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BIV Punakaiki is a mass timber cabin set in a native forest in New Zealand

Avontuura

Fabric Architecture The post BIV Punakaiki is a mass timber cabin set in a native forest in New Zealand appeared first on Åvontuura. architecture cabins cabin Fabric Architecture New Zealand Punakaiki Stephen Goodenough

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Anish Kapoor’s long-awaited bean sculpture wedged beneath Herzog & de Meuron’s 56 Leonard is now complete

The Architect's Newsletter

Denizens of Tribeca celebrated today, as Anish Kapoor’s much-anticipated bean sculpture for New York has finally been finished. The long-awaited sculpture is no longer shrouded by construction barriers and fencing [.] Read More.

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The Challenges of Designing a Reusable, Floating Wooden Building

ArchDaily

© Sebastian van Damme Everyone who has ever built anything—a model, a birdhouse, or small pieces of furniture—has a clear sense of the amount of things that can go wrong during the construction process.

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Reader’s Choice: Top 10 Architecture Projects on Architizer in January 2023

Architizer

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. Architizer’s journal is fueled by the creative energy of the thousands of architects from around the world who upload and showcase their incredible work.

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Historical Archive of Cologne: How Terrazzo Floors Contribute to a Warm and Inviting Ambiance

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Pandomo Selecting materials for an architectural project is an art form in itself. From the ruggedness of stone to the transparency of glass, materials and their unique qualities can set the tone, influence the mood and define the atmosphere of any interior.

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Peek inside Neuehouse Venice Beach

The Spaces

Private members club NeueHouse has unveiled its third outpost in Los Angeles’ Venice Beach neighbourhood.

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Lonsdale Links Clubhouse / Wood/Marsh

ArchDaily

© Willem-Dirk du Toit architects: Wood/Marsh Location: Point Lonsdale VIC 3225, Australia Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Willem-Dirk du Toit Area: 1200.0 m2 Read more » Sports Architecture Recreation & Training sports field

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Burning Man’s 2023 Temple is a huge, upside-down desert flower

The Spaces

A floral theme runs throughout Burning Man’s newly unveiled Temple, which will be the Black Rock Desert festival’s first physical temple in three years.

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HES rule against late listing bid for Maryhill's Wyndford estate

Urban Realm

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has rejected a request to list four tower blocks at Wyndford Road, Maryhill, arguing that the buildings do not meet its definition of architectural and historic interest.

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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

In this webinar, we will hear from Pedro Clarke, a principal architect and thought leader in sustainable architecture, about designing and building more sustainable buildings and how to engage clients in learning sustainable processes.

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Building History: German Museums Revealing Culture and Place

ArchDaily

© Patricia Parinejad Museums reveal local and shared heritage. As cultural institutions embedded in the fabric of modern life, each museum serves as a window into history and human exchange.

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Destination Crenshaw's Sankofa Park segment sets an opening date for fall 2023

Archinect

LA's Destination Crenshaw initiative has revealed an updated opening day for its largest component along with news of $3.4 million in federal grant contribution that will help further shepherd the project towards its eventual completion later this year.

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A sample of printed media.

Nicole Cullinan

Verandah Literary and Art Journal 2022 Beyond Words Literary Journal Issues between July 2021 and September 2022. Architecture Article for T3xture January 2023. The post A sample of printed media. appeared first on Nicole Cullinan

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Visterniceni Archaeological Park by Calujac architecture

aasarchitecture

The archaeological site represents an stratigraphic artifact of the city’s history and formation of the site known as Visterniceni. In the specialized literature the area is known as Chișinău III, and is dated from first human settlements from the mesolithic epoche.

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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. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Fast flooring for busy residential spaces

Habitus Living

Floor installation can be an expensive and time-consuming project, made even more difficult in busy environments. If you have children, or pets, or accommodating a wide range of guests or visitors, durable flooring is especially important so you will not have to replace it every few years.

