Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
A new planned community in Utah will strive to make it possible for residents to meet all their daily needs within 15 minutes without getting in a car — and to serve as a model for other U.S. developers who want to build basic mobility into the foundations of their designs. Called The Point , the envisoned community will be located in Draper, Utah , and take up about one square mile of state-owned land.
Avontuura
JANUARY 20, 2022
Concealed in the black timber facade is a yurt-like canvas structure - the actual sauna room – which was bought as a ready-made facility. The post Open AD complete wool-lined sauna at wellness resort in Latvia appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
A much-needed piece of infrastructure is about to start taking shape for wildlife in Los Angeles’ Santa Monica Mountains. Curbed is reporting that construction for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which connects a stretch of protected land along California’s 101 freeway called Liberty Canyon will now officially begin this spring following an increase in the state’s funding for the project recently announced by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Avontuura
JANUARY 20, 2022
The intrinsic beauty of graying woods, oxidized pieces, and eroded stone leads occupants into its incomplete and fragmented parts. The post Theo C. Domini renovates old stone building into home and workshop in the historic Sacré Coeur district in Bordeaux 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?
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Las Vegas has become the latest city to embark on constructing a digital twin , following the unveiling of a digital model at the city’s Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month. Developed by Chicago-based Cityzenith and Las Vegas-based Terbine, the model encompasses a 2.7-square-mile portion of downtown Las Vegas and is intended to “help Las Vegas building owners transition to net-zero carbon emissions.
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Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
The 2021 AIA Honolulu Design Awards award recipients have been announced, recognizing exceptional built and unbuilt projects from both students and professionals. The Student Award of Excellence was given to My Tran for “Kaiwi Floating City,” an innovative modular floating city concept designed to address climate change and sea-level rise.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
the full-height opening was strategically placed to achieve thermal control, air circulation and allow optimum daylight to flow into rooms. The post a double height void cuts through this house in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
A Mexican multi-millionaire is building a replica of his northern Mexico mansion to serve as a museum for his art collection, an endeavor criticized because it is funded in large part with public money. The millionaire in question, Mauricio Fernández Garza made his fortune selling beer and petrochemicals, which facilitated the collection of art and ancient fossils now valued at around $120 million.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
'houses for humans and a tree' explores one of the many possibilities of co-living with nature through minimal impact and playful uses of rooftop volumes. The post warped around a tree, this modular house proposal explores the future of living appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is about to make a big splash — over the next eight years. The venerable cultural institution on Monday announced its Centennial Commitment, a $500 million transformation of the aquarium culminating in 2030, the Shedd’s 100th anniversary. The eight-year project will be split into four phases and commence later this year.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
the conceptual sjømannskirken chapel is formed by two thin, curved plates which frame a massive arched wall of glazing. The post bair design envisions a luminous chapel of concrete shells to watch over coast of norway appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Yet today these two pieces of fascist architectural propaganda are the centrepiece of a bold artistic experiment in addressing the debate around contested monuments, one which offers a template for other communities divided over whether to tear down or keep up monuments with racist, imperialist or fascist connotations. Bolzano, the capital city of the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, has become an important case study over its demonstrated ability to thoughtfully frame several of its l
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
the small timber storage unit holds 5 tables, 40 stools, and 40 boxes of various sizes. The post 2m26 builds movable ‘toolbox’ to host workshops and events in hiroshima appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Studio Link-Arc was invited to design an installation for an urban sculpture park in Zhangzhou, located in southern China. The client requested an intervention that would bring creativity, energy, and a sense of possibility to the area. When we first visited the site, we noticed a playground nearby. Filled with happy children, it was full of life and energy.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
the tiangang center hosts an art gallery and hotel, taking shape with a dramatic, spiraling ramp. The post SYN architects’ luminous tiangang art center takes shape as a single, gestural curve appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Mallorca is an island full of beautiful natural landscapes together with picturesque stone towns full of history and tradition. We came as unaware visitors, who learned step by step how to enter the mediterranean territory with respect to the vernacular architecture. Our design reflects it by using traditional techniques and materials as stones from a local quarry.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
its stereotomic structure was derived from the need to solve ventilation and lighting, within a plot whose length exceeds width (35 by 10 meters). The post cut out patios add green pops into cota paredes arquitectos’ la piedad house in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
The German Design Council has announced its list of honorees for the tenth version of the annual German Design Awards. For the past decade, the Council has handed out awards in the three different main categories of Product Design, Communications Design, and Architecture. Projects of either the ‘Special Mention,’ ‘Winner,’ or ‘Gold’ varieties represent equally high levels of excellence in design innovation and client satisfaction.
designboom
JANUARY 20, 2022
fortnite players can experience a digital version of the exhibition from anywhere in the world. The post KAWS unveils ‘NEW FICTION’ exhibition at london’s serpentine gallery and on fortnite appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
It's a new year and a splendid opportunity to check out some of the latest architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler. Highlighted in our curated picks this week are four briefs calling for a contemporary urban makeover of the iconic OG modernist Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart, innovative transformations of public space around the world, and outstanding work from the global design community across various disciplines.
Deezen
JANUARY 20, 2022
Overloaded cyberpunk masks , hulking exoskeletons and other imagined wearable tech feature in an exhibition by artist Ikeuchi Hiroto, who mixes pop culture references and model-making. Running until 30 January 2022 at Tokyo's Sai Gallery , the Ikeuchi Hiroto exhibition shows several years of the artist's work, which combines readymade plastic models with technological hardware and industrial parts.
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.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Administrative cluster of PJSC Tatneft in Almetyevsk is a set of buildings constructed throughout times: a 15-storey tower (built in 2010, reconstructed in 2020), a 12-storey office building (built in 1970s, renovated in 2017), an entrance group and several 1 and 2-storey extensions: conference hall and cafeteria. Reconstruction united these buildings into a complex matching the company’s status, creating an entirely new look.
Deezen
JANUARY 20, 2022
Interior design studio Vives St-Laurent has remodelled a family house in Montreal , Canada, using a grey colour palette, quartzite stone and white-oak furniture to create an interior that highlights the building's architectural elements. Vives St-Laurent aimed to retain many of the existing early 20th-century features, including the staircase, original plaster mouldings and fireplace, while making significant changes to improve the two-storey house in Outrement, Montreal.
Archinect
JANUARY 20, 2022
Color on a massive scale: Iosa Ghini Associati contributes to the development of a residential complex in the outskirts of Moscow. An effective and creative “ colorful layer” on the facade of the buildings provides a tasteful contrast to the monotony of Moscow’s suburban areas while open courtyards improve perception and quality of life and offer a great number of recreational functions.
Deezen
JANUARY 20, 2022
A snaking bridge that incorporates spaces for play, rest and planting connects two areas of wetland across Shanghai 's Yuandang Lake, in this project by Brearley Architects + Urbanists. The China and Australia-based Brearley Architects + Urbanists (BAU) designed the 586-metre beam bridge for cyclists and pedestrians as a "hybrid structure", blending architecture, infrastructure and landscape with the existing pathways and nature on the site.
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