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Zhangjiakou Library by Tanzo Space Design

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WANG Daquan: Zhangjiakou library, creating the spiritual breath of the city. Acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge. - W.Somerset Maugham. Two million years ago, human groups with different culture backgrounds converged and multiplied in Zhangjiakou. They initially reclaimed the land here, opening a precedent for Chinese civilization.

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An undignified bus stop in Toronto

Brandon Donnelly

I was driving to the office from the Junction last week, and I passed a brave individual waiting at this bus stop on Parkside Drive : I immediately thought to myself, “what an undignified and silly bus stop.” There’s a little bit of paving so you have a place to stand while you’re waiting, but how do you even get there? There are no sidewalks actually leading to said bus stop, and so you really only have two options: 1) jaywalk or 2) cross at some far away intersection an

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Kengo Kuma's HC Andersens Hus opens in Denmark

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A new museum dedicated to Danish fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen, designed as an experiential "fantasy world" of gardens and underground exhibition spaces, has officially opened in Odense following a soft launch at the end of June 2021. Designed by Japanese practice Kengo Kuma and Associates , the museum occupies a 5,600-square-metre site alongside the birthplace of the author in the historic centre of Odense, Denmark, which has housed the H C Andersen House Museum since 1908.

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Shelest by Yodezeen architects | Restaurants

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Shelest project is located in the dense pine forest on the shores of the Kyiv Sea. The first task for the team was to slow down, walk around the surrounding countryside, get some fresh air and feel the atmosphere that the client, the local developer, was trying to create. He talked a lot about the environmental friendliness of everything that concerns and is associated with the country club.

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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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carsten höller defines brutalist cuisine for his stockholm restaurant brutalisten

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brutalist cuisine expresses its ingredients with a pure honesty, without the addition of spices and garnishes. The post carsten höller defines brutalist cuisine for his stockholm restaurant brutalisten appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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net-zero retreat in mexico combines home, studio + off-grid bathhouse

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a hovering planted roof tops the retreat's residence. The post net-zero retreat in mexico combines home, studio + off-grid bathhouse appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Hithe by IF_DO | Office buildings

Architonic

The Hithe is a new, low-cost, demountable business incubator space in Rotherhithe designed by IF_DO. The name, from Old English, describes a landing place or small port for ships and boats, making reference to the nautical history of the area fronting onto the Thames, and the building’s role in fostering nascent entrepreneurs. Commissioned by Southwark Council, IF_DO has worked closely with the pioneering social enterprise Meanwhile Space CIC to bring a redundant site into productive use.

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Pop-up camping kit contained in compact SylvanSport Go trailer

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American outdoor equipment company SylvanSport has designed a camping trailer that can be attached to almost any car and expanded into a pop-out shelter on arrival. The Go trailer is designed to make camping easier and more convenient by accommodating a pop-up tent , storage space and a rack for bikes and boats within an easily towable package. SylvanSport's Go camping trailer contains a pop-out tent among gear storage space.

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New build is old news: Franklin Azzi on the architecture of the future | News | Architonic

Architonic

'Seven years is too long,' Jacques Chirac famously argued in his attempt to sell reform of the presidential mandate to the French public at the turn of the millennium. 'Five years is more modern.' A national referendum saw les citoyens express their agreement, which was followed a few years later by an amendment to the constitution that limited the number of terms a president can hold office to two.

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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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A federation home meets minimalist shroud in a St Kilda Laneway

Habitus Living

“Our approach to this project was to breathe new life into the heritage dwelling and design a contemporary extension that has a dynamic relationship with the park,” explains Lucy Clemenger of Lucy Clemenger Architects in describing the house that the studio designed for Studio Stamp’s Sophie Gunnerson and her family in St Kilda West. House Jacoby, so-named for its direct access to Jacoby Reserve (a small neighbourhood park) at the rear of the site, presents the dynamically woven intersection of

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Win-win situation: Joulia's energy-saving shower system | News | Architonic

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I had never thought about my own environmental footprint in the shower as much as I have since my conversation with Reto Schmid. The designer is CEO and co-founder of the Swiss company <a href="[link] which is entirely dedicated to heat recovery from shower wastewater. It makes sense that there is potential behind this, because it is the same with personal hygiene: while generations before us had no running water at all for a long time, washed at the washbasin and took a warm bath perhap

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japanese residence by airhouse encloses minimalist interior of slanted floors and walls

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the white-hued home is defined by diagonal lines inside and out. The post japanese residence by airhouse encloses minimalist interior of slanted floors and walls appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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TEF Design creates living wall for net-zero Larkin Street Substation in San Francisco

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A lush green wall and back-lit fibreglass panels are found on the exterior of an electrical substation extension that was designed by TEF Design to achieve net-zero energy consumption. Owned by the utility company Pacific Gas and Electric, the Larkin Street Substation Expansion is located on a mid-block site in the city's Tenderloin neighbourhood. It adjoins a concrete structure built in 1962 to supply power to the northeastern part of San Francisco.

