Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With the horizon of increased global instability closer than ever, whereby the scales of political balance can be so quickly tipped and. toppled, questions relating to the rights of displaced peoples in. refugee camps are both pertinent and vital. Yet, since refugee camps are becoming increasingly ‘urban’ in terms of scale, population density, social processes, and physical manifestation through schools, clinics, roads, and infrastructure, the questions surrounding refugee camp desig

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

© Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh. architects: MA Office Location: Hamedan, Hamadan Province, Iran Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh Area: 404.0 m2. Read more ».

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Several chapters of the AIA in California, including AIA California and AIA Los Angeles , have published an open letter to the California Architects Board (CAB) in opposition to proposed changes in how licensed architects in the state must advertise their license number. California Code of Regulations 135 (CCR 135) would require licensed architects to include their license number on “all forms of advertisement presented to the public in connection with an offer to provide architectural ser

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designboom

DECEMBER 9, 2022

the tottori takahama café appears as a hybrid structure of cross-laminated timber and reinforced concrete, seemingly stepping upward. The post kengo kuma designs observatory/café in japan as a ‘staircase to the sky’ 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

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has announced updated plans for a Studio-MLA and Frederick Fisher and Partners -led expansion that is now taking shape for the year 2024. New renderings of the 60,000-square-foot project appear to add interior details to the previous announcement , which showcased a unique transparent "curated facade" meant to exhibit pieces from the museum similar to a giant display case or vitrine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A new civic landmark in Hong Kong ’s West Kowloon Cultural District is being celebrated after Rocco Design Architects Associates (RDA)’s Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) officially opened its doors to the public. The 30,000-square-meter (323,000-square-foot) museum’s design pays homage to the Beijing Palace Museum , from which it drew 900 of its collection’s objects, relying on a vertical sequence of three stacked atria that reference Hong Kong’s dense urban landscape

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Technology company Dyson has announced that its Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are set to go on sale, despite the product attracting widespread criticism when it was revealed earlier this year. Named Dyson Zone , the device combines a set of noise-cancelling headphones with a detachable visor for filtering out air pollutants. Dyson Zone uses air compression technology to suck in fresh air near the ear cups, which is funnelled through mesh carbon filters and pumped to the visor.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Located on a wooded site in the northwest corner of Connecticut, the Sharon Residence is a 1,892 square foot prefabricated home with views towards the Housatonic Valley. An insulated concrete foundation supports four prefabricated 16’-0” wide modules. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors frame views of the surrounding landscape.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Boston-based architecture studio Safdie Architects has completed a 24-storey residential building in Ecuador that has a snaking profile with staggered apartments and terraces. Located in Quito, Ecuador, the 24-storey high-rise comprises 92 residences, two retail spaces and restaurants. It borders the city's La Carolina Park and is a short distance from BIG's recently completed Iqon skyscraper.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Last month, it was announced that the City of Cleveland selected James Corner Field Operations to design a master plan for the city’s downtown lakefront. The firm was chosen out of 18 design teams that responded to a request for proposals issued in September. It was reported that following this announcement, legislation was introduced to consider a contract that wouldn’t exceed $500,000 for the planning stage.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 9, 2022

