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The World’s Finest Theater for Track & Field

SW Oregon Architect

I joined a group of fellow AIA Oregon members last week for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the “renovated” Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus. It was my first opportunity to see it from within. While the exterior is certainly striking, I found the inside peek of the new facilities to be even more impressive and jaw-dropping. I have no doubt the lavish and commodious design further cements Eugene’s status as the Mecca for track & field in the United States.

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a 70-year-old guava tree becomes the central axis of ‘casa patio del guayabo’ in mexico

designboom

the main patio functions as the core of the house, shielding the guava tree. The post a 70-year-old guava tree becomes the central axis of ‘casa patio del guayabo’ in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Simple Summer House Captures the Magic of the French Countryside

Dwell

Ciguë builds a bioclimatic home that can be moved without a trace. Seeking a country escape, a Parisian couple commissioned architect Alphonse Surtout of Ciguë to design a summer house in Saint-Julien Le Petit, a small town five hours south of the French capital. Working together, the clients and the firm drew inspiration from California’s case study homes to design a residence that would rest lightly upon the lush landscape.

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flexible mezzanines complete minimalist renovation of family house in portugal

designboom

light tunnels, skylights, and extensive glazing draw natural light into the renovated residence. The post flexible mezzanines complete minimalist renovation of family house in portugal 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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Sleek Fox Point Home With Endless Views Is a Contemporary Gem, Asks $2.2M

Dwell

Enjoy views of Lake Michigan from floor-to-ceiling glass walls. 1450 E. Goodrich Lane in Fox Point, Wisconsin, is currently listed for $2,299,000 by Mahler Sotheby's International Realty. Designed by acclaimed architecture firm, La Dallman, this home has received several awards and international esteem for its innovative design—and is available for the first time.

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Voxel Architects designs "mystic" virtual arena to host Metaverse Fashion Week closing event

Deezen

Digital fashion brand Auroboros has collaborated with architecture studio Voxel Architects to create a rocket-shaped virtual building to host the closing event of Metaverse Fashion Week tonight. The digital building, which is located in the luxury fashion district of browser-based metaverse world Decentraland , was designed to encourage exploration and interaction among guests.

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ruisánchez arquitectes fronts this arts center in barcelona with a screen of ceramic tiles

designboom

the design team breathes new life into the historic factory while celebrating its industrial heritage. The post ruisánchez arquitectes fronts this arts center in barcelona with a screen of ceramic tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Petite Friture: bringing panache to patios | News | Architonic

Architonic

Not so long ago, the choice of garden furniture was limited to a few pre-ordained styles: bistro-style tables, chairs made from white latticed ironwork, teak-slatted everything and blocky patio sofas and armchairs made from synthetic rattan and all-weather beige padding. Moves to blur the lines between our furnishings indoors and outdoors, boosted by enforced hosting under open skies over the past two years, has, however, opened up a whole new playground for our imagination.

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M. Villa | HH Architects

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: M. Villa is a residential architecture project by HH Architects, located in Vietnam. The house creates a space that is both easy for the elderly to live, and at the same time create a garden pool space where children and grandchildren can play at, creating spiritual values for the family. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architect”).

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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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News: 2022 Julius Shulman Excellence in Photography Award goes to James Florio

Bustler

Montana-based photographer James Florio is the recipient of the 2022 Julius Shulman Institute Excellence in Photography Award. Florio joins the Julius Shulman Institute's (JSI) notable roster of past winners including Lee Bey (2021), Victoria Sambunar (2020), Livia Corona Benjamin (2019), Benny Chan (2018), Todd Eberle (2017), James Welling (2016), Hélène Binet (2015), Grant Mudford (2014) Catherine Opie (2013), Pedro E.

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Casa TD // ESQUISSOS

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft. Budget: 100K – 500K. Text description provided by the architects. The understanding of the area, the relationship of the land with the street and the scale of the street naturally determined the concept of the entire house. The considerable gap between the ground space and the access route defined the way the house was positioned.

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Rudimentary forms

Habitus Living

There is a very elemental elegance to this house designed by Designshop in Singapore, with its clear massing, structural precision and material dexterity. The formal living room is housed in a gleaming-white fair-faced concrete pavilion fronting the pool while a bricked volume contains the more private quarters. “The owners wanted a non-ostentatious house with as much garden as possible.

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Xingu house // TETRO ARQUITETURA

Architizer

Project Status: Under Construction. Size: 5000 sqft – 10,000 sqft. Budget: 1M – 5M. Text description provided by the architects. This work, located in Nova Lima – a Brazilian city in the state of Minas Gerais, is now under construction. It is inserted in a huge and complex 8.000 square meters land, with stone walls remaining from an old construction, native forest, grassy plateaus and spectacular views of the mountains. © TETRO ARQUITETURA. © TETRO ARQUITETURA.