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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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built on steep land, this passive house in spain features a semi-buried ground floor

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designed for both rental and private use by its owners, the dwelling holds two independent areas that can merge into one big living space. The post built on steep land, this passive house in spain features a semi-buried ground floor appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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News: Notre-Dame de Paris: Augmented reality powers new immersive exhibition at the National Building Museum

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Ahead of the third anniversary of Notre-Dame de Paris’ devastating April 2019 fire , the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. has announced a new 360-degree augmented reality -powered exhibition focusing on the famed cathedral ’s restoration and 850-plus years of history. Developed by the French startup Histovery and legacy brand L’Oréal, the traveling exhibition Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition offers visitors an immersive experience into the building’s early construction i

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immersive theatrical walking tour of andy warhol’s life on the streets of new york

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andy Warhol fever takes over new york city The American artist, film director, and producer Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the 1960s pop art movement. Today, almost three decades after he died, Warhol still maintains an iconic persona worldwide, that inspires an enormous range of people, leaving his stamp on numerous artworks, […]. The post immersive theatrical walking tour of andy warhol’s life on the streets of new york appeared first on designboom | architecture & design

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Villa E by C.F. Møller | Detached houses

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Villa in northern Aarhus, made of exclusive quality materials, with a unique level of detail and references to iconic architecture. Villa E is located in an undulating district of small, detached houses in northern Aarhus. The concept, materials, and level of detail are inspired by the iconic Aarhus University, which was also designed by C.F. Møller Architects, and today is in the Danish architectural canon.

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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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A transformation from office to home

Habitus Living

In April last year, roughly one year into the pandemic, NSW chief economist Stephen Walters made a suggestion that a lot of people had been thinking about for a while. Noting the virtually empty streets of Sydney CBD and realising – as we all were at that time – that working from home really was a viable option for most of us, he says, “We are not coming back in [to the office] 100 per cent five days a week and so the reality is the demand for office space is not going to be what it used to be.”

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News: Bjarke Ingels Group wins major research center competition in Seville for European Commission

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The European Commission has announced Bjarke Ingels Group as the winner of an international competition for the design of the body’s Joint Research Center in Seville, Spain. The competition, which saw 66 offices bidding, was for a 9,900-square-meter (106,600-square-foot) building with 12 research units, supporting facilities, and a mix of public and private outdoor spaces.

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Heatherwick Studio wins competition to design Hainan Performing Arts Centre

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Heatherwick Studio will design a tropical opera house for the island province of Hainan at the southernmost point of China. The competition, organised by Haikou Tourism & Culture Investment Holding Group, called for a new cultural landmark with a top-tier performing arts centre. Heatherwick’s response provides three performance spaces – an opera house, a concert hall and a theatre – that come together as a focal point for the new Jiangdong cultural quarter just east of the histor

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What is a Modular Kitchen?

Santa Cruz Architect

A modular kitchen has huge benefits for many homeowners these days. If you’re thinking of investing in one, but want to understand the pros and cons, look no further! We’ll look at the fascinating history of modular, and all of the benefits and downsides of this type of construction. What does modular mean? Modules refer to units that can be composed together to complete a form, whether that be a kitchen or a couch.

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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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Shiyuan | Days in YARD Studio

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Excerpt : Shiyuan is a remodeled courtyard designed by Days in YARD Studio, located in Beijing, China. The owners wished for holding various activities, and endorsed a vision yard as a meeting place” Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”). Shiyuan is a remodeled courtyard designed by Days in YARD Studio, located in Beijing, China.

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VERO Ecological Tiles Exhibition Hall & Headquarters by Foshan Topway Design // FOSHAN TOPWAY DESIGN

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Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Text description provided by the architects. Project InformationProject Name: VERO Ecological Tile Exhibition Hall & HeadquartersDesign Firm: Foshan Topway DesignChief Designers: Wang Zhike & Li XiaoshuiDesign team: Qiu Wenfeng, Liu Yangzhu, Zhang Yazhou, Zhou Shenghua, Chen JiaminDecoration Design: Yang Shiwei?

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Everything Need to Know All About Compass Realty

Architecture Ideas

Founded only a decade ago, Compass realty has made waves in the real estate industry. With its focus on technology, innovation, and high-quality services, Compass Real Estate has rapidly become one of the major real estate brokerages in the US, operating across the country in locations such as New York, Washington D.C., Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, and many more.

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MICROSCAPE Designs A Public Car Park Using Up-Cycled Materials

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Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft. The small public car park that the citizens had long been requesting from the local administration was tasked with combining functional needs with integration into the agricultural landscape of Nebbiano. Situated on a small wooded plateau, this low-cost project challenges the concept of property boundaries.

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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!