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SLC Fire Training Administrative Center by Blalock & Partners

Archinect

AIA National 2021 Small Project Award Winner. Blalock & Partners approached the client with a message of maximizing the available budget with a simple, yet dramatic, design approach, while also being more sustainable and environmentally responsible. At the initial kick-off meeting, the Team talked of the embodied energy associated with the construction and transport of a pre-engineered building solution, as well as the energy used to heat and cool the large volume of unused overhead space in

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Bathroom Renovator’s Checklist: Things to Consider Before Starting Work

The Architecture Designs

The most frustrating part of remodeling your home is preventing yourself from becoming overwhelmed. It is especially true when taking on a big project like renovating your bathroom. Whether you’re planning a complete overhaul or looking to make some minor changes, there are certain things you need to do to ensure a smooth renovation process. Starting with this checklist, homeowners will find renovations easier with less stress and fewer mistakes.

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Loop Loop creates Magic Colour Machine for easy aluminium customisation

Deezen

Dutch design studio Loop Loop has built a machine that can apply colours and gradients to aluminium at a small-scale, affordable level, which was displayed at Milan design week. Presented in the Alcova exhibition at Milan design week , the Magic Colour Machine is a fully automated aluminium-anodising device that can be used to customise various aluminium components.

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Plunge Pools – A Perfect Place For Lounging!

The Architecture Designs

The ideal place to rejuvenate just after a hectic day is the Plunge Pool. These cozy pools have a compact design so they are good chilling spaces for backyards with limited space. We can use pools in an enhanced way with therapeutic elements. It can be anything like Physical Therapy, exercise on request such as cooling systems, or swim jets. What are Plunge Pools?

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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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University for the Creative Arts spotlights six architecture projects

Deezen

Dezeen School Shows: a digital detox centre designed to improve people's mental health and a project that explores what might happen if London ran out of coal are featured in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University for the Creative Arts. Also included is a pre-school village designed for children's wellbeing and a community hub that aims to provide clarity on climate change action.

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Home Studios refreshes Daunt's Albatross motel in Montauk

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Brooklyn-based Home Studios has turned a dated motel into a boutique hotel near the beach in Montauk , New York, using vintage furniture to make it feel like a "remote family home". The revamped Daunt's Albatross has 23 guest rooms located two blocks back from the sand in the Long Island beach town. Home Studios has renovated the guest rooms at Daunt's Albatross, including the hotel's Koda Suite.

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How To Care For Boston Fern

The Architecture Designs

One of the most popular houseplants, the Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), is also one of the easiest to care for. Here are a few tips to keep your fern looking its best: Light : Boston ferns prefer bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun will scorch the leaves, so if you live in a sunny climate, place your fern near a window that receives filtered light.

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Will Gamble Architects adds glass-walled extension to Pergola House in Leicestershire

Deezen

London studio Will Gamble Architects has added a brick bedroom suite to a Georgian house in England, along with a contrasting glass-walled extension on the ground floor that opens to the garden. Located in a conservation area in Leicestershire, the Pergola House was extended by Will Gamble Architects to create a contemporary kitchen, dining and living area, as well as an en-suite bedroom.

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the best of unlimited — art basel 2022’s platform for large-scale projects

designboom

unlimited featured 70 large-scale installations that ranged from monumental sculptures and vast wall paintings to video projections. The post the best of unlimited — art basel 2022’s platform for large-scale projects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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How To Start An Art Print Business

Architecture Lab

Do you consider yourself to be an artist in the making? Then you should probably think about how to start an art print business. We know the idea of setting up an art business can be pretty intimidating, especially if you have no idea about running a business. It is a serious commitment, and you […].

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victor ortiz designs two ‘ivui stables’ for an expanse of fields in florida

designboom

the architect explores a dialogue between traditional american architecture and lightweight, contemporary design. The post victor ortiz designs two ‘ivui stables’ for an expanse of fields in florida appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Balancing Barn | MVRDV

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Balancing Barn is a residence designed by the architectural firm MVRDV. The Barn responds through its architecture and engineering to the site condition and natural setting. The traditional barn shape and reflective metal sheeting take their references from the local building vernacular. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”).

