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OMA completes ‘multi-dimensional’ exhibition design for Dior in Japan

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OMA has completed their third exhibition design collaboration with Dior , following the opening of the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition in Japan. Located within the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the OMA-designed scenography will be on view to the public until May 28, 2023.

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Therese Livable Sculpture / BUREAU

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© Dylan Perrenoud. architects: BUREAU Location: Sergy, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Dylan Perrenoud Area: 9.0 m2. Read more ».

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NEOM announces plans for new man-made island development called Oxagon

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Plans for a new floating city design that’s part of the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia have been revealed recently, offering a glimpse at the Gulf state’s full vision for a megadevelopment program that includes Trojena ski resort, an artificial island called Sindalah , and centerpiece 110-mile-long smart city dubbed The Line. The ‘Oxagon’ as it is so-named, is formed by a series of floating squares connected by a network of canals and will contain factories and logistics ce

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Santiago Calatrava celebrates opening of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in New York City at the World Trade Center 

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The Church was the only religious structure to be destroyed on 9/11; now it becomes a National Shrine at the World Trade Center site. The post Santiago Calatrava celebrates opening of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in New York City at the World Trade Center appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Featured architecture job openings in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is home to several historic and influential buildings. Home to Robert Venturi 's Guild House as well as César Pelli 's Circa Centre, the state is also home to several architecture firms leading the way in design. As the leading architecture job board in the industry, Archinect Jobs features over 100+ new job opportunities each week.

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New York State to require salary ranges in job adverts from September 2023

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing a statewide pay transparency law in New York State. The law was passed by both the New York State Assembly and Senate in June , and requires employers to list salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions. The new legislation closely resembles a similar salary transparency law that recently came into force in New York City last month, requiring employers of at least four businesses with four or more employees in the city,

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student proposal carves baths in greek island’s volcanic landscape to repurpose mining sites

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the project explores the relationship between production infrastructure and leisure programs to reclaim the mining sites and utilize Giali’s geothermal energy. The post student proposal carves baths in greek island’s volcanic landscape to repurpose mining sites appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SWA Group to develop the Port of LA's waterfront connectivity plan

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SWA Group has announced plans to transform parts of America’s biggest container port, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), in a project aimed at increasing connectivity in the public access realm. “The San Pedro Waterfront is on its way to becoming a truly world-class destination, and we believe that much of it depends on connectivity,” SWA’s Co-CEO Gerdo Aquino explained in a statement.

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Rever & Drage complements rustic bolthole in Norway with a timber holiday cabin

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A large, angular window cuts through the otherwise traditional form of this timber cabin in Norway, designed by local architecture studio Rever & Drage. The building was designed for the owner of an adjacent 1930s cabin in the forested region of Nordmakka north of Oslo, who wanted to upgrade the facilities on the site without altering the existing structure.

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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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Want to help improve Chicago’s streetscape? Here's your opportunity!

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Following last week’s look at an opening for a Robotics Fabrication Lab Manager at the New York Institute of Technology , we are using our Job Highlights series this week to explore an open position on Archinect Jobs for a Project Manager at site design group. The role, based in Chicago , calls for an individual to serve as a “municipal consultant” for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)’s Streetscape and Sustainable Design Program, responsible for managing st

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Angular balconies provide views of the Black Sea at Starh's EOS building

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Local studio Starh has completed an office and apartment building on a triangular plot in the Bulgarian city of Varna, featuring cantilevered balconies that extend out towards the nearby sea. Situated to the east of the city centre, the EOS building is only separated from the Black Sea by the Sea Garden public park, ensuring the building receives early morning sunlight.

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In 2022, breakthroughs in 3D printing and material science challenged how we build, and what we build with

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2022 was another productive year in laboratories across the United States and beyond, as colleges, manufacturers, and startups strove to challenge the orthodoxy of construction materials. While teams of students and researchers at institutions from Virginia Tech to ETH Zurich sought to push the boundaries of traditional materials such as timber and concrete, disruptive startups sought to broaden this palette with the introduction of everything from recycled plastic to mushrooms.

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Steve McQueen’s former Malibu beach house is for sale

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Live like the King of Cool – if you have deep enough pockets – as the Malibu beach house once inhabited by Steve McQueen and his wife Ali McGraw hits the market for a cool $17m via Coldwell Banker Realty. Admittedly the interiors of the five-bedroom oceanfront property are a far cry from the original coastal shack that McQueen and his new wife escaped to in the 1970s.

