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For sale: One of New York's first skyscrapers

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A protracted battle over control of one of New York City’s most iconic buildings will finally be settled at auction later this month. A group of developers will hash out their ownership of the Flatiron Building after a State Supreme Court judge ruled a sale could move forward on March 22 at Mannion Auctions. The auctioneer, Matthew D. Mannion of Mannion Auctions, LLC, confirmed that the sale is public — meaning anyone can bid, and the Flatiron Building is therefore anyone’s to

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ARO studio completes undulating green roof for showroom in Vietnam

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The new center will help homebuyers better understand the appearance, materials, and functions of new life when buying a home here. The post ARO studio completes undulating green roof for showroom in Vietnam appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Hollywood Burbank Airport unveils three finalist for new terminal design

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Three options to replace the aging Hollywood Burbank Airport main terminal have been released to the public following an internal selection from the Holder, Pankow, TEC, Joint Venture (HPTJV) team tasked with leading the Elevate BUR process. Urbanize LA has more on the forthcoming 14-gate, 355,000-square-foot terminal project, which will also include parking, maintenance, and cargo facilities, along with other “ancillary features” located on the northeast portion of the 91-year-old a

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Seven Parisian brutalist buildings that illustrate the movement's "level of experimentation"

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Barlett School of Architecture professor Robin Wilson has shared with Dezeen a selection of eclectic brutalist buildings in Paris that are featured in his latest book , Brutalist Paris. Published by Blue Crow Media , the Brutalist Paris book is made up of seven essays detailing over 150 buildings completed in the 1950s through to the 1980s. "The aim is to recognise the level of endeavour and experimentation the period involved," Wilson told Dezeen.

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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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Tadao Ando is selected as the designer of the 10th MPavilion in Australia

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The Australian Naomi Milgrom Foundation has announced former Pritzker winner Tadao Ando will design the 10th MPavilion commission in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens. Ando is now the seventh architect selected for the prestigious five-month-long commission, which began in 2014 and has since hosted over 3,500 free events for more than 900,000 guests since its inception.

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Get Lectured: Pratt Institute, Spring '23

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Our Archinect Get Lectured series continues today with a look at the remaining events taking place this spring at the Pratt School of Architecture. The semester has already included presentations from Kenneth Frampton on February 1 and several symposiums such as the Black Live(s) and Black Space(s): Care, Community Housing event on February 23, the Investing in Black Brooklyn event on February 27, B ranching the Civic event on March 9, and Community Planning and Progress toward Economic Democrac

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There’s a View From Every Room of This Perched Chilean Cabin

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The yakisugi-clad home’s downhill facade is floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto decking with a plein-air vista. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Fundo Leona, Chile Architects: Hebra Arquitectos Footprint: 1,500 square feet Builder: Tierra Fertil Structural Engineer: Pedro Valenzuela Photographer: Marcos Zegers From the Architect: " T

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Hariri Pontarini Architects-led team will transform Toronto's Brutalist landmark into Canada’s first zero-carbon performing arts center

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A team led by Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA) has been announced as winners of an international competition to upgrade and reimagine Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. The winning scheme, designed by HPA, LMN Architects , Tawaw Architecture Collective, Smoke Architecture, and SLA , was chosen from a shortlist of five teams.

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Black Auror Nook is a remote retreat on the Lofoten archipelago

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Cinematic and simple, Black Aurora Nook hunkers into its dramatic setting between glacier and mountain on the remote island of Austvågøya, Norway. Austvågøya is the largest and northernmost island in the Lofoten archipelago. It is a startlingly beautiful terrain of wild coastline, jagged cliffs and deep fjords that attracts wildlife and nature lovers from far and wide.

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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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2023 Summer Architecture Programs, Workshops, and Intensives for Adults and High School Graduates

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Archinect's featured list of summer architecture programs continues with Part II, where we focus on opportunities for recent high school graduates and adults. Echoing a similar message as provided in Part I , these courses and workshops offer recent high school graduates and adults (at any age range), even without prior design experience, access to the fundamentals of an architectural education.

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Bjark Ingels reveals a radical hotel vision for the Marfa desert

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Bjarke Ingels Group has teamed up with 3D printing specialist ICON to design a cluster of 3D-printed homes for nomadic Texas campsite and hotel, El Cosmico. The sandy-coloured Sunday Homes dwellings are the latest addition to the campground – which already offers a range of tents, trailers and teepees, all off-grid – as it moves to a new 62-acre spot in Marfa.

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Before & After: There’s a Light in the Attic of This Reimagined Toronto Row House

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A triangular window was just the start—once this revamp got rolling, it transformed a family home from top to bottom. There are a million design lessons to be learned from this Toronto renovation. But the most powerful may be this: Always get a second opinion. After all, Shelley Simmons and Paul Haley (a creative director and a realtor, respectively) wouldn’t be living in their dream space—a contemporary retrofit of a classic Victorian three-story row house—if they hadn’t asked their friend, Cla

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“When Fascism Comes to America, It Will be Wrapped in Presumption and Carrying a Planning Code.”

