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JANUARY 18, 2022

One of Taiwan’s largest public utility companies is ready to make a bold statement about its intentions with a new operations storage facility from MVRDV called "Sun Rock" that will play a significant part in the country’s transition to a green energy economy. This is the firm’s second recent effort in the country behind the Tainan Spring adaptive reuse project that was announced in March of 2020.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

The figure of the bridge designed by BAU resembles a ribbon and echoes water ripples on the Yuandang Lake below. The post BAU design a hybrid bridge incorporating landscape, infrastructure, and architecture appeared first on Åvontuura.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

One of Canada’s most well-regarded public arts traditions has returned with a unique selection of brand new designs for the 2022 versio n of Winter Stations. Toronto’s annual installation program is back with a slate of six winning projects taken from around the world and displayed on the city’s Kew and Woodbine beaches. Toronto’s lifeguard stations don’t typically get a lot of use this time of year, and so the push to stimulate tourism in the winter months comes in

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JANUARY 18, 2022

The raccard is an Alpine building made of wood, like an independent raised attic, including a central area, side stackers, and granary. The post Escape to this alpine retreat in Mont-Blanc by Chevallier Architects 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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JANUARY 18, 2022

A team led by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Swedish firm Marge Arkitekter has been unveiled as the winners of the competition for the development of Stockholm Central Station in Stockholm, Sweden. The pair is joined by LAND Arkitektur, Thornton Tomasetti , Ramboll , Wenanders, and TAM Group. Together their proposal will see the creation of an integrated transport hub for a new pedestrian-friendly mixed-use urban district.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

What can a western architectural education do in a developing country? The legacy of one of the leading design colleges in America is being examined as such in a new exhibition called Building in China: A Century of Dialogues on Modern Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design in Philadelphia. The exhibition is presented in unison with Southeast University School of Architecture and the Tongji University College of Architecture and Urban Planning and

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Following the news of Ricardo Bofill 's death, we've rounded up 10 stand-out projects created by the Spanish architect over his six-decade-long career. Bofill was the founder of Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA), which he established in 1963. He passed away on 14 January at the age of 82. The esteemed architect was famed for his monumental housing projects, which often made use of geometric forms and referenced Mediterranean and Arab architecture.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

The shortlist for the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture — Mies van der Rohe Award has been announced, with 40 works selected from a record 532 nominated projects. The shortlisted projects are spread across 18 European countries, with Austria and France leading the listing with 5 projects each. Of the 40 projects, 9 are categorized as collective housing, with 7 cultural buildings, 6 mixed-use schemes, 6 educational environments, 4 urban planning projects, 2 sport and l

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2022

Rutgers professor Jason Barr has proposed adding 1,760-acres of reclaimed land, named New Mannahatta, to the tip of Manhattan island to provide housing and combat climate change. Called New Mannahatta in reference to the indigenous name for the island in New York , the plan would extend Manhattan island into New York Harbor beyond the Statue of Liberty.

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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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JANUARY 18, 2022

A much-needed upgrade is coming to one of the most popular universities in the Czech Republic thanks to plans for a new art and architecture campus for Brno University of Technology from Feilden+Mawson ’s FAM Architekti studio. Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM Architekti Image: Feilden+Mawson / FAM Architekti The Prague-based entity is responsible for the transformation of a 19th-century former army barracks into what will become the new home for both the architecture and fine arts faculties.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

the bold, peeling intervention contrasts its pre-existing victorian neighbor. The post smart design studio’s nickson street house takes shape with peeling brick surfaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

The project is located south of Mexico City, in a tower with excellent positioning and an architectural design that allows to have natural light in all the spaces thanks to its glass facades and clean floors with great variety of options for different distributions. Committed with continuous innovation and transparency, based on the communication between leaders and work teams, we designed a concept with private offices next to the glass facades allowing light to go though to the operative area,

