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Town House in Linz / mia2/Architektur

ArchDaily

© Kurt Hörbst. architects: mia2/Architektur Location: Lederergasse 24, 4020 Linz, Austria Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Kurt Hörbst Area: 496.0 m2. Read more ».

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Downtown Eugene: Brainstorming Solutions

SW Oregon Architect

Screenshot from the October 25, 2022 Downtown Priorities and Projects brainstorm session. At the invitation of the City of Eugene, I participated last month in a group conversation intended to brainstorm solutions to some of downtown Eugene’s most vexing challenges. The conversation was part of an ongoing effort to develop a list of priorities to guide future improvements in the city center.

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Mjölk architekti design four mountain lookouts inspired by this Czech Republic town’s coat of arms

Avontuura

Perched on top of the Strážník, the towers symbolize the four villages that combined to form the town of Rokytnice in ancient times. The post Mjölk architekti design four mountain lookouts inspired by this Czech Republic town’s coat of arms appeared first on Åvontuura.

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João Soares - renovation of a penthouse in an old Lisbon building by Atelier José Andrade Rocha

Archinect

This apartment occupies the top floor of a 60’s building in Campo Grande, Lisbon. The compartments had harmonious proportions and were well lit, so the main challenges were to re-organize the program, establishing a connection with the attic that was vacant at the time, and provide the technical facilities of a contemporary home. The kitchen occupies the southern limit of the flat, with views over the park.

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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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Ten living rooms that use warm neutrals to create a cosy ambience

Deezen

As the days get darker in the northern hemisphere, our latest lookbook spotlights 10 living rooms rendered in warm yet discrete colour palettes, proving that neutrals don't have to feel clinical. Mixing tactile natural materials with toasty shades of chocolate brown, creamy beige and blush pink can help to create a sense of homeliness in a room without being overbearing.

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How to Kill Your Lawn and Help the Planet

Dwell

Old-school, mowed-grass landscaping is so passé—and horrible for the environment. Swap your turf for something better. The American Dream has long included the broad and verdant brushstrokes of a manicured lawn. Tidy plots of green grass, or turf, were so essential to the 20th-century suburban landscape that by 2006, lawn was the largest irrigated "crop" in the United States, according to a 2005 NASA study.

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Preparation is everything: Dutch Design Week asks us to ‘Get Set’ | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>‘In Eindhoven, we do things together,’ reads a poster at the city’s airport, greeting international visitors to <a href="[link] Design Week</a> with friendly open arms. It’s a fitting message that portrays the festival’s optimistic theme, ‘<a href="[link] rel=“nofollow">Get Set</a>’, a call to arms to the world’s technologists, creators and policymakers to tackle humanity’s massing global issues, by joining as one.</p> <p>While m

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‘we see it as a massive digitization of art collecting’ – interview with NFT platform SuperRare

designboom

co-founder jonathan perkins talks about SuperRare, its transition to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), and the future of art collecting. The post ‘we see it as a massive digitization of art collecting’ – interview with NFT platform SuperRare appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The office as a USP: De Vorm makes it work | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>We all understand that our relationship with work and the workplace has changed, and in fundamental ways. But beyond those shifts in how we work are larger shifts in why we work and for who. </p> <p>The best and brightest now expect a different relationship with their employer. They know they are a finite resource and they have power.

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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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Mono Architekten creates gabled service station next to German heritage site

Deezen

Berlin studio Mono Architekten has created a service station in Thuringia, Germany, combining facilities for motorists with an exhibition space about a nearby bronze-age burial mound. Located off the Bundesautobahn 72 motorway to the east of Leipzig, the centre sits alongside a new educational trail that celebrates the Leubinger Fürstenhügel site, which is one of the region's most important archaeological monuments.

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From Delivering Pizzas to Becoming a Licensed Architect with Evan Berger

Young Architect

Young Architect. From Delivering Pizzas to Becoming a Licensed Architect with Evan Berger. Are you worried it's too late or you're too old to become a Licensed Architect? Evan Berger is here to tell you that it's NOT! In this episode of The Young Architect Podcast, Evan tells his inspiring story of how he made the decision to quit his job delivering pizzas to dive head first into architecture school.

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Open-source Re:Mix blender works with household jars

Deezen

German tech company Open Funk has developed a more sustainable version of a food processor, which is repairable, upgradable and compatible with glass jars that people already have in their homes. Shortlisted in the sustainable design category of the 2022 Dezeen Awards , the Re:Mix blender works with standard canning jars of any shape or volume, such as those used to hold jams and pickles, as long as they have an 82-millimetre twist-off lid.

