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COHESION, Architects Orange, ISA, Oliver Freundlich Design, and Blitz are Archinect's latest featured employers

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From Archinect's growing community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools , we have picked five featured employers with recently listed job opportunities in New York City , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Philadelphia , and Orange , California. Take a look at these positions below, and visit Archinect Jobs for more openings. Emerging Los Angeles-based architecture practice COHESION | MALEK ALQADI is looking to hire an ambitious Job Captain/Designer with design and technic

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Young Projects designs Casa Las Olas on the Dominican Republic coast

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The Retreat House, designed by Young Projects, sits at the cusp of a dense jungle on one side, and a pristine beach on the other. The post Young Projects designs Casa Las Olas on the Dominican Republic coast appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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Pritzker Prize winner Diébédo Francis Kéré on why his childhood is keeping him motivated

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I never saw myself connected to this big thing. I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people. No, I never dreamed to see this work connected with Pritzker. No, no, never. NPR’s Michel Martin got the newest Pritzker laureate and recently-named Dakar Goethe Institute designer to harken back to his childhood village in Burkina Faso , which he credited as a strong influence beginning with his educational experiences in darkened classro

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‘field suite spa’ by kengo kuma invites guests to soak in japan’s natural beauty

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field suite spa the duality of field suite spa – scheduled to open on the 15th april 2022 – lies in the changing seasons. colder times see the surroundings enveloped in snowcaps, frosty breeze, and the details of the mountain ridges peeking through the piles of snowflakes that have accumulated around them. warmer days […]. The post ‘field suite spa’ by kengo kuma invites guests to soak in japan’s natural beauty appeared first on designboom | architecture & design maga

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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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Architects can now add accurate sun positioning in real-time with Morpholio Trace's new 'Shadow Maker' tool

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Morpholio today launched another powerful tool inside its popular TracePro app that allows architects, designers, and landscape architects to "control the sun." Dubbed "Shadow Maker," the new in-app feature lets users add and adjust solar positioning within a project in real-time, providing an accurate and informative way for shadows to be generated within drawings.

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India will complete the world's tallest railway bridge in Kashmir by 2023

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An engineering marvel in the making, the world’s tallest railway bridge being constructed over Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district is likely to come up by December next year This railway bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar- Baramulla Rail Link Project, which is the most challenging project being undertaken post-independence by Indian Railways.

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Vipp sets up one-room hotel inside ex-pencil factory in Copenhagen

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A factory that once made Denmark's classic Viking school pencils now contains a one-room hotel conceived by homeware brand Vipp. The 90-square-metre hotel – which is aptly called Vipp Pencil Case – is situated on the factory's ground floor and accessed via a sun-dappled courtyard. The hotel room is arranged around an open living and dining area. This is one of six hospitality spaces that Vipp has established for design-conscious travellers – others include Vipp Shelter , a pre-fab cabin nestled

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HKS will transform a slice of Sunset Boulevard into a hub for Hollywood creativity

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A popular corner of Hollywood may soon be getting a lot busier thanks to a proposal for a new Grammy-worthy creative campus located at the crossroads of the entertainment industry’s two most important arteries. Tentatively named the CMNTY Culture Campus, the proposed 500,000-square-foot design from HKS for Record Plant founder Phillip Lawrence and celebrity business mogul Thomas St.

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this sustainable prefab cabin can extend your living space within some weeks

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the abodu modular cabin offers a cozy well-lit interior that can be built in the backyard of your house, providing maximum comfortable space in a minimum area. The post this sustainable prefab cabin can extend your living space within some weeks 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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Winning designs for Arquine's MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion competition bridges architecture and community in Mexico City

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The MEXTRÓPOLI Architecture and City Festival brings architects, designers, students, artists, and the community to celebrate new and exciting design visions for Mexico City. Since the first MEXTRÓPOLI festival in 2014 , the event has continued to be a pillar event for the architecture and design community. Each edition of the competition, led by Arquine, invites all to "participate in the design of the MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion, the piece that will represent the Architecture and

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Balbek Bureau proposes "temporary but dignified" refugee villages for Ukraine's displaced

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Kyiv practice Balbek Bureau has analysed refugee settlements around the world to develop a blueprint for a modular village that could provide emergency shelter for people made homeless during the war in Ukraine. The housing scheme, dubbed Re:Ukraine , is based on a standardised timber-framed box that can be fitted with different interiors to form living quarters and communal kitchens, bathrooms and public spaces.

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The 2022 National Urban Design Awards winners envision a healthier Canada

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The winning projects of the 2022 National Urban Design Awards have been revealed by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) , the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CLSA). Thirteen projects across Canada were recognized for contributing to the quality of life and the sustainability of Canadian cities.

