Sun.Jan 09, 2022

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Coming Fast: A Driver of Industry Change

SW Oregon Architect

Unfailingly, I’m drawn to news articles and/or essays about technological advancements within the architecture profession. I recently happened to read two especially thought-provoking pieces online about the future of BIM (Building Information Modeling). One of these is by Bill Allen , CEO and president of EvolveLAB LLC on the Autodesk University website.

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brenac & gonzalez restores french company cafeteria with influences from gallo-roman villas

designboom

the project involved preserving the architectural heritage of the site while extending the program with a new volume. The post brenac & gonzalez restores french company cafeteria with influences from gallo-roman villas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Coffey Architects encases Norwich technology hub in perforated aluminium

Deezen

White panels made from perforated metal create a feeling of "light and airiness" at this digital-technology education centre, completed by London studio Coffey Architects for City College Norwich in Norfolk. The 2,877-square-metre Digi-Tech Factory brings together the college's technology, engineering and design courses in one building, with robotics labs, digital studios, classrooms and support spaces.

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create your own weather inside this futuristic car

designboom

let the sun flood the car, while outside is raining, or insert some snowflakes, ignoring the existing heat. The post create your own weather inside this futuristic car 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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A Rock Drummer With an Eye for Modernism Tunes Up a Los Angeles Midcentury

Dwell

Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys has a penchant for throwback film and design; interior designer Corinne Mathern used it to revive an L.A. classic. Originally designed in 1952 by Schwen Wei Ma for Chinatown cofounder Peter Soo Hoo, this midcentury gem had gone untouched save for a few changes in 1965. More recently, it was purchased by Arctic Monkeys drummer and avid photographer Matt Helders, who wanted to update the 2,680-square-foot home for himself and his daughter.

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Yinka Ilori creates maze of colour and sound for V&A Dundee

Deezen

Designer Yinka Ilori has created a colourful maze -like installation called Listening to Joy for the V&A Dundee , exploring the difference between how adults and children approach space. Open to visitors of all ages, Listening to Joy is a labyrinthine interactive play area made up of curving mesh walls patterned in bright graphics. Yinka Illori's Listening to Joy installation is located in the Locke Hall of the V&A Dundee.

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hit the road like a transformer with XBUS – the fully electric, modular car

designboom

'XBUS is one of the most environmentally friendly four-wheeled electrical vehicles in the world,' says the CEO of electricbrands about the fully modular car. The post hit the road like a transformer with XBUS – the fully electric, modular car appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Two Designers Build an Idyllic Cabin—and a Lifelong Friendship—in an Oregon Forest

Dwell

Though this 190-square-foot hideaway is a solo retreat, the act of creating it proved to be uniting, not isolating, for Rico Castillero and Duane Reed. Rico Castillero had to put his architecture degree on the back burner after he graduated in 2006. Entering the workforce as the economy was crashing pushed him to pivot into photography, and then remodeling and managing short-term rentals.

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Theater Zuidplein's multi-faceted auditorium promises perfect sound in every seat

Deezen

Computer modelling was used to design the angular wall surfaces of Rotterdam 's newest theatre , to ensure a completely even distribution of sound. Theater Zuidplein is a major new cultural venue for the Dutch city, housing two auditoriums, a restaurant and a library. Studio RAP and Arup partnered to create the theatre's faceted surface. While the building was designed by architecture firm De Zwarte Hond , experimental office Studio RAP was tasked with shaping the interior of the main theatre.

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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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Editor's Letter – January 2022 | News | Architonic

Architonic

You're a long time dead. This wry pearl was a favourite of my Irish grandfather's. Meaning, make hay while the sun shines. Carpe that diem. <a href="[link] Rogers</b></a> certainly did. When the British architectural grandee – one of the chief actors on the stage of high-tech architecture – passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 88 (fitting, indeed for a grandee), it was noted by many that <a href="[link] final project</b></a> was com

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The secret life of trees

Habitus Living

In search of a purposeful occupation, Liew Yu Hua left her corporate job in 2016 to pick up woodworking in a vocational furniture school in Scotland. She eventually apprenticed for landscape designer John Thompson in Vancouver Island where she learnt about different design disciplines, form and function. In 2019, she started Secret Life of Trees, forging down an unorthodox path in a homeland where few can discern between the mass-produced and handcrafted.

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091: Architects and Traveling

Life of an Architect

Traveling is an important part of being an architect - Seeing different cultures, climates, materials, and spatial solutions is an ongoing life adventure. Welcome to Architects and Traveling. The post 091: Architects and Traveling first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 091: Architects and Traveling at Life of an Architect. Traveling is an important part of being an architect - Seeing different cultures, climates, materials, and spatial solutions is an ongoing life adventure.

