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NIU N70 by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos | Detached houses

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The NIU project arises with the purpose of innovating construction systems to increase precision in the materialization of architecture. Deadlines and certain costs that improve the quality of human environments, making them more sustainable and healthy. The N70 is the smallest model of the NIU project. The wet areas in which all the facilities are located divides the day zone from the night zone.

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Building Bad

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Building Bad: How Architectural Utility is Constrained by Politics and Damaged by Expression by Jonathan Ochshorn Lund Humphries , September 2021 Hardcover | 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 inches | 232 pages | 34 illustrations | English | ISBN: 9781848224667 | £45.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : In this book, the author argues that architectural functionality is often constrained by political and economic forces, while it is also effectively undermined by modes of expression.

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Xiaojing Bay – Skyline Villa by Original Vision | Hotels

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Luxury ocean view vacation homes are a new phenomenon in China and essentially currently limited to apartments. When China Resources Land, one of China’s most prestigious developers, decided to break ground in this market and provide hillside ocean view villas they carried out extensive research that brought them to look closely at our work. After showing them around our projects in Thailand and Hong Kong, they came to recognise our abundant experience in designing luxury contemporary villas and

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Metro Reports: Minnesota Places, 1125 N Schmeer Rd, Ankeny South, and more

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Minnesota Places, designed by Wright Architecture, will include 72 residential units affordable to those earning 60% Average Median Income. Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights. This post covers September 13th, 2021 to September 19th, 2021.

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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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Rostokino by CLK Architects | Shopping centres

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This shopping mall located in Moscow city, with more than 250.000 m2, built-in 2004, needed a new brand identity. The client requested a new facade design and a complete interior design strategy for all the malls and plazas. The challenge was to develop a functional, contemporary, and economically effective solution in a short period of time. The operation was divided into different zones with complex coordination in between technical departments and the non-stop activity of the tenants.

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Union Wharf by Cosentino | Manufacturer references

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The avant-garde ultra-compact surface Dekton has been specified as the façade of a multi award-winning residential build in the heart of London. Two 23-storey tower blocks in Greenwich, the Union Wharf Creekside Buildings have created 249 homes to rent in south London. One of the tallest modular buildings in the UK, the project was the first in the country to cater solely and specifically for families, with buggy storage, acoustic noise insulation and an on-site nursery for parents with young ch

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Icon Just Unveiled Plans for a Massive Neighborhood of 3D-Printed Homes in Austin, Texas

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The 3D-printing company Icon has partnered with Bjarke Ingels Group and homebuilder Lennar for their most ambitious project to date. Since 2018, Austin, Texas-based Icon has been printing out homes in the area and beyond using a robotic arm that meticulously layers a concrete-like material. Now, the company plans to flex that same arm—or several—by building a neighborhood of 100 single-family residences designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

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Manhattan facade 7 West 51st by Cosentino | Manufacturer references

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The remodeling of a classic Manhattan office building is one of the Cosentino company's most impressive projects. It was possible to carry out a comprehensive intervention on the façade, located on 7 West Street with 51, to achieve a high-impact aesthetic change. The design team responsible for the project, MZA Architects, planned a comprehensive renovation of the façade aimed at achieving a high-impact visual change.

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Kinnarps brings holistic ergonomics to the workplace | News | Architonic

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After our involuntary stretch out-of-office, we have a new understanding of what the workplace offers in terms of social engagement and shared purpose. For all our new familiarity with video conferencing, true collaboration, creativity and innovation happen when we are in the same place at the same time. In professional terms, the office is still where the magic happens.

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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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How to optimise office acoustics with silent.office.wall | News | Architonic

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As anyone who works in an open space or an office with other people knows: the working atmosphere is only as good as the personal spaces for privacy and retreat, which can be created through the right measures. For example, a person who is concentrating on something wants to be disturbed as little as possible by the informal team discussion across the room.