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How Did BIM Help Notre-Dame Rise from the Ashes?

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Courtesy of Nicolas Mangon In many cultures, fire is a sacred element used in rituals of rebirth and renewal. It carries a dual symbolism, being both a creator and a destroyercapable of illuminating paths or consuming everything in its wake. In Greek mythology, for example, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, marking it as a symbol of progress, knowledge, and creative power.

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Do your architecture staff understand your workplace policies? Maybe not, study warns

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Employers often overestimate how well new hires understand employment terms, new research in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes warns. According to the study, 52% of hiring managers believed their recent hires fully comprehended the terms of their employment, while only 20% of employees felt the same. In a recent Harvard Business Review article , study authors Rachel Schlund ( University of Chicago ) and Vanessa Bohns ( Cornell University ) argue that their findings

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Curvy Dining / Unknown Surface Studio

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Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Unknown Surface Studio Location: Bangkok, Thailand Project Year: 2025 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 250.

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Four ADUs in Los Angeles by Bunch Design: Your Next Employer?

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Following our previous visit to Studio MM , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles this week to explore the work of Bunch Design. From their office in La Cañada Flintridge, the firm has built a portfolio of “thoughtful, creative, and unique” projects with a “strong emphasis on the inventive use of materials, the qualities of light, use of structure, and the relationship between the space and its users.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Raj Sabhagruh Discourse Hall / Serie Architects

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Completed in 2024 in Bilpudi, India. Images by Rory Gardiner. Serie Architects has completed the much-anticipated Rajsabahgruh, the centrepiece building in the 100-ha masterplan development for the Shrimad.

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Contemporary Mosques: Using Context as Driver over Symbolism

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Nurul Yaqin Mosque / Dave Orlando + Fandy Gunawan. Image Daniel Dian Kristanto The configuration of the mosque , the worshipping place for Muslims, traces its history to the courtyard of the religion's founder. The first mosques were, therefore, simple open spaces marked for ritual prayer use. Over the years and centuries, they would gain multiple standard, functional features, such as the mihrab , a niche that indicates the direction of prayer, and the minbar , a pulpit for the preacher to giv

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TBo refreshes Philadelphia townhouse originally designed by IM Pei

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An arched entryway and "electric blue millwork" are among the features in a rowhouse in Philadelphia 's Society Hill neighbourhood that has been renovated by architectural studio TBo. Designed in the 1950s, the three-storey building is one in a series of brick townhouses by the Chinese-American architect IM Pei that were integrated into an area with small, historic homes as part of an urban renewal initiative.

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2025 Color Trends in Architecture: Embracing Earth Tones and Vibrant Hues

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Lucida Restaurant and Bar / Shahira Fahmy Architects. Image Nour El Refai Unlike the 2024 Color of the Year selections , the 2025 picks reveal more commonalities among the colors chosen by major paint industry leaders. Each year, designers and enthusiasts from various fields gather within companies worldwide to reignite the conversation about color and its connection to contemporary culture.

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Stefano Boeri's Bosco Verticale was the most significant building of 2014

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The next instalment in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series looks at Stefano Boeri 's Bosco Verticale, the first " vertical forest ". Greenwashing gimmick or much-needed urban vegetation? Plants and trees on buildings evoke strong opinions and Bosco Verticale is the poster child for the trend, which gained significant traction in the second decade of the 21st century.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Apartments in Brazil: Interiors with Reused and Recovered Materials

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Paraso Apartment / RUNA + Elky Santos. Image Lauro Rocha From the field of architecture and construction, the concept of material reuse is closely tied to circular economy and the reduction of carbon footprints , paving the way toward a more sustainable and responsible future. By incorporating recycling practices , recovery, restoration, and/or the reuse of demolition materials , resource efficiency along with the reduction of energy consumption makes it feasible to experiment with techniques,

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4D printed ‘solar gate’ produces weather-responsive shades that open and close on their own

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these pine-cone-inspired shades dont need electricity to run because they flip as soon as they detect changes in humidity and temperature. The post 4D printed solar gate produces weather-responsive shades that open and close on their own appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Angkor Grace Residence / Bloom Architecture

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Oki Hiroyuki architects: Bloom Architecture Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Oki Hiroyuki Area: 50000.

