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Montreal Holocaust Museum selects design team for new Saint-Laurent Boulevard headquarters

Archinect

A joint Canadian team of KPMB Architects and Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker will lead the design and development of the Montreal Holocaust Museum’s new downtown location following an international competition that drew more than 30 proposals from across the world. In an effort to accommodate the museum’s expanded mission at a critical time when antisemitism and racism are both on documented inclines , the project will deliver an entirely-new $90 million facility for the institution,

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Les Coteaux Fleuris School / HEMAA + Hesters Oyon

ArchDaily

© Sergio Grazia. architects: HEMAA architects: Hesters Oyon Location: 27400 Heudebouville, France Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Sergio Grazia Photographs: Courtesy of HEMAA Area: 1500.0 m2. Read more ».

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Milwaukee to renovate 150 of its vacant homes in an effort to create affordable housing and jobs

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Milwaukee’s $15 million proposal to renovate 150 vacant, city-owned homes is moving forward. On Monday, the Department of City Development (DCD) announced the development teams, a mix of nonprofit and for-profit developers, that will participate in the first round of the Homes MKE initiative. The participants were selected from a request-for-proposals (RFP) process that generated a tremendous response.

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Yusuke Yoshino Architects design wood house and dentist office in Wakayama Prefecture

Avontuura

The essence of this design emerged by combining the management philosophy of the dental clinic with the architectural solution. The post Yusuke Yoshino Architects design wood house and dentist office in Wakayama Prefecture appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Kent State University seeks to bridge academia and practice by hiring a Director for Design Entrepreneurship and Inclusion

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Following last week’s look at an open opportunity for an Intermediate Designer for the National Medal of Honor Museum at Rafael Viñoly Architects , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore a role for a Director of Design Entrepreneurship and Inclusion at Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC).

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AIA Healthcare Design Awards: NBBJ, Payette, and Duda|Paine Architects among 2022 winners

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The Academy for Architecture and Health (AAH) at the American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) has announced seven recent projects as the winners of this year’s Healthcare Design Awards. The AIA shares: "The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.

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Explore Helsinki’s landmark new performing arts space Dance House

The Spaces

A glazed courtyard and canopy of steel welcome visitors into Helsinki’s newly renovated cultural centre, on the site of a former factory that once produced 100m-long sea cables. The Cable Factory , now home to Finland’s first and only dedicated Dance House, has loomed over Helsinki’s Ruoholahti neighbourhood since the 1940s and is the city’s largest cultural space.

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Carter Manny Awards go to architectural dissertations from Taubman College and Columbia GSAPP

Archinect

The Graham Foundation has just announced its field of winners for the 26th edition of the Carter Manny Awards , which annually recognizes emerging talent in the field of doctoral dissertation writing as well as research into architecture and design. Named for the Foundation's longtime director emeritus, the award promotes itself as “the only predoctoral award dedicated to architectural scholarship” and supports “projects that are poised to impact how architecture is studied and

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opening date announced for arkansas museum of fine arts by studio gang

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studio gang's arkansas museum of fine arts (AMFA) announces that its grand opening will take place on april 22nd, 2023. The post opening date announced for arkansas museum of fine arts by studio gang 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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Norway has opened a floating visitor centre atop a fjord

The Spaces

An event and exhibition space named The Salmon Eye has opened in Norway’s Vestland county – and it’s set in the middle of the world’s third-longest fjord, the Hardangerfjord. Visitors will have to take a ferry to the floating structure, which was created by Kvorning Design to resemble a fish eye – particularly when viewed from above. It’s clad in thousands of sparkling steel ‘scales’, fabricated in Tallinn, which encase the glistening egg-like structure.

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Why the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Health Women’s Clinic matters for architects and architecture students

The Architect's Newsletter

Fellow students, collaborators, and colleagues: We dissent. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released the opinions for Dobbs v. Jackson Health Women’s Clinic, overturning two landmark cases: Roe v. [.]. Read More. The post Why the Supreme Court’s ruling in <em>Dobbs v. Jackson Health Women’s Clinic</em> matters for architects and architecture students appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Everything You Need to Know About Being On a Home Renovation TV Show

Dwell

There’s been a rash of recent stories recounting nightmare experiences on home makeover series. Here, insiders share what interested homeowners should be prepared for, like who fronts the bill, and what happens to the furniture. These days, there are dozens of home renovation TV shows currently airing or in production on networks like HGTV, Netflix, DIY, or Magnolia.

