Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Datong Art Museum has opened to the public in northern China , having recently been completed by Foster + Partners. The firm describes the new museum as a “landscaped terrain with a series of interconnected pyramids emerging from below the earth.” Image by Yang Chaoying for Foster + Partners The scheme’s four interconnected roof pyramids increase in height and fan outwards towards the four corners of the surrounding plaza.

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Avontuura

JANUARY 6, 2022

The new hub is in harmony with the unique tropical ecology of the site and is conceived as a micro-village of three pavilions. The post Adjaye Associates complete library & events center based on site’s unique tropical ecology appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

An architectural background offers a specific level of skills and expertise that individuals can use and leverage outside of traditional employment formats. Take furniture making and product design, for example. This long-standing relationship between architects diving into furniture and product design can be seen in pieces like Mies van der Rohe 's Barcelona Chair, the Eames ' line of iconic chairs, Zaha Hadid' s Mesa Table, or my personal favorite Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair.

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Avontuura

JANUARY 6, 2022

The aim of the masterplan has been to reinstate the fort as the cultural heart of the city with a new 140.000 sqm cultural park-scape. The post This landscape and masterplan by CEBRA reinstates the Qasr al Hosn Fort as Abu Dhabi’s cultural heart 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?

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

A 5-story, 122,000 office and retail building, set to be one of the largest Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) buildings in Los Angeles , is taking shape. For 843 N Spring Street, this month continues the installation of what will be 82,000 square feet of CLT panels in the hybrid timber structure designed by LEVER Architecture , developed by Redcar LTD, and built by Shawmut Design and Construction.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

This remodel for a Stanford University professor with a lifelong passion for design celebrates the utilitarian and the abstract. Staying within the existing footprint, the design simplifies and opens up the interiors: A bedroom blends into a kitchen, which blends into living rooms both inside and out. Minimal details and neutral finishes anticipate an evolving composition of the client’s art and design collection.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the elaborate works present a wide range of animal species, including a walrus, snail, shoebill, cicada, and even a triceratops. The post intricate LEGO sculptures by mitsuru nikaido reimagine animals as mecha-style robots appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

In an effort to represent the toll plastic waste has on the environment, a group of undergraduate architecture students from the Pratt Institute have constructed a series of inflatable structures that put into physical form the research they say simultaneously demonstrates the potential for its reduction and reuse as a building material. The project was completed through Pratt’s d.r.a.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

with its thatched A-frame and contemporary black box, the wicker house celebrates its rural site in noor, iran. The post shaygan gostar reinvents the architecture of rural iran to create this ‘wicker house’ 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

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

Anchoring a corner of Court Square in Long Island City, The Harrison stands tall at 27 stories and evokes the area’s industrial past. The red brick and black casement windows echo the manufacturing facilities while creating a more urbanistic façade. Its rigid clean geometry in combination with traditional details make a unique aesthetic expression.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Act of Quad has introduced a smattering of blue furnishings and fittings to this high-rise apartment , renovated by the design studio in the Indian city of Thane. The cobalt touches create a vibrant contrast inside the otherwise neutral-toned 101-square-metre home, which is shared by a middle-aged couple, their two daughters and a pet cat. The Act of Quad dotted the apartment with cobalt-blue decor features.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

Unions are getting to be a hot topic these days with many workers attempting to unionize in various industries. Architecture is not left out of this discussion and recently SHoP employees indicated their desire to join and be represented by a union ( read more about that here ). Additionally this is a topic that comes up from time to time in the forums, and there is some good discussion there if you're so inclined.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the treehouse serves as a getaway cabin that invites people to leave the tumultuous pace of the city behind and get immersed into nature's calm. The post forma atelier’s treehouse nestles among woodland area in portugal 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.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

The Minnesota Street Project was established in response to San Francisco’s booming rental market, to provide stable studio and commercial space for the city’s artists and art galleries. The design pivots around the renovation of a 1937 industrial warehouse in the heart of the rapidly developing Dogpatch neighborhood. Original wood plank ceilings supported on delicate steel trusses define the new 5000-sq.ft. central atrium.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the new timber dwelling features a sequence of open, semi-open, and closed spaces. The post budi pradono reinterprets vernacular architecture in rural indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

Magazzino Italian Art. Magazzino, which means warehouse in Italian, is a 20,000 square-foot art space in Upstate New York that houses the private collection of Post War Italian Art by Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu. Magazzino attempts to pay homage to its name and the Arte Povera collection which it houses. While the artists worked with elements considered to be poor, low-quality, or readily available, the architecture also pursues this philosophy by using simple components and building techniqu

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the final design takes shape as a symmetrical volume — penetrated from arcs — that gradually elevate, achieving a sense of divinity. The post RSAA encloses chamber church with illuminated layered silhouettes in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2022

Car brand BMW has unveiled an updated version of its electric iX SUV at the Consumer Electronics Show that can change colour from black to white in order to suit the driver's mood and conserve electricity. Dubbed iX Flow , the concept car is wrapped in a kind of "digital paper" that is also used to form the screen of the Kindle e-reader. This can change colour in one fluid motion when prompted by an electrical impulse, making it possible for the driver to match their car to their personal style

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the two towers connect as a dramatic bridged massing to create a unique and dynamic gateway to downtown fort lauderdale. The post ODA will transform the fort lauderdale skyline with a bridging residential tower appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2022

Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created a vividly coloured illustration series called Postmodern Icons, which celebrates buildings such as London's Isle of Dogs Pumping Station and Chicago's James R Thompson Center. The series is a personal project that Furman started during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, when he decided to revisit an old hobby of sketching buildings that he liked and creating 3D models of them.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the 118,450 sqm project is devised as an urban landmark that attracts visitors into a pedestrian setting and green haven, away from vehicular congestion. The post the chengdu NBD center proposal features breathable LED façades and a sunken plaza appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2022

Mumbai studio Sanjay Puri Architects has designed a building for Prestige University in India that will feature a stepped green roof punctuated with courtyards. Scheduled to be completed in June 2022, the low-rise building will be located within Prestige University's existing 32-acre campus in the Indian city of Indore. The university building will have a stepped shape.

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designboom

JANUARY 6, 2022

the renovated complex features two new buildings, finished in concrete and endowed with color-changing lights that reference traditional lantern culture. The post MDO transforms six village houses into modern-day retreat in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 6, 2022

In November, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot commemorated the second anniversary of INVEST South/West by announcing three new mixed-use projects that will be realized as part of her signature $750 million [.]. Read More. The post Chicago’s historic Pioneer Bank & Trust will be transformed into affordable housing appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

This building in northeastern France might be approaching its 200th birthday, but its found new life via its rustic charm as fine-dining restaurant Enfin. Strasbourg architecture firm Nara designed the space, which is located inside an imposing red brick building that dates back to the 1850s. The practice was careful to preserve the workshop’s historic quirks during its adaptive reuse, following its existing layout to create a lounge and dining space, as well as an open-plan kitchen at the centr

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