Fri.Nov 18, 2022

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3XN completes 'world’s largest upcycled tower' in Sydney

Archinect

Copenhagen-based studio 3XN has completed Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney , Australia, described by the firm as the “world’s most comprehensive upcycling of an existing tower.” The scheme, which sees the retention and transformation of an existing 1970s tower near the city’s waterfront, was recently awarded the 2022 International High Rise Award for what the jury determined to be an “extraordinary combination of upcycling and densification.

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Divya Shanthi School & Campus Upgrades / Flying Elephant Studio

ArchDaily

© Manoj Sudhakaran. architects: Flying Elephant Studio Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Manoj Sudhakaran Photographs: Area: 50000.0 ft2. Read more ».

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New exhibition celebrates the elaborate 'hard graft' sculptures of David Mach

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UK-based artist David Mach is set to launch a solo exhibition at Pangolin London , which will showcase the artist’s elaborate approach to sculpture. Titled Heavy Metal , the exhibition will chart Mach’s multidisciplinary approach to balancing architecture and sculpture, including his ongoing obsession with shipping containers.

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AOMD’s Garden Studio is conceived by AOMD as small scale exploration into low-tech, locally sourced and material first design

Avontuura

The Garden Studio was conceived as small scale exploration into their approach to low-tech, locally sourced and material first design. The post AOMD’s Garden Studio is conceived by AOMD as small scale exploration into low-tech, locally sourced and material first design appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Payette founder Tom Payette has passed away aged 90

Archinect

A leading figure in the architecture industry is being mourned after Payette announced the passing of its founder Tom Payette last week at the age of 90. Payette was considered an innovator in the design of healthcare facilities and scientific high-ed buildings, garnering a consistent stream of AIA national awards and the admiration of the hundreds of other practitioners he came to collaborate with on similar projects via the entity that became his eponymous firm.

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7 featured architecture job opportunities in Dallas

Archinect

Looking for architectural job opportunities in Dallas? Check out this week's curated employment highlight from Archinect Jobs , with a selection of current openings for architects, environmental graphic designers, and sustainability experts in the Big D. To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series.

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banksy can keep his trademarks and anonymity, EU court rules

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a board of appeal reversed its decision to invalidate the trademark for the artist's iconic monkey sign image, 'laugh now'. The post banksy can keep his trademarks and anonymity, EU court rules appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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New Harvard online survey asks: Can architecture be practiced remotely?

Archinect

As the global COVID-19 pandemic approaches the end of its now third calendar year, the architecture industry is once again in a state of adjustment, seeking to find that sweet spot between various available remote , hybrid , and in-person working arrangements. Continuing shifts in technological, health, and cultural standards have forced architectural practice, as well as employment models , to adapt to the post-pandemic challenges at hand.

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concept off-roader ALPHA CAMP brings campers’ entire home outdoors

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concept off-roader ALPHA CAMP has an attached trailer with a rooftop tent, a yurt with giant bed, and all home essentials, to name a few. The post concept off-roader ALPHA CAMP brings campers’ entire home outdoors 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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Cornell AAP reappoints Dean J. Meejin Yoon for a second term

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Cornell’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) Dean J. Meejin Yoon has been reappointed to her post for a second term after a vote from the university’s Board of Trustees in October. Yoon will begin her second term in January of 2024, extending for five years a tenure that brought “dramatic institutional change” to the campus, according to Provost Michael I.

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This Home’s Hillside Perch Gives It the Feeling of Floating in the Trees

Dwell

The facade facing the slope is radically open with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, porous walls, and patio with a net for lounging among leafy branches. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Sydney, Australia Architect: CplusC Architectural Workshop / @ __cplusc__ Year: 2021 Footprint: 1,013 square feet Photographers: Murray Fredericks

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Total construction starts rebound in October led by gains In nonresidential building and nonbuilding starts

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According to a new Dodge Construction Network report, total construction starts rose 8% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.12 trillion. This is a rebound following two consecutive months of decline. Last month, nonresidential building starts gained 9% and nonbuilding starts jumped 26%, while residential starts fell by 3%. Year-to-date, total construction was 16% higher through October 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

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rem koolhaas explains recycling beauty at fondazione prada

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'the exhibition is about re-use (of elements of antiquity), and we decided to ‘recycle’ some of the material of previous exhibitions we did together for the fondazione', rem koolhaas says designboom. The post rem koolhaas explains recycling beauty at fondazione prada appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Carmody Groarke develops bricks made of city waste for museum facade in Ghent, Belgium

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Waste from the city of Ghent, Belgium, is being turned into the building blocks of a major cultural institution. For a renovation and expansion of the Design Museum Gent, an innovative new recycling process is turning old bits of broken concrete and glass into the bricks that will cover the museum’s exterior. The Gent Waste Brick was designed by London-based practice Carmody Groarke in partnership with materials designers BC Materials and Local Works Studio.