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A night of celebration for the INDE.Awards

Habitus Living

With a gathering of luminaries at the Hyatt Residence on the first of December, Indesign celebrated the 2021 INDE.Awards in style. The crème de la crème of the architecture and design community came together in one of the first in-person events in Melbourne for the INDE party and revelled in the opportunity to mix and mingle. With the bright design stars kicking up their heels the evening will be remembered as one of the best events in many years.

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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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Zaozhuang Citizen Service Center | UDG

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Zaozhuang Citizen Service Center is an architectural design project designed by UDG in Shanghai, China. The architectural design was inspired by pomegranate flower, the city flower of Zaozhuang. The building is like a blooming pomegranate flower as the roof is formed by eight pomegranate petal-like units, which are connected by curved glass.

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President Biden Outlines Federal Decarbonization Plan

Architectural Record

Agencies must reduce facility emissions 50% below 2008 levels by 2032, and have a net-zero operating carbon emission building portfolio by 2045.

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Tomo Design

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as submitted by architect”). 2015 is significant year of TOMO. Since it was founded and began to develop in Shenzhen. We provide clients with integrated services in environment design, space design and furnishings design. We are committed to the design of commercial spaces, hotels and clubs, office spaces, real estate projects, luxury provide houses, etc.

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KT Residence // Tomi Atelier

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 5000 sqft – 10,000 sqft. Budget: 500K – 1M. Text description provided by the architects. KT Residence is located in the heart centre of Vientiane, capital of Laos. This area is well known for its peaceful and serene environment which is perfect for the owners to relax at. KT Residence is designed to provide a comfortable living space of 670 sqm, for a family of 4 that includes a married couple and their two beautiful children. © Tomi Atelier.

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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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Architecture Is Human: Part V – Scale: Size Matters

EntreArchitect

Every thing, every where, has a size. Dimension is upon every corporeal thing in our universe. But Size is not Scale. Rather than gravity, time, even craft, the Scale of what we make can be a result of what it is and does, or its Scale is completely independent of its Size. A skyscraper can be a lamp post. A home can be a Cathedral. A room can be a hall, or closet.

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The century of gasoline vehicles is coming to an end

Brandon Donnelly

Chrysler announced last week that it will become an all-electric vehicle company by 2028. This is a pretty big deal and, as I understand it, a first for the legacy US automakers. At this point, it now feels difficult to argue that this shift isn’t going to happen. Though I remember lots of people in the past asserting that the masses would never ever switch over to electric.

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AA EmTech and Hassell collaborate on the Re-Emerge pavilion in Bedford Square

aasarchitecture

The Architectural Association (AA) Emergent Technologies and Design (EmTech) postgraduate programme has collaborated with Hassell to create a new pavilion in Bedford Square titled Re-Emerge. The EmTech programme has a long history of designing and creating structures and pavilions; Re-Emerge represents its students’ first opportunity since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to work closely together on the fabrication and assembly of a full-scale structure.

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21+ Easy Wood & Metal Lathe Projects For Beginners

Architecture Ideas

Do you have a lathe machine setup at home, or you’re planning to get one soon? If yes, you’ll surely love to make different things and artworks. . Lathe machines are super powerful as there are so many things that you can make with the help of them. So, what can you make with a metal lathe machine? There are so m any cool things to make on a metal lathe, fro m flower pots, glasses, metal bullets, and weapons. .

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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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AA EmTech and Hassell collaborate on the Re-Emerge pavilion in Bedford Square

aasarchitecture

The Architectural Association (AA) Emergent Technologies and Design (EmTech) postgraduate programme has collaborated with Hassell to create a new pavilion in Bedford Square titled Re-Emerge. The EmTech programme has a long history of designing and creating structures and pavilions; Re-Emerge represents its students’ first opportunity since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to work closely together on the fabrication and assembly of a full-scale structure.

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The Best Epoxy Resin Projects

The Architecture Designs

Understand, what is epoxy resin? While most epoxy resin projects aren’t particularly difficult once you’ve had a bit of practice, it can be a bit difficult to get used to and shop around if you’re new to the art. This is part of the reason why we decided to bring together various high-quality epoxy resins offered by different companies, brands, and sellers and put them together in one place for ease of use. compare and contrast.

Project 52
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9 Jan 2022 Waking up slowly and sitting quietly

Lines on Paper

Boon San Tong Lebuh Victoria Yesterday, I decided that Sunday mornings will be spent eating breakfast with Sam (after I finish my long run: 10km or more) instead of running around hitting a tennis ball, I can do that any other day of the week. We hardly eat breakfasts and lunch out anymore, which I miss though Sam tell me that we saved a lot by eating at home.

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34 Restaurant // REM’A

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 1000 sqft – 3000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. The assignment arose from the client’s need to move an existing restaurant to a larger space, without losing some of the characteristics of the old venue – intimate, with green and wooden elements that confer the restaurant its own identity.

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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!