‘The biggest earthly challenge will probably be finding a Christmas tree that can reach the ceiling,’ says the agent for this Copenhagen loft-style home inside a converted church hall in Østerbro. And they have a point. The handsome redbrick Bethania congregation house dates from 1903. It still has a crucifix atop its pitched roof – but inside, the historic building has been converted into a Manhattan-inspired residence imbued with Scandinavian minimalism.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The 2022 MPavilion has officially opened in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Thailand-based practice all(zone) , the scheme is defined by an “ingenious canopy” comprising three fabric , tensile layers. The outermost layer of the pavilion’s canopy is built from fishing nets, creating what the team calls a “stunning tactile texture.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This turnkey tiny home costs less than $40,000 to set up and can be relocated using a forklift and flatbed trailer. The prefab is designed by Vika Living, an LA-based startup that aims to create ‘flexible housing for the future’ It’s the company’s first product and, according to them, is aimed at both the burgeoning glamping market and situations that might require emergency housing.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Japanese philosopher and architectural theorist Kojin Karatani has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture by the eponymous Institute for his six-decade body of work that has “provided wisdom and self-understanding in a rapidly changing world,” according to a write-up published yesterday in the New York Times.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The listings also include a seaside home in Nova Scotia, San Diego’s "Electri-Living Home for Tomorrow," and a Los Angeles midcentury. Each week we round up the latest must-see homes that have just gone up for sale. Stay on top of new listings by signing up for On the Market , Dwell’s weekly real estate newsletter. San Diego’s "Electri-Living Home for Tomorrow" Launches Onto the Market 5752 Calvin Way in San Diego, California, is currently listed for $1,500,000 by Keith York of Agents of Archite

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Since its departure from Taliesin West— Frank Lloyd Wright ’s former home outside of Phoenix, Arizona —The School of Architecture ( TSOA ), has set up camp in Arcosanti , an alternative community north of Phoenix, and has continued its annual showcase of signature graduate thesis projects. At TSOA students are given the opportunity to design and construct a shelter instead of completing a traditional senior thesis.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Kengo Kuma and Associates has completed a major extension to the Paris museum of late philanthropist Albert Kahn, which holds a historic collection of 72,000 photographs from around the world. The project creates modern facilities for the Musée Albert Kahn, home to the Archives of the Planet, a photography collection that captures over 50 countries between 1909 and 1931.

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designboom

DECEMBER 9, 2022

brut deluxe used a total of 102,600 LEDs in changing colors and styles to temporarily install the eye-shaped IRIS in madrid. The post eye-shaped installation of brut deluxe brightly looks at people in madrid appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Hundreds of illuminated cords connected to structural arcs make up the Your Voices installation by British artist Es Devlin which aims to reflect the hundreds of languages spoken in New York. Situated in the Josie Robertson Plaza outside the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts , the public installation takes the form of an open dome that can rotate while visitors are inside.

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designboom

DECEMBER 9, 2022

schoenenkwartier shoe museum's expansion and renovation project by civic architects revives historical building in the netherlands. The post arched brickwork cut-outs by civic architects reveal renovated shoe museum appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Architecture studio RSHP has revealed its design for an office skyscraper in Shenzhen , China, with glazed office wings extended from a central concrete tower. Named Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Integrated Service Centre, the building in the Futian Free Trade Zone, south of the Shenzhen Central Business District will be 212 metres tall. RSHP has revealed its design for a new office tower in Shenzhen.

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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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Architectural Record

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Gensler co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen join the podcast to discuss what sets Gensler apart, its perception as a corporate office, and how focusing on people positively impacts the built environment.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six student jewellery design projects featuring in Dezeen School Shows that represent the personal identity of the designer. These fine art, silversmithing, product and jewellery design students have created jewellery items that express, celebrate or comment on a variety of socio-cultural topics. This roundup includes neckpieces that reference African culture, jewellery items that combine modern and traditional craft techniques and accessories that draw on popul

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Brought to you by: Architect: Mark Cavagnero Associates Location: San Francisco Completion Date: October 2021 View More Project Info An amalgamation of glass, concrete, and steel coalesce to form the [.]. Read More. The post Mark Cavagnero Associates adapts SF State media arts building to a fickle microclimate appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: to mark the brand's ten year anniversary, Danish interiors company OYOY Living Design has released a limited edition collection of clay ceramic vessels. Toppu consists of a vase, bowl, pot and tray that have a variety of uses, from presenting and serving food to containing houseplants. The ceramics have white and grey banding. The items – which vary in shape and scale depending on their intended use – are united by their striped finish, with alternating vertical bands of white

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