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. This article was written in collaboration with Californian architect Ian Ayers. Cities and towns have been designed and/or “planned” since prehistory. But they have more often than not just sprung up seemingly spontaneously and have grown organically, without much in the way of anything that we would now call “planning.” In the urban fron

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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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We Read Midcentury Playboy for the Articles—on Modern Design

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The legendary men’s lifestyle magazine endorsed radical designs of the time, and another type of voyeurism: the domestic kind. In the decades since its release, Playboy ’s July 1961 issue has become somewhat of a collectible. But the reason driving that covetable status is probably different from what you think. It isn’t a particular Playmate, rather a multipage spread titled "Designs For Living," featuring rising modernist designers like Charles Eames, George Nelson, and Harry Bertoia—and, of c

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Mjölk Architekti creates gabled wooden headquarters for Czech timber company

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Czech studio Mjölk Architekti has created a mass-timber building with a gabled solar-panelled roof for the headquarters of timber and forest management company Kloboucká lesní in the Czech Republic. With its oversized timber gable, the four-storey structure in Brumov-Bylnice nods to traditional architectural forms. But the studio also wanted to underline the possibilities of timber buildings.

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How to Find the Perfect Mobile Home for Your Lifestyle

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Mobile homes offer an affordable and flexible housing option for those seeking to downsize or simplify their lifestyle. However, finding the perfect mobile home that fits your lifestyle can be challenging. With so many options on the market, it can be demanding to know where to start. If you have an idea of buying homes then you can go for mobile homes for sale in Cedar Springs MI.

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BIG to plan and design University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design

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The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture & Design announced that it has commissioned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to create site plans and concept designs to better link the The post BIG to plan and design University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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!

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floating ‘windcatcher’ power plant with multiple turbines electrifies 80,000 homes at once

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the wind power plant has received grants to support its design, testing, technology, and cost estimate. The post floating ‘windcatcher’ power plant with multiple turbines electrifies 80,000 homes at once appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Top 25 Architecture Projects of 2023: A Comprehensive List

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As we enter the year 2023, the architecture world is buzzing with excitement for the most anticipated projects set to open this year. From towering skyscrapers to cultural landmarks, these projects are set to redefine our built environment in the years to come. In this article, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the 25 most architecture projects of 2023, complete with detailed information on each project’s design, location, and significance.

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UCLA presents 10 architecture and urban design projects

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Dezeen School Shows: a futuristic interior that imagines Eames furniture in outer space is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Also included is a pavilion that takes cues from the structure of amethyst crystals and a maze designed to disorientate visitors by manipulating light and shadow.

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pritzker prize-winner tadao ando selected for 10th MPavilion in australia

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details of the MPavilion 10 design will be revealed this coming may in queen victoria gardens. The post pritzker prize-winner tadao ando selected for 10th MPavilion in australia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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"Promote demand for wood in low-rise buildings" says architect of timber supertall concept

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Ambitious concepts like Nikken Sekkei 's proposal for the world's tallest timber skyscraper can accelerate the use of engineered wood but should not be the focus, argues Hajime Aoyagi in this Timber Revolution interview. Aoyagi is part of a team at Japanese studio Nikken Sekkei that is working on the W350 Plan – a joint research project with wood manufacturer Sumitomo Forestry centred on a concept for the world's tallest wooden building in Tokyo.

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A4 Architecture Spotlight: The History and Urban Importance of Long Wharf

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One of Newport, Rhode Island’s oldest and most important landmarks is not a building, but a road called “Long Wharf.” When Newport was first founded in 1639 it was settled because it has two critical characteristics: a well-protected harbor just off the Atlantic Ocean, and a freshwater spring located just inland. Around the spring grew up the town green, which was originally called Queen Anne Square, but was renamed Washington Square to honor the United States first president upon his passing in

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ERRE Arquitectos designs U-shaped Chilean beach house overlooking the Pacific Ocean

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Chilean studio ERRE Arquitectos has constructed Casa Ferran, a low-profile holiday house in Matanzas on the coast of Chile. Raimundo Gutiérrez of ERRE Arquitectos designed the 240-square-metre (2,580-square-foot) residence as a U-shape on the edge of a cliff that limits the buildable area of the 2,200-square-metre site, as it drops steeply down to the Pacific Ocean.

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step inside georgia o’keeffe’s home in santa fe, new mexico

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georgia o'keeffe spent the final two years of her life in this santa fe home 'sol y sombra' -- now it is listed for sale. The post step inside georgia o’keeffe’s home in santa fe, new mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"A coherent and influential body of work" says commenter

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In this week's comments update, readers are discussing projects by 2023's Pritzker Architecture Prize winner and debating the need to reduce mass-timber structures' raw-material use. To celebrate David Chipperfield winning the 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize , we rounded up 15 key projects by the British architect and readers debated the merits of his more than four-decades output.