Mon.Aug 29, 2022

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Zoom Town to Boom Town: North American business districts are going to evolve instead of dying off completely

Archinect

Even if the office were to go the way of the horse-drawn carriage, the neighborhoods we refer to today as downtowns would endure. Downtowns and the cities they anchor are the most adaptive and resilient of human creations The rise of remote work today won’t kill off our downtowns, but they will be forced to change once again. And with smart strategies and perseverance on the part of city leaders, real estate developers and the civic community, they can become even better than they were.

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen design landmark and gathering place for Dairy Road in Canberra

Avontuura

An intentionally ambiguous structure, LESS will contribute to the social landscape at Dairy Road by providing a landmark and gathering place. The post Pezo von Ellrichshausen design landmark and gathering place for Dairy Road in Canberra appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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Three triangle-shaped buildings 'transformed' into tortilla chips as part of new Doritos marketing campaign

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Apparently, Doritos are everywhere. What you thought was Bjarke Ingels Group ’s VIA 57 West is actually a cheesy tortilla chip. Through a new marketing campaign by Frito-Lay North America titled Triangle Tracker, people can currently utilize Snapchat’s augmented reality software to seek, scan, and convert triangular shapes anywhere, including buildings, into Doritos for the chance to win money and other prizes.

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M+TRO.studio weaves wind, light and greenery throughout TA house in vietnam

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large glass sliding doors wrap around the home, plants intricately drape across the balcony, and green meeting areas enliven the internal living spaces. The post M+TRO.studio weaves wind, light and greenery throughout TA house in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Segregation by Design: Using visual data and spatial analysis to highlight the racist legacy of urban renewal

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What started as a self-funded project from New York-based architect Adam Paul Susaneck is gaining attention over its unique ability to paint a picture of the effects of racial segregation in the 180 American cities included in the controversial Federal Highway Act of 1956. Inspired by Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law , Susaneck launched his Segregation by Design project in early 2021 to "reveal the extent to which the American city was methodically hollowed out based on race.".

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Construction costs projected to see largest increase in years due to supply and demand pressures

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According to CBRE 's new 2022 U.S. Construction Cost Trends report, nationwide industry price levels have posted the largest increase in years, driven by labor shortages , inflation , supply chain disruptions, the ongoing impact of the pandemic , and the war in Ukraine. CBRE forecasts a 14.1 percent year-over-year increase in construction costs by the end of the year, an increase from last year’s 11.5 percent gain.

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Pezo von Ellrichshausen creates monolithic Less pavilion in Canberra

Deezen

Chilean studio Pezo von Ellrichshausen has completed a pavilion-like artwork in Canberra, Australia, comprising 36 concrete columns and a circular ramp that leads up to a viewpoint. Named Less, the monolithic structure was designed for local property developer Molonglo as "part public artwork, part public space". Pezo von Ellrichshausen has created the Less artwork in Canberra.

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Meet national powerhouse SmithGroup: Your Next Employer?

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Following last week’s visit to New York City-based Rice+Lipka , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series west to California, where we find the nationwide powerhouse SmithGroup. The firm, whose history traces back to 1818, has since expanded to encompass 19 offices across the United States, covering a wide variety of sectors including health, higher education, science and technology, and residential typologies.

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the fully electric transpod ‘fluxjet’ can travel at a groundbreaking speed of 1,000km/h

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part train, part aircraft, the 'fluxjet' will redefine passenger and cargo transportation in canada. The post the fully electric transpod ‘fluxjet’ can travel at a groundbreaking speed of 1,000km/h appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Grimshaw will deliver a new production studio campus to Downtown LA's Arts District

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Grimshaw has revealed its design for a new 16-studio production campus to be located in Downtown LA’s Arts District. The project will transform a disused 15-acre industrial site that was recently purchased by East End Studios. According to Urbanize LA , the site will also include four office buildings totaling 292,000 square feet, another 106,000 square feet of production spaces in addition to the total 321,000 square feet of studios, and below-ground parking that will allow for 1,327 vehi

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Micro-living or co-living, BoConcept has it covered | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>Micro-living is not a new term. In densely populated areas of the world such as in Asian metropoles where larger private living spaces are often prohibitively priced or simply impossible to find, people find ways to be comfortable in smaller apartments, compact but well planned, with every square metre carefully fitted out and organised. In Dornbirn, a town of roughly 46,000 inhabitants in the north-western corner of Austria, one would not necessarily immediately think of micro-living

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Holston River House by Sanders Pace Architecture

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A young couple approached our firm in late 2011 asking if we would help evaluate the feasibility of building their first home together on a rocky, heavily wooded East Tennessee site. The primary site constraints were clearly visible in the form of moss covered rock outcroppings scattered throughout the wooded hillside. Initial conceptual design efforts focused on options which limited the impact on the site while taking advantage of the unique opportunities presented by this rugged landscape.

