Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

With the holidays approaching, it's a good time to consider some of the latest opportunities on Archinect's job board. Check out our most recent weekly highlight of featured employers for a selection of exciting openings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Toronto. For even more listings, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools.

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Today we're looking at the Top 10 Cabins from 2021 from rustic wood retreats to metallic and reflective ones. The post ÅVONTUURA’s Top 10 Cabins of 2021 appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Members of the architecture and urban planning communities are mourning the loss of Yale professor and influential New York city planner Alexander Garvin following the announcement of his death in Manhattan at the age of 80. A notoriously pedantic native New Yorker, Garvin earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Yale and served in the city government under mayors Lindsay, Beame, Koch, Giuliani, and Bloomberg after working as an architect in the offices of Phillip Johnson

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

the EV concept by creative agency wolfgang LA promises superior on and off-road performance with zero emissions. The post meet thundertruck: the electric offroader with ‘bat wing’ solar awnings 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?

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

UNStudio , in collaboration with Nihon Sekkei , has recently completed a brand new shopping center in Shanghai. Called the Shanghai Jiuguang Center, the project merges an advanced commercial ecosystem with a human-centric, customer-friendly destination. Nihon Sekkei was tasked with developing the outer shell of the retail center , while UNStudio took on the development of the mall as a placemaking destination for customers and the larger community.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On Tuesday, employees at the well-regarded firm SHoP Architects said that they were seeking to change the formula of long hours for middling pay by taking a step that is nearly unheard-of in their field. They are seeking to unionize. The labor organizers at SHoP Architects , which recently became employee-owned, are proposing to join ranks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

this eye-catching rooftop renovation invites people of all ages to explore and interact. The post 100architects’ vibrant rooftop intervention in china invites you over the rainbow appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The AIA Los Angeles chapter has issued an open letter to the President of the University of California , voicing opposition to the proposed UCSB Munger Residence Hall. The project, which has gained an intense media spotlight both within and beyond architectural spheres, would see the construction of bedrooms for 4,500 students, 94% of which would not have access to natural light.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

with two structural side walls, the design of the electric moped references mid-century modernist architecture. The post torkel dohmers creates rideable art with moppe apparatus TD-MP1 electric moped 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

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A bright new spiritual center is finally open in Al Quoz, the industrial heart of Dubai. Dabbagh Architects is behind one of the first mosques in the Emirates ever designed by a female architect. Photo: Gerry O’Leary A masterwork of materiality and form, the newly-completed mosque evokes a sense of inner calm to its worshippers, offering a spiritual break from the materialism of the outside world as promoted in the Quran.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

the entrance reveals an avant-garde, experimental ambiance, inviting visitors to a surreal world. The post PIG design shapes mysterious nightclub experience in the heart of shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This project questions the social implication of interior architectural elements. We believe that architecture is never neutral but rather carries heavy implications of racial and gender dynamics. Influenced by architecture and feminist studies by female scholars such as Jane Rendell, Alice Friedman, Donna Haraway, and many more, we define gender as a socially constructed way of regulating intersocietal relations.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

situated on a secluded stretch of coast in south australia, 'yambara' is the first property launched by eco-accommodation startup EYRE.WAY. The post off-grid tiny cabin in australia offers luxurious accommodation & sweeping seafront views appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Aim: To develop a concept of contemporary landscape park next to the Barvikha and Nemchinovka areas taking into account improvement standards for protected natural areas. Solution: We started working on the park concept with studying the context and searching for the area identity. We found out that this territory is closely related to the name of the famous Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich who after 1917 often visited the neighbouring village of Nemchinovka and was inspired by the lo

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

'we believe that architecture is never neutral but rather carries heavy implications of racial and gender dynamics,' say cisem saglam and nancy ai. The post meditations on the harem: how architecture influences social and gender norms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

La soluzione nasce prevedendo la Sala del Commiato come struttura dotata di autonomia funzionale rispetto all'esistente complesso crematorio. L’ingresso e l’uscita del feretro e dei partecipanti alla cerimonia avvengono direttamente dalla strada esistente. Il trasferimento del feretro alla zona di cremazione avviene, tramite la “Porta del passaggio”, percorrendo l’unico collegamento porticato previsto fra la nuova Sala e l’esistente crematorio.

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designboom

DECEMBER 21, 2021

the self-adapting glass cuts energy usage across a range of climates, with an overall energy-saving performance of up to 9.5%. The post researchers create energy-saving glass that self-adapts across warm and cool seasons appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

For many students, the nostalgic stereotype of sharinga utilitarian dorm with a new roommate or splitting a cheap off-campus apartment is an unattainable scenario. According to a 2020 report from UCLA, 1 in 5 community college students, 1 in 10 California State University students, and 1 in 20 University of California students experienced homelessness that year.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Being inventive goes a long way in this year’s list of our top DIY-design solutions. As the saying goes, if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself. While that may not be entirely true—skilled tradesmen, architects, and designers are all worth their salt—what you discover along your own road to good design may surprise you. Necessity, it seems, is the mother of ingenuity.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s been a year of highs and lows, lockdowns and ‘new normals’, and throughout 2021 we’ve been engaging in some metal escapism courtesy of the written page. As we close out the year, our team share some of their favourite books on The Spaces Bookshelf , from lavish architectural tomes to street photography essays, and much-missed pioneer Virgil Abloh’s collaboration with Nike.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As another year in the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the good, the bad, and the ugly that came along with 2021. Just as it [.]. Read More. The post Here are <em>AN</em>’s top stories of 2021 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These projects cleverly address issues ranging from affordable housing to building sustainably in the face of climate change. The past year brought with it a number of groundbreaking projects, from a 40-unit prefab tiny home village for people who lack shelter in Los Angeles to the first legally habitable house in Europe with 3D-printed load-bearing walls.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Feted French winery Chateau de la Chaize has reopened after an eco-friendly overhaul from architect Didier Repellin – and it’s a glimpse of a more sustainable future for wine-making. Established in 1676, the Beaujolais winery is the quintessential French vineyard with the graceful architecture of the chateau – classified as a historical monument in 1972 – designed around ideals of the golden ratio.

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The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, numerous academic institutions are announcing major appointments, including deanships and departmental chairs, that will commence at the start of the new year or during [.]. Read More. The post Ellen M. Bassett is the new dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Design appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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World Architecture Community

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Renderings are powerful tools that act as a magic bridge taking oneself from drawings to completed designs in the blink of an eye. A renderi #architecture #design #arch. 21.12.

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