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‘Temple of Boom’ adorns Parthenon replica with optical illusions and floral motifs

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The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne , Australia has unveiled a new installation that celebrates and explores the role of The Parthenon in global cultures. Titled Temple of Boom , and designed by Melbourne-based architects Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang, the installation sees a one-third scale replica of the famous Greek site adorned with floral motifs, optical illusions, and other designs.

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Sodon Lake House / Temescal Creative

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© Christopher Payne. architects: Temescal Creative Location: Bloomfield Hills, Míchigan 48304, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Christopher Payne Area: 5300.0 ft2. Read more ».

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Archinect's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

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The holidays are here, and if you're looking for the perfect gift to give to a special someone OR you're looking for a gift to give yourself this year, check out our curated list of ideas from Archinect's editorial team. Whether you're shopping for the architect, student, or design professional in your life, we've got you covered. This year, our team's recommendations range from must-read books, fun home goods, and our favorite coffee accessories to accompany Archinect's Brutal coffee.

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Sandellsandberg architects design floating sauna that tours the Stockholm archipelago

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It can travel at a speed of five knots and is built to enjoy saunas and entertain guests in the nature of the Stockholm archipelago. . The post Sandellsandberg architects design floating sauna that tours the Stockholm archipelago appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Featured architecture jobs in New York City

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Searching for the right job opportunity might be an overwhelming task, but thanks to the Archinect Job Board , you can sort through and apply to a number of active job listings posted each day. For our latest curated jobs round-up, explore 12 architecture employment opportunities from eight New York-based architecture firms that are seeking to hire the right talent to join their team.

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Exploring Funded Academic Research Opportunities with Faculty at UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning

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Paid employment opportunities for graduate students are an ongoing topic of discussion at Archinect. While many architecture schools offer scholarship/fellowship opportunities for students, we've connected with three of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Architecture & Urban Planning (SARUP) faculty to learn more about a unique research opportunity for graduate students called the Mellowes Master’s Research Assistantships (MMRAs).

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A technicolour temple rises in the gardens of the National Gallery of Victoria

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Over in Melbourne, architects Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang have recreated Greece’s Parthenon in full technicolour , calling the pavilion the Temple of Boom. The structure is third of the scale of the ancient original and is located in the gardens of the National Gallery of Victoria for its seventh annual NGV Architecture Commission. Far from being the classical Hellenic structure, however, the colonnaded pavilion is dazzled with murals by Victoria artists Drez, Manda Lane, and David Lee Pe

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AI-generated ‘habitable monsters’ envision energy-efficient homes with fangs, fur, and scales

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the drooling and sneezing structures could be a more sustainable, energy efficient and accessible housing norm in the near future. The post AI-generated ‘habitable monsters’ envision energy-efficient homes with fangs, fur, and scales appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Take a first look inside Rome’s Palazzo Raggi residences

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Rome’s ancient centre is an assemblage of classic ruins, charming piazzas, romantic palaces and hilly streets steeped in history. In this unique setting, a restoration project is reshaping the old for new use as the grand Palazzo Raggi undergoes a remarkable transformation. Located a few minutes’ walk from the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, on Via di Gambero, the neoclassical 18th-century building was once the residence of the Raggi family, nobles and cardinals.

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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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Fourteen design installations and events to visit during Design Miami 2022

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With Design Miami and Art Basel Miami Beach set to begin next week, we've rounded up a series of must-see installations and events, from a tequila tasting room designed by Tatiana Bilbao to a Virgil Abloh exhibition put on by Nike. Running during Miami Art Week , Design Miami is a yearly festival that attracts designers and enthusiasts worldwide. The event coincides with its sister festival Art Basel Miami Beach.

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20 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam

Architizer

Vietnam’s vast and varied architectural landscape is composed of vernacular tradition, colonial doctrine and modernist exploration. Ancient Vietnamese architecture is rooted in its wooden and thatched structures and distinguished by its curved roofs. Eventually, during the centuries of dynastic rule, outsourced external laborers introduced a new Chinese visual language.

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Shigeru Ban marries thatch and cardboard tubes at Farmer's Restaurant in Japan

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A thatched roof and large cardboard tubes form part of the structure of the Farmer's Restaurant on Awaji Island, designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban 's studio. The restaurant sits in the middle of a field on the Japanese island, which is the same location as Shigeru Ban Architects ' wooden Zenbo Seinei meditation retreat , completed earlier this year.

