Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
AIA New York has announced the list of their 2023 honorees as part of the AIA New York Design Awards. The honored individuals and organizations are in addition to the winners of the AIA New York Design Awards which were announced last month. The latest accolades to be announced are the Medal of Honor, the Champion of Architecture Medal, the Architecture in Media Award, and the New Perspectives Award.
Avontuura
MARCH 2, 2023
Neri&Hu’s proposal takes the idea of a monolithic urban monument as the guiding concept. The post Neri&Hu design new icon & extension for the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
The University of Virginia in coordination with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello has named Auburn School of Architecture professor and Rural Studio director Andrew Freear as the recipient of the 2023 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture. With the win, Freear joins a list of names that includes Vincent Scully, I.M. Pei, Mies van der Rohe, Kenneth Frampton, Francis Kéré, David Adjaye , and Yvonne Farrell & Shelley McNamara as past recipients of the honor
Deezen
MARCH 2, 2023
Vaulted ceilings and earth-toned furnishings feature in this house in Puglia , which architecture practice Studio Andrew Trotter has converted from a 19th-century school. The home, named Casolare Scarani, transforms a girls' school dating back to 1883 that was abandoned in the 1960s. Through its renovation, Studio Andrew Trotter aims to bring life back to the structure while retaining its original character.
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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?
Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has just revealed the initial plans for its new Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery project led by Selldorf Architects , Diamond Schmitt , and Two Row Architect. The 40,000-square-foot addition will add 13 galleries in order to expand its total exhibition space by 30%. The project is being funded by a $35 million donation from Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss and, led by Two Row, has sought expensive input from Ontario’s Indigenous community in addition t
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Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to approve a motion requiring all non-ductile, concrete high-rise structures in LA County to be given seismic retrofits within the next ten years. The motion applies to all incorporated communities in the county and must be codified by the directors of public works within six months according to the supervisors.
The Spaces
MARCH 2, 2023
To celebrate World Book Day, we’ve rounded up some of the world’s most beautiful libraries. As well as housing globally significant collections, these libraries span the Medieval period to the present, from Santiago to Stuttgart. Get cosy and join us on an armchair tour of these architectural marvels. Oodi library in Helsinki, Finland Photography: Tuomas Uusheimo ALA Architects designed Helsinki’s strikingly modern Oodi public library, conceived as a ‘living room’ for the Finnish capital.
Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
The International Code Council is to revise its building code development process with changes taking effect in 2024. The new process for reviewing code change proposals will see a three-year rolling cycle encompassing Committee Action Hearings and a joint Public Comment Hearings / Online Governmental Consensus Vote session, with the 2027 I-Codes to be the first edition produced using the pathway.
Dwell
MARCH 2, 2023
From an 1800s farmhouse renovated with a sunken courtyard to an overhauled Seattle midcentury, here’s where our readers found inspiration last month. Renovations reigned supreme in February: A beach house set in the dunes just south of Santa Cruz, California, sheds its dark shingles inside and out; an adobe home by Frank Lloyd Wright in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is retrofitted after its previous owner’s pack of dogs devastated the property; in Seattle, a painting provides a point of reference for a
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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
Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
A new office with company’s “foundation” in the center, bringing and practicing eco-consciousness. Summary Last year, agnes b Japan, a Japanese headquarter of one of the best-known fashion brands from France, decided to move to a larger office. ‘’Creating a place that commits transmitting the DNA of agnes b’’ was a goal for this relocation and expansion project, and based on this, we aimed to design a new office where all the people, including visitors a
The Spaces
MARCH 2, 2023
There’s pattern galore at this brightly coloured Indian hotel, located in a tranquil spot 20 minutes from Jaipur. The nine-room boutique hotel has taken over a multi-storey mansion known as a haveli, completed in the 1980s but with historic roots that go back to the Mughals. The existing home has been given a total refurb and extended to include a new pool house, veranda and garden layout.
Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
Proposed as an architectural object that brings together and merges the program of a small house for the guard of a property with storage spaces and parking for vehicles, Casa Mirador is a rectangular volume embedded in the landscape built basically of concrete, glass and metal. Exposed concrete walls are used for the exterior structure and exposed concrete block walls for the interiors partitions.
