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2022 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced for UK’s best new building

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The shortlist has been announced for the 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize , awarded each year to the UK’s best new building. Six projects will be in contention for the award, which is now in its 26th edition. Among the projects vying for the award are a college in Scotland, a school in London, and a library in Cambridge. “As we grapple with housing, energy and climate crises, these six projects give cause for optimism, each offering innovative solutions to the challenges of today and the fut

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The Alton Wines tasting room inhabits a wave-like landform outside Walla Walla, Washington

Avontuura

Inhabiting a wave-like landform outside Walla Walla, Alton Wines nestles itself into an existing cove formed by the surrounding vineyards. The post The Alton Wines tasting room inhabits a wave-like landform outside Walla Walla, Washington appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Seven small projects shortlisted for 2022 RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize

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As the organization awaits the results of its presidential election next week , the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced the shortlist for the coveted annual Stephen Lawrence Prize featuring a slate of seven unique projects executed with a budget under £1 million ($1.2 million). The award recognizes the legacy and memory of Stephen Lawrence, a teenager aspiring to become an architect, who was tragically slain in a racist incident near his home in South London in

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federica sala’s smiling ‘happy hammock’ sculpture cradles the inner child

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the architect’s latest kinetic sculpture embraces the dormant inner child and welcomes the user to enjoy, unwind and reflect. The post federica sala’s smiling ‘happy hammock’ sculpture cradles the inner child 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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Three UK affordable residential schemes make the 2022 RIBA Neave Brown Award for Housing shortlist

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In unison with this morning’s Stirling and Stephen Lawrence Prize shortlist announcements, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has also shared the new group of shortlisted candidate projects for this year’s Neave Brown Award for Housing , recognizing deserving contributions in the important area of affordable housing schemes from around the UK.

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Mud, the world's ancient building material, deserves to have a bright future

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Even though the buildings in Sana'a are thousands of years old, they remain "terribly contemporary", says Salma Samar Damluji, co-founder of the Daw'an Mud Brick Architecture Foundation in Yemen. Damluji says it is easy to see why these mud buildings have not lost their appeal – they are well-insulated, sustainable and extremely adaptable for modern use.

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VELLO e-bike folds in 8 seconds, weighs under 10 kilos, and recharges by braking

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vello electric bike has four sensors and KERS technology that allows it to recharge while braking or going downhill. The post VELLO e-bike folds in 8 seconds, weighs under 10 kilos, and recharges by braking appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten featured architecture jobs in New Jersey

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It's the third quarter of 2022, and architecture firms continue to seek skilled design professionals to join their teams. Continuing with our spotlight on employment opportunities in cities and regions across the nation, we focus on nine New Jersey -based firms looking to hire architects and project managers. As the industry's leading architecture job board, Archinect Jobs provides architects and design professionals from various backgrounds and experience levels with the best career matches.

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Xavier Corberó’s surreal Espai Corberó complex is set to re-open to the public

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Designed by artist Xavier Corberó, and known for its surreal appearance, the dreamlike Espai Corberó complex looks set to take on a new public-facing role after being bought by Esplugues de Llobregat city council. With its plunging staircase that seems to lead nowhere and its profusion of arches, the structure has long been a point of fascination for architecture fans.

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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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Declines in U.S. building sectors see a 5% fall in June construction starts

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In June, total construction starts fell 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $932.3 billion, according to a new Dodge Construction Network report. Nonresidential building starts fell 14%, and residential starts dropped 6%. Nonbuilding starts, on the other hand, gained 13% last month due to the start of several large solar projects. Total construction, however, was 5% higher in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.

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Norm Architects designs a glasshouse for Michelin star restaurant Äng

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Michelin-starred Swedish restaurant Äng has a shiny new home at the heart of the Ästad Vingård estate – a glistening glasshouse that disappears into the Halland landscape. The vineyard’s co-owner Daniel Carlsson tapped Norm Architects to design the multi-level building as the new home for the feted restaurant. The resulting structure riffs on the agricultural forms surrounding it (the vineyard was established in 2009 on the Carlsson family’s organic farm), reinterpreting the classic barn in spec

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MVRDV’s jagged Grotius Towers scheme debuts in The Hague

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Five years after being first announced, Dutch mainstay MVRDV ’s Grotius Towers apartment scheme has been completed in The Hague , the country’s third largest city. In a project announcement, the studio described their new creation rather accurately as “an eye-catching new addition to the skyline of The Hague.” It is defined by two 100- and 120-meter-tall (328 and 393 feet, respectively) towers that “crumble” asymmetrically from the top down, combining with a s

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Brearley Architects and Urbanists and Grant Amon Architects unveil Australia's first purpose-built Pride Centre

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Australian architecture studios Grant Amon Architects and Brearley Architects and Urbanists have created Australia's first purpose-built centre for LGBTQ+ communities that incorporates tubular openings across its facade. The Victorian Pride Centre is a five-storey building located in Melbourne's beachside suburb of St Kilda and offers its queer community access to a number of services and safe spaces.

