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Zaha Hadid Architects designs 'stratified, geological' sports complex in Hangzhou, China

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Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled their competition-winning design for the Hangzhou International Sports Center in China. The complex will be anchored by a 60,000-seat football stadium, while also holding a 19,000-seat indoor arena, an aquatics center with two 164-foot-long pools, and practice pitches. Image credit: Brick Visual The 1.45 million-square-foot stadium is connected to the indoor arena and aquatics center via a central podium.

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Das Glashaus offers a chance to enjoy the preserved forest and lakes outside Berlin

Avontuura

The house offers a chance to spend time in the countryside and enjoy the nearby preserved forest and lakes. The post Das Glashaus offers a chance to enjoy the preserved forest and lakes outside Berlin appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Los Angeles to convert vacant courthouse into affordable housing

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A long-closed Los Angeles County courthouse in Sawtelle that was once a popular draw for skateboarders may soon be redeveloped for affordable housing. The County Board of Supervisors voted to buy the former West Los Angeles Courthouse at 1633 Purdue Avenue for a mixed-use, affordable housing development, City News Service reported via KFI AM 640. As detailed by The Real Deal , a motion to buy the courthouse, which has been vacant since June 2013, was proposed, asking Los Angeles County to source

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Women in Danish Architecture 1925-1975: The Stories of Four Female Role Models

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Courtesy of Dansk Arkitektur Center. During the period 1925–1975, Danish society underwent significant changes. As a result, the architects were called upon to help shape the daily lives of the citizens in modern Denmark. The role of women was also changing, following the 1915 constitutional amendment that gave women the right to vote. In the following years, the first generations of women completed their educations within the design disciplines.

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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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A reading room dedicated to the late Michael Sorkin opens at CCNY's Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture

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The City College of New York (CCNY) is set to open the Sorkin Reading Room, dedicated to the late Michael Sorkin. The esteemed critic, and architect, who was also a Distinguished Professor of Architecture in the institute’s Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, passed away in March 2020 due to complications resulting from COVID-19. “The reading room will be used by researchers interested in Michael Sorkin’s criticism, pedagogy, and design practice,” said Joan C

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Exploring First-Year Student Work With Cal Poly Pomona's Architecture Foundation Design Studio

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Continuing with our new Archinect Studio Pin-Ups series , we showcase work from Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Architecture (CPP ARC) First Year Spring Studio. The ARC 1011A Foundation Design Studio is led by Studio Coordinator Robert Alexander (CPP alumn and coordinator of the Department of Architecture's First Year Design Studio) and Associate Coordinator Claudia Wainer (CPP ARC lecturer and Senior Architecture Associate at OWUI).

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Nha Dao Buoc House / H-H Studio

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© Hoang Le. architects: H-H Studio Location: Da Nang, Vietnam Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Hoang Le Area: 251.0 m2. Read more ».

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Populous and HASTINGS complete North America's largest purpose-built soccer venue in Nashville

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A day after Nashville’s NFL franchise unveiled its plans for a new 60,000-seat stadium , Populous and HASTINGS have officially announced the completion of what is now the largest purpose-built soccer stadium in North America for Tennessee’s "other" football team, Nashville SC. Located inside the Nashville Fairgrounds complex, the 30,000-seat GEODIS Park is meant to evoke the "look and feel" of the Music City’s industrial past as it enhances the local civic space with a multipur

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House for Cellist / Unagru Architecture Urbanism

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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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Meet the student winners of the 2022 TimberFever Design-Build Competition

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Moss Structural Engineers and the Toronto Metropolitan University announce the winners of its now-returned, in-person, annual TimberFever student design-build competition. Founded and sponsored by Moss Structural Engineers, the contest’s seventh edition drew student participants from across Canada and the United States who competed over three days for cash prizes, which this year totaled $1,500, $1,000, and $700 apiece.

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ripple-shaped family house in indonesia adapts to feng shui for optimal living

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cantilevered residence by rdma designs splits functions gradually into 3 levels. The post ripple-shaped family house in indonesia adapts to feng shui for optimal living appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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When wood shapes Paris by Atelier Architecture Vincent Parreira - AAVP

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A simple but essential question guides the conception of Tolbiac: what is housing? Housing should elevate the individual to the rank of inhabitant of the world, install a home and in the city, connect to yesterday and tomorrow, let us contemplate the near and distant elsewhere, structure our views, let us touch the mineral and the woody, the light and the dark, be caressing and rough, clear and blurred, welcoming like a hotel and simple like a shelter, make us big and small at the same time.

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New Messe Süd by slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten | Trade fair & exhibition buildings

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architecture: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten. interior & design: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten. landscape architecture: FSWLA Landschaftsarchitektur project management: wp2 architekten general contractor: Köster Bau GmbH structural engineering: Schüßler-Plan GmbH electrics: IBR Ingenieurbüro Reschka ventilation: IBZ Ingenieurbüro Zammit heating: Dr.

