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10 architectural landscapes & outdoor spaces we enjoyed this week

Archinect

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Outdoors. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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AI-generated series redesigns vibrant household appliances in gaudí’s aesthetic

designboom

'what if antoni gaudí inspired the design of household appliances?' - multidisciplinary designer marcus byrne illustrates a series of colorful everyday objects. The post AI-generated series redesigns vibrant household appliances in gaudí’s aesthetic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen's top nine mass-timber buildings of 2022

Deezen

With mass timber becoming an increasingly mainstream building material, we continue our review of the year by looking at nine of the most interesting cross-laminated timber and glued laminated timber buildings of 2022. This year has seen cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam) used to create buildings that vary dramatically in scale as well as in form, from an angular residential tower to a tubular holiday home.

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A Home in Brazil Is Partially Climate Controlled by Its Lush Plants

Dwell

A wall of French accordion doors brings in fresh breezes while flora inside and out buffers the interiors from humidity and heat. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Architect: Cacau Ribeiro Interiores / @ cacauribeirointeriores Footprint: 850 square feet General Contractor: Pallas Engenharia Landscape Des

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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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AW2 references Bedouin tents for resort in Saudi Arabia's AlUla desert

Deezen

French studio AW2 has completed the Banyan Tree AlUla Resort in Saudi Arabia 's Ashar Valley, with tent-like suites that have roofs made of sand-coloured canvas. Across a dramatic, open site in the AlUla desert, the resort comprises 47 luxury tented suites, two restaurants and a spa with a pool, all arranged around the surrounding rock formations. The suites reference the tents of the nomadic Bedouin people who historically occupied the area, and are designed by AW2 to balance the views of the v

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Shimmering crystals decorate National Museum of Qatar restaurant by Koichi Takada Architects

Deezen

Australian studio Koichi Takada Architects drew on Qatar 's pearl-diving history when creating the interior of Jiwan, a restaurant in the Jean Nouvel-designed National Museum of Qatar. More than four million Swarovski crystals form an undulating ceiling installation resembling the northern lights at the Doha restaurant, which was designed by Koichi Takada Architects and serves food by French chef Alain Ducasse.

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LED candle designs for 8 Beautiful Home Decorating Ideas with Flameless Candles

DesignRulz

LED candle designs that are full of atmosphere pose serious competition to the real deal. Even more so given they’re increasingly made of real wax. Real candles are great, there’s no question. They smell, flicker and burn organically. You can’t replace that. But there is one annoying aspect to them. Namely, you can’t leave them out unattended. With that, they’re out of the question in many public places such as hospitals or nursing homes – even around Christmas time.

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Functional Creative Design refreshes NeueHouse co-working space in New York

Deezen

Functional Creative Design founder Sarah A Abdallah has revamped the interiors of members' club NeueHouse in Manhattan, turning the front of the space into a restaurant that can easily become a stage for events. The New York-based designer and consultant returned to refresh NeueHouse , having first worked on the project with Rockwell Group in 2014. A circular bar serves NeueHouse members throughout the day.

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Brain Embassy Czackiego by mode:lina architekci | Office facilities

Architonic

<p>After the success of innumerably awarded Brain Embassy Amphitheater project, the next step in mode:linaTM and Adgar Poland cooperation was an reactivation of socmodern office building in the center of Warsaw and release it into the hands of residents. Postwar building underwent revitalization that breathed new life into it, which in turn caused it to positively affect the surroundings.</p> <p>Majestic building being the example of Warsaw’s socmodernism, apart from serv

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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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New ideas like buildings people don’t want

Brandon Donnelly

There is a very common story that plays out in cities. It starts with an area that has seen disinvestment and is probably a little seedy and/or dangerous. This creates an environment where rents and real estate as a whole are relatively inexpensive. New, cool and creative businesses start to move in (attracted by said inexpensiveness) and the area begins to turn around.

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Werk 12 by Jansen | Manufacturer references

Architonic

New building with the "wow" factor Werk 12, designed by Dutch architects MVRDV, is a spectacular addition to the Werksviertel business park in Munich, and one which really has the ‘wow’ factor. What’s more, the five-storey building’s VISS façade is even more spectacular when darkness falls thanks to the illuminated neon onomatopoeic exclamations on the side.

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9th Dec 2022 Friday PAMSC celebrates Christmas

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Rancho 6 by Jansen | Manufacturer references

Architonic

Five-meter-high pivot doors: Design and technical skills Heat and frost, high humidity, heavy tropical rain and a picturesque landscape: the architects of this property in Mexico had to take a wide range of conditions into account. However, the use of the largescale VISS pivot door allowed them to implement their design concept without compromising.

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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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Argentina Houses: Contemporary Villas

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New Argentina Houses, Buenos Aires Residences, South America Property Designs, Building Photos. Argentina Houses: Property Designs. Argentine Residential Developments: Contemporary South American Properties. Post updated 11 December 2022. New Argentine Houses. Argentina Architecture Designs – chronological list. Residential Architecture Designs – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically: 2 Dec 2022.

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Depot Boijmans van Beuningen by Jansen | Manufacturer references

Architonic

Art – fully mirrored With the open exhibition area at Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, MVRDV Architekten has created a new type of building – a publicly accessible art warehouse in which all of the pieces can be viewed. The idea for the project was first devised in the early 2000s, as the underground storage area belonging to the neighbouring Museum Boijmans van Beuningen was constantly at risk of being flooded.

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Dyson Zone: The air purifying headset is coming

DesignRulz

Technology company Dyson has announced that its Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are set to go on sale, despite the product attracting widespread criticism when it was revealed earlier this year. In March of this year, Dyson introduced the “Zone” Now the specifications of the probably most special headphones are known. The over-ear with air filter will be available in Switzerland next year.

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NESTED DOORS

Shades of Grey

I need to get back to these Volterra windows and build up a little mix & match library to go along with the doors I am currently working on. Interesting questions. How best to provide the different permutations of open and partially open shutters. How important to represent the catches and stays? At what level of detail? The medium term goal is to mock up some typical streetscapes.

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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.