Archinect
JANUARY 4, 2023
Construction is underway on the $180 million Gateway Building at the University of British Columbia , designed by Perkins&Will and Schmidt Hammer Lassen. Intended as a “principal point of entry” to the UBC campus, the design of the six-story, 267,000-square-foot mass timber building seeks to balance sustainability, personal well-being, and Indigenous collaboration.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 4, 2023
© Rungkit Charoenwat. architects: HAS design and research Location: Bangkok, Thailand Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 130.0 m2. Read more ».
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Archinect
JANUARY 4, 2023
A master plan from MVRDV has been selected in the international competition to deliver a modernized and resilient water network to the 70,000-strong Taiwanese river city of Huwei. Located on the site of a still-in-operation 19th-century sugar factory, the Hoowave Water Factory project will consolidate and improve the city’s water cleaning capabilities while leading to the creation of a new park and additional urban spaces with three long bicycling paths, waterfront viewing platforms, and s
Avontuura
JANUARY 4, 2023
You first encounter the house through an old stone wall, where a natural path through the cultural landscape leads way up towards the house. The post Escape to this darkened coastal house in Sweden by HelgessonGonzaga appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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
JANUARY 4, 2023
Pelé was a footballer like no other, and his final resting place will be exceptional too: a large replica stadium complete with artificial turf inside the world’s tallest vertical cemetery. The Brazilian football great, whose funeral was held Tuesday, bought his mausoleum 19 years ago inside the Memorial Ecumenical Cemetery, a high-rise building that holds the Guinness world record as the tallest cemetery in the world.
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Archinect
JANUARY 4, 2023
A modular , wooden cabin from Dutch designer Caspar Schols has won the World Hotel Building of the Year 2022 Award at the recent World Architecture Festival (WAF). Named ANNA Stay, the project is recognized for its sustainable design that allows its guests to reconnect with themselves and nature. Image: Tonu Tunnel Image: Jorrit 't Hoen The building blends into its surrounding environment through its highly flexible design.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
the family home's design reinvents the typical dutch barn typology. The post LMNL office tops brick clad house with fragmented thatched roof in the netherlands appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 4, 2023
Following last week’s look at an opening for a Project Manager at site design group , we are using our first Job Highlights series of 2023 to explore an open position on Archinect Jobs for an Architect at the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The role, sitting within the department’s Real Estate Services (RES) division, will help support the management of New York City’s public buildings portfolio.
Deezen
JANUARY 4, 2023
Studio Symbiosis has completed a villa in Delhi, India , that rises up from its landscaped grounds, forming a terraced roof that is covered with plants to maximise the site's green area. The clients for Villa KD45 asked Studio Symbiosis to design a house on an angular plot surrounded on three sides by other villas, with the shortest fourth side facing the adjacent neighbourhood park.
