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SHoP principals named the 2022 American Prize laureates for Architecture

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SHoP Architects’ principals have been named as the 2022 American Prize for Architecture laureates by The Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The seven principals, Angelica Trevino Baccon, John Cerone, Dana Getman, Gregg Pasquarelli, Coren Sharples, Christopher Sharples, and William Sharples, have "continually pushed the boundaries of what’s been accepted as the traditional role of the architect," according to the prize.

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Muscles House / Impepinable Studio

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© Beeldsmits. architects: Impepinable Studio Location: Alicante, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Beeldsmits Photographs: Area: 3767 ft2. Read more ».

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$8 billion turtle-shaped luxury yacht could become the largest floating structure ever built

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The latest luxury boat to hit the market is Pangeos -- named after Pangea, a supercontinent that existed from 200 million to 335 million years ago. And if those seem like big numbers, wait until you hear how many dollars it'll take to construct it: $8 billion, according to designers Lazzarini. If funded and built, the sea turtle-shaped "terayacht" would be the largest floating structure ever built, spanning 1,800 feet long and 2,000 feet wide.

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a 120-year-old japanese farmhouse is revived as a luxury art hotel infused with local culture

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51% gowari ichibu fuses traditional japanese crafts with mid-century modern design for an idyllic retreat amid toyama's paddy fields. The post a 120-year-old japanese farmhouse is revived as a luxury art hotel infused with local culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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39 American projects honored at the 2022 Association of Licensed Architects Design Awards

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The Association of Licensed Architects has recently announced 39 winners of the 2022 ALA Design Awards, now in its 24th year of recognizing design achievement throughout the country. Projects were awarded in the commercial, institutional, residential, multi-family, religious, interior, and unbuilt categories. Each design category included Gold, Silver, and Merit Award winners, with the overall Don Erickson Presidential Award being given to SchultzWerk Architecture’s “visually excitin

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MVRDV launches digital tool that lays out design possibilities for Rotterdam's rooftops

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At the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, MVRDV ’s computational design arm MVRDV NEXT, multidisciplinary planning organization Superworld, and the Municipality of Rotterdam announced RoofScape, a software that visualizes potential uses for rooftops in Rotterdam. RoofScape was designed to be used by both professionals and citizens while being detailed enough to assist policymakers and urban planners.

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seungjin yang blows candy-colored balloons into solid chairs, stools and benches

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the pieces are covered with epoxy resin and therefore strong enough to support your weight. The post seungjin yang blows candy-colored balloons into solid chairs, stools and benches appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Denise Scott Brown says she's not pleased with Selldorf Architects' Sainsbury Wing redesign

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A considerable row has sprung up concerning Selldorf Architects ' controversial revamp of the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing after one of its original co-designers, Denise Scott Brown , made comments over the weekend indicating a disagreement and lack of support for the currently under-review proposal. "She’s making our building look like a circus clown," Scott Brown told The Guardian 's James Tapper without elaborating on which specific elements the already widely-opposed plans she has

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kaveh najafian’s midjourney explorations envision surreal, ‘impossible’ lounge chairs

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the AI-generated chairs take shape in surreal, unintentional scales and compositions where form prevails function. The post kaveh najafian’s midjourney explorations envision surreal, ‘impossible’ lounge chairs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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UNC Charlotte’s architecture school to be renamed following alumnus donation

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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Architecture is to be renamed the David R. Ravin School of Architecture following a donation from the school’s alumnus David Ravin. The donation, whose amount has not been disclosed, will be used to support students, pay for international studies, and finance university initiatives.

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Denise Scott Brown makes plea to abandon "destructive" revamp of National Gallery extension

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Architect Denise Scott Brown has urged planners to refuse Selldorf Architects ' controversial plans to remodel her and Robert Venturi 's postmodern Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery. Ahead of a planning decision that is set to be made tomorrow, Scott Brown said that "refusal of these applications is the only appropriate decision". Denise Scott Brown (above) has criticised the planned renovations to the Sainsbury Wing (top image).

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University of Queensland lecturer Dr. Liz Brogden is named the 2022 Churchill Fellow

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University of Queensland School of Architecture lecturer Dr. Liz Brogden has been awarded the coveted 2022 Churchill Fellowship for her pioneering work that combines climate ethics and professional instruction. Brogden is considered an influential figure within the country’s academic design community, recently spearheading the creation of the first mandatory course on climate change in an Australian Master of Architecture program that is set to be implemented at the school in 2023.

