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Frank Gehry gives Harvard Business Review a masterclass in delivering on time and on budget

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Archinect’s editorial is no stranger to covering project delays. In the second half of 2022 alone, we covered news of construction setbacks at the International African American Museum , the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art , and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. However, such high-profile examples are far from outliers but are instead representative of an endemic issue in the AEC industry.

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Waechter Architecture design society hotel that explores the concept of the “edited panorama”

Avontuura

The connection between the foreground hotel courtyard and the background grandeur of the Gorge is heightened and experientially linked. . The post Waechter Architecture design society hotel that explores the concept of the “edited panorama” appeared first on Åvontuura.

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MIT research finds that commuting distances are standard regardless of city size

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Researchers from the MIT Senseable City Lab have produced a series of maps visualizing commuting habits across Chinese cities. Titled Potato Project , the study used mobile phone location data from 50 million individuals across 234 cities to understand commuting patterns between a person’s home and work locations. Image credit: MIT Senseable City Lab The research project was launched in response to the group’s observation that despite the significant increase in the size of cities ov

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block722 sets ‘meraviglia slow living’ luxurious, low-footprint suites along the greek coastline

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the seaside retreat features a blend of local materials, greek furniture and scandinavian design influences. The post block722 sets ‘meraviglia slow living’ luxurious, low-footprint suites along the greek coastline 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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Court House by KUBE Architecture

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This new ground-up house unifies indoor and outdoor space. Enclosed courtyards that operate as “outdoor rooms” merge seamlessly with adjacent indoor areas, blurring the line between the two. Composed of a transparent central 2-story living space flanked by volumes with ancillary functions, each room frames the next. The staircase and fireplace are feature elements, displaying steel and glass screens that reflect the spatial layering of the overall composition.

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Storyboard by KUBE Architecture

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Architecture tells stories. The façade of this new 4-unit condominium building in Washington DC frames scenes from the residents’ lives, through full-height glass bays that project at varying angles. Located in an up-and-coming neighborhood, the design reinvents the “traditional” rowhouse, showcasing a prototype concept for future development.

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fattstudio adjoins sheltered recreational space to existing move-in-ready home in thailand

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the extension of a fully furnished home in pattanakarn, thailand acts as an outdoor playground, office room, and storage space. The post fattstudio adjoins sheltered recreational space to existing move-in-ready home in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Featured architecture & interior design jobs at FLOAT STUDIO, BAMO, and Mork-Ulnes Architects

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From Archinect's vibrant community of job seekers , firms , and schools , we have picked three featured employers with current job ads in New York City , San Francisco , and Providence , Rhode Island. Check out the latest curated openings below, and visit Archinect Jobs for the complete list of available positions. New York-based interior design firm FLOAT STUDIO is currently expanding and looking for a Designer.

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Andrés Jaque designs Reggio School "to become a multiverse"

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Spanish architect Andrés Jaque 's Office for Political Innovation has completed a school near Madrid that aims to be as colourful and playful as a child's imagination. Located in Encinar de los Reyes, on the northern outskirts of the Spanish capital, Reggio School is a six-storey building featuring cork walls, concrete arches, porthole windows and zigzagging roofs.

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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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Architects Lesley Lokko and Indy Johar recognized in King Charles' New Year honors list

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The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced that Scottish-Ghanaian architect and academic Lesley Lokko has been awarded an OBE for her services to architecture and education in King Charles III’s first New Year's honors list. Founder and Director of the African Futures Institute and former Dean of the Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York , Lokko’s growing collection of honors and accolades includes the 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award and being appoin

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Dezeen's top five houses of December 2022

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Dezeen's Houses of the month roundup for December features a renovated family home in southern California and a London dwelling clad with cork. Our new Houses of the month series collects five of the most popular residences featured on Dezeen each month, highlighting current trends in residential architecture and helping designers and homeowners plan their own projects.

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Forest Edge by LONDON Architecture Design

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This new residence follows the natural curvature of the landscape overlooking the bay.

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a cluster of biophilic habitats form gabriele filippi’s green floating village along miami’s bay

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a surreal, sustainable proposal for housing in a future where rising ocean levels have forced humans to migrate to floating districts. The post a cluster of biophilic habitats form gabriele filippi’s green floating village along miami’s bay 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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North Harbor by LONDON Architecture Design

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This New Residence focused on indoor/outdoor living for a growing family.

