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LEGO Group's new campus officially opens at headquarters in Billund, Denmark

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Following five years of construction and planning, the LEGO Group is celebrating the official opening of the new corporate campus at its headquarters in Billund, Denmark. Designed by C.F. Møller Architects , LEGO Campus spans 54,000 square meters (581,000 square feet) and accommodates approximately 2,000 employees. Offering a playful, inclusive, and collaborative environment, the campus was designed to reflect the company's values of “Imagination, Fun, Creativity, Caring, Learning,

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Laurent Troost creates Tropical Shed as archaeologist's office in Brazil

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Laurent Troost Architectures has completed an office in Brazil for an archaeological consultancy, adding a garden courtyard and trellises for vines. The Tropical Shed project is located in Manaus , a city in the Amazon rainforest , where the Amazon River and Rio Negro converge. Though the city lies in the rainforest, the office was built in an industrial area.

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The Nakagin Capsule Tower: The final goodbye or a chance at a second digital life?

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The fate of the Nakagin Capsule Tower , designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa , founder of the Metabolist movement , has sustained a strong following since the announcement of its proposed demolition in 2007. At first glance, it checks all the boxes of a futuristic and head-turning project that lures the attention of both architects and the general public.

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step inside this narrow brick house by srijit srinivas, a lush oasis in india

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the upper floor master bedroom opens out to a balcony with louvers providing privacy and cool breezes. The post step inside this narrow brick house by srijit srinivas, a lush oasis in india 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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When it comes to building in Russia, Wolf Prix has no guilty conscience

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If we have to take the moral standards and political correctness into account, then we should instead be talking about where you can then even build at all. Then I can’t build in Russia, and I can’t build in China or Saudi Arabia. I’m not allowed to build for the Church, either, because it is morally depraved. My question for you is this: What am I supposed to do now?

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This week's featured employers are Peter Marino Architect, Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects, Studio Rick Joy, L'Observatoire International, and ARCHITECTURE OUTFIT

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From Archinect's active community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools , we have selected five featured employers with recently listed job openings in New York City , Los Angeles , and Tucson, Arizona. Take a look at these positions below, and visit Archinect Jobs for more opportunities. New York City-based architecture, planning, and design firm Peter Marino Architect is currently seeking an Intermediate Architect.

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Millennials and Gen Z strongly support “missing middle” housing, Zillow survey says

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The results of a comprehensive new Zillow survey gauging the views of 12,000 adult residents in 26 major metro areas on the topic of neighborhood-densifying housing options show that a [.]. Read More. The post Millennials and Gen Z strongly support “missing middle” housing, Zillow survey says appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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OMA and Buro Happold reveal new video of modular hospital prototype

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One of the most promising recent healthcare infrastructure concepts has engendered an offshoot project that looks to expand on its original framework design. As a product of the research done for their collaboration on the Al Daayan Health District Master Plan in Doha, OMA and Buro Happold have created a prototype for a low-rise hospital structure commissioned by the Hamad Medical Corporation.

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Leftover lumber and mycelium are the stars of this bio-build exhibition

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A cache of experimental pavilions and organic shelters show what is possible if we embrace biodegradable alternatives to concrete and steel. The Biomaterial Building Exposition is being hosted at the University of Virginia, with designs contributed by students from its architecture school as well as visiting professors and researchers. Five pavilions show how carbon-sequestering bio-materials could be used in construction right now.

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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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These are the winners in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards Architecture & Design Category

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The Sony World Photography Awards has named the winner and two runners-up in the Architecture & Design section for the 2022 edition of its prestigious annual honors. A documentary series about abandoned villages in Croatia’s eastern Slavonia region by photographer Domagoj Burilović took home the top prize in this section of the Professional category, followed by an exploration of the colorful cityscape in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan by Spanish photographer Javier Arcenillas,

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walter gropius’s modernist ‘meisterhäuser’ villas captured by david altrath

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in 1925, walter gropius designed a series of semi-detached houses and one detached villa for the senior teaching staff at the bauhaus. The post walter gropius’s modernist ‘meisterhäuser’ villas captured by david altrath appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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3D scanning is helping Ukrainians' risky fight to preserve their cultural heritage

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People in Ukraine are using 3D modeling tech to preserve cultural heritage sites — before they risk being destroyed by the Russian invasion. The project, called Backup Ukraine, was organized by smartphone camera capture app Polycam, which partnered with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Vice Media Group, Danish non-profit Blue Shield Danmark, Ukraine’s Heritage Emergency Rescue Initiative, and the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.

