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Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio to lead Barbican Centre revamp

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A winning entry has been announced in the highly-publicized Barbican Centre redevelopment contest , signaling an end to the open competition first announced in September of last year by the City of London Corporation. In a public announcement, the Barbican just revealed that the UK-based duo of Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio will now spearhead the revamp of the Grade-II listed Brutalist icon beating out shortlisted bids from BIG , DS+R , Adjaye Associates , and Feilden Clegg Bradley St

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Morphosis-designed electric vehicle charging stations for luxury automotive brand, Genesis, opens in South Korea

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The exterior EVC Stations are defined by sleek canopies that take inspiration from Genesis’ core design identity of “Athletic Elegance.”. The post Morphosis-designed electric vehicle charging stations for luxury automotive brand, Genesis, opens in South Korea appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario announces major expansion project led by Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt, and Two Row Architect

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Fresh on the heels of Selldorf Architects ’ most recent museum upgrade, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) announced its selection of a team led by Annabelle Selldorf's firm to oversee its new AGO Global Contemporary expansion beginning in 2024. Two Row Architects will join Diamond Schmitt on the project that will give the institution an extended footprint for the first time since its last Frank Gehry -designed expansion opened in the fall of 2008.

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Kirschner Wohnbau by Occhio | Manufacturer references

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Kirschner Wohnbau With the addition of the “Quadriga”, a multi-section building complex whose radiant silhouette rises above the historic brick façades of the former rail freight yard in the northern section of Freiburg, the aspiring quarter situated among avenues and promenades has been given a new face. The project that melds the concept of working and living in such a stunning way was brought to life by Kirschner, a real-estate developer in the southwestern German city.

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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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March decline in total construction starts masks positive forecast for 2022

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In a new Dodge Construction Network report, total construction starts fell 12% in March to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $903.8 billion following a strong February. The decline, in which nonresidential building starts fell 29%, is in part due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities in the prior month. This is the first time so far in 2022 that total construction starts have decreased.

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Housing activist group to represent Canada at 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale

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The housing reform collective Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA) will represent Canada at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. Having been selected by the Canada Council for the Arts, AAHA will use the event to launch an architectural activity campaign for safe, healthy, affordable housing , titled “Not for Sale!” The newly-formed collective was created specifically for the purposes of the Biennale bid, composed of architects, designers, educators, and historians, with su

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Balenciaga’s brutalist London store gets a fluffy pink makeover

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Bubblegum faux-fur wraps the interiors of Balenciaga’s Mount Street store in London – celebrating the launch of its maximalist Le Cagole collection. Walls, fixtures, floors and ceiling elements have all been carpeted in the pink fuzzy material, in a riff on Demna’s namesake bag and its signature colour (itself a fresh take on the brand’s iconic Balenciaga Motorcycle bag.).

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RIBA Chief Executive Alan Vallance is stepping down

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Change is coming to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as Chief Executive Alan Vallance is stepping down in a surprise move announced by the organization on Wednesday. RIBA shared that Vallance will be departing to helm the influential 110-year-old Chartered Insurance Institute beginning in July. No immediate successor has been named. The outgoing chief said now was “the right time for the RIBA and for myself to take this step,” and that he was “proud of our many

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A Massive Converted 1950s Houseboat Is Looking for a New Owner in London

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On the market for £1,800,000, the floating residence offers six bedrooms, two kitchens, and a substantial upper deck with a retractable roof. Property Details: Location: Thames Quay, Canary Wharf, E14, London, England Price: £1,800,000 Year Built: 1957 Footprint: 7,098 square feet (six bedrooms, six baths) From the agent: "This stunning motor barge was built in 1957 and has since been converted into 8,000 square feet of luxury accommodation.

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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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10 featured architecture jobs in Seattle

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Interested in surrounding yourself with lakes, mountains, and evergreen forests? Seattle is home to many architectural icons. Take Rainer Tower, designed by Minoru Yamasaki , the Space Needle, recently updated by Olson Kundig , Safeco Plaza, the city's oldest downtown skyscraper designed by NBBJ , and the eye-catching Museum of Pop Culture , designed by Frank Gehry.

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Modernist home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son goes on sale in California

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Eric Lloyd Wright’s greatest influence was clearly his father, yet this 1992 home north of Los Angeles exposes his own personal twist on the Prairie School. The Wystrach-Adams Residence is characterised by avant-garde curves, vaulted ceilings, slanted skylights and built-in wood furnishings that hug the walls. Tall banks of glass in every room push natural light into the easy flow of spaces, faced in raw concrete, tile and teak.

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HOK announces second annual Diversity x Design Scholarship winners

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HOK has announced its second class of Diversity x Design Scholarships recognizing emerging student work taken primarily from the ranks of America’s talent-rich HBCU campuses. Nine overall recipients were each given scholarships in the amount of $10,000 following a competition that yielded 93 total applications from a list of schools which this year includes the addition of Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia.