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World Cup sustainability claims "built on sand" say experts

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Amid widespread scepticism about the sustainability claims of the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar , Dezeen asked experts if carbon-neutral global sporting events are possible. The Qatar World Cup begins this Sunday amid a cacophony of controversy, with the environmental impact of the four-week championship coming under intense scrutiny driven by the organisers' claim that Qatar 2022 will be the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup in history.

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?Sustainable festival architecture in practice -- Sziget Colosseum by Hello Wood

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Innovative sustainability solutions are often born from the most evident ideas. It was also the case with Sziget Festival’s Colosseum – a party stage reminiscent of ancient amphitheaters – which for the first time was built in 2012 – and made of pallets. Hello Wood, an internationally renowned architectural firm, was inspired by the pallets lying around the Sziget Festival to create the Colosseum using this unusual material.

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DJI creates drone tour of Foster + Partners-designed skyscraper HQ

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Drone manufacturer DJI has revealed a video filmed by a drone that flies around the exterior and interior of its 200-metre-high Sky City headquarters designed by British architecture studio Foster + Partners. Filmed using the company's DJI Avata drone, the film explores the pair of skyscrapers that were recently completed in Shenzhen and are connected by a 105-meter-high suspension bridge.

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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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designboom premiere: bêka & lemoine and boonserm premthada on their bangkok journey

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designboom speaks with ila bêka, louise lemoine and boonserm premthada ahead of their film's exclusive online premiere. The post designboom premiere: bêka & lemoine and boonserm premthada on their bangkok journey appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Audi rebrands with "significantly more modern" flat logo

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German auto manufacturer Audi has unveiled a flat , simplified version of its distinctive four-ringed logo , making it the latest in a line of car brands to simplify their logos. Audi 's four rings have been kept in the same formation, but they are no longer raised and have been stripped of their glossy chrome colour. Now, the rings are either white and framed by a thin black border or dark grey with black borders.

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9sekunden’s film captures origami extension of swiss national museum, zurich

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in a film soundscaped by gil amado, 9sekunden reveals the visual, functional, and social narratives of christ & gantenbein's extension of the swiss national museum, zurich. The post 9sekunden’s film captures origami extension of swiss national museum, zurich appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Seven current and upcoming architecture and design exhibitions in London

Deezen

We've selected seven current and upcoming London design and architecture exhibitions listed on Dezeen Events Guide , including Tomorrow's Tigers, Parables for Happiness and The Gingerbread City. Also included are Objects of Desire: Surrealism and Design 1924 – Today and The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art And Fashion. Yinka Ilori uses vibrant colours to represent his upbringing.

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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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triton WEC is a floating electric generator that extracts energy from ocean waves

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triton leverages energy from the motion of the waves and converts it into electricity. The post triton WEC is a floating electric generator that extracts energy from ocean waves appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sustainable architecture efforts hindered by "sloppiness" says UN climate ambassador

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Architects must take greater accountability for their sector to help decarbonise the built environment, says UN Race to Zero ambassador Sarah El Battouty in this exclusive interview from the final day of the COP27 climate conference. "For years and years, we've had everyone create a silly building design and then stick a couple of solar panels on top and call it a green building," the Egyptian architect told Dezeen.

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Facades+ wraps up its 2022 schedule in Seattle on December 2

The Architect's Newsletter

Facades+ returns to the Pacific Northwest for its last conference of 2022. Co-chaired by NBBJ, Facades+ Seattle’s full-day program will cover the full gamut of facades, from the newest building [.]. Read More. The post Facades+ wraps up its 2022 schedule in Seattle on December 2 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Perron-Roettinger clads Kim Kardashian SKKN pop-up store in raw plaster and cement

Deezen

Design studio Perron-Roettinger has created a pop-up shop for Kim Kardashian 's skincare and homeware brand SKKN in Los Angeles that showcases its products in a physical space for the first time. The minimalist pop-up store, which is located inside Los Angeles shopping mall Westfield Century City, was designed using a limited material palette in a nod to the brand's pared-back design.

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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!