Tue.May 20, 2025

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Lincoln Center unveils major transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

Archinect

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled a major redesign of its Amsterdam Avenue edge, transforming the western boundary of its Manhattan campus. The $335 million redevelopment, led by Hood Design Studio , Weiss/Manfredi , and Moody Nolan , will remove the longstanding wall at Damrosch Park, opening the complex to the surrounding community with a new park, improved access, and a major outdoor performance venue.

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Thomas Sankara Mausoleum / Kere Architecture

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Kr Architecture architects: Kere Architecture Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Courtesy of Kr Architecture Area: 450.

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How Marcus Prize Winner Tiantian Xu Brought 'Architectural Acupuncture' to Students at UW-Milwaukee

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Throughout the Spring of 2025, award-winning Chinese architect Tiantian Xu delivered a studio at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in her capacity as the tenth recipient of the biennial Marcus Prize. As the semester progressed, Archinect spoke with both Tiantian Xu and the studio's co-instructor, UWM assistant professor Sam Schuermann, for a behind-the-scenes look at how Xu's approach to human-centric urbanism in China found a new resonance in the American Midwest.

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Vernacular Building and AI: Can Data Alone Bridge the Gap?

ArchDaily

100 Classrooms for Refugee Children / Emergency Architecture & Human Rights. Image Martina Rubino As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in society, it's essential to pause and reflect on the foundations that sustain itand the dimensions to which it extends. At the heart of AI's learning are datasets, whose structure and content shape how these systems interpret and respond to the world.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Following backlash, Hudson Yards drops casino plans

Archinect

The developers behind a potential casino planned for Hudson Yards have dropped the plans following “persistent opposition” to the proposal. As Archinect reported in February 2024 , Related Companies and Wynn Resorts had submitted plans for Phase Two of Hudson Yards, with two scenarios for development. One of the scenarios included a five-story gaming/resort podium.

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Norden Fund winner ready to investigate Japan’s abandoned industrial landscapes

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The Architectural League of New York just revealed this year's recipient of the Deborah J. Norden Fund : University of Miami student Catalina Cabral-Framiñan was awarded a $7,500 travel grant to explore industrial reuse strategies in rural Japan for her research project "Industrial Ghosts: Revitalizing Japan’s Abandoned Industrial Landscapes.

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Apartment / Rudy Guénaire

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Completed in 2022 in Paris, France. Images by Ludovic Balay. The first project to be completed, the flat is intended to be a place of relaxation and calm. The bulk of the work involved in this project consisted.

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Roman and Williams, STUDIO V, Raymond / Nicolas, Subtila, and Jenkins are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

Archinect

In this week's curated employer highlight from Archinect Jobs , we are featuring five architecture and design firms with current openings in New York City , Los Angeles , and Miami. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. New York City-based design firm Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors has three exciting job opportunities: a Sr.

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House of Amendoeiras / Play Arquitetura e Design

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Leonardo Finotti architects: Play Arquitetura e Design Location: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Leonardo Finotti Area: 490.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Introducing Chaos Suites: Toolkits for Faster, Better & Smarter Architectural Design

Enscape

Chaos suites are industry-specific software packages designed for architectural design professionals (as well as archviz and media & entertainment professionals ). Thoughtfully curated to provide the essential tools to support and enhance your architectural design workflow, they offer easy-to-manage and cost-effective solutions.

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Social Housing Units 2104 / HARQUITECTES

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Completed in 2024 in Palma, Spain. Images by Adri Goula. On the plot where the Social Housing were built, primarily intended for the elderly, there was a building that we were obliged to demolish due to its.

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zaha hadid architects’ first adobe project, asaan museum, breaks ground in riyadh

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asaan misk heritage museum echoes riyadh’s najdi architecture Construction has begun on Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , a new cultural institution designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Set within At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Diriyah, the museum takes it name from Arabic word meaning inheritance passed down through generations, and in its program, centers on preserving and celebrating the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage.