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Ten buildings that showcase Birmingham's brutalist history

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A new book titled Birmingham: The Brutiful Years celebrates the UK city's brutalist structures. Here Birmingham -based creative Sharonjit Sutton, who designed the volume, picks 10 favourites. The UK's second city was a hotspot for post-war construction and innovation, though its modernist architecture has not always been widely appreciated. "I think many things from Birmingham are seen as 'second rate', which I think stems from historical prejudices to do with class amongst other things," Sutton

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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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Industry Kitchen by Wid Chapman Architects

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200-seat waterfront restaurant on the waterfront, under the FDR drive overpass

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nendo launches ‘soroe’, a new architectural hardware collection for SANEI

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‘soroe’ by nendo explores the cylindrical form nendo has just launched a new architectural hardware collection for Japanese product brand SANEI. Dubbed ‘soroe’, the series introduces a uniform set of designs using the cylinder with one side ‘sliced down’ as a base form.‘Cylindrical forms are easy on the hands but are slippery when gripped. […].

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Interior inspiration to kick-start your week

The Spaces

Beat the Monday blues with our weekly shot of interior design wanderlust. From the hottest hotels to iconic homes, we bring you a curation of interior spaces to inspire your renovation project and fuel your curiosity…. Beaserie Emil in Paris. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Festen Architecture (@festenarchitecture). Piermont Ballarat guest house in Ballarat, Australia.

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rojkind arquitectos’ casa pasiddhi is a dark, introverted dwelling with a sunny garden

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with its black material palette, the house opens up with bright rooms overlooking a hidden, sunlit garden. The post rojkind arquitectos’ casa pasiddhi is a dark, introverted dwelling with a sunny garden appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Six fashion courses that teach design, marketing and technology

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Dezeen Courses: interested in studying fashion at university? Check out six fashion courses available at universities located in the UK , Austria and the USA featured on Dezeen Courses. Studying fashion at university allows students to explore their own design styles and gain theoretical and practical skills. This selection covers a range of fields within fashion, including designing, sewing, marketing, digital communication and technology.

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abin design studio sculpts its art rickshaw gallery with ‘islands’ of undulating blue tilework

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abin design studio sculpts the interiors of its art rickshaw gallery with an intervention of undulating blue 'islands.'. The post abin design studio sculpts its art rickshaw gallery with ‘islands’ of undulating blue tilework appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rejecting the Ribbon Window: 7 Architectural Experimentations With Fenestration

Architizer

Architizer is thrilled to announce the winners of the 10th Annual A+Awards. Want to earn global recognition for your projects? Sign up to be notified when the 11th Annual A+Awards program launches. . In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a buildin

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smartwatch casio G-SHOCK GA-B001 features built-in bluetooth & integrated bezels & band

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the new casio G-SHOCK series is structured with a glass bonding to reduce the lug part’s volume and has a dual LED light. The post smartwatch casio G-SHOCK GA-B001 features built-in bluetooth & integrated bezels & band appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Charles Moore Foundation acquires the landmark Burns House and its fabled organ

The Architect's Newsletter

At the Burns House, a sprawling contemporary dwelling settled atop a hillside in Santa Monica Canyon, music and architecture intertwine. Designed by in 1973 by Charles Moore—the mastermind behind Sea [.]. Read More. The post Charles Moore Foundation acquires the landmark Burns House and its fabled organ appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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dual-mode IKEA ÅBÄCKEN tap nozzle limits flow to reduce water consumption

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the IKEA ÅBÄCKEN water nozzle lowers the water flow to 0.25L per minute in mist mode and up to 1.9L in spray mode. The post dual-mode IKEA ÅBÄCKEN tap nozzle limits flow to reduce water consumption appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Affordable homes to improve accessibility in Kelvindale

Urban Realm

Convery Prenty Shields Architects with West of Scotland Housing Association and Maryhill Housing have opened a three-week consultation into a revised residential development at Kelvindale. 1.5 acres of vacant ground opposite 35 Dalsholm Road , bounded by railway lines to the north and south, is proposed to host an unspecified number of affordable homes for rent in an update to a 2019.

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xigo studio’s minimal apartment in beijing draws on the ‘atom’ to exude light and vitality

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the architects extend the physical model of the 'atom', abstracting its structural form and transforming it in space to express purity and vitality. The post xigo studio’s minimal apartment in beijing draws on the ‘atom’ to exude light and vitality appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!