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This residential development in Mexico is inspired by the forest and local vernacular

Avontuura

The climate in the area is extremely pleasant, allowing the design of open spaces, with cross ventilation and great natural lighting. The post This residential development in Mexico is inspired by the forest and local vernacular appeared first on Åvontuura.

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2022 Reverse Crit

SW Oregon Architect

This past Thursday evening, representatives from three AIA Oregon firms presented projects currently in design for scrutiny by University of Oregon architecture students in the 2022 Reverse Crit. Organized by the Oregon chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), the online event attracted a healthy (virtual) turnout comprised of a mix of Department of Architecture students and AIA Oregon members.

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high strange nestles a modern ‘photographer’s house’ intervention in historic london

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the light steel frame supports the renovated home while extending beyond it to connect with its garden. The post high strange nestles a modern ‘photographer’s house’ intervention in historic london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Original Tile Sets the Stage for a Family’s Apartment Revamp in Barcelona

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Atzur Arquitectura kept the 1930s flat’s original details, like barrel-vaulted ceilings and a mix of patterned floor tiles, but rearranged the interiors to maximize light. Once Catalonia’s industrial center, El Poblenou in Barcelona has more recently been reinvigorated by a burgeoning creative class. Positioned between bustling downtown and the beach, the area’s historic factories and warehouses are now showrooms, galleries, studios, and start-up offices.

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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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Makhno Studio designs conceptual settlement within Martian crater

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Ukrainian architecture practice Makhno Studio has designed a 3D-printed settlement for Mars named Plan C that would encircle the edge of a crater. The concept was developed during coronavirus lockdown when the studio was questioning how underground living could be comfortable if life on Earth's ground level became difficult. Plan C is a concept for a Martian settlement that was designed by Makhno Studio.

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Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex by Stefano Boeri Architects | Apartment blocks

Architonic

January 2022 - Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex, located in the city of Huanggang in Hubei province, is the very first Chinese Vertical Forest designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti China, fully completed and already home to the first tenants since a few weeks ago. It’s a new type of Vertical Forest combining open and closed balconies that interrupt the regularity of the building and create a continuous ever-changing movement, accentuated by the presence of trees and shrubs which th

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Sou Fujimoto creates House of Music in Budapest park "as a continuation of the natural environment"

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Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has completed a museum dedicated to music topped with an undulating roof punctuated by trees in Budapest 's City Park. . Named House of Music, the 9,000-square-metre museum is dedicated to telling the history of music over the past 2,000 years. Sou Fujimoto's House of Music is located in Budapest's City Park. The museum, which was built on the site of the Hungexpo Offices, is surrounded by trees within Budapest 's City Park.

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matter & memory: E.A.T. / engadin art talks reveals 2022 theme and full program

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E.A.T. 2022 brings together a selection of thinkers from the arts, architecture, design, science and literature, including david adjaye and es devlin. The post matter & memory: E.A.T. / engadin art talks reveals 2022 theme and full program appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Maine Coast House by Marcus Gleysteen Architects | Detached houses

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Set between saltmarshes and bedrock beach, Maine Coast House is a multigenerational residence for a retired couple with grown children. The original brief asked for a sculptural home that juxtaposes rather than conforms to the landscape. The design direction ultimately evolved from the former into the latter. Taking inspiration from informal harborside structures found along the coast, the volume of Maine Coast House is carefully broken into parts that fit naturally into the rocky setting.

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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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CCD and luo xu design leisure resort with sculptural, bowl-shaped entrance

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inspired by the local, cultural context of yunnan in china, the overall architecture reflects the concept of 'austerity, simplicity and authenticity'. The post CCD and luo xu design leisure resort with sculptural, bowl-shaped entrance appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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EP 092: The Top 10 Reasons to be an Architect

Life of an Architect

Here are the Top 10 Reasons to be an Architect - a list that has been revisited since I originally wrote it 12 years ago. The post EP 092: The Top 10 Reasons to be an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 092: The Top 10 Reasons to be an Architect at Life of an Architect. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to be an Architect - a list that has been revisited since I originally wrote it 12 years ago.

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SPPARC completes Borough Yards shopping district in London

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A brick-lined arcade has been inserted beneath an existing railway viaduct at the Borough Yards shopping and dining district in south London designed by local architecture studio SPPARC. Set to open in Spring 2022, the social, cultural and shopping hub created by SPPARC with real estate company MARK has transformed an area between Borough Market and the River Thames.

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Tomore Zero by SIDES CORE | Office facilities

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“Co-living & co-creating” is the theme of coworking company TOMORE’s pilot space (dubbed “0”). Tomore plans to add a share house to the coworking area in its first official space (dubbed “1”). In planning TOMORE’s 0 space, we needed to account for the living space that would be added to future spaces, so 2 separate areas were necessary. The functional area for focused work area has desks, a conference room and 2 private rooms.

