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San Francisco's Presidio Tunnel Tops attraction gets an opening date

Archinect

The much-awaited debut of San Francisco's Presidio Tunnel Tops is now set for July 17th, according to a recent announcement from the city and design partner James Corner Field Operations. The new attraction has been in the works since at least the early 90s when San Francisco’s seismically-untenable Doyle Drive was declared unsafe in its present form, and a plan was hatched to submerge the highway section into tunnels with a connector on top to give the park an unencumbered layout for the

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An Architect’s Father

SW Oregon Architect

A very young me with Dad. My father— Shiro Nishimura —passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94. He died peacefully, in his sleep, following years of ailing health. He was a very good man who lived through much, particularly early in his life—the Great Depression, relocation and internment during World War II, and adjustment in the aftermath—events that undoubtedly shaped him.

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Ten social kitchen interiors with built-in seating nooks

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , we've rounded up ten kitchens that integrated seating – from window seats with garden views to benches that double up as vinyl storage. Dezeen's lookbook series provides curated visual inspiration from our image archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing textured plaster walls , sculptural staircases and basement conversions.

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studio sebastian brandner curates its ‘haus rosa’ as a bold timber volume in austria

designboom

the alpine house rises above its low neighbors, contrasting their gabled peaks with its flat roof and bold silhouette. The post studio sebastian brandner curates its ‘haus rosa’ as a bold timber volume in austria 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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Sou Fujimoto unveils Japanese community centre covered with bowl-like roof

Deezen

Architect Sou Fujimoto has revealed the design for a community centre topped with a bowl-like roof in the town of Hida, Japan. Named the Hida Furukawa Station Eastern Development, the multi-purpose building will be located alongside the main railway station in the town in the mountainous Gifu Prefecture. Sou Fujimoto has designed a circular multipurpose building in Hida.

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Frank Architecture creates intimate setting for Calgary's Lonely Mouth noodle bar

Deezen

Canadian studio Frank Architecture has designed a Japanese restaurant in Calgary where wood panelling, low lighting and corduroy-upholstered chairs all contribute to a cosy atmosphere. The Lonely Mouth bar and restaurant is named in reference to the Japanese concept of kuchisabishii, which means "when you're not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely".

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An Australian Family’s Farmhouse Reflects the Splendor of Its Surroundings

Dwell

A young couple seek to maximize livability and sustainability amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley. At the start, Michael and Teegan didn’t want to use an interior designer to help outfit their new address. "We had huge reservations, because we feared that our home would not feel like ours—or that it would end up being too on trend," Teegan says.

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Hugh Broughton Architects adds viewing deck to restored 13th-century tower

Deezen

Hugh Broughton Architects has conserved and upgraded the 800-year-old Clifford's Tower in York, England, adding a timber deck to partially cover the ruin and provide a viewpoint overlooking the city. Commissioned by English Heritage , the project was carried out to protect and radically transform the interior of the 13th-century landmark that once formed part of York Castle and was gutted by fire in 1684.

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bentley previews designs of first miami beach-front residences

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from road- to pool-side, the luxury experience of a bentley is set to step beyond just the car. The post bentley previews designs of first miami beach-front residences 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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XRANGE Architects Designs Historical Landscape Of Traces

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft. The “ Landscape of Traces ” design concept envisions past transformations on the site as historical imprints or urban traces to be revealed to the public. Archaeological reconstruction is meaningless and impossible as part or most historical remains had already been permanently dug up to make way for train tunnels under the site.

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step inside mork-ulnes architects’ wildfire resistant ‘frame house’ in new short film

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mork-ulnes architects designed this two storey dwelling in northern california after the clients' original house was damaged by wildfire in 2017. The post step inside mork-ulnes architects’ wildfire resistant ‘frame house’ in new short film appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sambade House | Spaceworkers

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : Sambade House designed by architectural studio spaceworkers creates a contemporary space as their main goal. . Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”). Based on the genetics of the place, the intervention holds, as the main goal, the creation of a contemporary space without disturbing the peace of the countryside area.

