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Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation designs school that empowers children to deal with unpredictable challenges and potentials

Avontuura

The design of Reggio School is based on the idea that architectural environments can arouse in children a desire for exploration and inquiry. The post Andrés Jaque / Office for Political Innovation designs school that empowers children to deal with unpredictable challenges and potentials appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Electrification & Decarbonization of Buildings

SW Oregon Architect

Photo by Doris Morgan on Unsplash Jan Filinger of Studio.e Architecture brought to my attention the advocacy efforts of many in our community to transition away from the built environment’s reliance upon fossil fuels. The impacts of climate change—including catastrophic drought and wildfires here in the western United States—are increasingly evident and intensifying exponentially.

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Polysmiths designs "beautifully sustainable" London house featuring cork-lined living spaces

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Architecture studio Polysmiths used cork panels to clad internal and external surfaces at Cork House in east London , which was built using materials available during the Covid-19 lockdown. Polysmiths director Charles Wu adopted the roles of architect, client and developer for the Cork House project, which he designed as a home for himself and his partner.

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ulf mejergren repurposes dead trees into a pine bark hut camouflaged into swedish forest

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architect ulf mejergren and local farmer robert pettersson present the first project from their farm art series. The post ulf mejergren repurposes dead trees into a pine bark hut camouflaged into swedish forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Ten tableware items for successful dinner parties | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>It’s dinner party season, and whether the <a href="[link] set for a seldom-seen friendship group’s catch-up, a seasonal family get-together or just a weekend lunch, a well-dressed table sets the scene for mealtime majesty, making special occasions feel relaxed, and relaxed occasions feel special. Here are the essential <a href="[link] successful dinner parties can’t do without.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Former Hollywood Chateau Slides Onto the Market for $899K

Dwell

Legend has it that Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Madonna also once called the 1930s property "home." Location: 2203 N Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, California Architect: Walter C. King Price: $899,000 Year Built: 1937 Footprint: 1,199 square feet (two bedrooms, one and a half baths) Lot Size: 0.3 acres From the Agent: " This French Normandy townhome in Walter C.

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david altrath captures historical charm of 125-year-old hamburg town hall in germany

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david altrath documents the impressive interiors with their grand hallways, intricate coffered ceilings, and lavish decorations. . The post david altrath captures historical charm of 125-year-old hamburg town hall in germany appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lists for $4.3M in California’s Central Valley

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Sited on 76 bucolic acres, Fawcett Farm recently underwent an award-winning restoration with guidance from the legendary architect’s grandson. Location: Los Banos, California Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright Restoration Architect : Arthur Dyson Price: $4,250,000 Year Built: 1961 Footprint: 4,041 square feet (seven bedrooms, 6 baths) Lot Size: 76 acres From the Agent: " In imagining the ideal setting for living a full, free, and rich life, Frank Lloyd Wright strove for an architecture where: ‘We hav

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Simmering away

Habitus Living

Ian Curley has presence. With his booming British voice and a mischievous glint in the eye, he has made a memorable career on foreign soil in the tough-to-crack culinary world. Words like antagonist, brazen and maverick have followed Curley around. While the tattoo covered, larrikin side rings true, there is a family man behind it all. The culmination of which is most apparent in his Brighton home in Melbourne where he has lived for more than 15 years with his partner Simone and their three daug

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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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An Experimental Home With a Shape-Shifting Interior Just Hit the Market for the First Time

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Sliding dividers allow the rooms in this 1967 time capsule to expand and contract at a moment’s notice. Location: Prairie Village, Kansas Architect: Bruce Goff Price: $975,000 Year Built: 1967 Footprint: 1,515 square feet (one bedroom, two baths) Lot Size: 0.4 acres From the Agent: " Designed by the renowned architect Bruce Goff, the Searing House blends minimalism, whimsical features, and the feeling of being in nature.

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Dezeen's top 10 house extensions of 2022

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Continuing our 2022 review , we have collected 10 residential extensions featured on Dezeen this year, from a weathering steel structure perched on top of a bungalow to a pair of concrete volumes added to a remote farmhouse. You don't have to look to huge new buildings to find striking architecture. Small-scale projects expanding existing homes are often among the most popular stories on Dezeen.

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A harbourside penthouse furnished with pieces from the King Collection embraces Australian style

Habitus Living

With more than 240 kilometres of harbour coastline, Sydney is home to some of the most spectacular harbourside residences in the world. These sought-after waterfront homes, which boast sparkling water views punctuated by the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline, have given rise to a distinctly Australian style that dissolves boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces and celebrates relaxed living with a luxurious touch – and the penthouse of the Norfolk Apartments in Kurraba Point epi

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Rieder looks to ancient Rome to reduce cement content in concrete facade panels

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Promotion: Austrian cladding company Rieder is developing facade panels with reduced cement content – informed by the buildings of ancient Rome – which it has used across its headquarters with the aim of becoming "climate positive" by 2030. Rieder is replacing cement in its concrete facade panels with natural and local pozzolana – a material derived from volcanic matter such as pumice or ash that has lower CO2 emissions during its production than concrete with high cement content.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

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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Timber is an essential ingredient on this renovation in Rozelle

Habitus Living

The inner west suburb of Rozelle in Sydney is full of winding, meandering streets dotted with quaint worker’s cottages. The clients of Sydney-based Miles / Thorp Architects had purchased one of these cottages in the early ‘90s, adding a series of lean-tos and additions over the years. Mushrooming as new needs arose, these additions were built by hand by the owner, Miroslav, who is a sculptor by trade.