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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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Cotopaxi House by Arquitectura ID-ART

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A modern and restful house located outside the urban area and that in turn the land is in a high mountain topography that has some slopes that would be used to have a good view of the place and places of contemplation. The Cotopaxi house is inspired by the harmony of the landscape and the mountainous area, near the Cotopaxi volcano of the Andes, 50 km south-east of the capital Quito.

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Minotti brings indoor comfort outside | News | Architonic

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Open-air living rooms are not losing their appeal anytime soon. Comfortable and elegant outdoor spaces at restaurants, hotels and residences are an invaluable asset worth investing in – attracting those seeking to socialise and spend time outdoors with the same quality of atmosphere we are accustomed to indoors. Just as they should! Italian brand <a href="[link] has always seen the outdoors as a seamless extension of the indoors.

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Sandcastle rises from the sloping shores of Sydney Harbour

Habitus Living

Tucked away in the leafy and sought-after Sydney suburb of Point Piper, Sandcastle is a luxury home that makes the most of its sloping site and stellar harbour views. Built on a bed of sand on a block that slopes forty-five degrees, it took considerable engineering to overcome the fluidity of the foundation. Rather than using retaining walls, Luigi Rosselli Architects opted instead to use horizontal layers of geofabric to wrap the ground layer by layer – a method generally used to stabilise sand

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The spaces you like: 7 of your latest discoveries

The Spaces

Welcome to the fortnightly instalment of our hashtag #thespacesilike , where we round up some of your most startling, serene, and inspiring spaces. Among our highlights is a concrete landmark in India’s Ahmedabad and a secluded retreat in Montauk. Want to share a space you’ve discovered? Tag your Instagram post with #thespacesilike for a chance to be featured.

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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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The Site of New York City’s Worst Fire in Decades Was Once a Model of Social Housing

Architectural Record

Twin Parks Northwest in the Bronx, where 17 residents died earlier this month, was an innovative housing prototype when built in the early 1970s. RECORD Deputy Editor Suzanne Stephens, who covered the complex when it opened, revisits the project.

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This arty apartment is anything but cookie-cutter

Habitus Living

With a penchant for music and art, the homeowners of this five-room HDB flat wanted a home that would intrigue and inspire. With that, they engaged the help of MONOCOT to create a home that would capture their personalities in a refined and well-thought-out manner. The initial brief was to go beyond the cookie-cutter. The homeowners asked for “moments of surprise and playfulness” throughout the interiors.

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RooMoo Design Studio

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(“Text as submitted by architect”). Mr.Ray Zhang. Ray Zhang was graduated in 2010 from Chelsea College at the University of the Arts in London. After that, he worked several years as designer and manager for Bulgary hotel in Beijing before starting his own company with Tao Zhang in 2015. Mr.Tao Zhang. Tao Zhang was graduated in 2009 in Interior Design College at Nankai University in Tianjin.

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Architecture Is Human: Part VI – Methods of Making

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This model is smaller than my fist. Today, models like these are mostly done in two dimensions, on screens, after some scribbles, some hard-lining (on a screen) of those scribbles. Creation results. It really does not matter how you vision, revision, or make before finding what is to be made, the important reality is to connect your mind to the place, people, ideas, requirements, Craft, and limits of law and nature that are to be imposed.

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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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IE University taught me how to "future-proof" interior spaces says Rasha Al-Tekreeti

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Dezeen promotion: studying at the IE School of Architecture and Design encouraged interior designer Rasha Al-Tekreeti to focus on "the process leading up to impactful design". Al-Tekreeti, who is the senior interior designer at consultancy practice SAY Studio in Dubai, received a master's in Strategic Interior Design of Spaces from the IE School of Architecture and Design at IE University.

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Le Coq in URBN Hotel Project | RooMoo

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Excerpt: Le Coq in URBN Hotel Project is an interior design project designed by RooMoo in China. The restaurant is tucked in a green courtyard of a Shanghai boutique hotel. Different light settings enable the restaurant to have a functional transition from breakfast buffet to late-night party. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”).

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A Restored 18th-Century Nobleman’s House in South Holland Asks $9.9M

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Teeming with amenities, the European estate comes with a coach house, gym, pool, and separate apartment. Voorstraat 69 Noordwijk in South Holland is currently listed for $9,928,515 by Netherland’s Sotheby’s International Realty. Located on the stately street of Noordwijk-Binnen, this beautifully restored 18th-century nobleman’s residence is equipped with a coach house, a gym, and a separate apartment with its own entrance.

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Toyou Bookstore | Wutopia Lab

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Toyou Bookstore is an interior design project designed by Wutopia Lab in China. Toyou Bookstore embodies all the difficult training and thinking, and at the end it all shows an incredible ease, which is what Yu Ting understands as the essence of Chinese aesthetics. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”). Wutopia Lab’s Toyou Bookstore designed for the CIFI Group opened to the public on May 1, 2021, and in just three weeks, this new bookstore became the

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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!