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Architecture w/Stewart

SW Oregon Architect

YouTube’s algorithm is unnervingly effective at suggesting which videos I am most likely to find interesting. My viewing history and preferences include a healthy dose of architectural content, so it isn’t surprising when YouTube occasionally introduces me to new channels devoted to architecture. Such was the case just yesterday, when several videos with the tagline of Architecture w/Stewart suddenly popped up on my YouTube list of recommendations for the first time.

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alessandro isola’s family home redefines the conventional uses of common dwellings

designboom

going through a challenging era, this project is designed to transform and adapt to ever-changing needs. The post alessandro isola’s family home redefines the conventional uses of common dwellings appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Pritzker Prize winner Richard Rogers dies at 88

The Architect's Newsletter

Pritzker Prize and multiple Stirling Prize winner, AIA Gold Medal recipient, architect, urbanist, forward thinker, governmental advisor, humanist, and eclectic dresser Richard Rogers has passed away at the age of [.]. Read More. The post Pritzker Prize winner Richard Rogers dies at 88 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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in finland, daniel libeskind’s first arena is wrapped in graphic screening

designboom

the arena facade is clad in a combined palette of black metal panels and black washed concrete. The post in finland, daniel libeskind’s first arena is wrapped in graphic screening 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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Volksbank Site Freiburg by Hadi Teherani | Office buildings

Architonic

Hadi Teherani Architects, an architectural bureau active on an international scale, has completed a new building complex that marks the cityscape of Freiburg im Breisgau and bears the name Volksbank-Areal. In the course of the preceding architectural competition Hadi Teherani Architects had prevailed against 11 other bureaus with a convincing overall concept.

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Electrification and a modal shift — both are needed

Brandon Donnelly

The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) is a non-profit group that works all around the world — everywhere from Jakarta to Rio de Janeiro — to design and implement both transport solutions and policies that help to make our cities more livable, equitable, and sustainable. If you’re interested in learning more about the kind of work that they do, you can download a copy of their latest annual report, here.

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trudo vertical forest film looks at stefano boeri’s tree-clad social housing tower in eindhoven

designboom

watch a mini series documenting the key aspects of the first social housing vertical forest in the world. The post trudo vertical forest film looks at stefano boeri’s tree-clad social housing tower in eindhoven appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Capital Showroom Concept | Architecture | Architonic

Architonic

The luxurious, sensuous space reflects conventional concepts of the company. This mono-brand showroom is conceived as an ‘immersive interior studio to be used as a creative paradise for architects, designers and dreamers alike’, and takes visitors on a journey, where to discover all textile and material suggestions. The story of the company began more than 40 years ago, thanks to its president Paolo Viscovich, and since then has gained experience in the indoor and outdoor furniture.

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måns tham stacks eight shipping containers to build a private residence in sweden

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måns tham co-creates the container house with its owners sitting on a steep, rocky plot near a lake outside of stockholm, the container house is a private residence built out of eight shipping containers. swedish architect måns tham completed the project at the unusual request of his clients, a family of five with a penchant for […].

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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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Best of Design on Architonic 2021 | News | Architonic

Architonic

‘It’s just a popularity contest!’ It may be the catchphrase of a sore loser, but in truth, most competitions are popularity contests. Especially in the case of artistic endeavours like those in the design and architecture industries. Zeitgeist-riding trends are such because they capture the imagination and spark the inspiration of the people. In a hokey-cokey year of lockdowns, cancellations, slumps and shortages, it’s clear to see from Architonic’s most-visited lists, that we’ve all been lookin

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pritzker prize winning architect richard rogers passes away at 88

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knighted in 1991 by queen elizabeth II, rogers was considered one of the most influential architects of his time. The post pritzker prize winning architect richard rogers passes away at 88 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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News: UNESCO honors the world’s best contemporary architecture at the Prix Versailles 2021

Bustler

24 projects have been declared overall winners at the Prix Versailles 2021. The projects were chosen from eight categories: airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, stores, shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants. Each category saw three winners selected, picked from a pool of 94 candidates. The awards seek to promote sustainable design across a variety of fields in the built environment and “underscore the admiration and respect we owe to works of architecture in view of the lasting mark

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THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021: meet the winners of milan’s golden madonnina award!