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JANUARY 18, 2022

David Chipperfield's restoration of Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie , a memorial park on the site of a former synagogue and a visitor centre by Dorte Mandrup are among the 40 European projects shortlisted for this year's Mies van der Rohe Award. The biannual European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award is named after modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

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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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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

The simple geometry of this dark steel-clad lake home provides an immediate contrast to its warm and dynamic interior volumes. Expansive planes of glass and operable folding wall systems capture sprawling views and direct connections to this unique property bookended by two bodies of water. Brought together in a variety of ways, the interior spaces of this home feel inviting and engaged, allowing its occupants to interact within the spaces both inside and out.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Here are 11 architecture events including conferences, exhibitions and biennales taking place in 2022 selected from Dezeen Events Guide. See also last week's guide to the 25 best design events of the coming year. Peter Cook – City Landscapes. 21 January to 8 May. This exhibition explores the imaginative and colourful drawings of British architect Peter Cook , who has helped shape architecture and architectural thinking for nearly six decades.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

An annual award with a growing reputation as one of architectural academia’s most dynamic new prize competitions is making headlines again today after Columbia University ’s Temple Hoyne Buell Center and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announced the winners of this year’s 2022 Course Development Prize in Architecture, Climate Change, and Society.

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designboom

JANUARY 18, 2022

indian designer devanga borah merges imagination with reality as he visualizes a fully rotatable, two-seater self-driving vehicle for apple - yes! it comes when you call it. The post the future is buzzing with apple’s self-driven, 360-degree rotatable car appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

Originally built in 1952, this home in the North Berkeley hills was periodically renovated to update its functionality while preserving the spirit of its mid-century modern aesthetic. Keeping within the original building footprint, a below-ground storage room was excavated and expanded to create a new home office, and a portion of the existing carport was converted into a studio workspace.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

the concrete elements are combined with a white exterior color as a reference to the architectural works of oscar niemeyer in the brazilian capital. The post concrete pillars define movement in debaixo do bloco’s brutalist ‘section house’ in brazil appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

This project located in the Lujiazui area of Pudong District is the reconstruction of Oriental Hospital project. After the expansion, the new building is located in the west side of the old building.The construction area is 81,802㎡ and the beds number of the hospital will reach 1200 after the expansion. It also realizes seamless connection forming a whole with the old buildings, and achieves the most effective operation.

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designboom

JANUARY 18, 2022

this first-of-its-kind museum was designed to bring together artists, creators, collectors, and the broader NFT community. The post seattle NFT museum opens its doors to blockchain enthusiasts appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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JANUARY 18, 2022

Surrounded by alfalfa fields at the foot of the Soldier Mountains in Central Idaho, this second home was designed with a detached guesthouse and connecting breezeway to accommodate periodic visits from friends during the summer months. Clad in corrugated steel, the buildings minimal form and offset gable roofs reflect the owners desire for a contemporary home influenced by the design vocabulary of barns, rural industrial buildings, and farmhouses.

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designboom

JANUARY 18, 2022

shanghai-based UDG (shanghai united design group co., ltd.) has completed the dysis church of poly shallow sea. The post the dysis church of poly shallow sea in china rotates to face the sunset appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Banu Restaurant design includes the interiors and façade replacement for a 2100sm building in Zhengzhou China. As the Flagship restaurant for a growing and innovative franchise, it was important for the client that the project creates a recognizable landmark along the main axis road and be welcoming to the community. Our design sought to honor Banu, the river man’s history but creating a space formed from a natural yet turbulent flow and marked by the sinuous lines of the rope p

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JANUARY 18, 2022

In 2019 the Sicilian village of Sambuca auctioned off a set of crumbling properties with a starting price of €1. Fast forward three years later, and Airbnb has launched its own version of the initiative, offering a year-long say inside a renovated two-bedroom home in the heart of Sambuca. . The house has been completely transformed by Studio Didea , who have replaced decaying masonry with brightly coloured cabinetry.

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