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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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The Chiu | Nature Times Art Design

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Nature Times Art Design designed the interiors for The Chiu, a “one-diamond black pearl” restaurant offering Chaoshan cuisine. The garden-themed elevator hall incorporates flowing light and shadows, which surround delicate natural, handmade artworks. Green jade, glass and flying “butterflies” create an immersive, surreal secret world, which brings surprising sensory and emotional experience to guests as entering the elevator hall.

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Toronto breaks ground on new Ontario Line

Brandon Donnelly

This past weekend it was announced that ground has been broken (i.e. construction has started) on the new Ontario subway line that will connect Exhibition / Ontario Place to the Science Centre by way of the light purple line labeled “C” on the above map. (The other image is a rendering of the proposed Exhibition station.). This transit line has gone through many permutations over the years and was previously called the Downtown Relief Line (but that was seen as too downtown-centric);

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HH Architects

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as submitted by the Architect”). Ar. Le Ba Hung. The core of design ideas is a more experienced living space than a visual look.Deep sympathy and consciousness about users and habitats. In 2016, HH Architects began with the creative architect group, with actual effective results. He graduated from Architects at Van Lang University in 2008. Practice Ideology.

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Zalando BHQ-Z Building by HENN

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The Zalando BHQ-Z Building topped out yesterday in Berlin. HENN’s design declares the city’s identity as a global tech hub, while staying true to its Berlin roots. HENN, Zalando and HIH Invest Real Estate celebrated the topping out of the Zalando BHQ-Z Building with a small ceremony yesterday in Berlin. BHQ-Z will complete HENN’s three-building headquarter complex for Zalando, one of Europe’s leading online platforms for fashion and lifestyle.

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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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Simple and Effective Ways to Get Your Home Primed for Warm Weather

Architecture Ideas

With winter making its exit, warm weather is once again beginning to descend upon many parts of the country. While bidding an overdue farewell to heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures is certainly cause for celebration, excessive warmth can oftentimes prove every bit as uncomfortable as winter weather. Let’s see some effective ways to get your home primed for warm weather.

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A series of crafted sheds make for a down to earth family home

Habitus Living

“Gently rolling farmland and stunning coastal views make this a beautiful and unique site,” says architect Abe McCarthy, founder of Abe McCarthy in describing Flinders Residence. The rural site, characterised by undulating low hills, farmland and native bushland offers picturesque vistas over the rolling landscape that extend down towards Westernport Bay to the East and Port Phillip Bay to the North.

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Underground Community Housing Facility

ArchiDiaries

About Competition. The recent events between Russia and Ukraine gave us a reminder of the bunker’s utility as a civil defence structure. Most of the Ukrainian existing ones are in a very poor shape due to the lack of maintenance and are mainly for government use. Last year’s official statistics showed that just 11 per cent of Ukraine’s 21,000 underground shelters were operational.

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Finding inspiration in our lifelong passions

Habitus Living

Here at Habitusliving, we constantly strive to shine a light on some of the most prolific designs and designers across the region. We were lucky to sit down with Emma Buchan of EB Interiors to talk about how she continues to foster a supportive environment for women in her firm and the industry at large. EB Interiors is a high-end interior design firm, founded by Emma Buchan in 2011.

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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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Interior Designer | Detales Interior Design Studio

ArchiDiaries

Job Title: Interior Designer. Skills Required: AutoCAD, SketchUp. Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year. The post Interior Designer | Detales Interior Design Studio appeared first on ArchiDiaries.

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This Elevated Circular Building Is Filled With Wedge-Shaped Apartments

Contemporist

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Colony on Mars

ArchiDiaries

About Competition. This past August, NASA announced a mission that would take astronauts back to the surface of the moon with the intent of creating a long-term exploration base. Code-named Artemis, the project will see astronauts building the Artemis Base Camp which will then be used as a lunar base for future missions into deep space. Furthermore, the first civilian lunar orbital mission to the Moon is planned to take place in 2023, and it is sponsored by the dearMoon project.

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Competitions: “Around the World” Digital Art Contest

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Apr 21, 2022; Submission Deadline Apr 21, 2022 Pixarra is announcing a call for artists for a new digital art contest under the theme of “ Around the Word ”. Submission is free of charge and is not limited in the number of entries. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are invited to show their art. All submissions must be digital paintings created with illustration software and the participants must have the full copyrights on them.

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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!