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Kéré Architecture unveils brick mausoleum for Burkina Faso's former president

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Berlin-based studio Kr Architecture has designed the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso , to commemorate the country's former president who was assassinated in the 1980s. Built using locally-sourced laterite and clay bricks , the mausoleum forms the resting place of Thomas Sankara a revolutionary figure recognised for his efforts in championing women's rights, environmental campaigns and economic independence in the country.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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New York’s Jewish Museum unveils major overhaul by UNStudio, Method Design, and New Affiiliates

Archinect

The Jewish Museum in New York City is undergoing a significant renovation by a team including UNStudio. Set to reopen in October 2025, the project includes reimagined collection galleries and a state-of-the-art learning center. The $14.5 million renovation spans half of the museum’s public space within the historic Warburg Mansion and is described by the museum as its most extensive overhaul in three decades.

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Alex Chinneck creates undulating house to bring sense of "playful escapism" to Clerkenwell Design Week

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Artist Alex Chinneck has designed A Week at the Knees, a rippling installation that looks like a historic Georgian brick house sitting down, for Clerkenwell Design Week in London. Located in London's Charterhouse Square, the installation reconfigures a Georgian facade complete with brickwork and bending windows to make it look like it's sitting with bended knees on the ground.

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Envision 1.0 is Here: Real-Time Cinematic Visualization for Architects

Enscape

Its here! Were excited to announce the official launch of Chaos Envision 1.0 , a new real-time visualization platform built for immersive design storytelling and engaging presentations.

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Rundell Associates embeds CLT-framed house into Cornish cliffside

Deezen

Cornish stone and cross-laminated timber come together in this seaside bolthole in Cornwall , England, designed by London-based Rundell Associates for two families. Two-Family House was built into the cliffside on the north Cornish coast, on a site that was once a quarry. The house is built on a former quarry site Rundell Associates chose to build the two-storey house from cross-laminated timber (CLT), despite the challenging location.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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VILLA FACTORY RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX by YTAU Architecture Urbanisme

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Villa Factory is a residential complex of 70 housing units that is part of the Union urban regeneration project. This formerly industrial territory of approximately 80 hectares in the north of France became a wasteland in the 1990s and 2000s following the triple crisis of coal, metallurgy and textiles. The Union project focuses on high environmental quality, new economic activities and a variety of housing typologies.

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The Cabin of Sails / Advanced Architecture Lab + Wiki World

ArchDaily

Wiki World architects: Advanced Architecture Lab architects: Wiki World Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Wiki World Photographs: Arch-Exist Photographs: Yanjun Pan Area: 80.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announces themed cruise on the Great Lakes

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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Victory Cruise Line on a series of onboard lectures about the American architect's life, as well as visits to projects such as Unity Temple in Chicago. The programming will be part of the 2025 cruises from Victory Cruise Line (Victory), which primarily operates small-ship sailing around the Great Lakes and along the east coast of Canada.

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SAP Labs Latin America by Hype Studio

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Located in São Leopoldo, the headquarters of SAP Labs Latin America underwent an expansion process that earned the project the LEED Gold environmental certification The project of the new building for SAP Labs Latin America emerged from the company's growth, which required more space for its employees. Designed by Triptyque Architecture and Hype Studio, the construction focused not only on the well-being of the team but also on sustainability, one of SAP's values.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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step inside shirokuro, a 2D omakase restaurant in NYC that looks like a living sketchbook

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Living sketchbook Shirokuro is fully hand-drawn In NYC , theres a 2D omakase restaurant that looks like a living sketchbook , and its called Shirokuro. In terms of style, its reminiscent of the Cafe Yeonnam-dong in South Korea, designed to make the customers feel as if they were inside a cartoon show, or Joshua Vides hand-drawn car graphics. Every detail inside the 2D omakase restaurant in NYC is hand-painted by the artist and art director Mirim Yoo.

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This house collects rainwater, grows trees indoors, and runs on solar power

Contemporist

A flexible live-work home blends solar power, rainwater reuse, and lush greenery with floating walkways and surprising design details.

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sculpted shell of stone and plaster encircles courtyard house by d’well in india

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a central sunken open space anchors Courtyard House Located on the northeastern edge of a large site near Surat, India , the Courtyard House by DWELL is a 920-square-meter farmhouse designed around a central sunken courtyard. The design adopts a concentric plan, using the courtyard, measuring 9 by 9 meters, as both a spatial and climatic organizing element.

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Buildner Announces Winners of the 5th Annual Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial Competition

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Buildner Buildner has announced the results of its competition, the Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial No.5. This competition is held each year to support the universal ban on nuclear weapons. In 2017, on the 75th anniversary of the 1945 bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, which claimed the lives of over 100,000 people, the United Nations adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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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?