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Maison Edouard François completes Europe’s largest greened façade in Nice

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This project, located in town on the heights overlooking Nice, lies in the middle of a broad dale descending to the sea. The post Maison Edouard François completes Europe’s largest greened façade in Nice appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Elbschlosspark by Hadi Teherani | Office buildings

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“Neue Mälzerei”, a former malting plant bordering on Ramée Park* to the west and protected as an historic building, is being refurbished and converted into an office building with an in-house canteen. For future use it will also serve the owner as a new ‘headquarters’. A new office building containing a sports club and underground car park is also being erected on the same grounds to the west of the Elbschlossbrauerei, a former brewery.

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Santa Fe Modern

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Santa Fe Modern: Contemporary Design in the High Desert by Helen Thompson, photographs by Casey Dunn The Monacelli Press , November 2021 Hardcover | 8 x 10 inches | 240 pages | English | ISBN: 9781580935616 | $50.00 PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION : Santa Fe Modern reveals the high desert landscape as an ideal setting for bold, abstracted forms of modernist houses.

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Plumeria House by Staron® | Manufacturer references

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Fluidity and flexibility to the utmost, the majestic Plumeria House showcases a stable and seamless connection of the indoors with the outdoors. The three-dimensional panorama of the facade imbibes a sense of visual interest that demarcates the structure as a phenomenal, eye-catchy entity within the area and the surroundings. Taking inspiration from the wild plumeria flower, the structure interconnects with nature in the most beautiful forms.

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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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Accessibility In Architecture | What You Need To Know

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Creating a space that’s accessible in all aspects is imperative for safe and sustainable living. From the arrangement of rooms to the allocation of space and selection of suitable colors, a variety of factors need attention while designing a detailed and accessible structure. This is something which is also referred to as the creation of […].

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How To Become LEED Certified

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How To Become LEED Certified Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are affiliate links in this post. This means that at no cost to you, I will receive a commission if you purchase through my link. I will only ever promote the products and services that I trust and 100% recommend. You may read my full disclosure policy for more information.

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Seven Swiss interiors with the best seats outside the house | News | Architonic

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Steeped in history, culture and tradition, Switzerland is a country with a lot of pride. The famous Swiss exports of watches, financial services, chocolate and cheese are all synonymous with ‘quality’, but perhaps Switzerland’s greatest export of all, is its landscape. The country is awash with picture-postcard scenery of snow-tipped mountains behind snow-tipped houses, with breathtaking lakes, trails and ski resorts blended in between.

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Habitus Gift Guides – The Sights of Christmas

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Here at Habitus, we’ve been curating gift ideas to spark delight, from the sense of taste (for those who love to host and cook) to the scents and sounds. Sight is one of our most prominent senses, and this list of design products is all about making an eye-catching statement. Flowerpot VP9 Portable Table Lamp by &Tradition from Cult. Available in a multitude of colours to complement or clash, the Flowerpot VP9 Portable table lamp from Cult is a design classic with a little something e

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Europagalerie & Nova Eventis by Tobias Link | Shopping centres

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The goal at both shopping centres was to improve the quality of people’s stay through use of architectural light. Energy-efficient and stimulating lighting that encourages visitors to stay longer, resulting in higher sales. <b>Europa Galerie</b> ECE opened the shopping centre in October 2010. The plan for the artificial lighting was to merge the new gallery harmoniously with the old building, which used to house the mine management offices and is listed as a site of historical in

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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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11 Best Seam Rippers to Consider Right Now

Architecture Lab

Seam rippers are an indispensable tool for the hand-stitched clothing industry, allowing you to open seams, remove stitches, open buttonholes, and cut threads. Finding the best seam ripper is difficult because the market is full of cheap products that fail to deliver the required performance quality. That is why you need a guide to help […].

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Freifrau's Nana chair makes light work of sitting | News | Architonic

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'The <a href="[link] should radiate a feeling of comfort and security. When you sit in it, it should feel like home,' says <a href="[link] Willmann</a> about her new upholstered chair for <a href="[link]. This not only sounds extraordinarily beautiful, but you can definitely see it in the chair itself – Willmann is also convinced of this: 'The <a href="[link] offers comfort.

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Pantone Delivers a Very Peri Start to 2022

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Moving on from its 2021 colours Ultimate Gray (the name says it all) and Illuminating (a stunningly bright yellow), Pantone has once more announced its iconic Color of the Year, revealing next year’s colour to be Very Peri – a deep, periwinkle blue. Pantone’s annual colour forecast is a calendar event for all creative industries, signalling the colour that will influence the coming year of fashion, interior and product design, and art.

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Restaurant Tori Tori Santa Fe by Esrawe Studio | Restaurant interiors

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Tori Tori Santa Fe becomes the fifth project of the renowned Japanese restaurant chain in Mexico City, it is located on the ground floor of a corporate building in the Santa Fe neighbourhood. Inspired by the subtlety and sobriety of Japanese craftsmanship, with a serene and monochromatic atmosphere, the project seeks to emphasize the scale of the space with two suspended elements made of oak wood.

