Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

A self-declared “crypto paradise” is coming to a remote island nation in the South Pacific featuring designs from Hong Kong-based firm James Law Cybertecture for what is billed by developers to be the world’s first blockchain-based democracy. Located in Vanuatu, the 800-acre private island is named after Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto and will be subdivided into seven separate “NFT zones” and 21,000 individual parcels that can be purchased exclusively as NFTs.

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APRIL 6, 2022

How do you think your homes come to life? Who thinks of where the columns need to be for support or what should be the skill level? Let’s not forget natural lighting and ventilation. Where do you think this comes from? These and countless other factors are the brainchild(ren) of residential architects. You may think that your home project might not require the input of one, but architects could make or break your home (all puns intended)!!

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

Another high-profile international firm is getting a chance to leave its mark on one of China’s most popular tourist destinations as Heatherwick Studio has been selected by the Haikou Tourism & Culture Investment Holding Group to design a new performing arts center for the island province of Hainan. Located in the capital city of Haikou, the center will bring together an opera house, theater, and concert hall into one sweeping canopy to form an “open-air village.

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Avontuura

APRIL 6, 2022

A highlight of the new museum’s collection will be the world-famous ‘Stan’, a remarkable, mostly complete 39-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex. The post Abu Dhabi unveils new home for Natural History by Mecanoo Architects appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

"We didn't really plan anything in concrete detail, but instead allowed residents to build their own neighbourhoods," says Maas. "In return they have more responsibility – to plan streets with their neighbours, to arrange their own energy provision, and so on. That part sounds radical to some people – but it's really just how cities were built for centuries.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

In a new thought piece , NBBJ architect Ryan Mullenix presents the findings of NBBJ and the University of Washington’s research into how hybrid workspaces impact creativity. Coincidentally launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic , the research sought to establish the key behavioral and spatial elements which can enable creative workers, including architects, to maintain a creative flair away from their traditional workplace.

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The Spaces

APRIL 6, 2022

Diébédo Francis Kéré won the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize – often called ‘architecture’s Nobel’ – making history as the first African architect to be recognised in the award’s 43-year history. The Burkinabe architect – who grew up in a rural village in the Boulgou province of Burkina Faso – is celebrated for his innovative designs that blend indigenous vernacular with modern engineering.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

At least 18 “high street titans” – architecturally significant department stores that have fallen victim to profound changes in shopping patterns – are at risk of being permanently lost, according to a new report. But these “cathedrals of commerce”, as Émile Zola described them in his 1883 novel The Ladies’ Paradise, should be granted new lives – as art galleries, residential housing, community hubs and social spaces, says Save Britain&rsquo

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

the project effectively introduces natural light and solar heat into the house, where a pleasant balance between warm-toned surfaces and bold textures stands out. The post slow studio adds industrial tones to compact passive house in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

The technological complexity behind one of the most fundamental parts of the design process has evolved progressively beyond paper and other rudimentary, hand skills-based ways of form-making to include 3D printing, laser-cutting, and even AR systems as the new and constantly improving tools that go into architectural modeling. As part of our recurring job highlights series , we recently showcased an opportunity to work as a Signage & Wayfinding Project Manager at the iconic graphic design a

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

Bishara's project right after the Beirut blast was a 1983 Honda CX650 which was converted into a brutalist post-apocalyptic machine. 'I felt it was my best work yet,' he says. The post rebuilding after the beirut blast: motorcycle designer rami bishara shares his story appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

A team led by HawkinsBrown has been selected by the Oxford University Development, a £4 billion joint venture between the University of Oxford and Legal & General Capital, as the winner of an international design competition to develop a master plan for a £1 billion ($1.3 billion), 190-hectare (470-acre) mixed-use Innovation District at Begbroke Science Park, just north of Oxford, England.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

discover designboom's comprehensive overview to help you organize your time around the key exhibitions and events taking place this year. The post venice art biennale 2022: how to visit and what not to miss appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

Spring is here, and with that come exciting lectures and events brought to you by architecture schools. Continuing with Archinect's Get Lectured series highlighting Spring 2022 public programming, East Los Angeles College's (ELAC) Department of Architecture announces its virtual lecture series. On April 22, the school welcomes a lecture from architectural historian, critic, activist, and educator Patricia Morton.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

the pyramidal frustum modules mix together, forming a continuous canopy structure that traces an artificial forest profile within nature. The post pyramidal frustum cluster tops GOA’s restaurant of metasequoia grove in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

APRIL 6, 2022

Traditional construction methods combined with modern living comfort in the midst of breath-taking scenery. These aspects characterize House K2 on the Renon high plateau. Surrounded by woods and meadows, the building offers an ideal retreat in the middle of the mountains. The basic concept of the design is a contemporary interpretation of traditional South Tyrol architecture.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

built next to a historic villa in minusio, the new residential building is a sensitive insertion that fully respects the existing architecture. The post atelier rampazzi designs swiss apartment block with primitive volumes and neutral materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 6, 2022

Residents of a 60-unit apartment building in the city of North Miami Beach, Florida, were subject to an immediate evacuation order on Monday, April 4, after a team of structural [.]. Read More. The post Another North Miami Beach apartment building is evacuated following structural inspection appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

designboom met with ghani (masato takeuchi), who discussed what teamlab has been up to, the installation at the parisian trade show, and why they believe in a borderless world. The post teamLab on its immersive resonating microcosms at maison&objet 2022 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 6, 2022

As we inch toward the second weekend in April, here’s a fresh batch of news to keep you informed and in the know: World Monuments Fund announces Ukraine Heritage Response [.]. Read More. The post Daily digest: Heatherwick Studio debuts a “tropical opera house,” World Monument Fund announces response fund for Ukraine, and more appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2022

Hotel developer CitizenM has announced plans to build a hotel in the metaverse , which will be set in gaming world The Sandbox and could eventually become a real-life location. CitizenM will begin the project by acquiring a "LAND site" in The Sandbox in the coming weeks. These are digital pieces of real estate backed by non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), on which players can build self-contained environments that can then be visited by other users.

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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 Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 6, 2022

The largest Facades+ event of the year returns to New York City next week on April 13 and 14. Featuring a full first day of in-person presentations and a second [.]. Read More. The post Here are six singular projects to be featured at Facades+ New York City on April 13-14 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

APRIL 6, 2022

DDAA surrounds the maruhiro porcelain flagship store and museum with a park, open as a gathering space for all lovers of pottery making. The post DDAA honors pottery-making heritage of hasami-cho with ‘maruhiro’ porcelain store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 6, 2022

Last month, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan revealed plans for a $45 million overhaul of the city’s recreation centers in an ambitious effort that ranks as the largest undertaking of its [.]. Read More. The post Detroit is investing $45 million to renovate aging recreational centers and build new ones appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2022

British designer Thomas Heatherwick 's studio has revealed visuals of a performing arts centre planned for Hainan , China, that draws on the island's volcanic landscape and Hainanese opera costumes. Set to be built in the city of Haikou on the island province of Hainan, the Hainan Performing Arts Centre will form part of a large-scale master plan to create a new cultural area in the Jiangdong district.

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