Archinect

MARCH 14, 2023

Even then, the gender imbalance was glaring. The so-called Million Dollar Staircase, spanning 444 steps and four floors of the New York State Capitol, memorialized the faces of dozens of distinguished figures in delicate carvings, but not one was a woman. Scrutiny prompted a state official to hastily authorize the addition of several women to the staircase’s lower level.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Project by Form4 Architecture investigating the opportunities for unsolicited participatory interaction in space, like street dancing, something that could be replicated in the Metaverse if its spatial quality had similar depth. Image Courtesy of Form4 Architecture This article is the second in a series focusing on the Architecture of the Metaverse.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2023

Michael Maltzan 's long-awaited overhaul of the UCLA Hammer Museum has set a date for its public debut after more than two decades of work undertaken at the behest of director Ann Philbin. March 26th will mark the completed transformation of the 33-year-old Westside institution, with a new facade, lobby, and entrance from Wilshire Boulevard welcoming visitors into its enhanced spaces while acting like a gateway to Westwood Village and the university campus beyond.

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Avontuura

MARCH 14, 2023

The Danish school extension built of wood and straw is a solution for carbon sequestering, giving the world a lesson in eco-innovation. The post Henning Larsen’s biobased school design provides an innovative new home for the Education of Tomorrow’s leaders appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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

MARCH 14, 2023

This week's curated list of employer highlights features five architecture and design firms based in Chicago , San Francisco , New York , Los Angeles , and Bristol. Explore these employment opportunities below, and be sure to visit Archinect Jobs for the complete list of architecture and design-related jobs. The St. Regis Chicago (Vista Tower) by Studio Gang.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2023

The Architectural Review has announced the winners of the 2023 AR Future Projects awards. The series describes itself as a “window into tomorrow’s cities” by celebrating excellence in projects still undergoing design or construction, which have “the potential for positive contribution to communities, neighborhoods and urban landscapes around the world.

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designboom

MARCH 14, 2023

deep cavities in the organically rounded glass towers capture harmful dust particles and neutralize them amid sandstorms. The post absorbent sandstorm skyscrapers envisioned to echo dubai’s skyline while cleaning up its air appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2023

Bellavista is a neighborhood in the municipality of Les Franqueses del Valles located on a small hill. Several facilities such as a school, an institute, a cultural center and a sports area are located in the highest part of Bellavista, while the residential area is located in the lower part. The main access route to the facilities passes through the Paisos Catalans park, where we find long pedestrian ramps and many steps, without having a comfortable and adapted solution to overcome the great u

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Architonic

MARCH 14, 2023

Popping down to a high-street bank branch to pay in a cheque, get out some cash or even open an account are to-do list tasks of the past. With almost all financial services now available online and digital transactions <a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">taking more of the market</a> share (up from 28% to 41% from 2019 to 2022), more and more retail branches are shutting up shop.

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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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The Spaces

MARCH 14, 2023

Back for the 6th year, and this time themed around ‘change’, art festival Desert X has installed pieces by Rana Begum, Torkwase Dyson and Matt Johnson in the sandy Coachella landscape. This year’s set of 12 artworks run the gamut of disciplines and topics, from an eerie black sculpture by Dyson, designed to reflect on our connection with water, to Begum’s chain link fence installation, which uses something that’s found throughout the Coachella Valley to explore ideas of movement and borders.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 14, 2023

This is an excerpt from an interview held at William Stout Architectural Books on December 13, 2022, with Bill Stout and Erik Heywood, for the Architects Newspaper article, “Torch Passed: The post Talking print: Erik Heywood in conversation with Bill Stout appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Spaces

MARCH 14, 2023

The paint’s barely dry at this duplex apartment in Lisbon’s Beato, which is fresh from a top-to-toe renovation and a minimalist makeover. The ‘casinha’ occupies the upper two floors of a little house next to the 16th-century landmark, Convent of Beato. The Beato district is known for its melding of architectural styles, eras and developments, with old and new sitting side by side.

