link] the difference being, however, that the manufacturer is only ten years old.

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Pop-up plywood colonnade in Hove references Islamic architecture

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Syrian architects Marwa Al-Sabouni and Ghassan Jansiz have created a pop-up, crescent-shaped colonnade on the seafront in Hove, England , assembled from CNC-cut plywood. Called The Riwaq after the Arabic word for colonnade, the structure on Hove Lawns was commissioned as a semi-outdoor community space for the 2022 Brighton Festival , which ran from 7 to 29 May.

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Queercircle launches its new cultural hub for LGBTQ+ arts in a bold brick design

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LGBTQ+ charity Queercircle has nabbed a two-storey space in London’s North Greenwich Design District as a permanent headquarters for its community-focused programme of exhibitions, artist residencies and ‘in conversation’ lectures. Launched this Pride month in a ‘ miniature palazzo ‘ designed by David Kohn Architects, the new cultural hub is conceived as a ‘sanctuary’ with a ‘safe and inclusive vibe’, according to Frances Williams, the charit

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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!