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Richard Neutra’s only French home is for sale

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Croix is famously home to Robert Mallet-Stevens’s seminal modernist landmark, Villa Cavrois, which underwent a multi-million, award-winning restoration in 2015. But a short distance away is a pretty much unknown gem by Richard Neutra – notably, his only residence in France. Maison Delcourt is claimed to be the last Neutra house designed in 1968, just two years before his death, for French industrialist Marcel Delcourt.

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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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Adjaye announces new rammed earth commission for The Griot Museum of Black History in St. Louis

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The Griot Museum of Black History will soon be home to a public art installation from the designer of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Architect David Adjaye will design Asaase III, a monument that surrounds the museum. The structure will be built of rammed earth, a process using soil and other natural materials from the St.

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de nieuwe context’s outdoor living space in the netherlands is a modern nod to rural sheds

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the red-painted, corrugated steel shed is an extension of a brick storage area, separating the front yard from the backyard and garden. The post de nieuwe context’s outdoor living space in the netherlands is a modern nod to rural sheds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Addams Family Aesthetic Has Been Done and Redone. How Do You Do It Again?

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The cult characters have always been certifiably macabre, but with each remake, including Netflix’s new ‘Wednesday’ series, their iconic Gothic style has evolved. "Creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky," the Addams family are back again with Netflix’s new Wednesday series, directed by none other than cult horror and gothic fantasy filmmaker Tim Burton.

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only one bidder can bring home rare ‘2004 ferrari enzo’ hypercar

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the 2004 ferrari enzo hypercar was painted in nero opaco (matte black) during its conception, a color that was then ahead of its time. The post only one bidder can bring home rare ‘2004 ferrari enzo’ hypercar appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Casa Santos is an "exploration of the possibilities of concrete" in Mexico

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Architects Maria Gomez, Giovanni Ocampo and Héctor Coss have completed a low-lying, three-house retreat in western Mexico that explores the ability of concrete to work in "aesthetic harmony with the desert". The project, Casa Santos, is located in Todos Santos, a coastal town on the Baja Peninsula. The retreat – which is rented out when not in use by the Miami Beach-based owners – sits on a 2,000-square-metre desert property with distant views of the sea.

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Things You Should Know About RERA Karnataka

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If you have ever tried to buy a home in Karnataka or are trying to buy a home in Karnataka, you have or will come across the RERA Karnataka, which is the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Karnataka. If you don’t understand what RERA Karnataka is, we are going to explain it in this article. Let’s see what the RERA Act is all about. What is the RERA Act?

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first flying motorcycle ‘XTURISMO’ levitates to dodge land traffic

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mini-rotors are attached to the two giant propellers that lift the motorbike-styled seating of the flying motorcycle ‘XTURISMO’. The post first flying motorcycle ‘XTURISMO’ levitates to dodge land traffic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Project solutions for planners and architects | | Architonic

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<p class="p1">Pre-assembled washstand solutions with plenty of flexibility and freedom in planning – this is the basis of <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alape</a>’s <a href="[link] for the high-end project business. The basic principle of a frame and a wide selection of different countertops and basins offers a wide range of design options.

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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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super local x sagarmatha next turn waste from world’s highest peaks into colorful mementos

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the program takes place in everest, where discarded bottle caps are turned into plastic stones and a scale model of the region's most iconic peaks. The post super local x sagarmatha next turn waste from world’s highest peaks into colorful mementos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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People's Architecture Office completes blue-toned makeover of Fuqiang school

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Vivid shades of blue and turquoise characterise this school in Shenzhen, China, which has been overhauled by People's Architecture Office to offer more creative forms of learning. Beijing-based People's Architecture Office (PAO) has reorganised and extended Fuqiang Elementary School to expand the range of facilities and create more outdoor teaching spaces.

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A century of Chicago design history comes to life on the sprawling art deco facade of the iconic Merchandise Mart

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On a bracingly cold evening in November, a small crowd gathered on the south bank of the Chicago River to stare at the side of a building. Nighttime facade-gazing isn’t [.]. Read More. The post A century of Chicago design history comes to life on the sprawling art deco facade of the iconic Merchandise Mart appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Hérault Arnod Architectures completes aluminium-clad sports centre in France

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A curved, twisting shell of textured aluminium plates covers Espace Mayenne in Laval, France , a multifunctional sports and entertainment venue designed by local practice Hérault Arnod Architectures. Located on a former military site, the project forms part of a wider scheme to develop an area on the northwestern edge of Laval, which also includes a 250-metre-long outdoor velodrome and the landscaping of the surrounding wetland and woodland.

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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!