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Revitalization of Prague’s First Skyscraper by Qarta architektura

Archinect

Prague's First Skyscraper The former Palace of the General Pension Institute is one of the most prominent examples of Functionalist architecture in interwar Czechoslovakia. Inspired, among others, by the work of Le Corbusier, young Avant-garde architects Josef Havlíček and Karel Honzík designed an open-cross plan building – the first Prague skyscraper conceived as a solitaire amongst the typical residential block buildings of the time.

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small and large holes peek through brutalist high school gymnasium in japan

designboom

NIKKEN SEKKEI sought to create a space beyond the conventional gym halls, offering students an 'everyday yet extraordinary' experience. The post small and large holes peek through brutalist high school gymnasium in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Brand New School Office, Los Angeles by 1100 Architect

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For the new Los Angeles headquarters of Brand New School, a media company, we converted a lighting showroom into a contemporary workspace that supports the company’s creative and collaborative culture. The design maintains the open character of the former showroom, locating two long communal desks at the core of the space and arraying offices and conference rooms at the peripheries.

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Ten tranquil garden studios designed for work and play

Deezen

As the start of summer in the northern hemisphere promises warmer days and longer evenings, our latest lookbook features 10 garden studios that provide extra space for work or relaxation. For homes with large gardens, a small studio can be a practical way to create a separate hideaway for working from home – which has become commonplace in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic – or simply to retreat to for privacy.

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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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ancher architecture office reinterprets the traditional cottages of bicheno, tasmania

designboom

a 1930s fisherman's cottage in bicheno is revived through a contemporary lens with this breezy intervention. The post ancher architecture office reinterprets the traditional cottages of bicheno, tasmania appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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camilla falsini turns iris ceramica group slab into memphis-inspired painting

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the live painting performance took place during clerkenwell design week 2022. The post camilla falsini turns iris ceramica group slab into memphis-inspired painting appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Event: Two-Weeks On Site Conference/Course in Human Sciences, Neuroscience, Architecture and Design with Alvaro Siza, Juhani Pallasmaa, Vittorio Gallese, Alberto Perez-Gomez, Harry Mallgrave, Tatiana Berger, Sarah Goldhagen, Rick Joy and many more

Bustler

Event Date: Jul 21, 2022 - Aug 4, 2022; Event City: Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Porto, Portugal To apply to this course in Iberia or to the second edition course in Mexico next March, or to get more information, please fill out this short interest form: [link] This groundbreaking summer course and conference offers an intensive two-week immersion encouraging the intersection between disciplines, from architecture, design, planning and the built environment to scientific disciplines concern

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plásmata: refik anadol, SpY, tony oursler + more exhibit public digital artworks in athens

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presented by onassis stegi, the exhibition brings together 25 international pieces, set in various locations across the park. The post plásmata: refik anadol, SpY, tony oursler + more exhibit public digital artworks in athens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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5 Postmodern Interior Design Tips

The Architecture Designs

Are you a fan of postmodern architecture designs ? If so, you probably wish you could rebuild your home or apartment to be a postmodern masterpiece. While tearing down your house and starting fresh might not be realistic, you can always look for ways to bring the best of postmodern architecture into your home. Postmodern interior design is vibrant, revolutionary, and achievable in your home if you follow these five simple guidelines.

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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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Golden Barnyard: Cockaigne of Everyman | Wutopia Lab

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Golden Barnyard: Cockaigne of Everyman is a revitalization project of barnyard designed by an architectural firm Wutopia Lab. The expression of the barnyard is simple and direct. So, the firm decided to use the golden color to symbolize the harvest field, the harvest that never ends. Wutopia Lab uses golden yellow permeable concrete, resembling paddy, with dark red lines to form an everlasting barnyard scene. .

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Stealth House // Specht Architects

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. Text description provided by the architects. Specht Architects’ Stealth House inverts the form of the typical freestanding residence, creating a livable and desirable oasis in these otherwise disused, undesirable areas or lots. Many parcels of land in growing metropolitan areas don’t naturally lend themselves to residential uses.

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Frank Lloyd Wright hated tall people

Brandon Donnelly

I have been in a few of Frank Lloyd Wright’s houses and in every case it turned out like this: The Prairie School (of architecture), for which Wright was a pioneer, was all about horizontality. That typically meant flat roofs, deep overhangs and, in the case of Wright’s work, exceptionally low ceiling heights. I’m about 6’3”. Many of his clear heights were less than 7’ and I believe his doorways were often 6’2”.

