Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Herzog & de Meuron has unveiled designs for a mixed-use, mass timber development in Austin , Texas. When complete, it will be the firm’s first built project in Texas. The Sixth & Blanco scheme, located in a district adjacent to downtown and the Colorado River, will span a full city block and include a hotel, offices, residences, shops, and dining opportunities.
Avontuura
AUGUST 19, 2022
Casa das Minas is a residential house located in the district of Caieras, near Ouro Preto, historical city of the 18th century. The post MACh Arquitetos design concrete refuge outside Ouro Preto, Brazil appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Concerns about the university’s association with and commemoration of Ryerson had been voiced by its Indigenous students, staff and faculty for years. How the university addressed those concerns with statements on its website or revised plaques placed next to Egerton Ryerson’s statue fell short of the steps necessary to speak to his legacy or the continued harm it was causing Egerton Ryerson ’s name is inextricably linked to the legacy of murder and abuse within Canada’s
Deezen
AUGUST 19, 2022
Architecture studio Konishi Gaffney has overhauled a 1950s garage in an affluent Edinburgh suburb, adding a rhythmic facade made up of wooden battens. The Scottish studio was challenged with turning the existing concrete garage into a functional artist's studio, while being sensitive to the existing Georgian property in The Grange. The converted garage sits beside the original stone Georgian house.
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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?
Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Downtown Circle is made up of five levels and would sit on five points, or pillars, embedded into the ground. The massive span of the circle itself would be composed of two main rings held together by a continuous green belt named the Skypark which vertically connects the floors with each other creating a connected three-dimensional urban green eco-system.
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Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
The Fall term is here, and architecture schools are getting ready to welcome guest lecturers and presenters for their upcoming event programming. Kicking off the Fall 2022 group of Archinect's Get Lectured series is USC School of Architecture 's public lecture programming. Starting on August 29 , the school welcomes Amrita Mhindroo, co-founder of London-based practice Da Costa Mahindroo Architects - DROO.
designboom
AUGUST 19, 2022
living organisms that once occupied architectural structures now envelope and engulf them, embodied within their frames. The post AI-generated ‘archi-creatures’ from the future breathe life into static architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
A group of North American professors is seeking to debunk commonly-held stereotypes about mobile home parks in the United States. City & Regional Planning Assistant Professor Zachary Lamb ( University of California, Berkeley ), Geography & Planning Assistant Professor Jason Spicer ( University of Toronto ), and City & Regional Planning Assistant Professor Linda Shi ( Cornell University ) hope that their defense of the typology will make mobile homes a “new face of affordable ho
designboom
AUGUST 19, 2022
undulating volumes that draw on indigenous baluchi architectural forms echo the contours of the surrounding martian mountains. . The post camouflaged kapar volumes emerge from arid irani landscape in undulating chabahar resort appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced an ambitious new city-wide plan that would eliminate the use of fossil fuels in new developments and major renovations in an effort to take "every possible step to climate action.". If passed, the Home Rule Petition to the state’s new Bill H.5060 would make Boston the next large city to adopt such measures, following New York , Los Angeles , San Jose , Seattle , and Berkeley which have all codified similar mandates into local construction laws in rece
designboom
AUGUST 19, 2022
currently for sale in georgia, US, the freshly red-painted and refurbished model is fitted with continental vanco tires and white vinyl interiors. The post 1962 volkswagen type 2 double cab transporter gets a glowing makeover appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Fuqiang elementary school is designed to support new ways of learning to feed Shenzhen’s growing thirst for creative talent and innovation to feed its rapidly expanding economy. To inspire curiosity and passion for exploration the school is designed around the idea of ‘hybrid space’ Space takes on the role of the ‘third teacher’ and functions as an integral part of student’s education.
designboom
AUGUST 19, 2022
the exhibition features mutiple pieces influenced by the dynamics of ancient greece, which has served as a constant source of inspiration in calatrava's work. The post calatrava’s sculptural works emerge through ancient greek statues at glyptothek museum appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
Fuqiang elementary school is designed to support new ways of learning to feed Shenzhen’s growing thirst for creative talent and innovation to feed its rapidly expanding economy. To inspire curiosity and passion for exploration the school is designed around the idea of ‘hybrid space’ Space takes on the role of the ‘third teacher’ and functions as an integral part of student’s education.
