Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
This weekend, a home designed by modernist architect Marcel Breuer will hit the market in Andover. Named for its original owners, “The Grieco House” offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 3,721 square feet on 1.07 acres. The Janovitz + Tse Team of ModernMass at Compass is handling the listing at 81 Sunset Rock Road, which will come with a $1,500,000 price tag.
Avontuura
JUNE 27, 2022
Inside the tower, a workshop and an archive for natural artefacts have been set up, with direct connection to the orchard via a terrace. The post HARDDECOR ARCHITEKTUR converts former climbing tower into “flying classroom” appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
The fictional film will be set in a public restroom that is part of the real-life urban renewal project known as the “The Tokyo Toilet project", which involves the creation of 17 public bathrooms in key locations in the Japanese capital with designs by world renowned Japanese architects, such as Tadao Ando and Sou Fujimoto. Wenders said he was inspired by the futuristic look and unique cultural spirit of the project and decided to set his forthcoming untitled film inside one of them.
designboom
JUNE 27, 2022
calaak'oncept, a company specializing in cargotecture, designs and distributes swimming pools carved in shipping containers. The post french company turns shipping containers into durable, low-maintenance swimming pools appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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?
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
A transformed brownfield site in Ghent’s historic central core has been revealed, showcasing BOGDAN & VAN BROECK ’s vision for a “world in itself” set amongst industrial ruins and characterized by what it calls “lockdown-compatible” living. The factory building had sat unoccupied since 1997 before being acquired by developer sogent, who organized an international competition for the redesign project in 2009.
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Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
Following last week’s visit to Toronto’s Yabu Pushelberg, we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Los Angeles where we find TOLO Architecture. Founded in 1998 by Peter Tolkin, the firm was renamed TOLO in 2018 after Sarah Lorenzen joined as a principal. Throughout its history, the practice has won acclaim for its inventive approach to projects across a diverse portfolio.
The Architect's Newsletter
JUNE 27, 2022
With urgent turning points for mitigating climate change drawing ever nearer, it’s time for the architecture field to take notice—and action. Seventy-five percent of global emissions come from the urban [.]. Read More. The post Architecture can’t wait for regulators to lead on sustainability appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
A key building feature on one of Kevin Roche ’s most ingenious New York City designs is under threat of being erased, according to the preservation group Docomomo US. The late Pritzker winner’s 60 Wall Street building is undergoing renovation by Kohn Pedersen Fox this summer, and the group says it includes the removal of the facade’s characteristic chamfered design elements and changes to the atrium that will alter its unique lobby space “beyond recognition.
designboom
JUNE 27, 2022
heatherwick’s glasshouse features ten steel ‘sepals’ with glass and aluminum façade which take four minutes to open. The post heatherwick studio’s kinetic glasshouse unfolds like a flower appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
Barack Obama was greeted by a packed house at the close of the Friday session of this year’s A’22 Conference in his adopted hometown of Chicago. Speaking to the capacity audience in a Q&A hosted by new AIA President Dan Hart , the two-term former U.S. President used his platform to touch upon the crisis of available affordable housing in America.
Deezen
JUNE 27, 2022
The Maldives has partnered with architecture studio Waterstudio to create a brain-shaped floating city that will house 20,000 people in a lagoon near the country's capital. Called Maldives Floating City , the development will contain 5,000 low-rise floating homes floating within a 200-hectare lagoon in the Indian Ocean. As sea levels rise, so too will the city, which will be built upon a series of hexagonal-shaped floating structures.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
In a new Dodge Construction Network report, total construction starts rose 4% in May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $979.5 billion. Nonresidential building starts rose 20%, while residential and nonbuilding starts declined 4% and 2%, respectively. In the first five months of 2022, total construction was 6% higher compared to the same period of 2021.
The Spaces
JUNE 27, 2022
A new Colorado exhibition on the artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude unpacks their artistic legacy by exploring some of their legendary ephemeral creations. Aspen’s Hexton Gallery is hosting the Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Ephemeral Nature show to mark the 50th anniversary of their Valley Curtain artwork in Colorado. It features never-seen-before original drawings, collages, photography, and wrapped objects from their private collection and covers six of their most important environmental
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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.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
A Boston development that’s billed as New England’s first LGBTQ-friendly senior affordable housing project broke ground Friday. The Pryde will convert the former William Barton Rogers Middle School in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood into 74 units of mixed-income housing for seniors. The project is being led by developer Pennrose and local nonprofit LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc.
