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Nature and Culture Park Courtyard / Agence Spatiale

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© Dave Tremblay. architects: Agence Spatiale Location: Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, Maskinongé Regional County Municipality, QC, Canada Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Dave Tremblay Area: 2300.0 ft2. Read more ».

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Ten homes with spacious open-plan studies and workspaces

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An apartment in the middle of Berlin and a home overlooking the Devon countryside feature in this lookbook , which spotlights 10 studies with open-plan layouts. Studies are often relegated to the stuffiest corners of the house, but a more flexible layout means there's plenty of opportunity to play around with arrangement, privacy and light, often resulting in a boost in creativity and focus.

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mercedes unveils vision AMG as all-electric performance car of the future

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the world debut of an all-electric silver arrow from AMG. The post mercedes unveils vision AMG as all-electric performance car of the future appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Set Ideas completes two modular home prototypes in Argentina

Deezen

Argentinian studio Set Ideas has completed two small cabins in Córdoba that aim to offer high-quality living spaces within a tight footprint. Encompassing only 40 square metres, the TINY_MOD cabins – which stands for Tiny Module – were completed in 2021. The small, black cabins are located in Córdoba, the capital of the eponymous province where Set Ideas ' office is established.

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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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tatiana bilbao reflects on architecture & togetherness at ‘en común’ exhibition at aedes berlin

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'some people say tatiana bans renders. no, it's not that I'm against this medium, I just think that they limit the process of creativity and we don't want that at this early stage,' read the interview in full. The post tatiana bilbao reflects on architecture & togetherness at ‘en común’ exhibition at aedes berlin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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vibrant lifeguard towers leap off the pages of tommy kwak’s miami photobook

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set against minimalist beachy backdrops, the colorful towers become characters, each with its own personality and flair. The post vibrant lifeguard towers leap off the pages of tommy kwak’s miami photobook appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet

Life of an Architect

They can look different but the information is typically the same. or is it? After a lengthy hiatus, it's time for "Architectural Graphics 101 - Cover Sheet". The post Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet at Life of an Architect.

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black tones unify this japanese temple’s ossuary and tree burial facility by love architecture

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the white-hued interior of the 12-meter-long tunnel-like ossuary contrasts the exterior's black tones. The post black tones unify this japanese temple’s ossuary and tree burial facility by love architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Yuri Suzuki designs Ambient Machine as a "sound conditioner"

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Sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki has launched the Ambient Machine, a device designed to create atmospheric sounds for "non-active listening.". The wooden sound machine, which has a bright-yellow cover, contains eight different types of sounds, including bells, ocean waves, white noise and bird song, with all sounds able to be combined with one another.

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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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DAAily bar: the new place to be during Milan Design Week | News | Architonic

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Milan is calling! A little louder than usual this year, because <a href="[link] Design Week 2022</a> will be the first real opportunity to celebrate the merger of <b>Designboom, Architonic</b> and <b>ArchDaily</b> into the new entity <b>DAAily platforms</b> The physical manifesto of this merger is a brand new hotspot at Swiss Corner, in the eastern part of the Brera Design District, namely the <b>DAAily bar</b>: a ce

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In New Haven, A Marcel Breuer Classic Is Reimagined as a Net Zero–Energy Hotel

Architectural Record

Becker + Becker transforms New Haven's Armstrong Rubber Building into one of the country's most sustainable hotels.

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AXOR curates three designer bathroom concepts imagining individual luxury

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each bathroom is distinctly personal in approach, from an idyllic natural setting to a starry night bathe and even blade runner-inspired aesthetic. The post AXOR curates three designer bathroom concepts imagining individual luxury appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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BWDC Residential Tower in Manila by Foster + Partners

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Designs for the BWDC Residential Tower, a luxury apartment building in Manila, have been revealed. The new tower adapts the city’s vernacular architecture and traditional veranda lifestyle to modern high-rise living in a park front location. This is Foster + Partners’ latest project in the tropics which responds to the regions’ intense weather systems, mitigating high temperatures and humidity through passive design strategies.

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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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Brave new world

Habitus Living

Bundanon Art Museum. Fusing landscape and art, the highly anticipated Bundanon Art Museum officially opened in early 2022. Designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects, the new art museum incorporates a gallery, accommodation for 64 guests and a café. Dubbed the ‘Bridge’, the 160-metre-long and nine-metre-wide structure spans the gully of the historic site on the New South Wales South Coast, which was gifted to Australia by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd in 1993.