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Architonic

MARCH 14, 2023

Natural stone, metal, wood, glass, leather and now fabric: since Dr Peter <a href="[link] created the first table out of a slab of 180 million-year-old Swabian oil shale that he found in a barn and chrome skids that he made himself at an uncle’s metalworking firm, the Swabian furniture business’s offering has expanded considerably. It reflects the conviction of the founder’s son, Patric <a href="[link] who has been guiding the company’s fortunes since 2002, that a piece of furnit

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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.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 14, 2023

Last week, Newark mayor Ras J. Baraka, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy, state senate majority leader M. Teresa Ruiz, and a slew of other dignitaries pulled back the curtain The post Nina Cooke John–designed Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in Newark appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2023

Dutch architecture studio GAAGA has created a residential building in the forested Bosrijk park in Eindhoven , the Netherlands, which is wrapped by colonnades of tree trunks. Named Forest Bath, the building is informed by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yokuku, or forest bathing, which is a therapeutic act centred on spending time in nature. GAAGA has created the Forest Bath housing in the Bosrijk park in Eindhoven "The design is inspired by the Japanese practice shinrin-yoku, in which you imme

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Archute

MARCH 14, 2023

As you set out on your architectural studies, you will learn how to create various designs, plans, and models. However, to pull off the assigned projects, you'll need different architectural drawing tools to help you make accurate and clean drawings. This article discusses the various drawing tools an architecture student requires to complete great projects.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2023

Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Falmec has launched an extractor hood called Air Wall, which integrates an extractor hood , ambient light and magnetic panel. Air Wall is part of Falmec's Elements collection of extractor hoods that disguise their technology within novel architectural elements. The Air Wall incorporates an extractor fan into a tempered glass panel It was created with Magnetolab, an Umbria-based kitchen backsplash company, and takes the form of a backlit, white tempered glass panel,

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 14, 2023

Amid a search to curtail inflation rates and current news about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, speculations about financial outlooks for the remainder of 2023 shape how architecture offices The post Industry leaders share expertise and best practices about mitigating risk in a new report appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dwell

MARCH 14, 2023

In our new series What’s That Smell?, we’ll bring you any and every home fragrance solution that isn’t a candle. This month: laundry detergent and incense that smells like palo santo. Welcome to What’s That Smell?, a monthly roundup of the newest and the best in home scent solutions, from a dedicated home scent enthusiast to you. March is a tricky time, in terms of scents for the home.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 14, 2023

Brian D. Goldstein’s The Roots of Urban Renaissance: Gentrification and the Struggle over Harlem accounts for the transformation of the Manhattan neighborhood from the 1960s to the present. He locates The post Historian Thomas J. Sugrue introduces an expanded edition of Brian D. Goldstein’s <em>The Roots of Urban Renaissance: Gentrification and the Struggle Over Harlem</em> appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2023

Designer Clement Zheng has created a collection of conductive ceramics that can heat food, act as interfaces for smart devices and sense moisture. Zheng , who developed the concept with a team of researchers at the National University of Singapore including designer Hans Tan , said he drew on the idea of computation interacting with daily life to create pieces that would be helpful in everyday situations.

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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.

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designboom

MARCH 14, 2023

the breathable structure promotes interactions and outdoor activities between the wooden stilts. The post open ground floor breathes life into raised house in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2023

Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects and The Andes House have designed a modular prototype that can be configured to construct low-cost housing. The Industrialized Building System Prototype was designed by Ignacio Rojas Hirigoyen Architects and The Andes House and fabricated by Cromolux in Santiago , before being assembled in the nearby town of Casablanca, Chile.

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Architizer

MARCH 14, 2023

The One Photo Challenge is now part of the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Learn more and register > Designers, firms and major publications are always after Ema Peter Photography, and there is no surprise why. A coveted architectural photographer, Ema Peter has been dominating the North American photography scene for the past decade.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2023

Urbanist Carlos Moreno responds to the "shocking" conspiracy theories surrounding his 15-minute city concept in this exclusive interview. In the past month Moreno 's 15-minute-city concept, which proposes creating communities where people can access key amenities by travelling no more than 15 minutes on foot or by bike, has become the basis of viral conspiracy theories.

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