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6 of the UK’s best small stays

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Curious about the tiny-living lifestyle? There are plenty of cabins, huts and converted railway carriages across the UK that offer a sample of the compact lifestyle. Here are some of our favourites, from the Cornish coast to the Norfolk dales. Rick Stein’s shepherd huts, Cornwall. Photography: Rick Stein. Located ten minutes from the Cornish harbour town of Padstow, these St Merryn cabins are every inch the traditional shepherd’s hut.

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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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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is vying for a record $225 million with the sale of his enormous oceanfront Malibu estate

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Michael Eisner is chasing a record on the bluffs of Malibu, listing his prized oceanfront compound for $225 million. If he gets his price, it’ll be the most expensive home sale in California history. Much of the nine-building compound was designed by one of Eisner’s personal favorites Robert A.M. Stern in the 1990s and would considerably usurp Jeff Bezos’ $165 million Bel Air home acquisition , the $150 million Chartwell Mansion deal from 2019, and a nearby property owned by he

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the weeknd teams up with MSCHF to create limited vinyl pressed on actual saw blade

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'do not operate while heartbroken,' the weeknd warns. The post the weeknd teams up with MSCHF to create limited vinyl pressed on actual saw blade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Charles Goodman Home XXXII by Cook Architecture

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Washington Post House of the Week. This Charles Goodman-designed mid-century modern home was transformed into a 4 bed/2 full bath modernist paradise with Poggenpohl kitchen with Bosch appliances. Extensive hardscaping takes advantage of the heavily wooded, rolling land of Hammond Wood, a National Register of Historic Places-Designated neighborhood of 58 homes.

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Maison826 by Nuno Ferreira Capa | arquitectura e design | Shop interiors

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House 826, for the hairstylist Pedro Remy, is placed at the ground floor of a building of the 70s in the urban centre of Braga, in Portugal, in a store with 250m2 of total area. This space had been closed for several years giving evidences of layers of interventions, memories and stories. Each wall a story, each window a passage. A place with many spaces.

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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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Studio Gang breaks ground on Populus building designed to be US' "first carbon-positive" hotel

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As construction begins on Populus, a Denver hotel designed by architecture firm Studio Gang , developer Urban Villages has announced that it aims to be the "first carbon-positive" hotel in the United States. Created by Chicago-based Studio Gang , Populus' shape was informed by the aspen tree and the white hotel facade will be covered in windows that resemble the eye-shaped patterns found on the tree's bark.

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David Adjaye’s first permanent public artwork among commissions for Counterpublic 2023 in St. Louis

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A “monumental earthwork” designed by David Adjaye located just a stone’s throw from the infamous Pruitt-Igoe housing project site; a mile-long monument to a historic Black neighborhood razed decades ago [.]. Read More. The post David Adjaye’s first permanent public artwork among commissions for Counterpublic 2023 in St. Louis appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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katharina grosse’s pearlescent installation unfolds within espace louis vuitton in venice

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made of metallic mesh fabric, the installation creates a gleaming contrast against the black backdrop, with its body touching the walls gently. . The post katharina grosse’s pearlescent installation unfolds within espace louis vuitton in venice appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Standout Home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Grandson Lists for $2.9M in La Crescenta, CA

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Curvilinear concrete walls, slanted skylights, and a two-story oval fireplace are just some of the highlights. Property Details: Location: 2826 Alta Terrace, La Crescenta, California Price: $2,895,000 Year Built: 1992 Architect: Eric Lloyd Wright Footprint: 4,554 square feet (five bedrooms, five baths) From the agent: "The American modernist movement during the 1990s is generally overlooked, architecturally speaking.

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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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BIG and Samoo unveil design for "flood-proof" floating city Oceanix Busan

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Architecture firms BIG and Samoo and tech company Oceanix have revealed their design for a first-of-its-kind climate-resilient floating city , destined for the seas off Busan in South Korea. Oceanix Busan is being developed by UN-Habitat and the Busan Metropolitan City and designed by floating cities company Oceanix in collaboration with partners including BIG and Samoo.

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An Architect Couple’s "Experimental House" in the Hollywood Hills Hits the Market for the First Time

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Designed by Sarah Graham and Marc Angélil of AGPS Architecture, the award-winning residence (now under contract for $2,295,000) utilizes a striking mix of steel, glass, and concrete. Property Details: Location: 6009 Rodgerton Drive, Los Angeles, California Price: $2,295,000 Year Built: 1991-1993 Architect: AGPS Footprint: 2,083 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the agent: " Exceptional and award-winning architectural statement nestled beneath the iconic Hollywood sign in Beachwood Canyo

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Populous designs solar-powered arena as "landmark for Munich"

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A decorative exoskeleton that references the Bavarian flag will surround the Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center stadium , which architecture studio Populous is designing in Munich, Germany. Set to host a mix of concerts and large-scale events, the round 20,000-capacity arena will be built on parkland beside the LabCampus innovation centre at Munich Airport.

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These Backyard Prefabs Double as a Battery Pack for Your Primary Residence

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California builder Cosmic is making ADUs with solar arrays and robust energy-storage systems that can power your home. After two decades in the construction industry, California entrepreneur Sasha Jokic is going prefab. His new company, Cosmic, makes energy-efficient homes that property owners can easily add to their backyards as accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—and each packs an off-grid punch.

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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!