Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat ( CTBUH ) has released data chronicling the prevalence of buildings with total heights taller than 150 meters (492 feet) in major metropolitan areas across the world. The statistics speak to several yearslong industry-wide trends as well as a preference for the recently-halted practice of (extremely) tall-building in China, which had more entries in the Top 25 (10, excluding Hong Kong) than the United States, Canada, and Australia put together.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A grand atrium connects Jakoba Mulderhuis to the adjacent Theo Thijssenhuis. All storeys have open terraces where students can work. The post Amsterdam UAS opens its doors to its future-proof and most sustainable teaching facility appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A joint team of OMA and Jacobs has been selected to design a new 200,000-square-foot headquarters for the University of Illinois System's Discovery Partners Institute in Chicago, the state and Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on Thursday. The multi-year project will transform a disused 62-acre former yard site as the first construction in the larger The 78 Innovation District that is meant to provide a high-tech connection between Chinatown to the South Loop.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Award-winning Texan architecture studio Lake|Flato has partnered with developer Oaxaca Interests to create HiFAB, a new venture producing homes smaller than 2000 square feet. The modular home sector has boomed in recent years, thanks largely to a bevy of companies marketing prefab homes as more affordable and sustainable than their conventional counterparts, due to shorter construction times and less waste.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The latest Dodge Construction Network figures show a decline in construction starts by 9% after a July spike that was propelled mostly by the nonresidential and nonbuilding sectors. Total starts now stand at an adjusted annual rate of $1.25 trillion. The August dip was caused by a 36% decrease in nonbuilding starts and minor increase in residential starts, which was recorded at only 1%.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

After Hurricane Fiona tore through Puerto Rico on Sunday [Sept. 18], roads in the small mountain city of Caguas—hit with more than 20 inches of rain—were underwater. Landslides washed away some streets. As on the rest of the island, the electric grid went down, and it wasn’t clear how many homes had been damaged or destroyed. But in two new prototype homes, the electricity stayed on.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architecture firm Insider Outsider followed similar design principals to achieve a wood-clad sustainable home that syncs with its setting. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Flinders, Victoria, Australia Architect: Insider Outsider Landscape Design: Kuku Design Footprint: 3,200 square feet From the Architect: "The vision for the project was to create a timeless and singu

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture (UTSOA) Dean Michelle Addington has announced that she will be stepping away from the position at the end of the academic year following a successful tenure at the helm of one of America’s leading public design colleges. Addington has served in the role since 2017 and is considered an expert in the field of sustainability studies, holding previous academic appointments at Yale and the Harvard GSD before joining UTSOA.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Venice is known for many things, from bridges and lagoons to glass and cicchetti – pre-dinner aperitivos and small plates that ‘open’ the palate and conversation. This concept is borrowed 800 miles away at Warsaw bar Va Bene Cicchetti. NOKE Architects designed the Powisle neighbourhood spot, drawing on the colours of the Venetian flag (the Standard of Saint Mark) for its interiors.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field. It celebrates those who employ innovative processes, techniques, strategies, and insights, along with an awareness and prioritization of diversity and sustainable practices.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In the architect’s words, the residence is designed for "family, foster dogs, well-curated music, and Aggie game days." Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Central Northwest, Houston, Texas Architect: HR Design Dept Landscape Design: XO Design Dept From the Architect: "The Watonga residence was commissioned by a woman with a big heart for animal fostering.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Looking for an architecture job in the Evergreen State? Start your employment search in three Washington State cities Seattle, Bellingham, and Tacoma. For this curated job round-up, we highlight 11 architecture firms currently hiring. The Archinect Job Board features 100+ employment opportunities from hundreds of firms each week. Check out who's hiring below.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Evelop Arquitectura drew inspiration from the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragán for this wood-and-stone house in San Miguel de Allende, which is interspersed with lush garden courtyards. San Miguel de Allende is Guanajuato state's largest city and was favoured by the iconic Mexican architect Luis Barragán. According to local firm Evelop Arquitectura , Barragán admired its traditional buildings and sought to replicate some of its features in his own work.

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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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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

An increase in the overall demand for design services has been recorded for the 19th consecutive month, according to statistics contained in the August Architecture Billings Index (ABI) published this week by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The ABI score is now up to 53.3, representing a 2.3 point increase from July’s recorded 51.0 figure.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Set to be ratified in the republic of San Marino next month, the declaration outlines a set of standards that architects and other built environment professionals should adhere to.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Fish Camp is a weekend getaway fishing cabin located between Mancos, CO and Telluride along the Delores River. Our clients requested a simple, efficient design that takes full advantage of the Delores river and views of uninterrupted aspen groves.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In the architect’s words, the residence is designed for "family, foster dogs, well-curated music, and Aggie game days." Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Central Northwest, Houston, Texas Architect: HR Design Dept Landscape Design: XO Design Dept From the Architect: "The Watonga residence was commissioned by a woman with a big heart for animal fostering.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The project concerns the redesign of the storefront of Karnaros Bakery & Patisserie in Greece. The principal design axis was the composition of opposing pairs on. several levels. This approach stems on the one hand from the desire to. create a space that is both contemporary and familiar and on the other. hand from the combined identity of the bakery and the patisserie.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

construction is expected to start in march 2023. The post take a peek at the world’s largest geothermal lagoon to be built in canada appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A change has come to one of the industry’s oldest professional associations after The Architectural League of New York 's Executive Director Rosalie Genevro announced on September 22 that she will be stepping down from the organization after more than 37 years in her post. Genevro says she will depart next year to focus on a slate of issues connected to climate change and the construction industry.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has released images of its MAD -designed home under construction in Los Angeles and announced an opening date of 2025. Under construction alongside the LA Memorial Coliseum stadium in Exposition Park, the five-story building will be home to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art when it completes. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is under construction in Los Angeles.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

pure white columns emulate growing branches of nianjing's buttonwood trees, blending fluidly into the white ceiling in a gentle curve. The post x+living transforms passageway into spiritual ‘white forest’ gallery + store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

From chopsticks to cleavers, here are nine essentials that never fail the Omsom cofounder. "Growing up in Boston, in a town that was 98 percent white, Vanessa and I never felt seen by products in the ‘ethnic’ aisle in mainstream grocery stores," says Kim Pham of Omsom , the Asian food brand she cofounded with her sister in May 2020. The sisters are both first-generation Vietnamese Americans and daughters of refugees.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

a decommissioned offshore platform has been transformed into one of the UK’s largest public art installations 'SEE monster.'. The post coastal infrastructure transformed into massive accessible installation ‘SEE monster’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

<p>In 2022, comfort is king – from living rooms to lobbies, and even offices, deep seats beckon and soft fabrics lure. Driven by wellbeing trends, interiors are embracing comfort like never before. Yet when prioritising comfort for clients, function and form needn’t take a back seat – and, furniture with soft curves and smooth edges needn’t lack personality either.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

the organic surface is realized with over 1,500 curved fiberglass-reinforced polymer panels, now being installed. The post fluid facade of MAD architects’ lucas museum is now being installed in los angeles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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