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this year designboom honors ten amazing creative minds by traveling around the world to hand over the golden madonnina statuettes in person. The post THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021: meet the winners of milan’s golden madonnina award! appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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 Hide at Chalk by Tala | Manufacturer references

Architonic

In the scenic Wiltshire countryside, sustainability and style combine for this charming bridal suite disguised as a fishing hut. Overlooking a small lake in the picturesque Chalk venue woodlands, The Hide is a cosy cabin for newlyweds to enjoy their first days of marriage after the excitement of the wedding. Displaying beautiful finishes throughout, the focus is Tala’s Brass Triple Pendants with Voronoi II bulbs either side of the bed, linking the nature outside with the warmth and character.

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News: Participate in an open call to extend the Taipei Fine Arts Museum’s art complex and expand Taiwan's contemporary art vista? [Sponsored]

Bustler

Following several years of preparation, Taipei Fine Arts Museum announces the initiation of its two-phase expansion project titled Out of Bounds: TFAM Expansion. The open call for architectural proposals of another new museum building for TFAM not only subverts fixed ideas of building expansion but also makes clear the Museum's pioneering and comprehensive move toward hybrid and unknown art.

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More Than a Glasshouse

Habitus Living

Anonym Studio has designed a new house in a residential Thai neighbourhood that acts as an addition to the design studio’s first house on the site. The new property has been designed for the younger generation of an extended family that also live on the lush property. A section of the expansive garden was utilised for the new house, which has a distinctly different aesthetic to its predecessor.

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Grand Beach Hotel Surfside by Tala | Manufacturer references

Architonic

Nestled between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach, the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside is an idyllic ocean-front destination. The material themes of marble and glass flow through into the lobby, where the clean palette is accentuated by subtle touches of gold. Overhead an arresting display of Tala’s signature Voronoi II bulbs in Brass pendants tie the colours together to create a gorgeous, glamorous entrance.

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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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Salone Del Salon

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as submitted by architect”). Salone. Salone graduated from Istituto Marangoni as a major in Fashion Interior Design. Then, he graduated from the master’s degree in Surface & Textile Design. Practice Ideology. According to the cultural inheritance from family, which says that “you will be able to know the essence of doctrines if you devote to studying them, and understand the essence of morals if you are dedicated to acquiring them; at last, you can have a feeli

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Chicago Preservationists Get a Present From Pritzker: The Thompson Center Lives

Chicago Architecture

The Thompson Center , once widely considered to be an ex-parrot, has gone from “stick a fork in it” to “put a ring on it” faster than reality TV dating show. Governor Pritzker announced that he’s in talks with a Prime Group to buy and rehabilitate the office building at 100 West Randolph Street. It is one of the most loved and hated buildings in downtown.

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Yung Zingtung Copper Culture Exhibition Hall | Salone Del Salon

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Yung Zingtung Copper Culture Exhibition Hall is an architectural project designed by Salone Del Salon in China. The form is a kind of interpretation to express the extended meaning that the design is from a concrete finite to an abstract infinite. This is a journey of artistic exploration of materials from the outside to the inside, from the vision to the imagination.

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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 creative duo’s live/work space in Bath and a historic public house in London. Want to share a space you’ve discovered? Tag your Instagram post with #thespacesilike for a chance to be featured.

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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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This Tiny Home Community Is Actually A Hotel

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ADEPT + Karres en Brands win Garden City 2.0

aasarchitecture

ADEPT + Karres en Brands have been named winners of a highly ambitious 80 ha urban development in Köln Germany inspired by The Garden City. WoodHood shows an alternative approach to the future of urban development, allowing both sustainability and landscape to become primary drivers of urbanism. The future of urbanism is green, sustainable and collective.

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Competitions: White House Competition

Bustler

Registration Deadline: May 24, 2022; Submission Deadline May 25, 2022 Visit the official WHITE HOUSE Competition website HERE Calling on designers to propose a new house for the President of the United States. On a hot day in the middle of July, 1792, an important political figure met with commissioners to review submissions to the first-ever architecture competition held in their young nation.

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ADEPT + Karres en Brands win Garden City 2.0

aasarchitecture

ADEPT + Karres en Brands have been named winners of a highly ambitious 80 ha urban development in Köln Germany inspired by The Garden City. WoodHood shows an alternative approach to the future of urban development, allowing both sustainability and landscape to become primary drivers of urbanism. The future of urbanism is green, sustainable and collective.

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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!