Mon.Jan 23, 2023

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UK ends EU licensure reciprocity with new Architects Act 1997 amendments

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A pair of unprecedented changes to the UK’s Architects Act 1997 has been announced jointly by the British Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Architects Registration Board (ARB) , ending the reciprocal acceptance of qualifications for EU-trained architects that has been observed since it was first established by Parliament.

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Schoenenkwartier Shoe Museum / Civic Architects

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© Stijn Bollaert architects: Civic Architects Location: Raadhuisplein 1, 5141 KG Waalwijk, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Stijn Bollaert Photographs: Read more »

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Pelli Clarke & Partners completes the tallest building in Mexico City

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Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed Torre Mítikah, the tallest building in Mexico City. Situated in the city’s Coyoacán neighborhood, the 877-foot-tall residential skyscraper is described by its designers as a “window to the heavens.” Image credit: Jason O'Rear Externally, the sleek tower features a gently curved taper on the north and south facades.

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EU-02X Pavilion / (ab)NORMAL

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© Mattia Inselvini architects: (ab)NORMAL Location: Verona, Italy Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mattia Inselvini Area: 110.

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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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Gensler sets the record as the first-ever architecture firm to reach 3,000 employees globally

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Gensler has set a new record for firm size after the 2023 Building Design WA100 survey listed its total design staff at just over 3,000 for the first time in history. After losing its founder in May of 2021, Gensler grew by 14% over the last year to breach the 3,000-employee threshold. The company now employs some 3,069 architects globally, according to the UK-based publication.

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The fate of Nakagin Capsule Tower's pods is getting a little clearer in Toyko

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[Tatsuyuki] Maeda and other members of the nonprofit Nakagin Capsule Tower Preservation and Regeneration project saved 23 capsules, which now sit in a warehouse in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo. [.] Nakagin Capsule Tower is no longer, but Maeda is confident the restoration project honours the spirit of its creator. “Kurokawa intended for the capsules to adapt and change over time, depending on the environment, and if you think about it, this is exactly what is happening,” he said.

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Eight buildings disguised as rocks

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Following the creation of a cabin in France that was disguised as a large boulder , we round up eight buildings with rock-like forms including prayer halls, museums, theatres and houses. Photo is by Mikkel Frost Al Musallah prayer hall, UAE, by CEBRA Danish architecture studio CEBRA created a cave-like prayer centre within a landscape of jagged, rock-like forms in Abu Dhabi.

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Sacramento offers preapproved architectural designs to property owners to mitigate housing crisis

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There is new housing help in Sacramento with the city now offering free architectural designs, permit-approved, to build on your property. You can download the plans straight from the city website. The aim is to increase housing across the city. The available architectural plans are for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In this instance, they will come in three forms: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units.

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concrete cuts and curves pierce through moon hoon-renovated building in seoul

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complementing the new façade design is a wormhole-like staircase that cuts through all three levels. The post concrete cuts and curves pierce through moon hoon-renovated building in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The NYT asks: In a housing crisis, is building ‘bland’ better than the alternative?

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The new developments look startlingly alike, often in the form of boxy, mid-rise buildings with a ground-floor retail space, sans-serif fonts and vivid slabs of bright paneling. The bulky design is conspicuous, jutting out of downtown streets and overpowering its surroundings. Over time, it attracts a certain ecosystem — the craft breweries, the boutique coffee shops, the out-of-town young professionals.

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mecanoo unveils nature-infused proposal for guangming scientist valley campus in china

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mecanoo has recently announced that it's one of the three finalists for the international competition guangming scientist valley. The post mecanoo unveils nature-infused proposal for guangming scientist valley campus in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Five expressive timber interiors by SKOLNICK: Your Next Employer?

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Following last week’s visit to entertainment venue specialists Populous , we are using this week’s edition of our Meet Your Next Employer series to explore the work of Sag Harbor and New York City-based SKOLNICK Architecture + Design Partnership. Operating across their New York and Hamptons studios, SKOLNICK defines their approach as ‘designing from the inside out.

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ryan leidner’s hosono house celebrates ‘hippie modernism’ of san francisco

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the renovated house is set back from the street, thus occupying a lush garden site. The post ryan leidner’s hosono house celebrates ‘hippie modernism’ of san francisco 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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RGB by Mike McKay

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RGB is a light/form installation that explores ideas of perspective and spatial illusion and is a continuation of my ‘POSITIONING’ research. An anamorphic shape is created for each of the RGB color values. The static image becomes animated as one moves in and around the form questioning ideas of vision and perception. One experiences the work as ‘perceived form’ that is constantly in a state of flux initiated by the visitor’s path and gaze.

