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Architecture is Awesome #23: Walls

SW Oregon Architect

“Architecture appears for the first time when the sunlight hits a wall. The sunlight did not know what it was before it hit a wall.” Louis Kahn. (Photo of the National Parliament House of Bangladesh by Rossi101 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award winning blog written by Neil Pasricha.

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Gorch-Fock-Schule by Hadi Teherani | Schools

Architonic

This enlargement of the school represents further development of the historic building designed by Fritz Schumacher back in 1931 via the new auditorium while equally taking advantage of the difference in elevation on the grounds to reconceive the facilities for sports. The new assembly hall / auditorium annexed to the south containing a stage, servery for food and a terrace facing south combines the old and new buildings across the schoolyard and beyond.

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089: Small Firm Mentality

Life of an Architect

Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality? In this episode, we discuss this concept with Mike McGlone from Alamo Architects. The post 089: Small Firm Mentality first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 089: Small Firm Mentality at Life of an Architect. Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality?

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German Pavilion Expo by LAVA | Trade fair stands

Architonic

<b>German Pavilion Expo 2020 design embodies message of sustainability</b> LAVA’s design of the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is an ensemble of suspended cubes, a forest of steel poles, covered by a floating roof. And behind these visually exciting design elements everything from intelligent use of local climatic conditions to materials reuse to connectedness is sustainable. "The key question was how to design a temporary exhibition and event space for up to three millio

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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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AstraZeneca Unveils a New Headquarters in Cambridge

Architectural Record

Herzog & de Meuron delivers a stunning research and development center for the pharmaceutical giant.

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JKMM Reveals a Brick-Clad Addition to Helsinki’s Academy of Fine Arts

Architectural Record

The stripped-down building matches its industrial context and acts as a bold canvas for students.

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Chapireh Residential Build by Bio-Design Architects | Apartment blocks

Architonic

The most important ideas of building design were to pay attention to the context, cultural harmony, and to consider a new look at the native architectural patterns of the city texture. The Chapireh Residential Complex is located in Dezful City -The area is known as the city of bricks- A city that has a historical texture rich in brickwork, elements and brick decorations.

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Designer Virgil Abloh, 41, Dies from Cancer

Architectural Record

A rising star in the fashion and art worlds, Abloh trained as an architect.

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How Valuable Is Your Time?

Mike LaValley

When does your time matter more than your patience? Do silly things ever get to you—things that in the grand scheme of it all don’t matter? ? I’m an even-keeled kind of guy. Most people who know me might even say I’m quiet. A few weeks back, I ordered a burrito bowl from a fine-dining establishment we’ll code name “ Hipotlay. ” At Hipotlay , you can get a custom ordered, ready-to-go, delicious burrito, salad, taco, or anything in between—or so I thought.

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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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Mesa 2nd Ward: Interior

Historic LDS Architecture

I visited the Mesa 2nd Ward two years ago, but at that time couldn't get inside. This time when I visited Mesa I was able to document the interior. And what a beautiful interior it is! A barreled ceiling descends to beautifully carved columns on the sides. At the front, the pulpit is off-center to the right while the sacrament table mirrors it on the right; behind, a beautiful vestry has organ pipes behind the grills.

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Challenging the brief

Lines on Paper