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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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Hero Office Club by BLVD International

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The music in Jinguan City (Chengdu) was soft and melodious, half drifted away with the river wind, and half drifted into the clouds. Chengdu is known as the land of abundance and the capital of the highest kindness. The 3000-year history has precipitated a unique Bashu culture, which is prosperous and orderly, leisurely and progressive. Three or five friends gather in the warm sun, with lingering tea fragrance.

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You Can Own a Piece of San Diego’s Modernist History for $1.3M

Dwell

A textbook example of the streamline moderne style, the Walter Church Residence was groundbreaking when it was built in the 1940s. Now, it’s on the market. Property Details: Location: 8463 Golden Avenue, Lemon Grove, California Price: $1,300,000 Year Built: 1941 Architect: Reuben C. Haas Footprint: 3,605 square feet (four bedrooms, four baths) From the Agent: " The Church Residence showcases the romance and elegance of a bygone era, as it perfectly exemplifies streamline moderne architecture.

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Voyager Craft Coffee - The Alameda by STUDIO BANAA

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Like continents united by passages of water, coffee and travel are best when they are experienced together. For Voyager Craft Coffee, coffee and travel are best when they are experienced together. And that was our basis for this project, our third for the brand. Voyager’s nautical iconography was implemented subtly – tiles shaped like sailboats, shelving built like the ladders on a ship, and a wooden coffee counter shaped like the hull.

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indian motorcycle & SUPER73 reveal high-performance ‘eFTR hooligan 1.2’ bike

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fitted with moto-inspired aesthetics, the electric bike offers 3 different riding modes powered by a 960W battery. The post indian motorcycle & SUPER73 reveal high-performance ‘eFTR hooligan 1.2’ bike 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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Pebble Beach House by STUDIO BANAA

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A couple's retirement home, located in Pebble Beach on the historic and heavily visited 17-mile drive, this wooded site provides seclusion and views of the California coastline. The two-story house is to provide the client with a sense of home in the form of the traditional farmhouse, with modern detailing and stripped-down raw and natural materiality.

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RIBA reveals UK's three best affordable housing schemes

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Three housing projects have been shortlisted for RIBA 's 2022 Neave Brown Award for Housing including a hybrid scheme in east London encompassing a primary school by Henley Halebrown. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced that 333 Kingsland Road by Henley Halebrown , Kiln Place by Peter Barber Architects and Lovedon Fields by John Pardey Architects were shortlisted for this year's award.

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Yamato Konan Building: Made in Tokyo - Infrastructure-Synthesized Architecture by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

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This building for the Yamato Group, the largest logistics service in Japan, combines a distribution center, a corporate museum, training facilities, a research center, and a café While this may seem like a rather unique combination of functions, for Yamato Group this specific combination was a quite rational progression based on its existing asset, reflecting the increasing impact of logistics, mechanism and diversity of services that is evident across today’s society.

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SPF Architects creates Obama Sports Complex from pre-engineered metal structures

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Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. Originally called the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex, the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex was sited in Baldwin Hills, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles renowned for its athletic achievement.

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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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"You’re Finally Seeing Cracks in the NIMBY Armor"

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New York real estate developers Vivian Liao and Tucker Reed of TOTEM want you to want affordable housing in your neighborhood. In America, nearly all below-market housing that gets built is the work of private developers. Wedged between the profit imperative and the public good, it’s a peculiar space for any would-be real-estate entrepreneur to occupy—but for Vivian Liao and Tucker Reed, it feels like the right place to make change happen.

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Cardiff University presents 15 architecture master's projects

Deezen

Dezeen School Shows: a proposed housing scheme for Berlin's asylum seekers and a project that examines lunar cycles feature in Dezeen's latest school show by master's students at Cardiff University. Also included is a project that aims to use the built environment to reduce climate anxiety and a thesis that presents alternatives to seafood handling in India.

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Denver opens an elevated promenade along the Platte River designed by Tres Birds and Wenk Associates

The Architect's Newsletter

Part of The Mile High City just got a little higher and a little greener when Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock cut the ribbon of a new promenade at Denver’s [.]. Read More. The post Denver opens an elevated promenade along the Platte River designed by Tres Birds and Wenk Associates appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Splinter Society adds black timber extensions to Melbourne cottage

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Black timber forms cut through a former worker's cottage to create open living spaces at this home in Melbourne designed by local studio Splinter Society for its founders. Studio founders Asha Nicholas and Chris Stanley purchased the cottage shortly after graduating in 2005, and over the past two decades have gradually added new spaces to create the project, called Host House.

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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!