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Escape to this brick wellness resort in Western China

Avontuura

The building, designed by artist Luo Xu, reflects a circular, steady, and basic image based on "austerity, simplicity, and authenticity.". The post Escape to this brick wellness resort in Western China appeared first on Åvontuura.

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oslo’s new munch museum is one of the world’s largest single-artist cultural structures

designboom

its distinctively leaning top section marks the building as a highly visible landmark from all sides. The post oslo’s new munch museum is one of the world’s largest single-artist cultural structures appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Daab Design clads French cabin with scorched pine wood

Deezen

Planks of scorched wood clad the exterior of Pine Nut Cabane, a wooden retreat in the south of France designed by London studio Daab Design with cabin manufacturer Moustache Bois. The 35-square-metre cabin was created for a family who wanted a flexible space for their existing farmhouse that could serve as a painting studio, guest house or room for family gatherings.

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PALMA abstracts the mountains beyond mexico city with its ‘jilotepec’ dwellings

designboom

the simple, peaked volumes are informed by their rural context backed by a range of mountain peaks. The post PALMA abstracts the mountains beyond mexico city with its ‘jilotepec’ dwellings 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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CCD designs hotel within Dongfengyun's unique brick architecture

Deezen

Cheng Chung Design has used soft-hued materials for the interiors of Dongfengyun Hotel Mi'Le, which forms part of a huge art installation in rural China. The hotel sits within Dongfengyun Art Town, a new village in Yunnan Province designed entirely by local artist Luo Xu. Set to span two square miles, it consists of a series of curving structures built from locally fired red bricks.

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Hacker Architects overhauls Oregon residence with colourful interiors and natural pine finishes

Deezen

Hacker Architects has renovated a 1970s house in central Oregon , removing walls to create a more spacious layout and preserving original design features that lend the home a "retro spirit". The Bailey Residence is located in Black Butte Ranch, a small and isolated community located within the state's Willamette National Forest. The renovated Bailey Residence is surrounded by forest.

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restored century-old mill splits into a home in czech republic’s green ponds

designboom

studio stempel & tesar architekti restores a mill in central bohemia, czech republic, splitting the original structure into two and creating an internal patio for the new home. The post restored century-old mill splits into a home in czech republic’s green ponds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Objectives for 2022

Life of an Architect

There will be plenty of changes for the Life of an Architect in 2022, mostly in an attempt to keep my sanity, so I am taking a look at my objectives for 2022. The post Objectives for 2022 first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Objectives for 2022 at Life of an Architect.

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philippe starck designs bio-based forged carbon eyewear with luxottica

designboom

the bio-based eyewear features temples with 360° multidirectional freedom of moment for a comfy fit, inspired by the human shoulder. The post philippe starck designs bio-based forged carbon eyewear with luxottica 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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Home Star

BLDGBLOG

This was all over the news back in October, but I am a sucker for stories in which seeds of cosmic revelation are found hidden inside everyday materials, especially when those materials are architectural in form. In this case, it was “ the imprint of a rare solar storm ” that left traces in the rings of trees cut into logs by Vikings and used to build cabins 1,000 years ago on the Atlantic coast of Canada.

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Marriott Hotel Volksbank site Freiburg im Breisgau by Hadi Teherani | Hotel interiors

Architonic

The Courtyard by Marriot hotel is another enterprise that has moved into its headquarters at the recently inaugurated multifunctional complex named Volksbank-Areal. When designing this 4-star business hotel, Hadi Teherani Architects was particularly faced with the challenge of how a homogeneous architectural language could be formulated that represents both a bank and a hotel.

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A 17th-Century Stone Home in Spain Gets a Modern-Day Glow Up

Dwell

A pandemic lockdown affords a young couple the opportunity to create a charmingly uncomplicated home in the Catalan countryside. In April 2020, Nico Valverde, a pharmacist, set out on a day trip from Barcelona to Begur, a historic village situated on the Costa Brava (the coastline to the north of the city famed for its natural beauty). The idea was to spend the day working remotely with Élia Pérez, his sentimental partner who also works at the same company.

