Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Continuing their work to recognize the valuable contributions of academics and researchers to the architectural field, the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) has announced its annual winners of the President’s Medal and Awards for Research. The 186th edition of the program saw UCL Bartlett School student Annabelle Tan taking home the RIBA Silver Medal for her investigation into notions of ‘tropicality’ in the context of Singapore titled 'A Journey through Past, Present and Po

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Salmon Eye is a world-class visitor and learning center designed to communicate the impact of aquaculture and its production techniques. The post Salmon Eye unveiled – a spectacular floating pavilion in Norway’s Hardangerfjord appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

RIBA has announced a winner in this year’s House of the Year contest via the final episode of the Grand Designs: House of the Year program, which aired on the BBC’s Channel 4 earlier today. David Kohn Architects ’ The Red House in rural Dorset took home the prize over six other shortlisted finalists, including the final candidate — Macdonald Wright Architects’ The Library House — that was named in the same episode.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Design firm Neiheiser Argyros stripped a grid-like ’70s home to its essence in service of the Mediterranean setting. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Evoia, Greece Architect: Neiheiser Argyros / @ neiheiser_argyros Footprint: 2,690 square feet Year: 2022 Structural Engineer: Michalis Michelatos Landscape Design: Greenplus Main Con

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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?

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Work has been completed on the Santiago Calatrava -designed St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. The church is the second Calatrava-designed project to be completed at the World Trade Center Memorial site in New York City, following his World Trade Center Transportation Hub , which opened in 2016. Image © Alan Karchmer for Santiago Calatrava Calatrava’s church is steeped in symbolism, largely influenced by Byzantine architecture.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A pair of landmark projects in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito is now complete, representing firsts for both BIG and Safdie Architects , respectively. QORNER, the 24-story Safdie-designed tower, is the firm’s first residential project on the continent and serves as an extension of its founder’s indoor-outdoor vision with garden terrace-lined residential offerings from the micro-apartment to the penthouse level.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Arched openings create a sense of fluidity inside a holiday home by Mexican studio CO-LAB Design Office , which was designed to encourage occupants to feel connected to the lush surroundings. Villa Petricor sits on a slender, angled site with tropical vegetation in the beach town of Tulum. The 300-square-metre house is oriented to take advantage of prevailing winds.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) for November showed a steady increase of 3.8% to 207.2, marking the third consecutive month of growth following September and October’s revised totals of 182.2 and 199.6, respectively. The reported increases in planning activity were propelled by commercial and institutional projects, which were bolstered by a rise in data centers, hotels, offices, government administrative buildings, and religious facilities.

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designboom

DECEMBER 7, 2022

rising 430 feet, the tower will mark the tallest building in the ecuadorian capital, and BIG's first in south america. The post bjarke ingels’ IQON tower rises over quito with a pixelated facade of raw concrete appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Following last week’s look at an opening for a Senior Associate of Design for the Obama Presidential Center , we are using our Job Highlights series this week to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for an Unreal Engine Rendering Artist at PHNTM. The position, situated in Los Angeles, calls for an individual with a degree in architecture or game and entertainment design with at least one year’s experience in Unreal Engine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A facade of cascading balconies defines the residential Iqon skyscraper near La Carolina park in Quito , which is Danish architecture studio BIG 's first completed project in South America. The 32-storey high-rise , now the tallest in the Ecuadorian capital, comprises 220 apartments alongside a mix of commercial and office spaces designed for developer Uribe Schwarzkopf.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released a new study examining the impact of student debt across different demographic groups in the architecture industry. The organization used the research company Ipsos to conduct an interview survey of over 700 members who provided insights on how everything from employment to life choices was affected by the repayment of educational loans.