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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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Opening of the anticipated International African American Museum pushed back due to climate control problems

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The International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina, will postpone its scheduled opening date next month due to unresolved climate control issues in its new building. The museum was expected to open on 21 January 2023 and now expects to open sometime in the first half of next year, according to a statement released on 16 December.

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I’m not a shrimp: friedman benda exhibits carmen d’apollonio’s playful lamps & vessels in LA

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d’apollonio transforms friedman benda's los angeles gallery into a surrealist landscape of playful characters in clay and bronze. The post I’m not a shrimp: friedman benda exhibits carmen d’apollonio’s playful lamps & vessels in LA appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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BRÜBOX by CosciaMoos Architecture

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BRÜBOX is a new five-story, 30,000-square-foot mixed-use, multi-family residential building located in a prime development area in Brewerytown, Philadelphia, PA. The building includes a ground floor commercial office space below four levels of residential space, totaling 32 units, and a roof deck. The building’s square footage is maximized on the site by the use of protruding bays on the residential floors.

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Rooftop extension to FAT's Blue House revealed in drone film

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This video shot by architectural photographer Edmund Sumner shows the pebbledash-covered rooftop studio that architect Sean Griffiths recently added to the postmodern Blue House in London. The extension is designed "in the spirit" of the much-lauded original house, which Griffiths designed in 2002 as his own home alongside FAT partners Charles Holland and Sam Jacob.

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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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Oregon Episcopal School Lower School by Hacker Architects

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Oregon Episcopal School’s new Lower School serves as the campus entrance, opening up new green space to serve as a commons for students of all ages. This PK-5 school features large flexible classrooms, dedicated group collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art science labs and art studios, gathering and performance space, and ample access to the outdoors.

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Architonic video interviews of the year 2022 | News | Architonic

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Although physical fairs, talks and in-person seminars came back with a healthy bang in 2022, the Global Design Agenda’s series of personal insights and professional reflections from a veritable who’s who of architecture and design proved the worth of digital fair content, too. Here are the top five most popular video interviews from the Global Design Agenda series in 2022. <a href="[link] Schmid</a>’s illuminating discussion at <a href="[link] + Building</a> defen

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A Piet Oudolf Across the Street

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Chicago’s historic Sears Sunken Garden is part of a strategy to revitalize a struggling West Side neighborhood. By Zach Mortice. When Sears closed its West Side campus in the 1980s, the garden received less maintenance and upkeep. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, HABS, Reproduction Number ILL,16-CHIG,110-12. That the Sears Sunken Garden, completed in 1907 as part of the 40-acre Sears, Roebuck and Company campus that dominated Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood for decades,

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Dezeen's top 10 fashion projects of 2022

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Continuing our review of 2022 , we have selected 10 of the biggest fashion design stories published on Dezeen this year including global viral moments and unexpected collaborations. This roundup of 2022 fashion projects features a number of couture collaborations, such as a line of denim hats by British milliner Stephen Jones and Dutch denim brand G-Star RAW and an aluminium speaker bag created by fashion house Balenciaga and audio brand Bang & Olufsen.

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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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KPF unveils plans for a new neighborhood in Seoul

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Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has unveiled an ambitious design for The Parkside Seoul, a new, mixed-use neighborhood in Seoul that will bring ample residential space, hotels, and retail, to [.]. Read More. The post KPF unveils plans for a new neighborhood in Seoul appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Stephen Burks presents designs for "global crises" at High Museum of Art

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Designer Stephen Burks has unveiled five lockdown prototypes, including podiums for digital devices and a screen that promotes privacy, in a retrospective exhibition in Atlanta , Georgia. Developed by Burks at the height of the coronavirus pandemic , the Shelter in Place Project is a series of designs that explore new ways of interacting with the home at times of global crises.

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IED students focus on a regenerative link between locals & tourists

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from finding spatial solutions to milanese rooftops to creating floating platforms over rome, IED students focus on regenerative tourism to link innovation with tradition. The post IED students focus on a regenerative link between locals & tourists appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Casa Olivar is a Madrid apartment designed as a "sensorial refuge"

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Designers Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo have transformed a traditional two-storey apartment in Madrid , Spain, into a tranquil home for themselves featuring a pared-back palette of natural materials and crafted details. Casa Olivar is located in a typical corrala – a type of apartment building found in the old parts of Madrid, where housing units are accessed from external covered corridors.

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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!