Wed.Dec 28, 2022

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Brooklyn’s historic Domino Sugar Factory restoration lights up with signs of progress

Archinect

A beloved monument returned to the Brooklyn skyline without pomp or circumstance last night when the Domino Sugar sign was quietly relit atop the Thomas Havemeyer building’s new barrel vaulted glass roof, illuminating the Williamsburg waterfront for the first time in eight years. It also marked one last milestone in 2022 for redevelopment at the former refinery, which was last open to the public in 2014 Meanwhile, PAU ’s portion of the $250 million Domino Sugar Factor project is near

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The Leubinger Fürstenhügel Service Station links architecture with a historically significant landscape

Avontuura

The concept was partially the careful emplacement of the structure within the historically significant surroundings. The post The Leubinger Fürstenhügel Service Station links architecture with a historically significant landscape appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Chicago unveils Climate Infrastructure Fund for nonprofits and small businesses

Archinect

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new grant program that aims to spur climate action across the city through nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Designed in partnership with the Department of Planning and Development’s Chicago Recovery Plan Initiative, the Climate Infrastructure Fund will back renewable energy and energy-efficiency improvements in buildings, support the purchase of electric vehicles and installation of charging stations, and develop green infrastructur

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modular housing in south korea explores flexible living in minimum spaces

designboom

residents can customize and modify the modules according to their needs using a cartridge sliding system. The post modular housing in south korea explores flexible living in minimum spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The Obama Foundation, Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, Richärd Kennedy Architects, Blejer Architecture, and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

Archinect

Whether you are looking for an architectural career opportunity at a design firm, an academic institution, or an influential foundation, the huge list of current openings on Archinect Jobs has got something for everyone. Our latest weekly highlight of featured architectural employers includes current job openings in New York , Chicago , Toronto , Phoenix , and Lausanne , Switzerland.

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Residence 53 | A House that Allows its Residents to be Constantly Aware of its Distinct Character by Charged Voids

Archinect

This project exemplifies Charged Voids’ approach of using a few simple, bold strokes to create a powerful composition which is evident in the geometric façade of the house. This 8,500 sqft structure is a balance between public and private spaces that divides the functions on different levels while maintaining visual connections through the central space.

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‘house in koshien’ by fujiwaramuro architects echoes japan’s connecting roads + alleys

designboom

the residence takes on an unusual split composition with great emphasis on layers, linkage, and depth. The post ‘house in koshien’ by fujiwaramuro architects echoes japan’s connecting roads + alleys appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ennead completes dome rehabilitation for NYC's historic Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

Archinect

But now, after a painstaking three-year, $17 million rehabilitation — and just in time for Christmas festivities — the dome’s 113-year-old aches and pains have been tended to. Its striking terra-cotta tile has been repaired, and a new copper exterior has been added. “The new roofing could easily last 50 to a hundred years and there’s no reason it couldn’t last for centuries with good maintenance,” said Kevin Seymour, associate principal of Ennead The pro

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a frozen arched altar frames the new ceremony hall for the 33rd edition of ICEHOTEL

designboom

the hotel's newest unit is specifically designed for unconventional frozen celebrations combining the collective work of 24 artists. The post a frozen arched altar frames the new ceremony hall for the 33rd edition of ICEHOTEL 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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Miami was America’s most competitive rental market in 2022, according to new alarming

Archinect

[In] the last two years, looser regulations and the widespread adoption of remote working attracted even more people to settle in the Sunshine State. As a result, newcomers found themselves competing with those who were already hunting for apartments in the area, making Miami-Dade the hottest area for renting in the U.S. Nationwide, an average of 14 people were said to be competing for each vacant apartment unit, which remained on the market for an average of 32 days.

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Why another look at Las Vegas helps us understand how most virtual environments fall short

The Architect's Newsletter

A few months ago, I visited Las Vegas for the fourth time. Not much has changed: It is still a battleground of corporate brands vying for attention. Do you want [.]. Read More. The post Why another look at Las Vegas helps us understand how most virtual environments fall short appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora by BAMO

Archinect

With a turquoise lagoon protected by a fringe of white coral on one side and two soaring mountain peaks on the other, BAMO’s design of Four Seasons Bora Bora honors its stunning locale, as well as its cultural context. The orientation of buildings and framing of windows emphasize the island views. Rooms are designed to take advantage of the natural cross ventilation, thus reducing the need for air conditioning.