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Architonic

DECEMBER 7, 2022

<p>The Winterthur-based general contractor P-Vision specializes in architecturally sophisticated buildings of the highest standards. The interior design concept reflects the creative philosophy of the client: through the highest standards of execution and control over all details, an architectural added value is created that cannot only be achieved with expensive finishes, but also through the careful processing of the building materials and the matching care of the construction manageme

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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.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Hospitality brand Edition has teamed up with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to create a luxury hotel filled with plants in the Toranomon district of Tokyo , Japan. Occupying the upper floors of a high-rise building in the Tokyo business district of Toranomon, the 206-room hotel is the first outpost in Japan for the Edition brand, which partnered with architect Kuma on the interior design.

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designboom

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the redesigned church is open again after years of financial difficulties and construction setbacks. The post redesigned by santiago calatrava, greek orthodox church destroyed in 9/11 reopens to public appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Architecture studio Studio Gang has completed the 11 Hoyt residential skyscraper in downtown Brooklyn with a scalloped concrete facade and an elevated park. Named 11 Hoyt, the 620-foot-tall (189 metres) skyscraper was clad with precast concrete panels that are positioned at different angles in order to give it an undulating effect. Studio Gang completed a concrete-panelled skyscraper in downtown Brooklyn.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Recent auctions of the items of deceased celebrities have unearthed the murky moral code around rifling through a lifetime of belongings, and shown how divorced we are from death. Welcome to The Trend Times , a column that explores design fads in the age of doomscrolling. I keep my dog treats in a ceramic baking canister that was once owned by Jeraldine Saunders, the author of a memoir that inspired the Love Boat empire, one of the most successful TV franchises of the 1970s.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Swiss studio Christ & Gantenbein has completed its upgrade of UK House on Oxford Street , adding a baroque-influenced lobby informed by the building's history. The renovation of the Grade II-listed building aims to respond to the need for communicative corporate architecture. Designed to be a welcoming "place of arrival", the new lobby combines the baroque themes from the existing building with modern elements.

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designboom

DECEMBER 7, 2022

‘Farouche Tremblant’: a unique agrotourism concept in quebec Set against Mont-Tremblant National Park and nestled within the Devil’s River valley, the ‘Farouche Tremblant’ agrotourism site offers a singular and unique concept for the Laurentians region of Quebec. Making the most of the natural and untamed qualities of the territory of almost one hundred acres, the […].

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The sixth floor of SFMOMA’s vertical campus in downtown San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood is the ideal context for Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue, an exhibition on view until June 25, [.]. Read More. The post A quiet installation of loud objects at SFMOMA sets the scene for discussion and discovery appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the modular house allows for a flexible organization to be reconfigured according to the occupant's needs. The post modular house by MIA design group occupies the countryside of vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Bustler

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Continuing their work to recognize the valuable contributions of academics and researchers to the architectural field, the Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) has announced its annual winners of the President’s Medal and Awards for Research. The 186th edition of the program saw UCL Bartlett School student Annabelle Tan taking home the RIBA Silver Medal for her investigation into notions of ‘tropicality’ in the context of Singapore titled 'A Journey through Past, Present and Post-Tropicality.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing SANAA's Sydney Modern art museum in Australia. Pritzker Architecture Prize -winning studio SANAA has extended the Art Gallery of New South Wales with a series of pavilions that step down towards Sydney Harbour. The building, called Sydney Modern, is powered entirely by renewable energy. The £191-million project has been described by state officials as the city's "most significant cultural development" since Jørn Utzon 's Opera House opened

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designboom

DECEMBER 7, 2022

three semi-open volumes that represent a deconstructed home center around a tranquil garden overflowing with greenery. The post team_bldg’s installation reconstructs the relationship between homes + nature in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Project Status: Built. Year: 2022. Text description provided by the architects. Casa Botánico is presented as a house remodeling project located in the city of Valencia. It’ s 190 m2 of surface have allowed us to play with the space and get the ideal distribution based on the needs of the clients. For this particular project the house has a large living / dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three bedrooms, office, secondary bathroom and toilet.

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