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Traffik by LPA Inc.

Archinect

The new workplace for Traffik, a global marketing firm, is an experiment in interactive design, combining elements of hospitality, retail and workplace. Located in a shopping mall in a space originally intended for a steakhouse, next to an Apple and a H&M, the two-story, 22,000-square-foot workplace is designed to create the type of buzz the company is famous for producing.

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This cruise terminal in Estonia forms part of an urban seawall

Avontuura

The terminal is located on the North-West Seawall of the Tallinn Old City Harbour, extending from Logi street to the end of the seawall. The post This cruise terminal in Estonia forms part of an urban seawall appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Gutshof Güldenhof by Heim Balp Architekten

Archinect

The transformation of this farming complex into a centre for art, sustainable living and social interaction was commissioned by an internationally renowned artist. A series of architectural interventions will be undertaken involving the existing barns and farmhouse, which surround a farmyard, to create exterior and interior spaces for a range of uses.

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Saunders Architecture designs "ribbon-like" Lily Pad house in Ontario

Deezen

Canadian architect Todd Saunders has shaped this white house next to Lake Rousseau to create a continuous route through its interior and exterior spaces. Saunders Architecture designed the Lily Pad residence for a Toronto couple that wanted a rural retreat in the Muskoka region north of the city. The Lily Pad house wraps around and over on itself. The area is dotted with rivers and lakes, and has a particular architectural vernacular that includes cottages and boathouses with ample porches, deck

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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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Dan Graham, Conceptual Artist, Dies at 79

Archinect

My passion has never been art. It’s always been architecture, tourism, rock and roll, and rock and roll writing. Dan Graham , an unclassifiable artist whose sculptures, performances, and conceptual pieces played on viewers’ perception of themselves, the people around them, and their environments, has died at 79. His four galleries—Lisson Gallery, Marian Goodman Gallery, 303 Gallery, and Regen Projects—said in a statement that he passed away this weekend in New York.

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Carrer de Nàpols by Heim Balp Architekten

Archinect

Located close to the Sagrada Familia in the Barcelona district of Eixample, this narrow building occupies a prominent spot next to a junction. Inhabiting the remains of a building left unfi nished in the 2000s, the structure responds to the oblique shape of the ground plan with a curtain wall system that folds inwards and outwards, providing shade to an underlying glass facade.

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Whey by Snøhetta | Restaurant interiors

Architonic

In the bustling central district of Hong Kong, Whey manifests itself as a calm escape from the concrete jungle surrounding it. The 336 sqm restaurant intersects European and Asian cuisine in an eclectic space inspired by Scandinavian folk art, Peranakan architecture, and art, paying homage to the Singaporean cultural scene. With Singaporean chef Barry Quek at the helm, Whey seeks to introduce diners to modern European cuisine, reimagined with Singaporean influences, with a focus on local and sea

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Casa d'Poço by Heim Balp Architekten

Archinect

This town house is located in the historic centre of Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente. The design considered local manufacturing conditions as well as cultural and geographical contexts and the demands of the local climate. The complex consists of a stepped building, a tower that connects each level and serves as a space for additional functions, a well and a communal kitchen in the courtyard.

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Sentul Works by O2 Design Atelier | Office buildings

Architonic

Sentul Works is nestled within the extended park setting of Sentul Park in Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where the Federated Malay States Railway (“FMSR”) rail complexes were established in 1904. This century-old colonial building was formerly the headquarters for the FMSR under British rule. For years, this colonial building with its distinctive brick-and-concrete arched-colonnades façade stood prominently as a hollow shell amidst the leafy canopy of the park’s big old trees until YTL Lan

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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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San Remo Residence by ShubinDonaldson

Archinect

/ Organization + Operations. Set into a steep hillside of Sullivan Canyon in Pacific Palisades, the San Remo Residence organizes stacked volumes toward the North with panoramic views of the natural landscape and the Getty beyond. The parti of the house is composed of two vertical and horizontal volumes on a stone limestone plinth, rooted into the rugged hillside.

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Though Beloved, Midcentury Modern Houses Are Vanishing

Architectural Record

The sudden demolition of Marcel Breuer’s influential 1945 Geller House is symptomatic of the larger trend of disappearing midcentury modern homes and the informal lifestyles they promoted.

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Aedas Wins First Place in the Jing Brand (Wuhan) Real Estate Project Design Competition by Aedas

Archinect

Located in Wuchang Binjiang Business District of Wuhan and endowed with convenient transportation, Aedas’s latest winning scheme for the renowned liquor manufacturer is created at the starting point of the district’s future development axis. The project is comprised of a 150m high-rise commercial tower and a 100m tower of serviced apartments perched atop a retail podium.