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Before & After: An Architect’s Ever-Changing Bungalow Evolves Over Seven Years

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David Marlatt of DNM Architecture field tests materials and designs as he remodels his 1906 home in Sausalito. "My wife and I had no interest in buying something that was ready to move in—we were actively looking for a project," says architect David Marlatt. That’s exactly what the couple found in this Sausalito bungalow. The home was built in 1906, and subsequently moved to its current corner lot during World War II, when the Army appropriated its original neighborhood for the Marinship Shipyar

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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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RIBA's diversity & inclusion chief is stepping down after only a year

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Change has come to the UK’s leading architectural association as The Architects’ Journal is reporting that RIBA’s current Director of Inclusion & Diversity Marsha Ramroop is departing from the organization after just 13 months on the job. The institution is going through an administrative restructuring after reporting an £8 million ($10.8 million) budget deficit late last year.

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Before & After: A Dated Palm Springs Midcentury Is Reimagined With Fresh Finishes and Etsy Finds

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Michelle Boudreau Design revamps an unremarkable home using striking tile, a slatted-wood motif, and niche designer decor. When she approached the remodel of this 1954 home in Palm Springs, California, interior designer Michelle Boudreau didn’t see a lot of character to work from. But there were touches of midcentury modern and Spanish style, the latter showing through in the terracotta tile covering the floors of the main living spaces.

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Legoland replica of SoFi Stadium the largest Lego stadium in the world

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Inglewood’s futuristic SoFi Stadium is considered an architectural feat. Now, the structural marvel has been rendered in miniature form. A Lego model of the stadium — where the Rams recently captured their first Super Bowl title in the L.A. area — will be unveiled to the public Thursday at the Legoland theme park in Carlsbad. But don’t call it small.

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Berlin’s Dashi is an American diner with an Asian twist

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Influences from across Asia combine at this Mitte diner, which inhabits starkly minimal, wood-panelled interiors. Danish studio Mentze Ottenstein designed the space, which uses tableware and red leather furniture reminiscent of classic American diners. They’re set against a more refined backdrop of statement lighting and travertine flooring, with some further anachronistic tension introduced by the decorative plaster moulding overhead.

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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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Wang Yong: Moving a Perpetual Motion Machine Into the Pop-up Shop of Zhima Health by WUUX

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In November, 2021, the circular counter of the pop-up shop of Zhima Health at Zhengda Center was lit up by enchanting blue light with a gigantic installation of perpetual motion machine placed in the center. Following his attempts at new retail and multi-dimensional metaverse in the big health industry, Wang Yong, designer from Beijing Wuxiang Space Architecture Design Studio, challenged the design concept of traditional retail spaces with the concept of “herb lab-extraction of kinetic ene

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this 990 sqm house in são paulo is marked by two contrasting facades

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one facade offers privacy and minimal gestures while the other holds protruding volumes opening onto forested views. The post this 990 sqm house in são paulo is marked by two contrasting facades appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Get Lectured: Boston Architectural College, Spring '22

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As the final weeks of March approach, architecture schools continue with their Spring 2022 lecture event programming. Boston Architectural College , a winner by popular vote of Archinect's 2021 Get Lectured Poster competition , provides another series of lecture events to watch. The School's Just Design Spring 2022 lecture series welcomed presentations from David Rifkind and Dawit Benti in January, who discussed contemporary Ethiopian architecture, followed by Khushnu Panthaki Hoof (Studio Sanga

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A Boston Brutalist classic is threatened with demolition. Architects and preservationists should fight for its survival

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The completed works of Paul Rudolph have become a regular target for the concrete-hating development crowd. Buildings such as the Burroughs Wellcome headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, and the Shoreline [.]. Read More. The post A Boston Brutalist classic is threatened with demolition. Architects and preservationists should fight for its survival appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Topanga Canyon mountain retreat is peak 1970s design

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Lofty mountain living is on offer at this 1979 Topanga Canyon property, whose timber and glass design celebrates the rugged views on its doorstep. The barn-like LA County home is set on a rugged 0.75-acre plot and hones a rustic vibe thanks to its pitched ceilings and walls of reddish timber. A corner stove anchors the mostly open plan ground floor, with views of the Old Canyon through a wall of glass that flows onto wraparound decking.

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Daily digest: NYC wants landscape architects to help revitalize city parks, Michael Hsu’s nonprofit partnership, and more

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Good afternoon and welcome back to yet another news roundup. As we slowly inch towards April, there’s plenty of news from the architecture, planning, and design sphere to catch up [.]. Read More. The post Daily digest: NYC wants landscape architects to help revitalize city parks, Michael Hsu’s nonprofit partnership, and more appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Batek Architekten renovates historic cinema in pastel and earth-coloured hues

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German studio Batek Architekten has refurbished Yorck Kino Passage, one of the oldest cinemas in Berlin , adding a foyer bar with pistachio-coloured arches and covering its screening rooms in saturated colours. The local studio wanted the renovation to pay respect to the original neoclassical style of the 1908 cinema, while still giving it a contemporary feel.

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On Roosevelt Island, the fight to turn the historic Smallpox Hospital into a permanent pandemic memorial

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Though several efforts have been made to install a permanent memorial to essential workers in New York City since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, nonprofit organization Friends [.]. Read More. The post On Roosevelt Island, the fight to turn the historic Smallpox Hospital into a permanent pandemic memorial appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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!