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Design planning made simple with SCHELL MODUS single lever mixer with integrated thermostat

Building and Interiors

Today, consumers are searching for reliability, durability, and advancements in sanitation and water conservation throughout… The post Design planning made simple with SCHELL MODUS single lever mixer with integrated thermostat appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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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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study explores building inflatable greenhouses on the moon for people to live in

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the study plans to develop a lunar habitat called ‘pneumoplanet’ that sits close to one of the lunar poles & solar illumination. The post study explores building inflatable greenhouses on the moon for people to live in appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SANAA named winner of 2022 Praemium Imperiale for architecture

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Japanese architecture studio SANAA 's founders Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa have been named the architecture laureates for this year's Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. The Praemium Imperiale is an annual award programme that celebrates leading creatives in the fields of architecture, sculpture, music, painting and theatre or film.

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hypercar ‘pagani utopia V12’ delivers 864 bhp & 1100 Nm torque by mercedes-AMG biturbo

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pagani states having worked on thousands of drawings, ten 1:5 scale models, and two 1:1 scale models for 'pagani utopia V12.'. The post hypercar ‘pagani utopia V12’ delivers 864 bhp & 1100 Nm torque by mercedes-AMG biturbo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tallinn Architecture Biennale exhibition explores "notion of food both literally and metaphorically"

Deezen

An edible building envelope and curved mycelium bricks feature in the curatorial exhibition at this year's Tallinn Architecture Biennale in Estonia, which explores the future of architecture through the lens of food. Named Edible; Or, the Architecture of Metabolism, the exhibition physically and metaphorically investigates the relationship between architecture and food at varying scales.

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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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design london returns bigger and better for london design festival 2022

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design visitors can explore experiential installations, insightful professional discussions, and inspiring international product exhibitions. The post design london returns bigger and better for london design festival 2022 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ACT! Studio and Borhaven Arkitekter add "joyous" floating sauna to Oslo harbour

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Norwegian architecture studios ACT! Studio and Borhaven Arkitekter have created the Bademaschinen floating sauna in Oslo harbour. Overlooked by the Snøhetta-designed Oslo Opera House and Estudio Herreros-designed Munch museum in Oslo harbour, Bademaschinen was made from a cluster of red and orange buildings containing two saunas and a pair of changing rooms topped by towers.

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this custom 3D-printed dental device flosses all teeth at once, in just a few seconds

designboom

just by biting down on it and grinding for a few seconds, users can gently clean all interdental spaces in about 14 seconds -- a quantum leap in oral hygiene. The post this custom 3D-printed dental device flosses all teeth at once, in just a few seconds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Pauline van Dongen to "create a new aesthetic for buildings" with solar textile

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Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has unveiled a vision to "reupholster our built environment" using a solar-energy-generating textile she is developing with manufacturer Tentech. Suntex is a durable and water-resistant solar textile that could be used to clad entire buildings, turning them into huge solar-energy generators. "Whole facades could be dressed in this fabric," said Van Dongen.

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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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patrick jouin and alki furnish national library of france with discreet wooden ‘orria’ chairs

designboom

crafted out of oak wood and finished with leather upholstery, the chair is a discreet, organic expression of pure lines and seamless intersections. The post patrick jouin and alki furnish national library of france with discreet wooden ‘orria’ chairs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Middlesex University spotlights 12 interior design and architecture projects

Deezen

Dezeen School Shows: an animal therapy support centre that aims to benefit people's mental and physical health and a scheme that converts empty high street shops feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Middlesex University. Also included is a "Gamer Station" and a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse. Middlesex University. Institution: Middlesex University.

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zanat’s woodcarving museum in bosnia-herzegovina wins 2022 luigi micheletti award

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boasting an eye-catching, tesselated interior, the museum depicts the history of UNESCO-listed woodcarving traditions in the town of konjic. The post zanat’s woodcarving museum in bosnia-herzegovina wins 2022 luigi micheletti award appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rasomuro 55s door by Lualdi

Deezen

Dezeen Showroom: part of Italian brand Lualdi' s Rasomuro collection, the Rasomuro 55s door has invisible hardware that allows it to "assimilate with the wall". Rasomuro 55s features concealed hinges and an invisible aluminium door jamb that creates the effect of being fully camouflaged within a wall. An invisible door jamb seamlessly blends the door with the wall.

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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!