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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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It Took More Than a Decade for This San Francisco Home to Feel Complete

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John Kleman and Georgianna Salz-Kleman create the house of their dreams with hard work, strategic planning, and the right opportunity. Architect John Kleman and his partner, studio director Georgianna Salz-Kleman, spent years looking for a home in San Francisco before finding the perfect fixer-upper in the neighborhood of Glen Park. Built in 1949, the two-story home sits on a coveted corner lot at the base of one of the city’s tallest paved peaks.

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The noble history of the family brand Freifrau | News | Architonic

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This could well have been a manorial tale: <a href="[link] , the company of a noble family that originated as a saddle maker’s workshop of yesteryear. but no! The story is much simpler and yet by no means less fascinating. It was almost exactly a decade ago that Hansjörg Helweg, previously the managing director of a well-known furniture manufacturer for many years, founded his own company.

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Casa Malaparte in Capri / Adalberto Libera

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Casa Malaparte, also known as Villa Malaparte, is a house conceived around 1937 by the well-known Italian architect Adalberto Libera on Punta Massullo, the eastern side of the isle Capri, The post Casa Malaparte in Capri / Adalberto Libera appeared first on ArchEyes.

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House of Wisdom by MARUNI | Manufacturer references

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Foster & Partners Shurooq The House of Wisdom Designed by Foster + Partners, is a library symbolizing a new iconic cultural hub of Sharjah, UAE. The building creates a new publishing and research-based institution that seeks to be the catalyst for a new cultural quarter in the city. The HIROSHIMA Armchair stands at one’s disposal at various facilities of the library including reading rooms and café, contributing to offering both the quiet and collaborative space, a sense of harmony with its

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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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Oriol Bohigas, 1925–2021

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The Catalan architect who transformed Barcelona dies at 95.

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Attic Apartment by MARUNI | Manufacturer references

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The apartment is located in the heart of Helsinki in an early 20th-century building where the attic was turned into apartments. To keep the apartment light and airy they went with crisp white walls and a light, rustic oak wooden floor with a beautiful, large herringbone pattern. HIROSHIMA Armchairs were the first pieces chosen for the apartment. The combination of the simple subtle design and beautiful wood plus the comfort and high quality were features that sold them on using the chairs.

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Vanke · City Growth Hall by MDO

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Vanke · City Growth Hall is located in the ‘Eastern Suburb Memory’ in Chengdu. The original building held the Hongguang Electronic Tube Factory, a state-run factory which was founded in 1958 which produced oscilloscopes and kinescopes for the military. The old factory was left to ruin whilst the other neighboring buildings have become part of a thriving cultural and design hub.

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Freifrau's peaceful Garden Eden fabric is an ode to joy | News | Architonic

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The fact that <a href="[link] is bringing poetry into the programme for the first time to present a textile collection may seem unusual at first – but it fits wonderfully with the new <a href="[link] Eden</a> fabric design, itself evoking Baroque flower paintings. 'Take comfort in the certainty of uncertainty,' goes the poem, 'Inhale the new / Welcome the ever-changing seasons of nature, of life / the ever-changing you.' The design for the pattern of t

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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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WAF 2021 announces first winners of Completed Buildings

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The ‘ Health – Completed Buildings ’ category was won by Link Arkitektur and 3XN with Nickl & Partner and Kristine Jensens Tegnestue for the North Wing of the Rigshospitalet in Denmark. Judges commented that the project “carefully considered the daily working situations of staff throughout the hospital environment’ and felt that ‘this building changes perceptions of how hospitals can be experienced by patients and visitors – how the city of Copenhagen will use it.” The winner of

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Great Nothern by Roda | Manufacturer references

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Great Northern, located in the scenic town of Kerteminde, is one of Europe's most exclusive and prestigious destinations for golfers from all over the world. The renowned design studio Nicklaus Design has projected a unique location combining together the nordic design and nordic nature, all in uncompromising quality. The architecture reflects the encounter between the beautiful Funen nature and a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere.In addition to the two golf courses, guests can also experience

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A4: Legacy Houses

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When most architectural projects are designed, they are created to meet a specific purpose over a particular period of time. A store might be designed to be depreciated over the period of the lease; a hotel might be designed to capture the attention of the public for 5-10 years before being updated again. Houses may be designed to be fixed and “flipped” to the next buyer.

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Hotel K5 by MARUNI | Manufacturer references

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K5 Tokyo, housed in a converted 1920s bank building, sits beside the Tokyo Stock Exchange and connects the traditional Imperial Palace area with hip Eastern Tokyo. While working with this project Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects developed a concept for the building and for all the different tenants including Hotel K5, and Caveman Restaurant, where the architects decided to choose Maruni items.

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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!