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these shamans don’t exist, but one architect still captures their portraits

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architect & photographer dimitar karanikolov imagines portraits of healers in 'imaginary shamans' using a text-to-image generator. The post these shamans don’t exist, but one architect still captures their portraits 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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Bosco Sodi unveils remodelled Tokyo residence as family home and Casa Wabi extension

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Studio Wasabi Architecture and Satoshi Kawakami Architects have created a home and artist residency in Tokyo for Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, founder of the arts foundation Casa Wabi in Mexico. Occupying a corner plot in the Sendagi district of Tokyo, Casa Nano 2.0 is a renovation of a postwar house constructed in the late 1950s. Casa Wabi founder Bosco Sodi has unveiled a home and artist residency in Tokyo.

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transformer table’s modular furniture sets adapt for modern-day interiors

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transformer table revolutionizes the meaning of modular furniture with shape- and size-shifting designs. The post transformer table’s modular furniture sets adapt for modern-day interiors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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David Adjaye becomes fifth-ever architect appointed to Britain's Order of Merit

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British-Ghanian architect David Adjaye has been awarded Britain's Order of Merit as one of six new members, making him the fifth architect ever on the list where he joins Norman Foster. Adjaye was one of the last members to be chosen for the Order of Merit by the late Queen Elizabeth II in early September. He was admitted into it by King Charles III on 24 November, as part of the King's first appointments since becoming Sovereign of the Order.

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from brick trains to shipping containers: david mach’s ‘heavy metal’ comes to pangolin london

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from january 25 to march 25, 2023, pangolin london presents 'heavy metal,' the highly anticipated solo exhibition by david mach. The post from brick trains to shipping containers: david mach’s ‘heavy metal’ comes to pangolin london 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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Temple of Boom brings the Parthenon to Melbourne's NGV

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Melbourne-based architects Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang have created a scaled-down version of Greece's famous Parthenon temple, which is covered in colourful and perspective-bending murals. Built at a third of the scale of the original temple, Temple of Boom has been installed in the garden of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne for its NGV Architecture Commission.

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shigeru ban kicks off works on BAN, belgium’s first wooden residential tower

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built largely of timber, BAN is inspired by the heritage of shigeru ban's studio, especially with its japanese-style garden. The post shigeru ban kicks off works on BAN, belgium’s first wooden residential tower appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Suzie McMurtry designs mycelium "spore cannon" to regenerate soil after wildfires

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American designer Suzie McMurtry has developed a mushroom-spore dispenser that is automatically triggered during a wildfire so the fungi can detoxify the soil after a blaze. The Living with Wildfire system consists of a flame-retardent mycelium pod, protecting a steel vessel filled with water and sealed with a cork containing billions of dormant oyster mushroom spores.

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bohemian art house ‘maison colbert’ summons wes anderson’s eclectic taste in london

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‘maison colbert’ in aldgate, london is the fruition of the creative collaboration between philip and charlotte colbert and buchanan studio. The post bohemian art house ‘maison colbert’ summons wes anderson’s eclectic taste in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Axel Arigato rejects "McDonald's approach" to interiors with Berlin flagship store

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Travertine displays that double as DJ podiums feature alongside glistening butter-yellow columns in Axel Arigato 's Berlin outpost, which the streetwear label has designed together with longtime collaborator Halleroed. The brand's flagship boutique is set in the central Scheunenviertel neighbourhood, across the ground floor of a prefabricated concrete Plattenbau building typical of post-war East Germany.

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American Prize for Architecture 2022

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The American Prize for Architecture 2022 Winner, SHoP Architects Award News, Arts Club Chicago. American Prize for Architecture 2022 News. Most Prominent Architects Firm in the United States – Architectural Prize USA. post updated November 26, 2022. Renowned American Architecture Studio SHoP Architects — the Design Office Of Two Of New York’s Most Recent Supertall Skyscrapers—are Named As This Year’s Laureates Of The American Prize For Architecture For 2022. photo courtesy of The Chicago A

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University of the Arts London presents five design short courses on Dezeen Courses

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Dezeen Courses: interested in studying a short course at the renowned school for art and design, University of the Arts London ? Check out five part-time and intensive programmes available at the institution listed on Dezeen Courses. Ranging from three-day courses to four-week programmes, we've rounded up a selection of courses that offer an introduction to different design topics, including product design , interior design , furniture design and service design.

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schoolyard stacked house sculpture by UMA lights up through cut-out stars

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UMA shapes red wooden tower for preschool yard in sweden. The post schoolyard stacked house sculpture by UMA lights up through cut-out stars appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!