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SWINGS AND SWALES

Landscape Architecture Magazine

BY JARED BREY. Pashek + MTR works with two public agencies to design a heavy-hitting stormwater park in Pittsburgh. FROM THE DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE. One bright-blue Friday afternoon in October, I was paused at a stoplight in Squirrel Hill, a residential neighborhood about five miles from downtown Pittsburgh, when I saw a young woman with a red backpack try to summit a steep slope on her bicycle.

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Kifisia Project 12 by Block 722 | Semi-detached houses

Architonic

Block722 was called upon to re-imagine and complete the construction of an existing concrete shell in Athens in order to transform it into two design-led, duplex homes. The boutique, high end residential development occupies a narrow fronted, deep plot at the heart of Kifissia, a northern suburb that is famous for its leafy surrounds and urbane lifestyle.

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Shenzhen Metro Changzhen Depot Complex by BLVD International

aasarchitecture

Shenzhen Metro Changzhen Depot Complex is located in Guangming District, Shenzhen, which is required by the Client – Shenzhen Metro Group to meet office and accommodation demands of Shenzhen Metro Line 6 staff. Shenzhen is a dynamic and innovative young city, and Shenzhen Metro is also a benchmark enterprise that has grown up in Shenzhen. It has a strong innovative spirit for the city’s future rail transit and transportation architecture, so to interpret the subway culture and spirit

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JOYA LIFESTORE by Bel-Oeil |

Architonic

néant Sandrine Mons Joya Lifestore is a concept store located in the center of Nice. It contains co-working spaces and meeting rooms, added to a restaurant, shops and pop-up stores. The idea of mixing businesses bring a certain lifestyle, especially to work spaces… It was a challenge to mix furniture according to the concept, and make the space as cosy as possible, with all the right tools for efficient work !

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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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Theatrical Lighting in the Workplace

AI Interior Architects

Icon Collective, Los Angeles. Photography © Garrett Rowland. Today, an expertise in theatrical lighting design transcends the theater and lends itself to a variety of schemes that can enhance the work environment from open concept designs to phone rooms to … The post Theatrical Lighting in the Workplace appeared first on IA Interior Architects.

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Wharton’s “House of Mirth”

Architecture Here and There

14 W. 23rd St., where Edith Wharton was born.* Bottom, two of 5th Ave. from 1905. (Untapped Cities). Being about two-thirds through Edith Wharton’s 1905 novel, I am still not quite sure I’ve actually encountered the “house of mirth” she gives as its title. What follows is a passage in which a secondary character, Van Alstyne, in Wharton’s set of Upper East Side socialites, describes to another character, Lawrence Selden, his understanding of the feelings expressed t

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Renzo Piano Transforms a Moscow Power Station into a House of Culture

Architectural Record

The Pritzker laureate’s art and performance center opens December 4th.

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Cliff House by Milad Eshtiyaghi Studio

aasarchitecture

The location of the project is in the green cliffs of Norway. In designing this project, we transferred the continuation of the rock greenery to the project so that the house would be combined with the nature of the rock and become a part of it. Each house is connected to the structure inside the rock by the structure of the house itself and is restrained by a cable structure.

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Going traveling? You’ll need more than travel insurance

DesignRulz

When planning a trip there is more than the basic packing and planning that you will need to consider. It is important to have all your travel papers updated and ready to go. Passports, covid-19 papers, forms of identification, and insurance details. It is always a good idea to have some copies of everything just in case something should happen. When it comes to insurance that you will need you may already have the correct plans.

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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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Venue by Populous for OverActive Media

aasarchitecture

OverActive Media unveiled the evolution of its plan for its previously announced performance venue, and secured lease terms approval from the Exhibition Place Board of Governors in Toronto, paving the way for a final review and approval by Toronto City Council later this year. Located in the heart of the historic Exhibition Place, the theatre-style entertainment venue and hotel complex is a strategic element of the approved master plan for the region previously established by city officials.

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Construction starting at One Delisle

Brandon Donnelly

Two quick project announcements today. One, the sales gallery for One Delisle has now officially closed in preparation for demolition and construction (above is a photo from moving day). None of us expected it to close so quickly after only having launched sales in May, but of course this is a good problem to have. We are now just waiting on our demolition permits to arrive, which we expect will happen sometime between the next few days and several weeks.

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ecoLogicStudio presents the Air Bubble at COP26 in Glasgow

aasarchitecture

On the occasion of COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference that will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, ecoLogicStudio will present two projects related to air pollution and carbon neutrality: the Air Bubble air-purifying eco-machine and the BioFactory system. Both on-going research projects, integrating PhotoSynthetica technology, pioneered by the studio, have been developed in accordance with some of the main goals of

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ABI Trends Upward for a Ninth Consecutive Month

Architectural Record

Demand for design services remains strong, however a lag in architectural employment may factor into firms’ ability to keep pace.

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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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Looking at AIA Oregon Architecture Awards winners by Allied Works, Lever and more

Portland Architecture

Meyer Memorial Trust ( courtesy Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA ). . BY BRIAN LIBBY. It's that time of year again: accolades for the city's best architecture of the past year via the American Institute of Architects' Oregon Architecture Awards, this time juried by a trio of out-of-town architects: Pascale Sablan of David Adjaye Associates' New York office, Bryan C Lee Jr. of Colloqate Design in New Orleans, and Ricardo de Jesús Maga Rojas of STG Design in Austin.