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7 design-led European hotels to escape to this winter

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Winter may be milder than usual, but we’re still pining for sunshine. Air traffic hit about 70% of pre-pandemic levels globally last year. Those figures will only grow this year, with data suggesting the cost of living crisis is unlikely to deter people from travelling. Booking.com found that 49% of people plan to make up for lost time, while 43% stated they are willing to go all out in terms of costs.

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The architecture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Hinckley dedicated 76 of the 103 temples built between 1983 and his death in 2008. For every traffic-stopping standout like the futuristic San Diego Temple.dozens of small temples, built from standardized plans.In the last 15 years.construction has continued apace, with landmark temples in Paris and Rome punctuating a steady stream of standardized temples.PROLIFERATION AND HOMOGENIZATION of temples around the world reflects a cultural shift for the Church that is still being sorted out At the en

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This converted factory home in East London is all about the light

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This garment factory turned home solves a nuanced spatial puzzle – how to retain a lofty, open-plan arrangement while also creating privacy? The East London property is located on Florida Street in Bethnal Green and was originally a textiles factory before being repurposed as a commercial office space. Fast forward to 2016, when practice Paper House Project was tasked with turning it into a two-bedroom home that retained its core character, namely its bright, breezy layout – and its warehouse fe

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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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teamLab expands its digital museum in tokyo with an immersive garden of floating orchids

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the museum allows visitors to walk through water, become one with the flowers, and immerse themselves in surreal spaces that blend art, technology, and nature. The post teamLab expands its digital museum in tokyo with an immersive garden of floating orchids appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Marc Newson unveils "trustworthy and sincere" public toilet in Tokyo

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Industrial designer Marc Newson has created a public toilet topped with a traditionally shaped copper roof in Shibuya as part of the Tokyo Toilet project. Located under a raised highway to the north of Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Newson's structure is the latest to be completed as part of the project that has seen toilets designed by architects including Tadao Ando , Fumihiko Maki and Shigeru Ban.

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Eyes on the prize: The winners of the German Design Awards 2023 | News | Architonic

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The results of the <a href="[link] Design Awards</a> 2023 present a distillation of contemporary trends. With its broad, international scope, the GDA showcase the best in design from various different areas – from branding to packaging to digital products, from consumer goods to architecture. The awards, presented by the German Design Council, celebrate the designs that move us.

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Space10 invites public into its Copenhagen HQ with kiosk-like design library

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IKEA's innovation lab Space10 has worked with interior designers Spacon & X to transform the ground floor of its headquarters into a library and community space , with a look that is meant to recall a simple kiosk. Located in a former fish factory in the city's Meatpacking District, Space10 's offices now include a library of 100 future-focused books, a snack bar and a design shop, alongside an existing gallery and event space.

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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 inspiration to kick-start your week

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Beat the Monday blues with our weekly shot of interior design wanderlust. From the hottest hotels to iconic homes, we bring you a curation of interior spaces to inspire your renovation project and fuel your curiosity… Reschio Castle in Umbria View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gina Jackson?hotels + travel (@ginagoesto) Private apartment in Vienna View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olya Kondratiuk (@kondratiuk_olya) House for sale in Topanga, California View this post on Insta

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ÉCAL students turn Artek furniture waste into children's toys

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Students from Swiss design school ÉCAL have used material offcuts and production rejects from Finnish manufacturer Artek to create a collection of toys. A modernist-style doll's house, a balance bicycle, a wheelie chair and a cuddly sheep are among the designs created by second-year students from ÉCAL's Bachelor Industrial Design programme. Wheeling is a wheelie chair created by Marco Renna using parts for an E60 stool Others include plush toys shaped like sea creatures, a playground slide and a

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dior reveals a detailed look at its newly unveiled set of 3D-printed shoes

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the design team at dior jumps into the future of footwear with 3D-printed iterations of its mid-calf boot and carlo derby shoes. The post dior reveals a detailed look at its newly unveiled set of 3D-printed shoes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Smiljan Radi? creates inflatable stage for Chile's architecture biennial

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Chilean architects Smiljan Radić and Nicolás Schmidt have created an inflatable , metallic structure that acts as a stage for the country's architecture biennial in Santiago. The installation was sited at the Plaza de la Cultura in the Chilean capital and served as a stage for programming at the country's Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism. Radić and Schmidt's work consists of a large metallic bag-like structure situated on a grassy area between the street and the plaza.

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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!