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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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Oakdell Residence by Assembledge+

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Nestled in the hills of the Fryman Canyon Estates area in Studio City, California, the Oakdell Residence is a remodel and addition to an existing 1960’s mid-century home. Originally built in 1957, the one-story, 3,900 square feet property remained a kind of a midcentury time capsule until rejuvenated by Assembledge+. At the heart of the original design was a saw-tooth floor plan that offered views in multiple directions.

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Art Deco Lovers Should Visit the Reverso 1931 Café in New York

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Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the Art Deco spirit of its iconic Reverso timepiece with a pop-up café serving delectable designer pastries and an exciting typographical collaboration. Turn back the clock nearly a century to the 1920s and ‘30s in New York. It was an era defined by glamor, vivacity, social progress and, of course, Art Deco style. The fine craftsmanship, rich materiality, and bold geometric forms of Art Deco made an impact on nearly every aspect of life, from architecture and design,

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Marvel reveals $26 million renovation project at The Bronx Museum of the Arts

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts has just announced a two-year, $26 million overhaul of the museum’s now 50-year-old 165th Street and Grand Concourse location. Led by Marvel and overseen by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the overhaul will include changes to the original 1962 synagogue structure’s entrance and lobby area to coincide with a rebranding campaign authored by Brooklyn-based independent design studio Team.

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A Brick and Glass Extension Telescopes Out Across the Roof of a London Home

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Andre Kong Studio created a series of boxes that add a study, bathroom, and bedroom for a growing young family. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: London, England Architect: Andre Kong Studio Photographer: Luke O’Donovan From the Architect: "Andre Kong Studio has extended a Victorian terraced house in southeast London by extruding a series of stepped brick volumes hostin

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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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The Lucas at 136 Shawmut Avenue by Finegold Alexander + Associates

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Rising in Boston’s South End, this church turned condominium mixes the craftsmanship of the past with modern amenities for a new style of urban living. Finegold Alexander's design stabilized the historic façade, removed the roof, and fit eight stories of units with a variety of interesting floor plans into the Gothic shell. The badly deteriorated roof and interiors of the 1874 German Trinity Catholic Church were removed, while the granite and puddingstone masonry shell was stabilize

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pierpaolo lazzarini unveils jet capsule GT-F, a ‘flying spaceship’ with customizable interiors

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the latest watercraft model features a cutting-edge hydro propulsion system and capsule-shaped shell. The post pierpaolo lazzarini unveils jet capsule GT-F, a ‘flying spaceship’ with customizable interiors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Milan installation recreates Stonehenge using Recycled Plastic by VATRAA

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VATRAA has opened its Plastic Monument in Milan, which has been created to draw attention to the long-lasting legacy we are leaving future generations. Its monolithic form is inspired by the heritage left by our ancestors – like the Pyramids, Colosseum or Stonehenge – but this is reinterpreted for a world that is marked with plastic waste rather than brick or stone structures.

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This converted power station gets plenty of natural light

The Spaces

The London United Electrical Tramway Company was built in 1901 by architects William Curtis Green and J. Clifton Robinson and awarded Grade II-listed status in the ’70s before being converted into recording studios. Artists like Prince, Adele, George Michael and Amy Winehouse recorded at the renamed, just off Chiswick High Road. The upper levels of the Power House were reserved for residential, and in 1985 David Clarke Associates converted the first and second floors into a four-bedroom pe

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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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Student Innovation Center by KieranTimberlake

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Iowa State University is a public, land grant university known for its strong engineering programs and commitment to hands-on learning. To further strengthen its multidisciplinary culture of innovation, the University needed a high-quality, centralized space for undergraduate students to explore ideas outside the bounds of conventional curricular structures.

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How I live: Lora Reynolds, a gallerist and collector from Austin, Texas

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Lora Reynolds is eagerly awaiting the delivery of her most recent acquisition, a wood and leather head by the New York artist Nancy Grossman. The head will take its place among sculptural works by Arlene Shechet, paintings by Donald Moffett and photographs by Torbjørn Rødland in an environment that more closely resembles an exotic sculpture garden like Storm King in the Hudson Valley or Fondation Maeght in the South of France than a family home in Texas.

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts reveals design for new Grand Concourse entrance and revamped brand identity

The Architect's Newsletter

New York City’s Bronx Museum of the Arts is closing out October with the unveiling of a fresh new look and a glimpse at a transformative capital project that aims [.]. Read More. The post The Bronx Museum of the Arts reveals design for new Grand Concourse entrance and revamped brand identity appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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This holiday rental in central Italy is designed for relaxation

The Spaces

A classical 1914 villa in Abruzzo has been transformed into a holiday retreat with typical Belgian restraint. Brussels architect Tom Thys refreshed this Trigno Valley country house with a plaster-toned scheme inspired by the original stonework. The building has been renamed Aristo House. Thys has designed an incredibly spare space where all practicalities are concealed behind the scenes, giving the living spaces room to breathe.

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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!