Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

After two years, Vienna has overtaken Auckland as the world’s most livable city, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The EIU said that Auckland’s position on the index dipped to the 34th spot this year because of higher Covid-19 infection rates and strict border controls in 2021. Although lockdowns ended in New Zealand in December, well-vaccinated cities in Europe and Canada had begun easing restrictions earlier.

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Avontuura

JUNE 28, 2022

The team’s solution is a building in the form of an elliptical helix, and recapturing much of the lost land value. The post 5468796 and Kasian Architecture complete elliptical helix parkade designed for future obsolescence appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

One year after the failure of the ambitious construction startup Katerra, another construction technology company is seeking to pick up the mantle as a leader in sustainable, modular, prefabricated construction. Based in Vancouver, Nexii Building Solutions has been described by The New York Times as “a rising star in the expanding green building industry,” combining a patented modular system with a reliance on 3D modeling software and third-party verification of its sustainability me

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Avontuura

JUNE 28, 2022

FLUGT, gives a voice and a face to refugees worldwide and captures the challenges, emotions, spirit and stories shared by displaced humans. The post Refugee Museum of Denmark by BIG tells the stories of past & present refugees appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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

JUNE 28, 2022

A seminal religious commission from one of Washington State’s native sons, the Steven Holl-envisioned Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, has been awarded the AIA Twenty-five Year Award in recognition of its design excellence and continued presence on the visual landscape of the Emerald City. Designed around the Spanish Jesuit’s teachings and the central metaphor of “light as the divine spirit,” Holl’s somewhat diminutive 6,100-square-foot chapel was received as a &l

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new small greenhouse project for the National Trust’s historic Woolbeding Gardens estate in West Sussex, England. Taking the form of a sheltering flower bud, the structure comprises ten steel ‘sepals’ operated by a hydraulic mechanism that takes about four minutes to open. Its 141-square-meter (1,517-square-foot) interior contains a variety of subtropical Chinese flora and is surrounded by a new Silk Route Garden, which invites visitors on a 12

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

both aesthetically and functionally, this 'house on house' transformation juxtaposes past and present. The post architensions builds pink tile-clad extension on top of old ranch house in the US appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

A new report from the industry group RealPage indicates the extent to which the pandemic and certain societal trends related to higher education have impacted construction starts on private student housing developments nationwide. The 175-school survey showed overall construction is now in a lag compared to the relative boom which took place throughout the 2010s when many colleges and universities adopted the more expensive luxury accommodation development model in an attempt to attract more und

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

the LEO Coupe is an all-electric jet turbine-propelled vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) with a three-seater design. The post eVTOL LEO coupe is a jet turbine-propelled, 3-seater flying car appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

Three prize winners and two special category awardees have been named in the new Marker Design Challenge sponsored by Buildner (formerly Bee Breeders) and the Association for Women in Architecture and Design. Tasked with coming up with a marker to celebrate women in architecture that would be placed next to a woman-designed building of their choice anywhere in the world, the contestants responded with several different kinds of interventions that each enhanced the original architecture of the sp

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

a bright yellow trapezoid vault consisting of three arches tops the german ice cream shop in a bold, uninterrupted brush stroke. The post yellow trapezoid vault tops german banana ice cream shop to create optical illusion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

From Archinect's dynamic community of job seekers , firms , and schools , we have selected five featured employers with recently listed jobs in New York City , Boston , Toronto , Miami , and Saint Petersburg , Florida. Take a look at the latest curated openings below, and visit Archinect Jobs for the complete list of available positions. Boston-based interdisciplinary design practice Payette currently offers a host of exciting openings, like this Mid-Level Architect/Designer with four or more ye

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

for this adaptive reuse project, BIG transformed and extended an existing hospital structure at denmark's largest WWII refugee camp. The post BIG adds a curved corten steel corner to new refugee museum of denmark appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

Image can keep the memory of experience, and expanding the liveness of commercial space. Jingle Design always build the commercial space from the perspective of director, revitalizing the space by breaking the limitation of creative art and visual art. By deconstructing the space beyond the limitation, the designers empower the space with passion and personality, making the bar a project of ultimate interactive experience while following the commercial procedures.