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Apartments in Illkirch – Graffenstaden // tectône architectes

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Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 1000 sqft – 3000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. The project is located in “Les Prairies du Canal” quarter in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, eastern France, a inhabitated woodland, free of any car traffic. Close to the Rhine-Rhône Canal, the site enjoys a privileged environment dominated by nature in order to promote biodiversity and create social links between the inhabitants.

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This is anything but boxed in

Habitus Living

Sentosa Cove is one of Singapore’s most coveted neighbourhoods, set in verdant streetscapes and providing a sanctuary-like environment for the residents who live here. It’s also an area where one can find impressive contemporary architecture, like this striking home designed by L Architects. The two-storey home doesn’t have to rely on a high front fence to keep prying eyes at bay.

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An Ty Roz Multipurpose Ballroom by Tracks | Trade fair & exhibition buildings

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<b>Context</b> The new Cultural Center of Moréac is located near the town center in a landscaped environment containing the main facilities of the town (sports hall, school group, cultural hall). This generous site, marked by a topography, offers an exceptional setting for the new complex of festive halls. The project, supported by the municipality, meets the new needs of the city of Moréac in strong growth.

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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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The Naked Vault House | New Garage Architecture Studio

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Excerpt: The Naked Vault House is a residence designed by the architectural firm New Garage Architecture Studio. The firm thought to re-introduce the history through vernacular & thermally comfortable elements, through old but cost-effective construction techniques and involve the ‘bygone’ masons. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the architects”).

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Time to market and managing costs

Brandon Donnelly

If you’re building a purpose-built rental building, you spend nearly all of your money up front and then you start earning revenue (i.e. collecting rent). On the other hand, if you’re building a condominium building in a market that generally relies on pre-sales for construction financing, which is the case here in Toronto, you spend a bit of your money up front, lock in (but not collect) most, if not all, of your project revenue, and then you spend the majority of your money.

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GYMNASIUM Saint Nazaire | Christophe Rousselle Architecte

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Excerpt: GYMNASIUM Saint Nazaire is a project designed by the architectural firm Christophe Rousselle Architecte. This sporting facility forms a continuity with the architectural heritage already present on the site of the Saint Nazaire sports centre. Despite being an imposing project, it finds lightness in its canted walls and the thickness of the outer shell.

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INFINITIVE ARCHITECTURE Designs Tranquil Bioclimatic Office THE VIBES CO-SPACE

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Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft. Budget: 100K – 500K. The Vibes Co-Space is a bioclimatic office building with a diversity of open spaces and greeneries, enough to create a tranquil and peaceful resort vibe right in an urban area. However, being located on a narrow residential street is a weakness that requires an adaptation from a dwelling neighborhood into a working vibe of 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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Salem City Hall by Estudio Primitivo González | eGa | Administration buildings

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Salem is a prosperous locality in the vicinity of the Bodensee. One of the main attractions is a lake, populated in the summer months by holidaymakers from the area. The Salem Gemeinde decided to build the town hall as the centerpiece of a new urban development next to the lake, which also includes residential and commercial buildings, offices, and parking.

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News: Participate in lectures and internships with Lacaton & Vassal, Mariam Kamara, Anupama Kundoo, and others in YACademy's Architecture for Humanity 2022 edition [Sponsored]

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Pandemic, economic crisis, migration, and climate change: every area - from the periphery of our metropolis to the most remote tropical village - can now be defined as an “emergency context”. The United Nations - already before the pandemic cycle - estimated that the fragmentation of conflicts, combined with the effects of the economic and ecological crisis, was generating a humanitarian emergency greater than that caused by the Second World War.

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City Hall Remchingen by Steimle Architekten | Administration buildings

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he new town hall in Remchingen, on a prominent site between federal highway B10 and the green space along the river Pfinz, is conceived as a new center for encounters and communication. Its immediate vicinity is dominated by the Remchingen Cultural Center and a nursing home, which are discrete, self-referential freestanding buildings that do not form an urban spatial relationship to each other.

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Architecture Career? 10 Reasons Why It’s For YOU

Young Architect

Young Architect. Architecture Career? 10 Reasons Why It’s For YOU. Pursuing an architecture career was definitely the best decision I have ever made in my life. I discovered I wanted to become an architect when I was 21 and it amazes me how after all these years I continue to be just as excited about the subject and the profession as I was before and after college.

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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!