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Kengo Kuma and Associates design museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen in Odense

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The project was to create a new building for the H.C. Andersen Museum, garden and cultural center in the city where Andersen was born. The post Kengo Kuma and Associates design museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen in Odense appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Arup completes the Netherlands' tallest timber-hybrid residential building

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Arup has designed and engineered the Netherlands ’ tallest timber -hybrid residential building. Completed this year, HAUT is part of the country’s commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2050, in which the use of timber as a building material has been identified as one of the most effective ways to accelerate decarbonization. As noted by Arup, in 2021, over 80 Dutch companies signed the Green Deal covenant Houtbouw of the Metropoolregio Amsterdam.

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C.F. Møller Architects completes sustainable university campus integrated with the urban life of Horsens

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The project unites learning, business and urban life in a sustainable building standing as a landmark for the knowledge city of the future. The post C.F. Møller Architects completes sustainable university campus integrated with the urban life of Horsens appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Proposed development along Brooklyn's Broadway Junction faces pushback from local community

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Broadway Junction, the busy yet infamously underutilized area surrounding the Broadway Junction Subway station, may need to brace for a big change. The area, which sits between several neighborhoods including East New York, Bed-Stuy and Brownsville, has become the center of a private developer’s new vision for East Brooklyn. At a virtual town hall held on March 22, Totem Group, a Brooklyn -based real estate development firm, shared preliminary plans to build a large mixed-use building next

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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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What is going on at SCI-Arc?

The Architect's Newsletter

Last week, SCI-Arc undergraduate chair Tom Wiscombe and history and theory coordinator Marrikka Trotter were teaching, grading, and attending meetings. But as of yesterday they were both placed on administrative [.]. Read More. The post What is going on at SCI-Arc? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Central patio invites the surrounding nature inside OODA’s Casa CM in Portugal

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Dense and strongly anchored on the slope, the house 'levitates' to create visual continuity with the site's vegetation. The post Central patio invites the surrounding nature inside OODA’s Casa CM in Portugal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Foster + Partners unveils renderings for new Transamerica Pyramid Center retrofit

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Foster + Partners has shared an update to its recently announced retrofit of William Pereira’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid Center in San Francisco. New renderings appear to show fresh and open office spaces upgraded for workers’ comfort and workplace flexibility in addition to an on-site members club called ‘CORE,’ a top-floor cocktail bar, wellness area, retail, and several ground-level interventions meant to transform the block-sized development into a historically-sens

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Biophilic tiny cabin proposal by Milad Eshtiyaghi hovers above verdant rainforest in Brazil

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The house is composed of two sloping volumes, presenting a signature triangular frame that puts a twist on the conventional A-frame cabin. The post Biophilic tiny cabin proposal by Milad Eshtiyaghi hovers above verdant rainforest in Brazil appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Miller Hull's redwood laboratory for UC Santa Cruz aims to be light on the land

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Seattle-based firm The Miller Hull Partnership has designed an important new laboratory building for the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) that will have a light impact on the lush natural landscape that surrounds it. Developed to offset the anticipated growth of UCSC’s research and instruction, the new Environmental Health & Safety Facility includes space for laboratories, waste management, storage, and administrative offices in addition to providing room for life, health, a

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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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East German architecture leaves a lingering legacy in Vietnam

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Building Socialism: The Afterlife of East German Architecture in Urban Vietnam By Christina Schwenkel Duke University Press, 2020 MSRP $31 In 2010, anthropologist Christina Schwenkel moved into the dilapidated modernist [.]. Read More. The post East German architecture leaves a lingering legacy in Vietnam appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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KPF breaks ground on a new headquarters for T. Rowe Price in Baltimore

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An exciting birthday gift is underway in the Charm City as Kohn Pedersen Fox has finally broken ground on a new headquarters for T. Rowe Price in the company’s hometown of Baltimore 85 years after its founding. The global investment advisory firm’s sweet new digs come at a cost of $110 million and will include some 1.6 million square feet of offices in addition to parking areas, a hotel, 2,500 residences, and 250,000 square feet of retail establishments.

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Paris’s Hotel Rochechouart is a taste of the Gatsby era

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This Paris hotel in Pigalle is a jazz age time capsule, from its art deco facade to its original glass elevator and grand marble staircases. Built in 1929 – and later used as an artist retreat before being co-opted by German soldiers – the Pigalle hotel has been completely overhauled by Paris design studio Festen. It has restored many of the building’s period features and paired them with new additions that complement its Great Gatsby atmosphere.