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The newly renovated Bibliothèque Nationale de France is a bookworm’s dream

The Spaces

One of the world’s most beautiful librarie s has reopened to the public following a monumental 15-year-long renovation. Bruno Gaudin Architectes spent a decade-and-a-half overhauling Paris’ Bibliothèque Nationale de France, including its vast and ornate reading room, nicknamed the Oval Paradise. The renovation saw the architects modernise the entirety of the Beaux Arts library building, adding a new entrance – designed to open up the library to the public – as well as a spiralling aluminium stai

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Yu Xuan Bridge, Tong Guan Stage & Xuan Xing Tower by Atelier Diameter

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The Land of Nature Watch. The Starry Sky Mirror Park in Lin-gang Special Area of Shanghai is embedded with two themes: sponge city ecological technology and astronomical observation. This project is located in Section B, the northern bank of the only wetland in the park. It includes a stage, a tower, and a bridge. The stage is named “Tong Guan” in Chinese, inviting people to gaze at the stars, watch the birds, and enjoy the view of the wetland together with their loved ones all at th

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Atelier Fréderic Louis adds new curves to art-deco house in Antwerp

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The rounded details of an art-deco-style facade are repeated throughout the interior of this house in Antwerp , which has been renovated by Atelier Fréderic Louis. Belgian architect Fréderic Louis has modernised the layout of House Mellinet, replacing the previously separate kitchen and living room with a large, open family room that opens out to the rear garden.

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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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Mission Kids Preschool by Jackson Liles Architecture

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Once upon a time… there was a very sweet preschool that needed to find a new home. They searched high, they searched low, they looked around every corner, under every rock, and in every nook and cranny of San Francisco. Lo and behold, they found a site shaped like a triangle right across from a festive city park in the beating heart of the Mission District!

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Los Angeles’s Legendary "Castle" Hits the Market at $9.9M

Dwell

Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, and the Velvet Underground once called the lavish art nouveau mansion home. Location : 2630 Glendower Avenue, Los Angeles, California Price : $9,885,000 Architect : A.F. Leicht Year Built : 1924 Footprint : 5,582 square feet (five bedrooms, seven baths) From the Agent : " Almost two acres of gardens and landscape surround celebrated architect A.F.

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Chileno Bay Resort by BAMO

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On the tip of the Baja California peninsula, where desert meets the sea, this intimate beachfront resort is the ultimate in laid-back luxury. The design of Chileno Bay Resort & Residences is decidedly modern, a departure from the more traditional, Hacienda-style properties in the area, with a youthful exuberance that invites an authentic, yet fresh and unexpected Cabo experience.

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‘orbital reef’ floats in space as a business center with lodging, parks, & research hubs

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the space station ‘orbital reef’ is underway along with a hypersonic spaceplane ‘dream chaser’ that flies the passengers. The post ‘orbital reef’ floats in space as a business center with lodging, parks, & research hubs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The Ameswell Hotel by BAMO

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Tech innovation and the wonder of California landscapes steer the sleek new independent concept. Among the hotel’s key influences were the nearby NASA Ames Research Center as well as the artwork of German artist Kurt Schwitters, the latter of which informed the materiality. Guestrooms are clad with floor-to-ceiling windows that illuminate statement wallcoverings, notes of poppy orange, and rich black walnut finishes.

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DATSUEBA atelier in japan ‘dresses itself’ as visitors take off their clothes

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yagyug douguten evokes memories infused in clothing, playfully draping and enveloping the space with discarded garments. The post DATSUEBA atelier in japan ‘dresses itself’ as visitors take off their clothes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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JamesPlumb fuses bulrush and hemp elements at Cambridge Aesop store

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London design studio JamesPlumb blended handwoven bulrush shelves with earthy hemp accents to create the interiors for this Aesop store in Cambridge , which takes cues from the nearby River Cam. Located on the city's Trinity Street, the Aesop outlet was conceived as a "woven reading room" that provides a place to shop and leaf through books, according to the Australian skincare and cosmetics brand.

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Serpentine Unveils Lina Ghotmeh’s 2023 Pavilion Design

Architectural Record

The Paris-based, Lebanon-born architect—and designer of the forthcoming Serpentine Pavilion 'À table'—spoke to RECORD about her nature-forward philosophy, the effect of Beirut's 2020 explosion on the city, and tracing history through archeology.

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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!