Archinect
AUGUST 26, 2022
The long-awaited public opening of land artist Michael Heizer’s monumental earthwork City is just around the corner, and the Triple Aught Foundation, the group which manages its remote Lincoln County, Nevada site, has shared some amazing new photos that offer a sense of the scale and stasis of the massive sculpture which has taken 52 years and another $40 million to finish.
Avontuura
AUGUST 26, 2022
The sculptural forcefulness of the concrete takes over this battlefield: a materiality of permanence for a transitional space. The post Arnau estudi d’arquitectura complete wood and concrete house in Girona appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture ( ACSA ) has announced this year’s winners of the Habitat Design Competition: Climate Positive Concrete Housing in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Build With Strength program. For the competition, students were challenged “to explore a variety of innovations and tools to improve climate conditions with concrete building materials in the design and construction of an i
designboom
AUGUST 26, 2022
the virtual retail experience meets the physical world within the AR pop-up store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood. The post zero10 + crosby studios open physical retail store with digital-only clothing 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
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Design Museum in London is set to host a new exhibition by British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori. The London-based artist, whose work includes the acclaimed 2019 Dulwich Pavilion The Colour Palace , will populate the display with installations, patterns, and graphics to create a “joyful and playful experience.
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Archinect
AUGUST 26, 2022
A historically significant mid-century modern home designed by SCI-Arc founding director Ray Kappe has hit the market in Glendale, California, for an asking price of just under $2.2 million. The Pasadena Star is reporting the recent listing of Kappe’s Goetschel House, a 1954 commission that was recently restored to reflect its original design by HabHouse owner Andreas E.G.
designboom
AUGUST 26, 2022
during our conversation, moro addresses the question on everyone's mind: why do people continue to buy wristwatches when they are no longer a necessity due to smartphones? The post UNIMATIC’s giovanni moro talks watches in times of smartphones at the DAAily bar appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
AUGUST 26, 2022
According to a new report by apartment search website RentCafe , New York City is projected to deliver the most newly-built apartments in 2022, claiming the top position for the first time since 2018. Despite pandemic-induced setbacks in the last two years, New York City is expected to provide a record 28,153 brand new rental apartments by the end of the year.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie is gifting his personal unit at the brutalist-style Habitat 67 housing complex and his professional archive to his alma mater in Montreal , where he earned his architecture degree in 1961. The gift was announced this week by McGill University, which has also received Safdie's professional archive of more than 100,000 items.
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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
designboom
AUGUST 26, 2022
the newly unveiled aircraft features a redesigned large main rotor, an effective payload capacity of 50 kg, and an improved propulsion system. The post yamaha unveils industrial unmanned helicopter with automated navigation system appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
Australian biomaterials company Great Wrap has created a compostable bioplastic alternative to clingfilm that is made from waste potatoes. Great Wrap film consists of starch extracted from potato peels mixed with other ingredients including used cooking oil and a starchy root vegetable called cassava. The transparent packaging , which comes in colourful recycled-plastic dispensers, has similar textural and performance qualities to petroleum-based plastic clingfilm, the company claims.
The Spaces
AUGUST 26, 2022
Forest Lagoon in Iceland’s Akureyri offers geothermal baths embedded into the mountainside and woodland. Basalt Architects – the same practice that masterminded iconic Reykjavik’s Blue Lagoon – designed the spa complex, which sits at the heart of the Vaðlaskógur forest. Forest Lagoon’s buildings are designed to blend into the immediate landscape, constructed from timber and topped by grass roofing that appears to grow straight out of the rocky cliff it sits up against.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
Architect Alexander Symes has added an angular addition to a house in Unanderra, Australia , featuring wood-lined living spaces that open onto a terrace perched in the canopy of a large tree. Symes designed Pepper Tree Passive House for local builder Adam Souter, whose company Souter Built aims to create high-performance sustainable homes. Alexander Symes has added an angular addition to a house in Unanderra.
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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.