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13 architectural job opportunities in New Jersey

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Start the second quarter of 2022 with a new architecture job. Continuing with our spotlights on employment opportunities in cities and regions across the nation, we focus on nine New Jersey -based firms looking to hire architects, interior designers, draftspeople, senior designers, and project architects this week. As the industry's leading architecture job board, Archinect Jobs provides architects and design professionals from various backgrounds and experience levels to find the best career ma

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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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MAWD revamps lobby and atrium of Denver tower designed by IM Pei

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Design studio MAWD has redone the interiors of an IM Pei tower in Denver, Colorado , including the lobby and an adjoining Philip Johnson -designed atrium. The London and US-based interiors studio redesigned aspects of the interiors at the 23-storey commercial tower 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver for Beacon Capital. MAWD updated the 27,000-square-foot (250-square-metre) lobby and atrium – the latter attached in 1983 by architect Philip Johnson, almost 30 years after the tower's completion.

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New Yorkers can’t wait any longer for the installation of long-promised public toilets

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As public bathrooms continue to be one of the rarest commodities in the city, the Adams administration has not provided a timeline or any details for the installation of 15 automatic sidewalk toilets unused for more than a decade. But only five of the toilets have been installed and the city has struggled to find suitable new spots. For years, the others remained mothballed in a Queens warehouse but city officials declined to detail where they are currently located.

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Coworking space ARC Club balances form and function in London’s Camberwell

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Designed as an affordable shared office space for South London’s creative community, ARC shows that coworking clubs don’t have to sacrifice beauty for functionality. The Camberwell Green outpost is the second ARC to open in London, both set up by architect Caro Lundin. Memberships start at a budget-friendly £9 a month – but that doesn’t mean the interiors are lacking.

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Kepler 196 Flat by All Arquitectura

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En el pasado hemos tenido la oportunidad de desarrollar proyectos que juegan con la idea de la vivienda mínima. Durante mucho tiempo múltiples personas, así como prácticas y dueños de viviendas han experimentado con la misma idea, sin embargo, nos enfrentamos a una realidad en la cual parejas jóvenes solo pueden aspirar a departamentos o viviendas no mayores a los 70m2, viviendas de 2 recámaras y en muchos casos solo una.

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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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Dyson launches "bizarre" noise-cancelling headphones with air-purifying visor

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British technology company Dyson has unveiled Dyson Zone, a set of headphones with a removable visor designed to be used in urban environments to filter air pollution and reduce unwanted noise. The first wearable product created by Dyson, the headphones incorporate active noise cancellation to block out urban noise pollution, while a removable plastic visor wraps around the front of the face to filter out allergens, gases and dust.

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Spectral Rose Pavilion by People's Architecture Office

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Spectral Rose Pavilion presents a panoramic space of recursive reflections. Large scale glass petals have mirrored finish that is reflective at the bottom and becomes gradually more transparent towards the top. Guests can stand at the center of the pavilion where they are surrounded by two layers of glass that are arranged in a radial pattern. From this perspective the surrounding environment merges with reflected images in the fritted glass, blurring the distinction between the virtual and the

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Architecture and Graphic Design

Life of an Architect

I have been talking a great deal lately with my students about many aspects of graphic design as they relate to architecture representation and presentation. I believe it is a critical component to the success of any type of architectural scheme, presentation, or visual communication. The post Architecture and Graphic Design first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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dining space with vaulted brick canopy perches above serene lake in india

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the hovering brick canopy integrates seamlessly into the landscape by retaining the existing landform and flora. The post dining space with vaulted brick canopy perches above serene lake in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Future Shock: new show at 180 The Strand explores the conflux of the digital and physical worlds

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The subterranean spaces of 180 The Strand will flicker into life from 28 April 2022 with a pulsing new audio-visual group show exploring our near future. Presented by Fact and 180 Studios , Future Shock brings together 12 artists that are exploring a new world of space through a mix of physical, audio and visual elements and building their immersive worlds in the bowels of the brutalist building.

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Here Are the Best Sales to Shop This Spring

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Your favorite brands are celebrating the season with sweet savings on bedding, home decor, apparel, and more. Apparel and Accessories Ban.do is offering 30% off select items with code NICEBREAK through April 4. Photo: ban.do 24S : Take 20% off spring essentials with code SPRING20 from April 1–15.? Ban.do : Take 30% off select items with code NICEBREAK through April 4.

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An all-round approach to interior design: Bonaldo | News | Architonic

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The idea of a <i>gesamtkunstwerk</i>, or ‘total work of art’ is understood to mean a project in which every detail is consistent and contributes to a cohesive overall scheme. This principle has historically been used to describe iconic buildings and spaces where an architect or designer has exerted full control over the project. For Italian furniture brand <a href=[link] however, creating a contemporary gesamtkunstwerk means developing and combining pieces that share a unifyi

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SKROZ architecture’s eco pig farm in Croatia redefines common livestock spaces

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The entire design is focused on the optimization of the breeding process and accommodation for the pigs, all the while taking into account both human and animal scales. The post SKROZ architecture’s eco pig farm in Croatia redefines common livestock spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!