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Changes to This Blog in 2022

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

It's been three years since this blog transitioned from A Daily Dose of Architecture to A Daily Dose of Architecture Books , focusing exclusively on reviews of architecture books. After three fairly solid years of (almost) daily blogging, with more than 500 book reviews, I've decided to make changes to this blog, mainly paring down the load so I can present fewer books with deeper reviews and focus on other projects.

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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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Mikkelsen Architects

ArchiDiaries

Practice Ideology. (“Text taken from website”). Architecture is something that concerns us all – and we want to drive development processes to results that create added value for the environment, people and society. We seek sharp architectural answers in a world that is complex and changeable – and we are driven by an ambition to create innovative and sustainable architecture with sensitivity to the special character of the place and with an eye for the good detail.

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Molten Roads and Airbursts

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[Image: Max Ernst, “Landscape with a view of the lake and chimeras” (1940), via Archive.]. While we’re on the subject of astronomical events leaving traces in our everyday world , here’s another story, this one from November: “an airburst over the Atacama Desert 12,000 years ago melted the ground into glass ,” according to new research aimed at explaining why “twisted chunks of black and green glass” lie scattered all over Chile.

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Villa Serrano | CRUX arquitectos

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Villa Serrano is an architectural project designed by CRUX arquitectos in Spain. A bird’s eye view shows the house’s original rectangular plan, surrounded by a 3-meter patio equally distant from each outer façade. Secondary constructions (warehouse and patio) were later added on its south side. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”).

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The spaces you like: 7 of your latest discoveries

The Spaces

Welcome to the fortnightly instalment of our hashtag #thespacesilike , where we round up some of your most startling, serene, and inspiring spaces. Among our highlights is a Walter Gropius-designed house in Germany’s Jena and a serene holiday home in Transylvania. Want to share a space you’ve discovered? Tag your Instagram post with #thespacesilike for a chance to be featured.

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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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Link Architects

ArchiDiaries

Practice Ideology. (“Text taken from website”). LINK Arkitektur is a leading Scandinavian architectural business in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Good architecture creates the basis for a good life. Good architecture contributes positively to sustainable social development. Good architecture is pleasing to the eye and fine for the mind. Our ambition is to contribute to achieving essential societal and sustainability goals related to public health, climate, and sensible use of public re

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Amant Art Center by SO – IL

Architectural Record

SO – IL designs a sophisticated campus for the Amant Art Center amid its industrial setting in Brooklyn.

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Design Miami Basel 2022 will be held between June 14-19, 2022

World Architecture Community

Design Miami will return to Basel, Switzerland, for the “th edition of Design Miami/ Basel. The event will be held from June & #architecture #design #arch. 02.01.

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House Of The Sun in Marbella, Spain

e-architect

House Of The Sun in Marbella, Costa del Sol Luxury Home, Spanish Property Photos, Architecture. House Of The Sun in Marbella. 3 Jan 2022. House Of The Sun, Marbella. Design: Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Location: Marbella, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Southern Spain. House Of The Sun. Fran Silvestre Arquitectos have always been fascinated by the work of Andreu Alfaro “The door of the Universe” made in 1983.

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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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Design Miami 2022 will be held from November 30 to December 4, 2022

World Architecture Community

Design Miami is the global forum for design. The event&#âÖü;s curated, multi-platform marketplace cultivates global communitie #architecture #design #arch. 02.01.

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Planners kept in the loop for final phase Pennywell changes

Urban Realm

Urban Union & Graeme Nicholls Architects have come forward with updated plans for a fourth and final phase of housing at Pennywell , north east Edinburgh. Fleshing out the existing consent in principle the design statement sets out plans for 99 homes on brownfield land that relate to pre-existing neighbourhoods and prior phases. Minor amendments to the consented plan include.

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Open Call: Layer 2.0 - Extension on a Modernist Building in Tel Aviv-Yafo

World Architecture Community

In the ?st century, most metropolitan areas are characterized by dense construction. Considering both the forecasts of population growth and #architecture #design #arch. 02.01.

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HOOF by NEXT architects

aasarchitecture

HOOF means courtyard living (in Dutch hof), but on a certain height (hoogte). By stacking courtyards next to and on top of each other, collective living has literally been taken to new heights. At the same time, HOOF responds to the current needs of the Amsterdam housing market by offering unique apartments with various housing typologies, with a total of 255 homes.

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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!