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

this pop-up boutique on avenue montaigne is also an archival display, showcasing items from tiffany's 185-year-old collection. The post OMA’s temporary tiffany store in paris features a sapphire blue rotunda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2022

New York studio Rockwell Group has mixed references to traditional Japanese crafts and the work of Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi in its interior design for this hotel in Barcelona by American hospitality brand Nobu. Located in the former Gran Hotel Torre de Catalunya near Barcelona's main train station, the 250-room hotel is topped with a Nobu sushi restaurant on the 23rd floor as well as incorporating a pool, spa, meeting rooms and event spaces.

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designboom

JUNE 28, 2022

the designer imagines his electric scooter cruiser ZID as having a capsule-looking design that hides the wheels. The post capsule-shaped electric scooter conceptualized as a low-seat mini-moped appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

JUNE 28, 2022

Architect Jack Hotho and Innen Studio swap out sloping floors and exposed wires to create a bright and breezy living space. Jessica and Stig Olson’s home is a common enough sight in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood: a stucco-clad 1928 row house with living spaces stacked atop a two-car garage. The garage was also pretty typical, with exposed joists, pipes, and wires at the ceiling, a sloping concrete floor, and little natural light to infiltrate the gloom.

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Architonic

JUNE 28, 2022

The <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">Design Educates Awards</a> has just announced a call for submissions for its 2023 awards cycle. <a href="[link] and <a href="[link] can submit their projects in four categories: product design, architectural design, universal design and responsive design. What makes the <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">Design Educates Awards</a> different from other awards for architects and designers?

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Dwell

JUNE 28, 2022

The retreat routes a U-shape around a central plunge pool, providing a series of unique vantages of the forest landscape. Project Details: Location: Colo River, NSW, Australia Architect: Benn + Penna / @benandpenna_architecture Builder: Underhill Constructions, Mountain Gum Constructions, and Craig Miller Photographer: Tom Ferguson / @tfadtomferguson From the Architect: " Colo Crossings is a new dwelling for retreat, located 100 kilometers northwest of Sydney’s CBD, and sitting atop a steeply sl

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The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 28, 2022

The United States Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Oregon City, Oregon-based Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) have announced the six winning proposals in [.]. Read More. The post Six winning projects announced for USDA and Softwood Lumber Board’s net-zero timber design competition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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.

Architecture

Dwell

JUNE 28, 2022

The flat in Gujarat, India, features whimsical hand-painted murals, a bar hidden in a closet, bedroom decor inspired by cottage gardens, and a balcony festooned with flower garlands. Project Details: Location: Gujarat, India Footprint: 2,000 square feet Interior Design: /e Principal Designer: Eshita Marwah Consulting Architect: V Create Handpainted Artwork: Rogan Styling: Samir Wadekar Lighting: Mother Gone Mad Design Studio Photographer: Ishita Sitwala From the Designer: " The Autumn Saloon is

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The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 28, 2022

Allied Works Architecture, an award-winning design practice with offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City, has been selected to lead an expansion and renovation of the Vero Beach Museum [.]. Read More. The post Allied Works tapped for expansion and renovation of Florida’s Vero Beach Museum of Art appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dwell

JUNE 28, 2022

Boho vibes meet clean lines aboard this converted Dutch barge listed for £1.8M. Property Details: Location: Oyster Pier, London SW11 Price: £1,800,000 Architect: LAB Architects Footprint: 2,150 square feet (3 bedrooms, 1 bath) Year built: 1950s From the agent: "Handsomely moored on the southern banks of the Thames, Bosco is a spectacularly converted 1950s Dutch barge with a 120-year mooring on Oyster Pier in Battersea.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2022

Renovation of a Carriage House in Brooklyn with a new roof extension

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