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University of Michigan Ford Motor Company Robotics Building // HED

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 100,000 sqft – 300,000 sqft. Budget: 50M – 100M. Text description provided by the architects. From idea-sharing and cross-pollination to efficient operations, most research programs benefit from the co-location of affiliated research disciplines. With the new Ford Motor Company Robotics Building, the University of Michigan is taking this idea one (autonomous) step further.

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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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House in Santa Joana | NU.MA

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : House in Santa Joana is a residence designed by NU.MA architects adapting itself to the terrain to generate its programmatic and volumetric shape. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”). In a street marked by a vast set of housing for the working class, the sense of repetition and systematization of the construction process is a strong characteristic of this street.

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Family·Maison Sales Center // UMA Interior Design

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. The project is located in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, a fast-developing new area in the southeast of Shanghai. The designer used cutting-edge modern design ideas, extracted the city’s technological sense attributes, and carried out a brand-new deconstruction and reorganization of the interior space, breaking the shackles of the exhibition space. © UMA Interior Desi

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NU.MA

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as submitted by the Architects”). Nuno Silva. Nuno was b orn in Avanca, Estarreja in 1976. He graduated from the University of Porto Between 2000 and 2010, he collaborates with Paula Santos | architects by getting important roles on several projects. At the same time, he completed his postgraduate degree in “recovery and protection of architectural heritage”.

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16 April 2022 Saturday - birthday and reunions

Lines on Paper

There's probably been about a dozen birthday celebration dinners for my parents in law, when we fly in and reunite with Sam's favourite uncles and aunties, and during most of those times we usually invite one of our friends and now our children are doing the same. It is a continuation of 'what if we run out of things to talk about with my parents?' - better to have a familiar face closer at hand to talk to.

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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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Draftsman | Zenith Designer Studio

ArchiDiaries

Zenith Designer Studio is hiring Junior Draftsman to join their architecture office in Ahmedabad, India. Job Title : Draftsman. Experience Required : 1+ Years.

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Competitions: Urge - Illustration challenge to promote awareness for global hunger crisis

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Apr 18, 2022; Submission Deadline Apr 19, 2022 ILLUSTRATING SOCIETY IN A REAL LIGHT UNI invites Architects, Visual/Graphic Designers, and the student fraternity for the first edition of its series of Graphic Design Challenges as part of its unit block, Graphis. Challenges under ‘Graphis’ are carefully curated to bring out the best of visual communication and graphic language to educate, reflect, and inspire change with respect to pertinent world issues through visuals.

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Interior Designer | Studio B Architects

ArchiDiaries

Studio B Architects is hiring interior designer to join their office in New Delhi, India. Job Title : Interior Designer. Experience Required : 1-3 Years.

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Competitions: Wise Monkeys - Three Wise Monkeys Illustration Challenge

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Apr 18, 2022; Submission Deadline Apr 19, 2022 UNI invites Architects, Visual/Graphic Designers, and the student fraternity for the first edition of its series of Graphic Design Challenges as part of its unit block, Graphis. Challenges under ‘Graphis’ are carefully curated to bring out the best of visual communication and graphic language to educate, reflect, and inspire change with respect to pertinent world issues through visuals.

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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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Intern | Odds Architects

ArchiDiaries

Odds Architects is hiring interns to join their office in India. Job Title : Intern.

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Are all red light districts bad and undesirable?

Brandon Donnelly

Times Square in New York has, as we all know, a checkered past. For much of its history, it has served as an important civic gathering space for New Yorkers. But it has also alternated between being a place for New Year’s Eve countdowns and being a place for salacious entertainment. This was the case as far as back as the late 19th century when prostitution from New York’s entertainment and red light district (then known as the Tenderloin) started moving northward.

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