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Louis Kahn

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Louis Kahn: The Importance of a Drawing Edited by Michael Merrill Lars Müller Publishers , October 2021 Hardcover | 9-1/2 x 11-3/4 inches | 512 pages | 919 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9783037786444 | $85.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : "The importance of a drawing is immense, because it’s the architect’s language." — Louis Kahn to his masterclass, 1967 Louis I.

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Fielmann AG by Lindner Group | Manufacturer references

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The public limited company Fielmann is the German market leader in the field of ophthalmic optics. Its headquarters in Hamburg Barmbek employs around 1,400 employees from various departments, including the company's internal IT department. As part of the "Vision 2025" modernisation process, Lindner was involved in the building project as a full-service provider in tenant fit-out with numerous fit-out services.

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Outpost Project Update

30X40 Design Workshop

We pressed pause on the construction of the Outpost project in early 2021 and onboarded a new contractor to see us through completion. Although this isn’t the first time I’ve encountered this situation in my twenty five years practicing architecture, there are always new lessons to learn in these transitions. Lesson 1: Sunk Costs It’s important to recognize when quality expectations aren’t being met and be realistic about the probability for a meaningful course-correction with the existing team.

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Polizei- und Justizzentrum by Lindner Group | Manufacturer references

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The city's new Polizei- & Justizzentrum has recently been built on the site of the goods station in Zurich. The building complex, which covers almost 34,000 m², unites various institutions under one roof – for example, the cantonal police, the forensic institute, the public prosecutor's office and the prison. The main aim of the building project is to support the intensive cooperation of the different departments – with the goal of fighting crime together.

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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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HOME BREWED

Landscape Architecture Magazine

BY BRIAN BARTH. The beer flows freely alongside Asheville’s renewed French Broad River. FROM THE NOVEMBER 2021 ISSUE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE. On a cool Friday morning back in the spring, I stood on a small pedestrian bridge overlooking a tiny stream that feeds into the French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina. Native species including cardinal flower, joe-pye weed, trumpet creeper, rhododendron, witch hazel, serviceberry, and river birch cloaked the crystal-clear streamlet, whi

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Mr. Praveen Adiga’s Residence

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Mr. Praveen Adiga’s Residence A Chic Minimal Home. Elevation Design. Praveen Adiga’s Contemporary minimal home has a structure of the three-story stands out modestly through its minimalistic approach. The materials and color palette was kept very minimal, allowing light, texture, and volume to center attention. The simple concrete finish walls around the building and white color projections and boxing makes the house look stunning.

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Casa DM by HORMA Estudio | Detached houses

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Living on one floor implies continuity, articulation, composition, and fragmentation of spaces without losing the unity of the whole. The project of this house works the globality of the plot from its maximum use by its users. The proposal aims to articulate a wide domestic program fragmenting the scale of the set both volumetrically and spatially. The composition of different volumes and geometries, together with the constant dialogue between materials, makes it possible to reduce and control t

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Modern Bioethanol Fireplace for your Home

Modern Architecture Concept

A Bioethanol-fireplace is a great alternative to the traditional fireplace and wood burning stoves while being low-maintenance and easy to clean at the same time! Photos By: Pexels. Bio ethanol fires require no complicated installation, electricity, power, or the like, and can easily be placed wherever you want it. Are you looking for design trends to modernize your house ?

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Best Step Stool & Ladder for Household and Industrial Use

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We interact with spaces around us in our daily living in different ways, both at home or in the workplace. From top shelves to bulbs, ceiling pipes, and a picture frame that needs to be hanged, one needs not to be tall to access these. The post Best Step Stool & Ladder for Household and Industrial Use appeared first on Archute.

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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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'Build for Life Conference 2021' presented by VELUX | News | Architonic

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Top 6 Architecture Trends Across the Globe

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Architecture isn’t just something that stands on its own, independent of other forces in the world. Instead, architects are influenced by everything from changing weather patterns to changing political environments to shifting technologies, and these factors have an impact on the way that new structures are. The post Top 6 Architecture Trends Across the Globe appeared first on Archute.