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Elevated Exteriors: 12 Award-Winning Products Transforming Outdoor Spaces

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The Final Entry Deadline for Architizer's 2025 A+Product Awards is Friday, January 24. Get your brand in front of the AEC industrys most renowned designers by submitting today. From a young age, were told, Never judge a book by its cover. Solid advice when talking about the downstairs neighbor who notoriously never smiles, the local Dobermann everyone crosses the street to avoid, or that blackened banana thats unexpectedly perfect when peeled.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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National Athletics Centre – Transforming Budapest's Rust Belt into a Vibrant Community Space

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Rka Bohus The National Athletics Centre in Budapest marks a significant milestone in urban regeneration and architectural innovation. Located on a former industrial site along the Danube, this transformative project revitalizes a neglected brownfield into a vibrant hub for sports, recreation, and community engagement. Designed by Marcel FERENCZ, architect at NAPUR Architect Ltd. , with landscape design created by S-TR and several hundred pieces of furniture from VPI Concrete , the Centre is a c

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teamLab expands planets tokyo with interactive forests of animals & athletics apparatus 

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the athletics forest transforms movement into an art form with a field of bouncing, rotating balls, a suspended climbing apparatus, and more. The post teamLab expands planets tokyo with interactive forests of animals & athletics apparatus appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Yngsjö Retreat House / Johan Sundberg arkitektur

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Completed in 2023 in Yngsj, Sweden. Images by Markus Linderoth. Nestled among the undulating pine-covered hills in Yngsj, just by the shores of the Baltic Sea, stands a summer retreat designed for a family of.

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Lanza Atelier creates Shou Sugi Ban pavilion in Mexico City

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Mexican architecture studio Lanza Atelier has created a temporary wood-and-steel pavilion to function as a gathering space in a Mexico City courtyard. Commissioned by arts agency Base , the pavilion was intended to be a space for events and is located in the industrial courtyard of the organisation's office. Lanza Atelier has created a pavilion in Mexico City Lanza Atelier made the pavilion largely out of plywood panels sourced from regenerative forests, which were darkened using the traditional

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Genesis International School Turkayamjal / Studio Sacred Geometry

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Vivek Eadara architects: Studio Sacred Geometry Location: Turkayamjal, India Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Vivek Eadara Area: 35000.

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eriko kasahara sculpts delicate, undulating interiors for japan’s ‘st. wave’ wedding chapel

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an array of curving frames are designed to represent a bridal veil, bringing a sculptural quality to the chapel's interiors. The post eriko kasahara sculpts delicate, undulating interiors for japan’s ‘st. wave’ wedding chapel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Amator Cph Restaurant / wiercinski-studio

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Completed in 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Images by Paolo Galgani. A small, cozy restaurant in Copenhagen, featuring unique, raw furniture and objects, all handmade in Poland. Amator is a new, beloved spot for guests.

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What’s in a Name: Zaha Hadid’s Legacy and the Business of Branding Architecture

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Zaha Hadid passed away in 2016. But her company, Zaha Hadid Architects, lives on. Clients who want to commission one of her trademark gravity-defying curvilinear buildings are still free to do so. It wont be a real Hadid, of course, but then again, isnt this a question of semantics?

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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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Petapa Market Renovation / Taller MRD + DF Arquitectos

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Jess Omar Luis Salvatierra architects: DF Arquitectos architects: Taller MRD Location: Santa Mara Petapa, Mexico Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jess Omar Luis Salvatierra Area: 4650.

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I IN creates "living lounge" for Tokyo office in museum building

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Local design studio I IN has updated the reception lounge for a Tokyo office , adding a verdant plant centrepiece and a sculptural ceramic installation. Located in Museum Tower Kyobashi , a Nikken Sekkei -designed building that is home to an art museum, I IN wanted the reception to nod to the function of the building and chose the concept of "Work with Art" for the redesign.

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Stones Throw Residence / Mole Architects

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Nick Guttridge + MoleArchitects architects: Mole Architects Location: St Peters Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, United Kingdom Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Nick Guttridge + MoleArchitects Area: 214.

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Son Studio draws on "sun-bleached" shacks for Bangalow Road House

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A wall of timber louvres references traditional wooden beach shacks at this house in Byron Bay , Australia, completed by local architecture practice Son Studio. Named Bangalow Road House after the road that connects the town of Bangalow to Byron Bay and the coast, the three-bedroom family home occupies a compact corner plot. Son Studio 's design aims to allude to the area's traditional beach houses while responding to the site's challenges, including its size constraints and the need to balance

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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