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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
Architizer
JANUARY 4, 2023
Project Status: Concept. Size: 300,000 sqft – 500,000 sqft. Budget: Unknown. Text description provided by the architects. The Shenzhen Yinhu Future School is located in Sanjiu District, Yinhu Lake, in the Luohu district of Shenzhen, with a total land area of 14,000 square meters. On the east side of the site lies the completed residential district of Silver Lake Lanshan by China Resources, while the southwest side is used by the armed police. © Studio Link-Arc, LLC. © Studio Link-Arc, LLC.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
the easily adaptable, low-tech house is built with materials chosen for their low environmental footprint. The post hé! transforms industrial building into house with timber roof extension in brussels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Spaces
JANUARY 4, 2023
Cult artist Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked at 57 Great Jones Street from 1983 until his untimely death in 1988. Now the Bowery property is for rent – for the staggering sum of $60,000 per month for a minimum of 10 years. The NoHo space belonged to Andy Warhol, who bought the building in the 1970s and rented it to Basquiat shortly after the pair struck up one of the art world’s most iconic friendships.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
in the end, BUREAU's ’therese’ conceals the slabs of wood beneath the mud-like and rocky materials to appear like a mountain in the forest. The post BUREAU’s livable sculpture ‘therese’ offers a temporary respite in the french woods 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
JANUARY 4, 2023
London studio Zaha Hadid Architects has created a series of tent-like classrooms for displaced communities , which were designed by the late Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher. One of the last structures designed by Hadid, the tents were created by Zaha Hadid Architects ( ZHA ) in collaboration with non-profit Education Above All Foundation ( EAA ) as schools and health clinics for displaced populations throughout the Middle East.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
mechanically driven by hidden gears, each kinetic sculpture playfully captures the likeness of its musical counterpart. The post daniel bennan’s hand-carved, automated figurines of the beatles strum & drum in harmony appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
JANUARY 4, 2023
New Zealand artist Mike Hewson has designed a public playground in Melbourne named Rocks on Wheels that contains 24 massive rough-hewn bluestone boulders. Sat on what look like furniture dolleys, the boulders were placed on Southbank Boulevard in Melbourne to create an open environment for children to climb and explore intuitively. The giant boulders rest on what appear to be furniture dolleys.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
humanitarian organization balouo salo constructs a deep well of 32 m in the village of kenewal to improve sanitation conditions. The post solar hydraulic infrastructure in senegal promotes free accessibility to drinking water appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Deezen
JANUARY 4, 2023
Wood-lined walls meet supple suede furnishings inside this restrained interior, designed by Danish studio Norm Architects for a luxury yacht. Manufactured by German shipyard Y Yachts , the Y9 sailing yacht is almost 30 metres long and designed to be used by families and bigger groups, leading Norm Architects to strip the interior down to its essential features.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
volkswagen’s fully electric sedan ID.7 in CES 2023 has 40 layers of paintwork that illuminate when the vehicle is connected to a sound system. The post volkswagen’s fully electric sedan ID.7 glows in neon and zoomed-in QR codes for CES 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Spaces
JANUARY 4, 2023
David Hockney’s Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) promises a multisensory experience of the artist’s paintings and iPad pieces. Opening on the 25th of January, the exhibition is the inaugural show at London’s Lightroom gallery and promises to make dramatic use of large-scale projection and sound, including a composition by Nico Muhly.
designboom
JANUARY 4, 2023
the kinetic machine acts as a pulsating organ pressing against its ribcage. The post inflatable anthropomorphic sculpture uses soft robotics to mimic breathing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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
JANUARY 4, 2023
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Sumu Yakashima, a co-operative housing project in Japan that aims to positively impact its natural setting. Designed by architect Tsukasa Ono, the co-operative community on Japan 's Yakushima island uses a "regenerative" approach to improve the soil it's built on by promoting the growth of mycelium and bacteria.
The Spaces
JANUARY 4, 2023
Brighton is a city famous for its Regency architecture and history as a pleasure resort patronised by royalty and high society. Today, it’s also putting its best foot forward as a culinary mecca, drawing crowds outside of London to its diverse foodie scene and showcasing the best local Sussex ingredients. Furna opened in late 2022 and is a new feather in the city’s cap – the first solo adventure of Yorkshire-born chef Dave Mothersill.
Deezen
JANUARY 4, 2023
Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. Studio Schicketanz renovated modernist architect Henry Hill's home in California.
Dwell
JANUARY 4, 2023
Listed for $449K, the glazed getaway comes with solar power, a Murphy bed, and a bright-orange stove. Location : 359 Bear Cub Ln, Lake Placid, New York Price : $449,000 Year Built : 2010 Footprint : 1,100 square feet (one bedroom, one bath) Lot Size : 4.5 acres From the Agent : " This modern cedar-and-glass getaway sits nestled deep in the woods in Lake Placid, New York, and comes with four-and-a-half acres on Peacock Mountain, bordering APA Wilderness and Chicken Creek.
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