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Zaha Hadid Architects reveals Chengdu Science Fiction Museum design in Sichuan Province

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The next major cultural project from Zaha Hadid Architects has been revealed after the firm published the first images of its under-construction Chengdu Science Fiction Museum to coincide with the announcement that it will play host to the Hugo Awards later this year. In the form of a solar nebula, the 59,000-square-meter (635,000-square-foot) museum is designed for maximal programmatic flexibility with the intention of “creating a journey of discovery that weaves between indoor and outdoo

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Social Housing at Leyserstrasse Vienna / O&O Baukunst

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© David Schreyer / O&O Baukunst architects: O&O Baukunst Location: Leyserstrasse 4, 1140 Vienna, Austria Project Year: 2021 Photographs: David Schreyer / O&O Baukunst Area: 11350.

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Santiago Calatrava unveils high-end Düsseldorf complex named Calatrava Boulevard

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Santiago Calatrava has unveiled a design proposal for a luxury mixed-use complex in Düsseldorf, Germany. Named Calatrava Boulevard and situated on Düsseldorf’s swanky Königsallee, the 375,000-square-foot development includes workplace, luxury retail, and upmarket restaurant spaces. Image credit: Santiago Calatrava LLC The scheme’s signature architectural element will be a curved, vaulted 135-foot-long roof orientated towards Martin-Luther-Platz, shaped to remain below

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Atelier CL3 design shingled residences in rural Czech Republic

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The concept of the buildings is a freestyle transcription of the traditional morphology of the original architecture of Jeseniky. The post Atelier CL3 design shingled residences in rural Czech Republic appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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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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Foster + Partners completes flexible office complex in Luxembourg

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Foster + Partners has completed a new office complex in Belval, Luxembourg that promotes flexible and collaborative working environments. Called ICÔNE, the 202,362-square-foot structure is filled with light and greenery, cultivating a safe, spacious atmosphere while referencing the rich industrial heritage of Belval. The project aims to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating.

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Cooper Union postpones Vkhutemas exhibition in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine

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An exhibition at The Cooper Union examining Vkhutemas has been postponed by the institution amidst criticisms relating to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Vkhutemas was a Soviet art and technical school that existed from 1920 to 1930. It was a pioneer in the field of art and design education in the Soviet Union, playing a significant role in shaping the aesthetic of early Soviet art and architecture.

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Piuarch tops Fendi factory with green roof to blend into Tuscan landscape

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Italian architecture studio Piuarch has completed a production factory for fashion brand Fendi in Florence , which features a green roof to "look like a raised garden". Located in the municipality of Bagno a Ripoli, Piuarch collaborated with landscape architect Antonio Perazzi to design a factory that would resemble its surroundings. The green roof was designed to blend into the landscape.

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UNESCO adds three heritage sites to its 'in-danger' list

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The historic center of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and sites in Yemen and Lebanon were added to the World Heritage List Wednesday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). All three sites were simultaneously added to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger. The statement said that the decision would give Ukraine access to “technical and financial international assistance” to protect and rehabilitate the city center.

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midjourney hybridizes urban skyscrapers with sustainable bamboo structural frames

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ecological design fused with with contemporary construction superimposes bamboo frames onto glass high-rises. The post midjourney hybridizes urban skyscrapers with sustainable bamboo structural frames appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Demand for design services continue to fall in December’s AIA Architecture Billings Index

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New data from the American Institute of Architects has found there to be a continued decrease in the demand for design services across December 2022, continuing a trend that began two months previously. According to the latest Architecture Billings Index for December, the billings score was 47.5, slightly up from 46.6 in November. A score below 50 nonetheless indicates a decline in billings.

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winery’s metallic ribbons trace the vineyard hills of magliano in italy

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sloping planted roofs top the stone structure of the winery by Ubikarch with local shrubs and flowers. The post winery’s metallic ribbons trace the vineyard hills of magliano in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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LACMA's latest museum exhibition, designed by Bestor Architecture, presents an alternative to pre-set narratives on America's design history? with Nordic countries

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The next few weeks are your last chance to catch an exciting exhibition at the

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bamboo bicycle club allows you construct your own sustainable commute

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recycled aluminum lugs connect bamboo poles for this DIY bike kit. The post bamboo bicycle club allows you construct your own sustainable commute appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Los Angeles announces six finalists for 1871 Chinese Massacre memorial design