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anne zhou exhibits off-the-shelf design objects alongside watermelons in shanghai fruit shop

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anne zhou's 'seminar in a fruit shop' sees shanghai fruit store double as an exhibition space to showcase off-the-shelf design objects. The post anne zhou exhibits off-the-shelf design objects alongside watermelons in shanghai fruit shop appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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A’ Design Award

ArchiDiaries

About Awards. The primary aim of the award is to create publicity, PR push and advertisement opportunities for design award winners while supporting the global design culture, creating incentives for entrants to come up with superior designs for a better future. A’ Design Awards is a premier annual juried design competition that honors the best designers, architects, engineers, design studios, brands and design-oriented companies worldwide to provide them publicity, fame and recognition.

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Competitions: Design Stories-Let's Narrate Stories

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Jul 26, 2022; Submission Deadline Jul 28, 2022 (For National Participants) Stories are the simplest form of narrative since not everyone can understand your complex design schematics; stories are the right way to reach the public. Presenting ArchValor's one-of-a-kind competition, in which you have to synthesize your traditional and contemporary understanding to come up with a design story.

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Interior Designer | Dialogue Design Partners

ArchiDiaries

Dialogue Design Partners is hiring Junior Interior Designers to join their office in Bangalore, India. Job Title : Interior Designer. Experience Required : 2-4 years.

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Mid-market missing middle housing in Victoria

Brandon Donnelly

I am a big fan of Victoria-based developer Aryze. And their Pearl Block project is a good example of why. Developed on an awkward triangular lot that had been sitting vacant for nearly 65 years and that presumably every other developer had been overlooking, the project brought six family-oriented townhouses to the Oaklands neighborhood of Victoria, BC.

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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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GRAFT

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as taken from the website”). LARS KRÜCKEBERG. Lars Krückeberg studied architecture at the Technical University Braunschweig, Germany, where he graduated with a Dipl.-Ing. Arch., He received his Master of Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, USA. In 1998 Lars Krückeberg established GRAFT in Los Angeles together with Wolfram Putz, and Thomas Willemeit.

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Ten home interiors framed by impressive shutters and louvres

Deezen

From windows framed by slatted aluminium fins to colourful metal panels that wrap around a building's facade, our latest lookbook showcases 10 homes with shutters and louvres. Made from slats, fins and blades, shutters can be used to control the amount of sunlight that enters a home, provide privacy, open the house up to scenic views and protect against extreme weather conditions such as wind or humidity.

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KVDF Writing Competition 2022

ArchiDiaries

About Competition. The intention of the Kurula Varkey Design Forum has been to curate discussions centered around the thoughts of students and young graduates. It has constantly tried to bring the agency which students hold, to the forefront; to provide a platform for students to display their opinions about the profession they’ll be entering soon. Writing becomes a tool to examine one’s own thoughts; at the same time, it provides an important platform to express one’s voice to a larger communit

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design without drawings? this is the world’s longest bridge to be built solely from 3D models

designboom

Randselva Bridge leads the BIM revolution At 634 meters long, Randselva Bridge in Norway is the world’s longest bridge to be designed and built without a single 2D drawing. Instead of traditional plans and sections, Swedish engineering company Sweco developed a BIM model containing around 300,000 different components and all the necessary information to […].

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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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Bricks | GRAFT

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Bricks is a commercial revitalization project designed by the architectural firm GRAFT. The firm revitalized the historical post office premises, expanding it with two new buildings and converting the original rooftops for commercial purposes. Thus a 32,000m² modern ensemble accessible to the public was created, comprising offices, restaurants, retail outlets and apartments.

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Open Call for Al-Tiba9 Magazine ISSUE11

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About Competition. Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine is an internationally established publication that showcases experimental contemporary art, and reflects modern society and its environment through a diversity of mediums in Digital Arts, photography, painting, architecture, sculpture & installations, Film & Video Art, fashion design, interior design, and performance.

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Intern Architect | ATELIER ARBO

ArchiDiaries

ARE Studio is hiring Interns Architects to join their office in Mumbai, India. Job Title : Intern Architect. Skills Required: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, Render Software.

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Architects | INARCH DESIGN STUDIO

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INARCH DESIGN STUDIO is hiring architects to join their office in Ahmedabad, India. Job Title: Architects. Skills Required : AutoCAD, SketchUp and Lumion. Experience Required : 0-2 / fresher.

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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!