Dwell
JUNE 27, 2022
New finishes, built-ins, and pops of color restore vim and vigor to the space. Project Details: Location: Kosovo Architect: Muza From the Architect: "This beautiful loft is located in Prishtina, Kosovo. It was built in 2016 but was not used until we created this peaceful, stylish, and full-of-life environment. The bedroom and the wardrobe were created from scratch, while the beams were the only existing elements.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
FRONTIER CONSULTING Co., Ltd. designed our own workplace, called "OTEMACHI KORTO" in December, 2021. The office, named "KORTO" meaning "courtyard" in Esperanto, is located in "OTEMACHI" which is the center of the Japanese economy and serves as a place to cultivate worker's collaboration. FRONTIER CONSULTING Co., Ltd., which is a Japan-based workplace consulting firm.
Dwell
JUNE 27, 2022
The original details are perfectly preserved in this countryside home. Property Details: Location : Westmill Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England Price : $1,711,281 (£1,395,000) Footprint : 2,500 square feet (five bedrooms, 1 bathroom) From the agent : " This wonderful Grade II-listed converted coach house lies in a bucolic position on the banks of the River Oughton, adjacent to the beautiful Oughtonhead Nature Reserve.
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Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
The South Beach Harbor Services Building is situated north of AT&T Park, where the Embarcadero takes a wide sweep northward and the long-abandoned San Francisco piers are now beginning to spring back to life. The 2-story, 11,000-square-foot building is part of Phase 1 (designed by EDAW/AECOM) of the larger revitalization of South Beach marina and harbor.
The Architecture Designs
JUNE 27, 2022
If you look at your garage as a place to store your car and nothing else, you have to change something about it. We like to consider the garage a hidden gem of our homes. Your garage can be one of the best places inside your home, just if you think wisely about what you can change about it. . This article is right for you if you are looking for some new ways to improve your precious garage.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
Located in Darby, Montana, the design of this 2,400-square-foot residence is a personal reflection of the homeowners’ sense of style, life experiences, and love of the land. From its unexpected placement on the lot to its name, the home is full of stories. With the steep topography at the back of the lot and incredible views all around, ordinarily the house would have been situated in the center, impacting a large field where deer and elk come to feed.
The Spaces
JUNE 27, 2022
The traditional artist’s studio gets a colourful rethink inside this Paris apartment, which maximises its lofty ceilings by inserting split levels and elevated nooks. Jean Beaugrand designed the 1928 building as a workshop for artist Charles Plas. It’s since undergone an architect-led refurb to domesticate its workshop spaces while retaining original features and adding a few new ones from its time as an atelier.
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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.
Archinect
JUNE 27, 2022
The particularity of this hotel project is that it is located at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Roissy, one of the largest airports in the world. It is therefore intended primarily for a clientele about to travel, between fl ights, and business travellers requiring proximity to the airport. The land allocated to the project is being developed as part of the master plan for the renewal of Charles-de-Gaulle airport, on a large site fairly close to Roissy Terminal 1, a site known as &lsqu
Deezen
JUNE 27, 2022
Following a proposal by MIT to create climate-change-fighting bubbles , here is a roundup of 10 inventions aimed at limiting the impact of architecture and design on our environment. Creatives and scientists alike have come up with various innovations that seek to fight the ongoing climate crisis in which construction and manufacturing play a large part.
designboom
JUNE 27, 2022
The objective was to recover the private and intimate character of the hotel, emphasizing the spirit of a large family home rather than a standard palace. The post chatillon architectes converts 20th-century french hotel into venue for champagne houses appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dwell
JUNE 27, 2022
How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold. For all that it’s a pile of future dirt, compost can be intimidating. A quick skim of the internet might leave you feeling like you need a PhD in biology just to have a backyard heap. When I work with people on their compost, the first thing I always tell them to do is breathe. After years of experience concocting every kind of compost under the sun, from open air piles in my neighbor’s yard to the huge trenches that fuel urban farms, I’v
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