Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

MVRDV has unveiled its vision for a major masterplan in the Gagarin Valley in Armenia. The 34,000-hectare area is home to 11,000 people spread across several villages, with about one-third of the landscape consisting of patches of land owned by the local community. MVRDV’s masterplan seeks to make the area “more sustainable and ecological diverse” through the planting of 10,000 plant species, and 12,000 new housing units.

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Avontuura

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our strategy was to ensure the extension didn't overwhelm the original structure so we chose a black exterior for contrast. The post Trípólí Architects complete sleek addition to modernist house in Reykjavik appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

A major milestone has taken place in the Michael Maltzan Architecture -led effort to replace Los Angeles’ iconic 6th Street Viaduct. Construction Drive is reporting that the falsework has been removed and the first of ten spans successfully installed on the $588 million project that will eventually connect Boyle Heights to the Downtown Arts District.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Our strategy was to ensure the extension didn't overwhelm the original structure so we chose a black exterior for contrast. The post Tríopólí Architects complete sleek addition to modernist house in Reykjavik appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

One of the more underrated landmarks of 20th-century geopolitics has undergone a complete transformation into a mirrored elevation of the surrounding community thanks to the latest in a global series of innovative redesign projects from Landini Associates for McDonald’s. To mark its 30th year of operation in the former Soviet capital of Moscow, McDonald’s asked the Australian-based firm to remake the historic Pushkin Square restaurant into a more modern and experimental space that wo

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis has announced the recipients of its 2022 Awards for Distinction. The annual program recognizes the school’s alumni who are leaders in their fields and have exhibited professional achievement in architecture, art, and design, along with service to their profession, the community, or the Sam Fox School and Washington University.

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

new images of ole scheeren's first residential work in north america have been unveiled as the project develops ahead of schedule. The post vancouver’s jenga-like condo tower by büro ole scheeren is underway appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The search is officially underway in what could turn out to be one of the most significant design contests of the next year following an update from the UK’s largest architectural organization. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has formally issued a tender for any and all professionally chartered practices to submit expressions of interest in the redesign of its art deco 66 Portland Place headquarters in London.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

the kampala houses will be responsibly built with compressed earth bricks called 'ecoblocks.'. The post marc thorpe design will build sustainable housing from compressed earth in kampala, uganda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The City of Chicago has selected Team Pioneros, a one hundred percent Latino project team, led by Chicago-based practice JGMA , Park Row Development with All Construction Group, to redevelop the historic Pioneer Bank Building in Humboldt Park. The $53.9 million project will restore the vacant landmark structure and parking lot, establishing affordable housing , an entrepreneurial incubator space, a Latino cultural center, and office space.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

the volar aircraft has a sleek, aerodynamic form that’s more akin to a supercar than other eVTOLs currently in development. . The post futuristic ‘volar’ eVTOL by bellwether takes to the skies in first flight test appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

Looking to start the new year with a career boost? Browse the latest job listings on Archinect Jobs and take a look at this week's featured architecture and design firms with exciting openings in New York City , Los Angeles , Seattle , Boise , Culver City , Santa Barbara , Irvine , and one remote-working opportunity. Multidisciplinary design practice Weiss/Manfredi is currently on the lookout for several professionals to join their New York-based team: a Project Architect/Designer with 3–9

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JANUARY 12, 2022

titled SU, the installation by mehmet ali uysal takes over the store’s atrium, creating an urgent call on global warming. . The post mehmet ali uysal hangs two massive icebergs at le bon marché in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The heart of one of Canada’s oldest and most notorious educational institutions is about to be renewed thanks to a forthcoming Indigenous center for cultural excellence called Mukqua Waakaa’igan on the campus of Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Moriyama & Teshima Architects and Smoke Architecture are the team behind the plan to build the space that will serve as an important hub to the university.

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

the structure can be 'undressed' to frame the immersive views and let plenty of daylight penetrate the interior. The post avignon architecte transforms a neglected veranda into topless house in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The eyes of the sports world will soon be on Studio-MLA ’s award-winning landscape design as it takes center stage during SoFi Stadium ’s turn as host of the 56th Super Bowl in Los Angeles next month. Around 100 million viewers are expected to tune in to this year’s version of the big game, which takes place in the new multibillion-dollar behemoth designed by HKS.

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

the photographer takes us on a new tour of traditional lebanese mansions, houses, and palaces -- capturing their derelict yet striking aesthetics from a past century. The post james kerwin photographs the timeless charm of abandoned architecture across lebanon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

This post is brought to you by Azure Magazine. The 2022 AZ Awards is now accepting entries into its eight major categories, from architecture, landscapes and urban design to interiors, product design and the A+ Award for best student work. It welcomes submissions until February 25 and – as ever – promises to attract entries from some of the most forward-thinking firms from all corners of the globe.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

British designer Thomas Heatherwick 's studio has updated its design for a pair of residential skyscrapers in Vancouver, Canada, which will feature curved green balconies and a terraced podium. . Named 1700 Alberni, the project was first revealed by Heatherwick Studio in 2021 with an initial design composed of two irregularly-shaped towers that bottleneck at their base.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2022

Designed by M Moser Associates, developed by Q-Plex. For art centers, their design aspirations – rooted as it is within its locale - is of equal importance to its attention to practical considerations. It is not only a reflection of contemporary movements in culture and art, but also a benchmark in the city’s progress on an international stage.

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

gagarin valley masterplan by MVRDV MVRDV has announced its plans to transform an existing valley in armenia into a base for sustainable agriculture and ecotourism. gagarin valley is already inhabited by around 11,000 inhabitants across several villages but this ambitious masterplan will add 12,000 new housing units, 10,000 plant species, and a host of […].

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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.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Dezeen promotion: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Museum of Architecture have launched a competition to find exceptional designs for three new treehouses across Kew UNESCO World Heritage Site. The competition is part of the Treehouses at Kew Exhibition , which runs from April to October 2023, and aims to "provide one of the most unmissable visitor experiences in the 2023 London cultural calendar".

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

travis baker’s collaboration with buster + punch includes lighting, door and cabinet hardware, and kitchen taps. The post travis barker collaborates with buster+punch in exclusive accessories collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

JANUARY 12, 2022

Datong Art Museum – an important new cultural destination in China – has opened to the public with a special exhibition featuring oil paintings by local artists. One of four major buildings within Datong New City’s cultural plaza, it is set to become a new hub for creative industries in the region. The building’s sculptural form has been conceived as a landscaped terrain with a series of interconnected pyramids emerging from below the earth – the gallery spaces are sunken below ground and surrou

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designboom

JANUARY 12, 2022

the play between the two mirrors creates interesting illusions adding a dynamic touch to the final composition. The post beyond the wall installation in san sebastian shifts viewers’ glance to a different height appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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