Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
October 1st is International Coffee Day, and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at some superlative projects that showcase the unique qualities and considerations involved in the design of different cafés across the world.
Avontuura
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The design comprises a stack of blocks that match the size of the surrounding buildings, clad in eight different colours of glazed brick. The post MVRDV create colourful “vertical village” in upper Manhattan appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Architects and artists are frequently asked to contribute their ideas for proposed memorials and other works of public art. The City of Los Angeles recently issued a Request for Ideas (RFI) that many designers may find compelling at a time when America's history of race relations and violence are top of mind for many Americans. Michael Pinto, Principal at NAC Architecture in Los Angeles, discussed the new L.A.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
created to make daily commutes glossier and smoother, 'nano' by bandit9 rides you around with zero emissions. The post inspired by a falling meteor, bandit9’s retrofuturistic e-scooter slips wittily through traffic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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?
Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Jeanne Gang has been honored by the 2022 Créateurs Design Awards as the winner of the Charlotte Perriand Award in recognition of her achievements in designing 2009's breakthrough Aqua Tower in Chicago. The Studio Gang founder said she “long admired” the social and environmental advocacy of the award’s namesake, adding that the positions she espoused were “in many ways ahead of their time.
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Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Exhibit Columbus returns with another year of events and exhibitions to highlight Columbus, Indiana's architecture, art, design, and community. The organization is excited to announce the 2022–23 University Design Research Fellows (UDRF). Now in its fourth cycle, this year's theme, Public by Design , "builds on the legacy of Columbus, Indiana to explore how collaborations between communities and designers can revitalize and reimagine historic downtowns as equitable, beautiful, healthy, and
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
French car manufacturer Citroën has unveiled a new logo that recalls the brand's original 1919 logo, to mark the start of a "dynamic era" and its mission to make electric vehicles more accessible. The new logo, which was created by the Citroën design team and global brand design agency Stellantis Design Studio , sees the return of the oval to enclose the automaker's deux chevrons – two upside-down V's that recall chevron herringbone patterns.
Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects ( AIA|LA ) has released an open letter to mayoral candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass suggesting 10 fixes to zoning requirements and the approval processes that would positively impact citywide efforts to tackle an ongoing housing crisis that has taken center stage ahead of the November election.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
with central park views framed by dramatic archways, the five-bedroom penthouse is now on the market for $33 million. The post step inside DDG’s gaudí-inspired penthouse at 180 east 88th street appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Archinect
OCTOBER 1, 2022
1A Pervomayskaya is a centrally located quarter in Tyumen, featuring apartments, business premises, and public space. The project is based in the old city centre, where theatres, museums, shopping malls, business centres, and 19th-century historical monuments are in the immediate vicinity. Despite its central location, it was long a dead-end plot, abutting onto a development site and thus breaking up the street.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
the AI-generated graphic novel, inspired by friday the 13th, narrates a traveller's journey to a mystical mask temple at seoraksan mountain. The post yongwook seong’s AI graphic novel depicts a mystical journey through seorak mountain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Next-gen solar parks that enable energy and food production as well as water conservation to work in synergy on the same plot can help to solve solar 's growing land-use issue, according to the researchers making them a reality. "There is this big debate around using land for solar versus using it for agriculture," said Colorado State University researcher Jennifer Bousselot.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
architectural studio rdma designs build a complex of luxurious wooden villas in Indonesia. The post hundreds of discarded metal buttons ornament private villa in indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The long-awaited Shanghai Library East designed by Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects has opened to the public in China. The 115,000-square-metre Shanghai Library East, located in the Pudong district of Shanghai , is the biggest library in the country. Schmidt Hammer Lassen designed its monumental shape in reference to a unique type of stone from the region, called Taihu stone, which has perforated surfaces and eroded hollows.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
the SD-05 is envisioned as a two-seat, electric-powered compact aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. The post SkyDrive to debut air taxi service with its SD-05 flying car concept at world expo 2025 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Spaces
OCTOBER 1, 2022
This glitzy rooftop bar is steeped in the Manhattan skyline, thanks to its prime spot 500 feet above the city. Nubeluz by José Andrés is located on the 50th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, NoMad, and its vast expanse of windows ensures every seat is the best spot, particularly as night descends and the lights twinkle on. However, its interiors – created by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio – are arguably just as impressive.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
the library will host 1,200+ lectures, seminars, performances, events, and activities for over 4 million visitors annually. The post one of the world’s largest libraries opens in shanghai, boasting sculptural forms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Canadian architecture studio Partisans has designed a residential tower in Toronto that takes its shape from both natural clouds and revision clouds – a notation architects use in technical drawings. If built at the proposed 15-17 Elm Street site in downtown Toronto, it will be 99 metres tall and contain 32 floors of apartments and amenities spaces.
designboom
OCTOBER 1, 2022
own your own floral creation by iconic flower artist azuma makoto in the form of an NFT. The post azuma makoto launches digital NFT bouquet shop ‘META FLORIST’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The British Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to include an effigy of King Charles III , which was designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings. Unveiled today, the 50 pence coin and commemorative £5 coin are the first currency to be minted with an effigy of King Charles III, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this month. The first coins featuring King Charles III have been unveiled.
The Spaces
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When it comes to dramatic conversions, chapels , schoolhouses, and pubs top the wish list. A peek inside The Cricketer on Regent’s Canal, East London , shows why. The three-bedroom flat takes over the ground floor of the Victorian pub and is located on Old Ford Road, opposite Victoria Park. Its vintage means it has lofty ceilings and tall windows that amplify light across its interiors.
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.
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Two cork-clad apartment blocks flank a renovated 18th-century building at the De Sijs co-housing project in Leuven, Belgium , designed by local studio Officeu Architects. Located on a street corner at the edge of Leuven's historic town centre, the project combines 12 apartments and shared facilities around a central garden. The De Sijs co-housing in Leuven incorporates an 18th-century building.
The Spaces
OCTOBER 1, 2022
To celebrate the long-awaited release of Hocus Pocus II, Airbnb has recreated the Sanderson sisters’ Salem cottage as a spooky getaway for rent this Halloween. The film hits Disney+ streaming service on 30 September. Airbnb has meticulously recreated the woodland cottage as though it’s been frozen in time for 300 years, complete with spell book-loaded shelves, creaking floorboards and cupboards full of mystical ingredients.
Deezen
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Los Angeles studio Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects transformed the derelict Los Angeles Times printing facility and Orange County newsroom into an office campus in Costa Mesa, California. The adaptive-reuse project, known as The Press, celebrates the building's industrial history while reactivating the spaces for people. EYRC turned an old LA Times printing facility into an office campus.
The Architect's Newsletter
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Sukkahs, temporary, outdoor, ad hoc structures built during the Jewish holiday Sukkot are the subject of the first annual Chicago Sukkah Design Festival happening October 9–16 in the southside neighborhood [.]. Read More. The post Chicago’s first-ever sukkah design festival seeks to do social good in an under-resourced neighborhood appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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