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Torontonians aren't happy with the city's planned Ontario Place overhaul

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Toronto residents are expressing their concerns over the Diamond Schmitt -designed plan for a massive new aquatic theme park at Ontario Place they say is “tone-deaf” and exclusionary of their basic needs. Spurred on by the recent release of updated renderings and other details of Therme Group 's second North American project, opponents say the city's Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel needs to consider a full-tilt reassessment of the scheme on the basis of accessibility, environm

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Overtreders W complete bio-based pavilion for Floriade 2022 in Almere

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Built from 100% biobased, locally sourced materials and intertwined with nature, the pavilion exhibits the voices of local urban nature. The post Overtreders W complete bio-based pavilion for Floriade 2022 in Almere appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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In Kyiv, a virtual tour guide shows the world what's left to uphold

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Soloviov’s virtual tours, which he announces on his Instagram page, have also become a way of coping with present circumstances. He says that during the pandemic and now the war, he has missed meeting visiting foreigners, some of whom were his most inquisitive tour participants. Now, he’s meeting them in their living rooms. Dmytro Soloviov is unlike the many Ukrainian citizen journalists using social media to inform the non-traditional, non-television-connected audience about their w

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Plup! Studio completes pair of low-cost dwellings in Costa Rican jungle

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Costa Rica studio Plup! has completed a pair of structures topped with dramatic skylights on the slopes of the Barva Volcano using inexpensive materials. The series of structures were completed in 2021 in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The area's climate is extremely damp, which led the studio to favour a design that would easily shed water. The low-cost home is located in the Costa Rican jungle.

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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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This week's featured employers are Studio Link-Arc, Populous, Sanders Pace Architecture, Studio AR&D Architects, and Architecture Office

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From Archinect's active community of job seekers , firms , and schools , we have selected five featured employers with recently listed jobs in New York City , Los Angeles , Dallas , Kansas City , Knoxville , and Cleveland. Take a look at the latest featured openings below, and visit Archinect Jobs for the complete list of available positions. New York City-based collaborative architecture firm Studio Link-Arc is currently offering opportunities for these three positions: an Intermediate Architec

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COINS names shortlist for 2022 Grand Challenge, seeking new approaches to construction

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Construction software specialists COINS has unveiled the shortlist for their COINS Grand Challenge , which seeks to uncover new ideas or innovative approaches to solve issues related to the construction industry. The ten shortlisted projects span firestopping in mass timber and zero emissions building envelopes to food waste-based concrete and AI-powered carbon metrics.

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this composite house in osaka incorporates the diversity of its surroundings

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‘house in minoh’ by Motooka Ito Architects Located in a quiet residential area in Osaka, Japan, ‘House in Minoh’ by Motooka Ito Architects is designed to respond to its surroundings, incorporating the context while expanding and shrinking throughout. Although a relatively calm neighborhood, the residence sits close to a bypass road on the east side, where […].

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MoMA PS1's Life Between Buildings provides a glimpse of engagement in New York City's unheralded interstitial spaces

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MoMA PS1 has shared details of its recently-opened exhibition Life Between Buildings , which examines the long history of artists’ attempts to interrogate New York City’s many interstitial spaces (disused lots, traffic islands, parks, courtyards, etc.) in order to “consider the politics of public space through an ecological lens.” Curated by Jody Graf and inspired by the history of community gardens in the city, the show, which began its six-month run in early June, takes

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Where Does Tucker Carlson Live? A Look Into His 3 Homes

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Do you follow Fox News? If yes, then you must have watched Tucker Carlson once or twice. He is one of the most famous television personalities to grace the screen across America and even has his own show on the channel called Tucker Carlson Tonight. But, when he is not discussing his conservative political opinions, The post Where Does Tucker Carlson Live?

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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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MVRDV's Valley takes the top spot in the Emporis Skyscraper Awards

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The top ten tall buildings in the world have been unveiled as part of the 22nd annual Emporis Skyscraper Award. This year, the number one spot goes to MVRDV ’s Valley , a mixed-use building complex with three towers that reference mountainsides and valleys. The ensemble is located in Amsterdam and includes offices, apartments, shops, and cultural institutes.

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playful ‘spatial situations’ form wooden vacation house in germany’s black forest

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informed by its amorphous topography, the compact 110 sqm house unfolds on various levels, each of them capturing picturesque vistas of the area. The post playful ‘spatial situations’ form wooden vacation house in germany’s black forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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O LOFOS by block722

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The green, wild Cretan landscape and the richness and heritage of traditional crafts define this new, thoroughly contemporary residential design by Block722. Sat on the northern foothills of Thrypti mountain within the Greek island’s eastern side, the project is a commission by a private client. It called for a 280 sq m home on a slope, including two guestrooms and generous outdoors areas.