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SUD Residential building Kop Zuidas // office winhov

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Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 25,000 sqft – 100,000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. The Kop Zuidas can be read as a pivot point in Amsterdam. The north side of the location is the Zuidelijke Wandelweg (walking path); the historical boundary between Berlage’s Plan Zuid and the green Amstelland in the south. Residential building SUD Amsterdam forms the head of a building block and is located frontally on the square that forms the center of this part of the Zuida

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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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How To Design A Home With Filtered Light

The Architecture Designs

Inviting natural light into your home is one of the best ways to keep your electricity bills low at the end of the month. But, aside from this sustainable advantage, it also helps beautify the home and brings in some vitamin D for the family. It also freshens and filters the air inside the house, improving ventilation. If you want to take advantage of the benefits of natural sunlight, but don’t want to keep chasing it year-round, you can design your home through filtered light.

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MARG Studio

ArchiDiaries

(“Text as taken from the website”). Practice Ideology. MARG Studio is a design laboratory that applies its creativity to areas ranging from architecture to interior design. MARG Studio is the director of a creative orchestra made up of innovative and refined material solutions discoveries. A story punctuated by continuous design challenges, choice of materials and functional design.

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3 Impressive Solar Lights for Outdoors

The Architecture Designs

Are you looking to spruce up your garden this summer? Why not consider using solar lights? Solar lights are a great way to add some extra decorations to your outdoors. When it comes to choosing solar lights for your outdoors space, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. The first is that you’ll want something that’s going to be attractive.

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Best Practice Architecture Reimagines Charming Contemporary Boathouse Bungalow

Architizer

Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 1000 sqft – 3000 sqft. Boathouse Bungalow – Originally a houseboat that had been relocated to land during the early 20th century, Boathouse Bungalow was in need of a complete interior overhaul and addition to accommodate a family of three. Best Practice reimagined the space with contemporary details while maintaining the charm the clients were initially drawn to.

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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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Interior Design Interns | Builten

ArchiDiaries

Builten is hiring Interior Design interns to join their office in India. Job Title: Interior Design Interns. Qualification : B. ID. No. Of Posts: 1.

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Competitions: Open Call: [Layer 02. City] more socially sustainable designs

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Sep 4, 2022; Submission Deadline Sep 18, 2022 ABSTRACT. As spatial practitioners, we are often presented with uncomfortable relationships, forcing us to choose sides and make decisions. We are constantly challenged to rethink how we embrace the dynamics between architecture, and external forces. Ultimately, we envisage architecture as a tool to comment, critique, dismantle and reposition a condition.

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3D Visualizer | Ealanta design studios

ArchiDiaries

Ealanta Design Studio is hiring 3D Visualizer to join their office in India. Job Title : 3D Visualizer. Experience Required: 1+ Years.

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Paints: A handbook for construction industry professionals

Building and Interiors

Paint is a pigmented coating used to protect, preserve, decorate, or add functionality to a surface or object. There are a number of paint companies in India offering a wide range of products such as exterior and interior coatings, oil coatings, acrylics, emulsion, enamel, textures, etc. to prevent defects. In addition, it is a liquid or mastic material.

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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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Interns | ADeCon Design Studio

ArchiDiaries

ADeCon Design Studio is hiring Architectural interns to join their office in India. Job Title : Interns.

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False ceiling designs for hall to make a lasting impression (50+ images)

Building and Interiors

Everyone dreams of making the perfect home for themselves one day. So, choosing the right interior design is a crucial task. Also, there are a thousand decisions to make while building or renovating a room, including the choice of simple false ceiling designs for hall with or without one or two fans in modern & simple styles. We understand your confusion regarding interior design.

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Interns | SPDS

ArchiDiaries

SPDS is hiring Architectural interns to join their office in India. Job Title : Interns.

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Delve Architects adds miniature art gallery to South London home

Deezen

Local studio Delve Architects has extended a terraced home in south London by adding a brick-lined kitchen designed to be easily transformed into the Ivanhoe Gallery exhibition space for displaying work by local artists. Commissioned by Katherine Oliver, founder of Oliver Projects consultancy and "nomadic gallery" that specialises in promoting the work of south London artists, the extension was designed to both improve the house and double as an exhibition space.

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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!