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Colleen Healey combines old and new for historic DC house renovation

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Colleen Healey Architecture has revamped a home on a radial lot facing Washington DC 's Logan Circle, retaining historic details while updating the spaces for contemporary living. The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city's grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L'Enfant's original masterplan.

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repairable & recyclable kara coffee machine sets a sustainable standard for appliance design

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kara's clearly labeled modules can be easily swapped out and and replaced by the user without any technical tools or knowledge. The post repairable & recyclable kara coffee machine sets a sustainable standard for appliance design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Edition Office’s architectural hardware exudes sculptural tactility

Habitus Living

Two years in the making to test and resolve, the new collection of architectural hardware from Bankston and Edition Office is a beautiful realisation of tactility and materiality. Incorporating door and cabinet hardware, each piece comes in bronze, patinated or raw aluminium. Created with a sandcasting technique, the individual ageing and patina on each piece is an exquisite expression of its handmade nature.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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News: Condition_Lab’s 'delightful' Pingtan Children's Library is the 2022 INSIDE World Interior of the Year

Bustler

The Pingtan Children's Library in Hunan, China has been named as 2022 INSIDE World Interior of the Year at the World Architecture Festival. Designed by Condition_Lab, the library was selected from a shortlist of eleven categories. Read the full post on Bustler.

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Australian-designed furniture by King features on Dezeen Showroom

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Dezeen Showroom: Australian furniture company King has listed a range of seating and tables on Dezeen Showroom, including a dining table that has adjustable legs. Issho , one of the tables in King's catalogue, is characterised by its multiple moveable and undulating bases. Issho's legs can be rotated. The table's sculptural legs can be rotated to provide customisable and distinct silhouettes, including 'closed' and 'open' configurations.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s Island Retreat in Belize Seeks $2.2M

Dwell

To call the director’s 2.5-acre getaway "cinematic" would be an understatement. Location: Placencia, Belize Price: $2,195,000 Footprint: Multiple dwellings (10 bedrooms, 6 baths total) From the Agent: " Coral Caye is a beautiful, secluded island retreat. This island, located eight miles and approximately 25 minutes by boat ride from Placencia, Belize, has been featured in several magazines including Land and Travel and Caribbean Culture and Lifestyle.

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Playwright David Hare Explains his Fascination with Robert Moses

Architectural Record

The "Straight Line Crazy" writer on why he took on a quintessentially American figure for a play originally staged in London.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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DC Van Hall Amsterdam: Staatsliedenbuurt building

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DC Van Hall Staatsliedenbuurt building, Amsterdam studio housing interior design, Dutch Architecture Photos. DC Van Hall Amsterdam. 4 December 2022. DC Van Hall revives industry and structuralism in Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt area. Design: Studioninedots. Location: Donker Curtiusstraat, Van Hallstraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Photos by Peter Tijhuis.

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Musk Residence // Meme Architects

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. Size: 10,000 sqft – 25,000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. Musk Residence is a conceptual project designed for a celebrity entrepreneurial magnate. Situated on a hilltop in Westside Los Angeles, the property oversees the expansive skylines of the La La Land. The residence reimagines the client’s primary residence as a fortress on the hill, manifesting the form and design ethos of the client’s enterprises.

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Jeddah Rose Building, Downtown

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Jeddah Rose Downtown Building, Saudi Arabia Architecture Design Images, KSA gateway construction. Jeddah Rose, New Downtown Building. 4 December 2022. Design: PARALX, Los Angeles / Beirut. Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For Al-Ameen Real Estate. Images courtesy of PARALX. PARALX’s “ Jeddah Rose ” tops out at the edge between old and new in Saudi Arabian city dating back 3000 years. • Mixed-use building to provide a hospitable, nature-focused environment between the historic city and future ‘New

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A Monumental Home Made of Cinder Blocks and Glass Seeks $6M in L.A.

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Designed by architect Finn Kappe, the Pacific Palisades property comes with massive living areas—and a price tag to match. Location: 390 Vance Street, Pacific Palisades, California Architect: Finn Kappe Price: $5,995,000 Year Built: 1992 Footprint: 3,535 square feet (four bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size: 0.32 acres From the agent: "Designed by Finn Kappe and completed in 1992, the site originally housed a small historical Spanish structure which was honored by preserving the facade.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!