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Ten cavernous interiors that swap corners for curves

Deezen

A nursery by Junya Ishigami and MAD's Cloudscape of Haikou feature in our latest lookbook , which highlights 10 softly contoured interiors from the Dezeen archive that were modelled on the sinuous shapes of clouds and wind-smoothed caves. Whether crafted from plaster, concrete or wooden panels, undulating walls can help to bring a sense of intimacy to otherwise large, impersonal 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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Lincoln High School by Bassetti Architects

Archinect

Originally built in 1907, with additions in 1914, 1930, and 1958, Lincoln High School has a significant physical and visual presence in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. The campus was unoccupied for 16 years until 1997, when Seattle Public Schools (SPS) began to operate it as a swing site for various elementary, middle, and high schools in construction.

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NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte contrasts red concrete pool house with green landscape

Deezen

Architecture studio NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte has built a pool house from red concrete within the wooded garden of a home in Flanders, Belgium. Named the Refuge, the project is a walled pavilion containing a square building and swimming pond – a swimming pool with a natural filtration system. Solid red concrete pavilion walls contain the swimming pond and pool house.

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curtain partitions organize fluid apartment interior by metamoorfose studio in brazil

designboom

the adaptable partitions allow residents to create a wide range of settings within the same space, offering privacy when necessary. . The post curtain partitions organize fluid apartment interior by metamoorfose studio in brazil appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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RCKa designs Nourish Hub to tackle food poverty in London

Deezen

Architecture studio RCKa has transformed a row of vacant shop units in west London into a community kitchen and learning space that hopes to reduce dependency on food banks. Located on the Edward Wood Estate in Hammersmith, Nourish Hub provides the first permanent home for UKHarvest , a charity that uses food as a tool for social impact. Nourish Hub is designed to feel open and accessible.

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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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MUTANT architecture merges angled volumes to generate the TILT house

designboom

the house introduces intersecting, angled geometries to a residential neighborhood near porto. The post MUTANT architecture merges angled volumes to generate the TILT house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bluesky Barn by 31/44 Architects | Detached houses

Architonic

In a small English hamlet in Norfolk, 31/44 has completed the successful conversion of a disused barn into a generous four-bedroom home for designers Luke and Klara Hawes and their two sons. The house, which was originally designed as a weekend retreat just a stone’s throw from where Luke grew up, has become the family’s preferred principal residence and their reason for uprooting from London.

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News: Hong Kong Design Institute examines the tall building typology through the eyes of Zaha Hadid Architects

Bustler

A close inspection at one of the most innovative approaches to tall building design in architecture went on view at the Hong Kong Design Institute after “Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism” opened to the public last Wednesday. By utilizing a wide array of various forms of media, including technical drawings, models, renderings, and VR experiences, the show’s curators arranged a three-pronged exhibition that highlights the work of the firm’s five-year-old design education and research group

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Dogtrot Residence // CLB Architects

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2018. Text description provided by the architects. Dogtrot is sited at the center of a quiet 18-acre meadow with panoramic views of the surrounding ranchlands, foot-hills, and mountains, notably Mount Glory, the distinctive southernmost peak of the Teton Range. Its design is inspired by the separate but connected forms of a dogtrot barn.

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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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Lammhults launches three flexible seating collections

Deezen

Promotion: Swedish furniture brand Lammhults has collaborated with Scandinavian designers to launch three seating ranges made from resource-efficient materials that can be separated and recycled at the end of their lifespan. The three collections include a series of stools, an office chair collection and a modular lounge chair range, and are designed to save space for modern, flexible lifestyles.

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The spaces you like: 7 of your latest discoveries

The Spaces

Welcome to the fortnightly instalment of our hashtag #thespacesilike , where we round up some of your most startling, serene, and inspiring spaces. Among our highlights is a Georgian townhouse in Bath and a brutalist residence in Belgium. Want to share a space you’ve discovered? Tag your Instagram post with #thespacesilike for a chance to be featured.

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How to Build your Not-So-Big House

Santa Cruz Architect

Some are now gearing up to create that long postponed new home or remodel. Yet the lessons of the past several years have left an indelible bent towards frugality in most, and so in our practice we are seeing continuing interest in the Not So Big House. The Not So Big House movement was kicked off by the 1998 publication of The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live by Sarah Susanka.

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EP 94: Ask the Show – 2022 Spring Edition

Life of an Architect

Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins from Life of an Architect answer the most commonly asked questions about being an architect. The post EP 94: Ask the Show – 2022 Spring Edition first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 94: Ask the Show – 2022 Spring Edition at Life of an Architect.

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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!