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 26, 2022
Brought to you by: Architect Hill West Architects Location New York, New York Completion Date April, 2022 Interiors Tsao & McKown Client Solow Building Company Window Wall Glass VRE 24-54 [.]. Read More. The post Hill West’s subtly designed 7 West 57th features an oblique glass facade appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
Today is International Dog Day so Dezeen has put together a roundup of architectural canine beds, including a kennel informed by the stones of ancient henges and another based on Star Wars. Also featured is a dog kennel that uses the same technology as cars to reduce noise and a hand-built geodesic kennel made from cherry wood that was designed by architecture studio Foster + Partners.
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 26, 2022
Doritos, the loud and highly addictive tortilla chips coated with a cheesy dust and tasty seasoning, are, as the brand likes to put it, taking the umami-loaded snack and its [.]. Read More. The post Doritos illuminates three triangular buildings to replicate colossal tortilla chips appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
Danish architecture studio BIG has unveiled visuals of Masterplan Esbjerg Strand, a proposal for an education-focused campus and innovation hub surrounded by water in Jutland, Denmark. Set to be built in the seaside town of Esbjerg, the irregularly shaped structure will feature a sweeping roofscape and central park, elevated on a platform seven metres above sea level and accessed by bridges.
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The Spaces
AUGUST 26, 2022
Glowing, moody interiors form the backdrop to Chelsea restaurant Al Coro, which makes the most of its arched space with flashes of chrome and dramatically lowered lighting. Architecture firm MN designed the space, which was previously run by chef Mario Batali as Del Posto. It’s undergone some big changes since it closed in 2020, with its new owners Jeff Katz and chef Melissa Rodriguez, killing off what some described as its predecessor’s ‘New Jersey funeral home’ atmosphere through its int
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
This week on Dezeen , PETA's general counsel for animal law Jared Goodman spoke about how architects could "easily" prevent billions of bird deaths per year caused by collisions with glazed and mirrored buildings. According to Goodman, the "simple indifference" of architects who construct buildings with large amounts of glazing or mirrored facades is partially responsible for the huge number of bird deaths that occur every year.
Architectural Record
AUGUST 26, 2022
While advocates rally to expand access in states where abortion remains legal, architects Lori Brown and Jordan Kravitz are compiling a nationwide database of architects willing to offer design services for providers in need.
designboom
AUGUST 26, 2022
made of 16 eucalyptus hardwood poles, the sloping, overhanging roof forms a small shaded patio space in the garden to gather and interact with nature. The post ghezzi novak shades idyllic retreat in pisco desert with sloping eucalyptus hardwood roof appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
There are practically no doors in this Hawaii retreat by Craig Steely Architecture that has a triangular inner courtyard , massive skylight and a cantilevered roof. The house earned its nickname, Musubi, from one of the builders who remarked that its triangular shape resembles the popular Japanese rice snack also known as onigiri. Musubi has a triangular layout.
The Architect's Newsletter
AUGUST 26, 2022
Architecture at Home Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, Arkansas On view until November Architecture at Home is the inaugural architecture exhibition of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American [.]. Read More. The post Crystal Bridges Museum debuts five house prototypes that take on Northwest Arkansas’s housing crisis appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Deezen
AUGUST 26, 2022
A team of students and researchers has shown how, with the help of robots , it's possible to build an intricate pavilion using only small pieces of timber. The Robotically Fabricated Structure is the result of a project by the Adel Design Research (ADR) Laboratory at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. The ambition was to promote low-carbon construction, by showing it's possible to create complex architectural structures using wood that is sourced fr
Habitus Living
AUGUST 26, 2022
Buying a house is a complicated and expensive ordeal, even for the world’s cheapest houses. The cost of buying a house varies from state to state, with prices rising rapidly. How much it costs to buy a house in Australia will depend on the state of the house, the necessary renovations , the realtor commission, legal fees, and taxes. Prices can vary greatly between VIC, NSW and QLD.
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