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No Architects completes "seamless" revamp of 1920s house in Prague

Deezen

Czech studio No Architects has renovated and extended a 1920s villa in a Prague suburb, adding bespoke joinery and modern details that complement the original architecture. The studio headed by artist Daniela Baráčková and architect Jakub Filip Novák oversaw the modernisation of the property in the Smíchov district on the left bank of the Vltava river.

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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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Atherton Residence by BAMO

Archinect

Designed for a young family, this dramatic transformation turned a traditional English style home into a contemporary and elegant compound that embraces natural light while seamlessly connecting the interior to the outdoor gardens. The new design completely reimagines the original structure by opening rooms to each other and the adjoining landscape.

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Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design videos of 2022

Deezen

Next in our review of 2022 we select 10 of the best videos captured by Dezeen this year, including an exclusive look inside the redesigned Orient Express and a soothing movie about an ASMR exhibition. The past 12 months also saw the Dezeen Studio team interview Serpentine Pavilion designer Theaster Gates, run a series profiling the world's most striking concrete buildings and explore a dreamlike drone installation at Herzog & de Meuron's Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg.

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Crown Hill Contemporary DADU by live-work-play

Archinect

This is a new two-level DADU in Crown Hill near the rear corner of the lot. It is private yet open in its site design. It is an upside-down dwelling, with living space upstairs to take advantage of the daylight and openness and sleeping space is downstairs.

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elisa chana cecchetti transforms lamborghini aventador into impressionist canvas in tokyo

designboom

watch the italian artist live-paint the $700,000 supercar with abstract expressionist brushstrokes on the streets of tokyo. The post elisa chana cecchetti transforms lamborghini aventador into impressionist canvas in tokyo 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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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

Deezen

Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco , California. The 63,000-square foot (5,850 metre) project – called Tahanan, the Tagalog word for "coming home" – was completed in November 2021 through a financing prototype that aimed to accelerate the timeline and reduce the cost of permanent supportive housing.

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Architecture stories that made us smile in 2022

The Architect's Newsletter

At the end of the year we traditionally reflect on the biggest news and the stories that seemed to capture zeitgeist. That’s all well and good, but it’s also important [.]. Read More. The post Architecture stories that made us smile in 2022 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Sumu Yakashima is a co-operative housing project that supports humans and nature

Deezen

Architect Tsukasa Ono designed this housing project on Japan 's Yakushima island to have a positive impact on its natural setting, using a "regenerative" approach to improve the soil by promoting the growth of mycelium and bacteria. Sumu Yakushima is a community created by eight co-owners and situated on a hillside site forming part of a farm with views towards the sea.

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An Award-Winning Year

AI Interior Architects

This year, IA was honored with numerous, prestigious design awards including Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Winner (Dropbox) and Honorees for Best of Year (Confidential Client and Harella House, IA’s London Studio). IA was also a CoreNet Global Innovator’s … The post An Award-Winning Year appeared first on IA Interior Architects.

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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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News: Bustler's Top 10 Architecture & Design Competitions of 2022

Bustler

Continuing our look back at the highlights of 2022 on Archinect and Bustler , we have compiled a countdown of the year's most popular competitions. From the hundreds of architecture and design contests listed here — some dealing with real-life challenges and sites, others calling for speculative concepts — here are the top 10 competitions based on popularity.

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Here are AN’s top sports-related news stories of 2022

The Architect's Newsletter

2022 has been a big year for sports news that began with the Winter Olympics in Beijing, later saw the Los Angeles Rams overtake the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super [.]. Read More. The post Here are <em>AN</em>’s top sports-related news stories of 2022 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Andermatt Concert Hall // Studio Seilern Architects

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2019. Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft. Budget: 10M – 50M. Text description provided by the architects. ANDERMATT CONCERT HALL. BESIX and the Andermatt Swiss Alps development is transforming the traditional Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt into one of the world’s finest year-round destinations; boasting some of the best alpine and off-piste skiing facilities in Europe and fast becoming one of Switzerland’s largest resorts.

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These architectural projects delighted us in 2022

The Spaces

From supertalls to tiny shacks, meditation spaces to an entire wellness hotel, this cache of architectural projects filled us with excitement this year. Some of them we featured on the site, and others we admired from afar… Hotel Terrestre in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Photography: Fabian Martínez. Alberto Kalach of studio Taller de Arquitectura X completed a collection of 14 solar-powered villas near the Oaxacan coast, built with hand-packed mud bricks and Maqui wood.

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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!