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Goldene Rose by noa* network of architecture

aasarchitecture

The medieval town of Dinkelsbühl lies along southern Germany’s Romantic Road and marks the centroid of the Stuttgart-Munich-Nuremberg geographical triangle. It is one of Germany’s best-preserved historical centres, with ancient city walls, defensive moats and traditional half-timbered houses.

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URB Reveals Design for The LOOP, a 93-Kilometer Long Controlled-Climate Cycling Highway in Dubai

ArchDaily

Courtesy of URB Designed by URB , The LOOP is a 93-kilometer-long sustainable highway that aims to encourage Dubai ’s residents to opt for a healthy mode of transportation.

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Extell Development Company, 34-TEN, GRT Architects, Pfaffmann + Associates, and Brandon Architects are this week's featured hiring firms

Archinect

Included in our latest weekly employer highlights are five architecture and development firms with current job openings in Brooklyn/New York City , Chicago , Pittsburgh , and Costa Mesa , California.

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Columbia GSAPP announces scholarship fund honoring late architect James Stewart Polshek

The Architect's Newsletter

Columbia GSAPP Dean Andrés Jaque has announced a scholarship fund honoring the late architect James Stewart Polshek, who served as dean of the school from 1972 to 1987. The endowed [.] Read More.

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now complete: anish kapoor’s newest ‘bean’ nestles into the streets of new york

designboom

the new 'bean' is snugly squeezed beneath the cantilevering slabs of the 'jenga building' in tribeca. The post now complete: anish kapoor’s newest ‘bean’ nestles into the streets of new york appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Residential Building in Rua Francisco Metrass / Falcão de Campos

ArchDaily

© José Manuel Rodrigues architects: Falcão de Campos Location: Campo de Ourique, Lisboa, Portugal Project Year: 2020 Photographs: José Manuel Rodrigues Photographs: Catarina Picciochi Area: 1055.0 m2 Read more » Buildings Residential

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Biden to dedicate almost $300 million to better connect New York and New Jersey

The Architect's Newsletter

Yesterday, President Joe Biden announced major funding for an infrastructure project that will better connect New York and New Jersey by rail. The Hudson Tunnel Project will get $292 million [.] Read More.

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For architectural educators wishing for a change of scenery, the University of Hong Kong is hiring

Archinect

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Senior Designer at Extell Development Company , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open position on Archinect Jobs for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Architectural Design at the University of Hong Kong.

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Construction usually doesn’t get cheaper

Brandon Donnelly

If you’re working on a development pro forma and trying to figure out what construction costs might be at some point in the future, the surest bet is to assume that they will be more than they are today and that they will grow at a rate that exceeds the rate of inflation.

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Columbia GSAPP establishes new James Stewart Polshek Scholarship in honor of its former Dean

Archinect

Former Columbia GSAPP dean James Stewart Polshek has been posthumously honored with a new endowed scholarship in recognition of the commitment to design excellence and social causes he embodied while helming the school for fifteen years.

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villa jasmine: brazilian architecture by victor ortiz meets the tropical ivory coast

designboom

villa jasmine boasts a unique and playful structure of mushroom-shaped columns. The post villa jasmine: brazilian architecture by victor ortiz meets the tropical ivory coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Guest House / HEIMA architects

ArchDaily

© Norbert Tukaj architects: HEIMA architects Location: Lithuania Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Norbert Tukaj Area: 150.0 m2 Read more » Residential Architecture Houses

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Formafatal creates series of rammed earth structures in Costa Rica

Deezen

Formafatal has constructed twin villas out of rammed earth on a jungled hillside in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica that open to the Pacific Ocean with expansive frameless glass.

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The Architecture of Circular Courtyards in Mexico

ArchDaily

One of the most important factors when designing is the specific climate of the site. This can be a difficulty when dealing with extreme climates and it is necessary to use insulating materials that adapt to the changing conditions.

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