Deezen
AUGUST 19, 2022
Los Angeles designer The Shoe Surgeon has collaborated with Dutch beer brand Heineken to create the Heinekicks trainers , which have transparent soles filled with beer. The limited edition sneakers were created by The Shoe Surgeon, whose real name is Dominic Cambrione, to mark the launch of the beer brand's Heineken Silver beer. In total 32 pairs of trainers were made with transparent soles filled with Heineken Silver allowing users to "walk on beer".
Archinect
AUGUST 19, 2022
AIA Chicago has announced the finalists for the Roberta Feldman Architecture for Social Justice Award. The winners will be announced on September 12th at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago during Designight 2022, AIA Chicago’s first free and public architecture celebration. This awards program celebrates excellence in built projects and designs guided by innovative design solutions that address complex social and economic inequities and make high-quality architecture available to people
The Spaces
AUGUST 19, 2022
Perching on the edge of the water in California’s Carmel-By-The-Sea, The Butterfly House by Frank Wynkoop has become a local landmark – even if most have never set foot inside it. The 1951 home is named for its striking roof, which echoes the poised wings of a butterfly about to take flight from the craggy rocks. It is undoubtedly Wynkoop’s most famous design, and its interiors revolve around an open courtyard and swimming pool while living spaces all point out towards the Pacific sunset and Big
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The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 19, 2022
Brought to you by: Architect Safdie Architects Location São Paulo, Brazil Opening August, 2022 Programmer, Interior Planner, and Executive Architect Perkins&Will Landscape Architect Isabel Duprat Skylight Sub-Contractor Seele Structural Engineer [.]. Read More. The post Safdie Architects emulates a tree canopy within São Paulo’s Albert Einstein Education and Research Center appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
The Spaces
AUGUST 19, 2022
Sport and history converge in Daniel Arsham’s playful show at MAMO La Cite Radieuse Art Centre in Marseille, which sees him turn the gallery into a basketball court daubed in Le Corbusier’s signature colour blocks. The show is called Le Modulor du Basketball and takes over the entirety of the gallery and rooftop space, formerly the modernist housing complex’s gymnasium.
designboom
AUGUST 19, 2022
tail-down, relaxed, and sleek, the aero-shaped design nods to lincoln's iconic 1922 'model L' built after ford motor company acquired the brand. The post lincoln celebrates 100 years of greatness with the ‘model L100 concept’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
AUGUST 19, 2022
US studio Handel Architects has designed the Angels Landing skyscraper in Los Angeles , which will be the third tallest building in the city and the tallest in the US to be built by Black developers. Set to be built on a site between Hill Street and California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles , the development will have two mixed-use towers, street-front retail and restaurants, as well as a multi-storey outdoor park that integrates Angel's Flight , a trolley built in 1901.
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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.
Architizer
AUGUST 19, 2022
Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter. . Beachside homes are the ideal place for relaxation. Their convenient placement at a safe distance from the city helps assuage the stress of long workdays, especially with many lazy hours by the water.
Deezen
AUGUST 19, 2022
This week on Dezeen , WeWork's co-founder Adam Neumann became the latest tech entrepreneur to delve into real estate with the announcement of his housing startup Flow. Flow, which is understood to be Neumann's first venture since WeWork, will officially launch in 2023. Few details have been revealed about the company, but its investor Marc Andreessen suggested its aim is to transform the US housing market by giving renters a sense of "genuine ownership".
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 19, 2022
The following editorial from Aki Ishida kicks off the Focus section of the July/August 2022 edition of The Architect’s Newspaper, which showcases the latest and greatest innovations in glass. You [.]. Read More. The post Advances in technology, along with societal concerns about sustainability, shape contemporary glazing applications appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Deezen
AUGUST 19, 2022
Herchell Arquitectos designed this courtyard house in Mexico with a split-level configuration that allows the owner to rent out a portion of the home without sacrificing their privacy. Named Casa Patio, the house in the town of San Sebastián del Oeste in the Mexican state of Jalisco contains the owner's living spaces on the ground floor and a separate rental space on the floor above.
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