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aston martin DBX 707 first drive: we got pulled over while driving the fastest SUV out there

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designboom tested out the long-anticipated aston martin DBX 707, the most powerful SUV to date. The post aston martin DBX 707 first drive: we got pulled over while driving the fastest SUV out there 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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Saddle by Studio Gronda

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Studio Gronda was in charge to design all interior design spaces of Saddle restaurant , a new culinary center in the buzzling city of Madrid. Located over the foundations of the legendary Jockey restaurant, the IT society gathering space for global jet setters between 50 and 90. Saddle aims to continue, and enhance, the legendary gastronomic reputation that its predecessor once had.

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BEEAH Headquarters by Zaha Hadid Architects | Office buildings

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Powered by its solar array and equipped with next-generation technologies for operations at LEED Platinum standards, the new BEEAH Headquarters has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to achieve net-zero emissions and will be the group’s management and administrative centre that sets a new benchmark for future workplaces. With their twin-pillared strategy of sustainability and digitalisation, BEEAH Group works across six key industries that include waste management and recycling, clean

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North American crane count yields recovery, increasing 4.74% from Q3 2021 to Q1 2022

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The number of cranes in North America's major cities increased 4.74% from Q3 2021 to Q1 2022, recovering from the identical decrease from the previous Rider Levett Bucknall crane index report. Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) index measured five cities with an increase in the number of cranes , six that yielded little change, and three that saw significant decreases, dropping by more than 20%.

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Balmain warehouse with live/work potential heads to auction in Sydney

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Industrial proportions have been put through their paces at this Sydney warehouse, presently used as a gym and fitness centre. Located in Sydney’s Balmain village, 9 Palmer Street spans 247 sq m of internal space and is headed for action later with its lofty warehouse vibes intact. Photography: BresicWhitney. Classic steel-framed windows, open floor spans, exposed brick and trussed ceilings hone the raw vibe.

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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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AL_A-led team to design new Belgrade Philharmonic Concert Hall

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AL_A has been named the winner of an international competition to design a new philharmonic concert hall in Belgrade. The London-based firm beat out seven other finalists in the UNDP-sponsored contest that will bring a record amount of cultural spending to the region in the form of a four-part,1,600-seat concert venue overlooking the Blue Danube.

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Space Perspective reveals design for "world's first" space lounge

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Space tourism company Space Perspective has revealed the interior design for its lounge-style travel capsule, which will be hauled into the stratosphere by a giant balloon. Created in-house for the company's Spaceship Neptune , the cabin has room for up to eight passengers. Space Perspective has dubbed it "the world's first space lounge" and said it wanted the interior to be distinct from typical spacecraft, with elements such as reclining and reconfigurable seats, plants and sustainable materia

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Rural Municipality Building in Saue by molumba

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The rural municipal building is located in the southern part of the central park of Saue giving it a logical and dignified closure. Viewed from the outside, the office and administrative building seems like a pavilion in the public park. The contradiction between the privacy and the prominent public location of the work environment is solved by double-skin. façade.

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BIG models Spanish research centre on Sevillian pergolas

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A cascading rooftop with photovoltaics will crown the Solar Cupola, a research centre that architecture studio BIG is designing for the European Commission in Seville , Spain. Set to be built on the site of the 1992 Seville Expo, the 9,900-square-metre building will house facilities for the European Commission 's science service, named the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

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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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Neutinamu Youth Center by Matteo Cainer Architecture

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If today’s youth is the future, then the new Yeonsu-gu Youth Centre is conceived as a safe social incubator for our teenagers, a place to inspire, motivate and stimulate through playful, educational, cultural and creative activities. Designed as a dynamic and flexible centre, it will assist and train adolescents to develop the tools and skills necessary to address the future, while connecting and engaging with the city and the surrounding community.

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barozzi veiga forms enigmatic ‘miami home’ cultural hub for oolite arts

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behind the building’s puzzling exterior, an unexpected oasis pops up forming a new kind of public space in the neighborhood. The post barozzi veiga forms enigmatic ‘miami home’ cultural hub for oolite arts appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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San Marcos High School by Perkins and Will

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Perkins&Will’s Austin studio worked alongside the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) on a bond planning initiative to provide the community with new and upgraded educational facilities. Following the passing of the bond in 2017, the district engaged Perkins&Will to design each new and expanded school. At San Marcos High School, the team renovated approximately 5,600 square feet of the existing campus buildings and expanded its facilities by over 42,000 squ

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Designers invent new materials from old jeans for exhibition at Levi's London concept store

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Promotion: fur and ink made from denim offcuts are just some of the experimental materials that have been created as part of a collaboration between Levi's and the British Council. Working as part of the British Council's Making Matters programme – a programme set up by the council's Architecture Design Fashion division to champion circular design – Levi's digital residency put out an open call to interdisciplinary designers in Europe to reimagine post-consumer denim.

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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!