The Architect's Newsletter
MARCH 2, 2023
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is about to undergo its seventh expansion project. Today the Toronto art museum announced the selection of Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects, and Two Row [.] Read More. The post Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects, and Two Row Architect to design seventh expansion for The Art Gallery of Ontario appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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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.
Archinect
MARCH 2, 2023
T he latest house of the Polish architectural studio Mobius Architekci, located near Warsaw, is a residence open to the beauty of nature. Her bowed silhouette, like a harp, extends over the slope and reaches for the farthest perspectives of the winding river. The picturesque view overlooking the vast Narew River, green meadows and surrounding forests from the hill creates a landscape of the place that determined the choice of the plot.
Deezen
MARCH 2, 2023
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto explains how his stacked-cube learning centre in Switzerland is one of the most significant projects of his career in this instalment of Dezeen's Concrete Icons series produced in collaboration with Holcim. The video features The Square , a higher-education learning centre for the University of St Gallen in Switzerland.
Architectural Record
MARCH 2, 2023
Led by Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects, and Two Row Architect, the project will add at least 13 new galleries dedicated to modern and contemporary art spread across 40,000 square feet.
Deezen
MARCH 2, 2023
Improvements to both architectural education and practice must form part of the recovery plan to prevent history from repeating itself, argue Turkish architects following last month's deadly earthquakes. Architects in Turkey believe that the scale of destruction caused by the earthquakes on 6 February was exacerbated by poor construction in the country caused, in part, by a disregard for legislation.
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designboom
MARCH 2, 2023
the concept boasts a fresh and modern design, targeting a young and vigorous audience. The post BMW CE 04 custom e-scooter comes with a surfboard rack and a smiley face appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dwell
MARCH 2, 2023
Visited by the Dalai Lama and later owned by Paul Allen, the pueblo-style estate is set on 20 scenic acres with two guesthouses, a conference center, and a greenhouse. Location : 4018 Old Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico Price : $15,000,000 Footprint : 18,663 square feet, across all structures (21 bedrooms, 26 baths) Lot Size : 20 acres From the Agent : " Home to iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe and later, philanthropist Paul G.
Archute
MARCH 2, 2023
Architecture has often been seen as an extremely male-dominated field. However, there are female architects who are changing the industry and are also working to ensure that young female architects feel inspired to keep going, keep dreaming and to not be afraid to forge their own journeys in the field of architecture.1. Jeanne Gang Jeanne Gang The post The 25 Top Female Architects Changing the Architecture Industry appeared first on Archute.
Architonic
MARCH 2, 2023
<p>‘The discontented man finds no easy chair’, American founding father Benjamin Franklin once said. While this certainly holds true for both men and women today, there are a number of ways in which the right choice of chair can uplift even the most pessimistic among us. This is especially true in the professional realm: with work being hard enough as it is, the right seating partner in crime can do wonders in (literally) softening the blow of a late night assignment or keeping us uprigh
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.
designboom
MARCH 2, 2023
with a thoughtful structural solution, the house is sensitively perched atop the slope. The post tatsuya kawamoto’s asahigaoka house cantilevers over a steep slope in aichi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MARCH 2, 2023
Toy brand Lego has added five diverse characters including a girl with a missing limb, one with the skin condition vitiligo and another with anxiety to its collection of Lego Friends figures. Released by the Danish toy manufacturer last month, the new characters have a range of skin tones, physical disabilities and neurodiverse psychological conditions.
designboom
MARCH 2, 2023
the exhibition presents architectural solutions that can benefit our planet while responding to current issues such as climate change, or social inequality. The post woven wheat installation takes center stage in ‘how is life?’ exhibition at TOTO GALLERY·MA appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MARCH 2, 2023
The way we build must fundamentally shift to harmonise with tree and carbon cycles in order to realise the Timber Revolution , writes Smith Mordak. There's an argument that's often trotted out against building with timber : there isn't enough of it. The fear is that if we built everything out of wood there wouldn't be a tree left standing. This fear seems to be rooted in the idea that sustainability is about substitutions.
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