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KKAA YTAA splits Japanese house in two with central courtyard

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Architecture studio KKAA YTAA has completed a home with a central courtyard named House in Front of a School in Nara , Japan. Located in the densely populated capital of Japan's Nara Prefecture, the house was split into two parts that are connected by a bridge across a central courtyard. KKAA YTAA designed the house for an urban area in Nara. The unusual arrangement was created as the client wanted a space that supported their work-from-home lifestyle and gave them access to the outdoors.

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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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Ilustrarte – Biennial international exhibition of children’s book illustration by Pedro Cabrito + Isabel Diniz arquitetura & design

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Once again, the Ilustrarte exhibition offers an excellent overview of the current state of international contemporary illustration. A very eclectic mixture of styles, techniques and themes, reflecting a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, well established names alongside with emerging young illustrators. Simple and banal, with standard dimensions, efficient and versatile in their origami folds, cardboard boxes transport us in this edition of Ilustrarte.

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las marías house winds around profuse tree vegetation in cordoba city, argentina

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by preserving the trees, santiago viale and associates achieved optimal thermal conditions, with the volume of vegetation functioning as the elemental solar protector. . The post las marías house winds around profuse tree vegetation in cordoba city, argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Noriaki Hanaoka Architecture perches Torus House on sloping site in Japan

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A void punctures the centre of this compact concrete home, which Japanese studio Noriaki Hanaoka Architecture has elevated over a sloping site in Chiba Prefecture. Called Torus House on account of its looped plan, the home occupies a site with a height difference of 10 metres – sitting level with the road to the north and perched on four large concrete supports to the south.

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Patio House by OOAK |

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<p class="p1">After having travelled to Greece for many years to windsurf, a Paris-based French-Swedish couple finally found their dream spot on the windy island of Karpathos. The search for the perfect site was long, but the minute they saw this amazing property they knew that they had found their place: a dramatic plot of land with open views of the Aegean Sea and direct views of the windsurfers on the beach of Afiarti.</p> <p class="p1">The sparse, unta

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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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This Magnificent Marin Midcentury Comes With Bay Views and a Bountiful Garden

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Designed by Joseph Esherick in 1961, the five-bedroom home sits just a stone’s throw away from San Francisco. Location : 11 Crest Road, Belvedere, California Price : $4,995,000 Architect : Joseph Esherick Year Built : 1961 Footprint : 3,152 square feet (five bedrooms, three bath) Lot Size : 0.80 acres From the Agent : " Reflecting architectural provenance, this residence provides a rare opportunity to own a quintessentially Bay Area midcentury-modern work of art designed by Joseph Esherick.

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slim & titanium-cut pocket watch ‘mecascape’ by CODE41 shows clockwork mechanism

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the mechanical pocket watch from the swiss watch brand is cut from grade 5 titanium and has a thickness of 7mm. The post slim & titanium-cut pocket watch ‘mecascape’ by CODE41 shows clockwork mechanism appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ingenhoven Architects unveils pair of plant-covered skyscrapers in Tokyo

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German studio Ingenhoven Architects has completed a pair of skyscrapers , including Japan's tallest residential building, which are covered in planting on the lower levels. Set on either side of Tokyo 's tallest building – Toranomon Hills Tower designed by Japanese studio Nihon Sekkei – the pair of skyscrapers have a similar aesthetic, with one containing apartments and one office space.

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metaweek returns to dubai in september 2022 to define the future of the metaverse

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global industry pioneers will discuss the exciting future of the digital realm and the boundless possibilities it presents for technologists and designers. The post metaweek returns to dubai in september 2022 to define the future of the metaverse 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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Four tunnels brought to life with absorbing interiors | News | Architonic

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Are you afraid of the dark? After visiting <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Punchdrunk</a>’s immersive theatre experience <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tunnel 228</a>, deep in the catacombs underneath Waterloo Station in London, UK, I learned that I most certainly was.

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heatherwick studio and KPF to extend singapore airport as cluster of lush ‘neighborhoods’

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changi airport's new terminal 5 will take shape as a social extension of the city. The post heatherwick studio and KPF to extend singapore airport as cluster of lush ‘neighborhoods’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Typotheque typography project aims to protect Indigenous languages from "digital extinction"

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To address design flaws that obstruct Canadian Indigenous communities from being able to write digitally in their own languages, type foundry Typotheque has conducted the North American Syllabics project. The project saw the Dutch studio work in close collaboration with groups that use Canadian Aboriginal syllabics – a family of writing systems, also known simply as syllabics, that were developed in the 1800s for the region's Indigenous groups.

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the fogland backpack is fully submersible and virtually indestructible

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as well as sporting a fully waterproof skin and airtight RF welding, the backpack can resist abrasions and stains during any outdoor adventure. The post the fogland backpack is fully submersible and virtually indestructible 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!