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this new pokémon center by I IN echoes okinawa’s ocean and landscapes

designboom

the entrance reveals an open-plan enclosure and continuous floor space resembling the architecture of an imaginary world. The post this new pokémon center by I IN echoes okinawa’s ocean and landscapes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Daikin launches air conditioning system that creates "the perfect indoor environment"

Deezen

Promotion: air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has released an indoor climate control system called Emura, which is designed to purify air, and heat and cool interior spaces. Emura aims to deliver efficient temperature control, and features a slim and unobtrusive shape, which is intended to suit a variety of indoor spaces, from offices to living rooms.

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reclaimed wood assembles HOYT architecten’s barn house in waterland

designboom

'barn' residence by hoyt architecten maintains the historical setting of broek village in eco-friendly design. The post reclaimed wood assembles HOYT architecten’s barn house in waterland appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ASA Studio Albanese references mid-century offices for Thom Browne store in San Francisco

Deezen

American fashion label Thom Browne has opened its first retail location in San Francisco , designed by ASA Studio Albanese to feature dramatic marble against white slatted blinds. The flagship store is situated at 432 Jackson Street in the historic Yeon Building, which dates back to 1855, in the heart of the city's luxury shopping district. Thom Browne's San Francisco store pairs decorative marble walls with white slatted blinds.

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A Composer and Fashion Designer Add an Inspiring Creative Space to Their Los Angeles Backyard

Dwell

The two-level ADU is decked out with a light-filled recording studio for him, and for her, a luminous design space with soaring ceilings and sliding glass doors. In a city notorious for its rush hour traffic jams, Los Angeles couple Brad Breeck, a TV and film composer , and Jeana Sohn, a clothing designer , are blessed with a remarkably short commute.

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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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Still Remarkably Fresh, Frank Gehry’s Bilbao Guggenheim Turns 25

Architectural Record

The Guggenheim Bilbao’s milestone anniversary was marked with festive events and a special exhibition.

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The Interface Plan of 1974

Architecture Here and There

The second half of Chapter 17, “The Interface Plan,” from Lost Providence , tells the story of the plan produced by the Rhode Island School of Design students under Prof. Gerald Howes. It was the first plan to open up the city’s rivers. But the first half of the chapter sets the stage for the second half. It describes the activity of Providence in the 1950s, and speculates that suburban flight might have been caused as much by the steps proposed by the city to stop it as by any

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It Was an Abandoned, Barely Built Mansion. They Made It a Real Home

Dwell

Embracing the idea of a modern ruin, a Northern California couple carve a house out of the incomplete concrete garage and basement of a would-be manse. When Deborah Oropallo and Michael Goldin began plotting a move from Berkeley, California, to a more bucolic setting in the late aughts, they envisioned open land, a place for Deborah’s art studio and Michael’s design and fabrication shop, and an opportunity to grow and raise their own food.

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Patio Building Material Options : Which Is The Best

The Architecture Designs

Which Is The Best For Your Patios? A patio provides a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a great view of the outdoors with friends and families. If you want, you can make it into a barbecue and party spot instead of doing it indoors. If you desire a patio, you must know that you can create patios from different materials. However, the best choice depends on the climate, the style of your home, and how much you want to spend.

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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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A garden villa home in Toorak infused with elegant grandeur

Habitus Living

Based on a contemporary interpretation of the classical European garden villa typology, Toorak Garden Residence is a symmetrical home planned around a central axis. Formal in its regularity, the volumes, while imposing, are proportionally and aesthetically sympathetic to the surrounding landscape design. High ceilings and imposing pillars internally and at the paved edge, for example, form an enfilade to frame and direct the eye to the garden, pool and neighbouring architecture, which reads as a

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Restoration lab and French cultural center // GRACE

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. Size: 25,000 sqft – 100,000 sqft. Text description provided by the architects. The architectural bureau known for its work on Garage contemporary art museum, will restore a famous modernist building in Uzbek capital. GRACE studio is set to reconstruct an important cultural center in Tashkent. This renovation project, scheduled for completion by the end of 2023, will encompass a French cultural center and an international art restoration department as well as provid

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE by Studioart | Manufacturer references

Architonic

Kaleido dresses interiors with a timeless elegance. The leather wall covering contributes to create a welcoming atmosphere and the geometric pattern moves any functional detail to the background (i.e doors, wardrobes).

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Former Aberdeen school to make way for 30 affordable homes

Urban Realm

Halliday Fraser Munro, acting on behalf of Malcolm Allan Housebuilders, has drawn up plans for 30 affordable homes on the site of a former Aberdeen school. Brownfield land at the former Braeside Primary School has been earmarked for the build, with accommodation arranged around two 'green fingers' extending from a retained green space and play park.

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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!