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Six finalist entries to design the city’s official Memorial to the Victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre have been announced jointly by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The memorial will commemorate the 18 victims of mob-induced killings that took place near the current site of the Chinese American Museum downtown and was commissioned two years ago in the interest of conveying a “broader, more universal” messa

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designed from the inside out, ‘keturah’ reserve in dubai immerses occupants into bio-living

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the project combines interior design, architecture and landscape, respecting the surrounding ecosystem and focusing on the emotional, physical and spiritual balance of the residents. The post designed from the inside out, ‘keturah’ reserve in dubai immerses occupants into bio-living appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Viktor & Rolf creates rotated ballgowns for Paris Couture Week

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Dutch fashion house Viktor & Rolf presented "surreal" tulle ballgowns that feature striking sideways and upside-down silhouettes for its latest collection at Paris Couture Week. The Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show took place yesterday afternoon in an opulent room within Paris ' Intercontinental Le Grand hotel – a historic city landmark that opened in 1862.

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protruding, colored ‘sheds’ define architektura’s kindergarten design in the czech republic

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Vėtrník kindergarten by architektura: a free-form complex As part of a new development plan for the Říčany-Větrník area in the Czech Republic, local practice Architektura Studio has built an unusually whimsical kindergarten focused on sports and gym activities. ‘We designed three objects and connected them – a kindergarten, a gym, and a garden.

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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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Piers Taylor's Invisible Studio moving out of UK over Brexit "havoc"

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Somerset-founded architecture practice Invisible Studio is moving its operations outside of the UK as a response to Brexit , Dezeen has learned. The studio , which was founded by British architect and television presenter Piers Taylor , told Dezeen it is "actively investing in a future outside of the UK". "We feel little interest in working in the UK, and feel limited interest in engaging with the UK as an idea or a social and cultural landscape and [this] has led us to refocus on working outsid

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nendo engraves intricate patterns of pokémon cards into new office’s organic arrangement

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pokemon trading cards take over nendo's new office design for creatures inc. The post nendo engraves intricate patterns of pokémon cards into new office’s organic arrangement appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen survey finds 84 per cent of UK architecture studios want to reverse Brexit "catastrophe"

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Nine in 10 UK architecture studios feel Brexit has had a negative impact on them, exclusive Dezeen research has found. Three years on from the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020, Dezeen conducted a survey of 50 architecture studios asking about their experiences of working post-Brexit. Respondents ranged from small studios with 15 or fewer people to larger practices with a hundred or more employees and mega-firms with a global presence, such as Foster + Partners and B

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adjaye associates and holst architecture unveil new library design for portland

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a portland suburb will see a new library designed by renowned firm adjaye associates. The post adjaye associates and holst architecture unveil new library design for portland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Shohei Fujimoto’s Intangible forms take over ARTECHOUSE in Washington DC

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What does it mean to be human? An immersive art and tech experience at Washington DC’s ARTECHOUSE interrogates the question through a series of intangible light and south installations this winter that tests the boundaries of human perception. Japanese AV artist Shohei Fujimoto is behind the multi-sensory exhibition, Intangible Forms. His practice probes the boundaries of time and space through the use of coded operations, capturing data and facts behind phenomena and shapes.

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Family Gathering

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A Chicago garden calls a Black community pushed to the margins back together again. By Zach Mortice MKSK’s design for the community garden extends a Mauricio Ramirez mural onto the ground plane. Image courtesy MKSK. Since 2009, a vacant lot turned community garden on the 4600 block of Winthrop Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood has commemorated the Winthrop Avenue Family, the descendants of a group of Black families who for much of the 20th century were confined to this one block of the pre

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OMA proposes a modern renovation for turin’s historic museo egizio

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the winning competition entry will transform the world’s oldest museum for ancient egyptian culture. The post OMA proposes a modern renovation for turin’s historic museo egizio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tiny Glasgow apartment transformed into playful pied-à-terre

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Architect Lee Ivett, designer Simon Harlow and developer Duncan Blackmore have turned a 25-square-metre apartment in Glasgow into a brightly coloured space that doesn't contain any freestanding furniture. Blackmore worked closely with Ivett and Harlow to plan the interior of the ground-floor tenement flat, which he uses as a base while visiting his other projects in the city's Govanhill area.

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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!