Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

Continuing with its mission to support and acknowledge Black cultural agents of change within the community, the Black Reconstruction Collective (BRC) has announced the winners of its inaugural Black Reconstruction Collective Prize. Made possible with support from the Mellon Foundation, the BRC recognizes Chicago-based photographer/social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson and Bronx-based architect, historian, and theorist Ife Salema Vanable as this year's winners.

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Avontuura

JULY 28, 2022

The program shapes itself by occupying the empty spaces between the trees. No trees are removed. The topography is not changed. The post Escape to this luxurious tree house in the Brazilian rainforest appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

A new 21-story luxury hotel tower by DLR Group has officially broken ground in Las Vegas. The Dream Las Vegas Hotel & Casino will sit along the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign. The project is expected to be hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group’s new flagship property. Image courtesy of DLR Group The hotel will feature 531 guest rooms and suites.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

a five-car garage is covered by a vertical timber screen punctuated by a large concrete 'blade.'. The post this house by tecture is a composition of concrete ‘blades’ in australia 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 28, 2022

Demand for architectural design services has expanded for the seventeenth consecutive month, according to the latest economic report released by the American Institute of Architects. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for June reached a score of 53.2, softening only slightly from May's score of 53.5 but continued to indicate overall healthy business parameters for the U.S. architecture industry.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

New renderings have been revealed for the planned Mukwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, previewing a futuristic nod to the past while extending the conversation around an issue that’s been at the forefront recently as Pope Francis makes his long-awaited public apology tour across Canada.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

the japanese townhouse which served as a pottery workshop in the 1900s, is now a gallery and café that showcase the ceramic works of sokoku. The post atspace architects converts kyoto machiya townhouse into SOKOKU celadon gallery + café appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

Architecture firms continue to search for top talent as we dive into the third quarter of 2022. Picked from Archinect Jobs , the industry's leading job board, we feature nine New York-based firms seeking Junior Architects and Junior Designers to join their team. If you're a recent graduate with a bit of experience working in an architectural office or someone with 3–5 years of experience looking to make moves within the industry, check out these curated career opportunities below.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2022

Local architect Yvette van Zyl has created a home for herself and her husband in the seaside town of Mossel Bay, South Africa , combining nautical and modernist influences with a rich palette of textures, materials and colours. Perched on a slope facing the ocean and harbour, the two-bedroom home has a rectilinear form that sits atop a dark brick plinth and overlooks the sea through porthole-like windows.

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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

JULY 28, 2022

New York ’s Battery Park City will soon undergo a series of major resiliency projects that will completely transform the Lower Manhattan coast as the threats of storm surge and sea level rise loom. Starting in September, after Labor Day, the first phase of the multibillion-dollar Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) Project, led by Battery Park City Authority, is set to break ground.

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The Spaces

JULY 28, 2022

From certain angles, this landmark Joshua Tree house completely disappears into its high desert surroundings thanks to its mirrored glass-wrapped exterior. From other viewpoints, the mirage-like California property acts as a mirror, reflecting surrounding rocks, cacti and evening skies. The ‘horizontal skyscraper’ was designed in 2019 by American Psycho film producer Chris Hanley in collaboration with architect and Frank Gehry collaborator Tomas Osinski.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

This post is brought to you by The Land Art Generator Initiative. We live in a time of crisis. And yet the future is full of promise. The future is full of promise because of you. Because architects, landscape architects, artists, and designers have the power to create positive change. This is most certainly true when it comes to action on climate change.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2022

This video shows the design for The Line , a 500-metre-tall, mirror-clad skyscraper that was designed to house nine million people in Saudi Arabia. The linear city, which will be 170 kilometres long and 200 metres wide, was launched by Saudia Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and is described as "a revolution in civilization.". It will have a footprint of just 34 square kilometres and house nine million people, who will live in neighbourhoods where all daily needs are accessible within a

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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

JULY 28, 2022

A key state oversight body approved the financing plan to redevelop Penn Station and its surrounding neighborhood Wednesday, greenlighting one of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s loftiest projects, which is estimated to cost a total of $22 billion. Yesterday the Public Authorities Control Board (PACB), a state entity behind granting financial approval for proposals from statewide public authorities, approved how the multibillion-dollar Penn Station Redevelopment Plan will be funded.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 28, 2022

Three Doors Frankfurter Kunstverein Markt 44, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Open through September 11 On May 24, a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 19 children [.]. Read More. The post A Forensic Architecture exhibition in Germany uses real life narratives and architecture to document violence and systemic racism appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

The real value of one of the world’s most well-recognized historic sites is now officially set after the global financial consultancy Deloitte published their assessment of Rome’s ancient Colosseum on Monday. According to Deloitte, the nearly 2,000-year-old Flavian amphitheater is worth exactly $79 billion. Its estimate is derived principally from responses to a survey that begged Italians a variety of questions pertaining to the perception of the Colosseum, of which the overwhelming

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

from the premise of the design, the inflatable stretcher seems to be portable and can be inflated on the spot using an air pump. The post inflatable stretcher securely wraps patients in comfort and protects them from falling appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

JULY 28, 2022

Located in a sun-drenched spot overlooking the French Riviera , Villa W is a new micro-hotel by Philippe Starck packed with design flourishes. Villa W nestles into a hillside in La Croix-Valmer on the Saint-Tropez peninsula and is the standalone sibling of the nearby Starck-designed Lily of the Valley spa and hotel. Guests can make use of the 2,000sq m wellness hotel’s facilities, restaurants and treatments and classes before retreating to the privacy and seclusion of the hideaway, which boasts

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

the 'urban camp' unit is an affordable and easy-to-assemble structure, made of tube & clamp scaffolding, that can host over 4 four people. The post felipe campolina’s 32.4 sqm portable housing unit can make parking areas habitable appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2022

Limestone blocks and crushed earth feature in this electric bike shop in Paris , designed by local studio Ciguë to visualise how a car-free city of the future might look. The store belongs to Cowboy , an e-bike brand aimed at urban cyclists, and is located in the department store Le Bon Marche? Rive Gauche. Ciguë has designed an e-bike store for Cowboy in Paris.

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

when completely closed, the reflective exterior blurs the home's presence to the outside. The post operable silver facade wraps japanese wooden house by seiichi yamada & associates 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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Dwell

JULY 28, 2022

The Mexican-Chinese home I grew up in was filled with expressions of our family’s culture. Now, my barebones Brooklyn apartment tells a different story. If you walked into my childhood home in suburban Texas, you’d instantly know you were in a house of immigrants. Our kitchen smelled perpetually of the chives and ginger my mom used to prepare her pork dumplings, decorative plates inspired by the Aztec calendar hung above a red couch in our living room where we hosted gatherings, and an oversatur

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designboom

JULY 28, 2022

the gucci x adidas gazelle collection forms part of the streetwear collection that the two brands have recently released. The post gucci & adidas debut summer-inspired gazelle collection in bubblegum colors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 28, 2022

Nearly every article about the demolition of the old Sixth Street Viaduct in 2016 mentions Terminator 2: Judgement Day. In Los Angeles, where every location is scenery, the iconic, double-arched [.]. Read More. The post Can the Sixth Street Viaduct predict the future of Los Angeles? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: from a minimalistic sink with a shallow marble basin to a collection of taps designed by an architecture studio, here are 10 of the latest bathroom products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Here, we have listed a selection of contemporary furniture, sanitaryware and accessories designed to elevate bathroom interiors. The selection includes a sculptural freestanding bathtub , monolithic bathroom cabinets and tapware with mirror-like surfaces.

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