Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Foster + Partners has completed work on Varso Tower in Warsaw, Poland. At 310 meters (1,017 feet) tall, the scheme overtakes Frankfurt’s Commerzbank Tower (also designed by Foster + Partners) to become the tallest building in the European Union. The new tower is also nearly 400 feet taller than the Intempo skyscraper in Benidorm, Spain, which became the tallest residential building in the European Union following its completion last year.

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Avontuura

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Larch wood is used as cladding on all surfaces, while the structures of the wood frame walls are made of Douglas fir. The post Atelier Architecture Vincent Parreira (AAVP) design timber and concrete housing project in Paris appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

New York’s Bard College has announced a new commission from architect Maya Lin that will deliver a performing arts studio building to its 540-acre Annandale-on-Hudson campus. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial designer will team with Bialosky and acoustic specialists Charcoalblue to deliver a 25,000-square-foot space just west of the school’s Frank Gehry -designed Richard B.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Courtesy of Petr Nacházel. architects: Nacha Architekti Location: Prague, Czech Republic Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Courtesy of Petr Nacházel Photographs: Area: 870.0 m2. Read more ».

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A new report and exhibition inspecting the state of some of the most at-risk designs by Fredrick Law Olmsted and his successor firms have been released by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) in honor of the storied landscape architect’s 200th birthday. This year’s Landslide report has identified twelve Olmsted projects in nine states and Canada that are under threat of a range of challenges including climate change, maintenance delays, and the overall lack of funding.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As we approach the end of 2022, new fellowship opportunities are available and accepting applications! Archinect's academic-related editorial coverage continues with a round-up of the latest opportunities currently featured on our job board. Explore and apply to four fellowships below. *Is your school offering fellowship opportunities but don't see them listed below?

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Listed for $3M, the 1963 residence is perched amidst the canopy of a wooded Dallas hillside. Location : 1645 Junior Drive, Dallas, Texas Architect : David Braden, FAIA Price : $3,000,000 Year Built : 1963 Footprint : 4,310 square feet (four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths) Lot Size : 0.96 acres From the Agent : " Enter this tree house–inspired midcentury where fantasy and reality intertwine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Who was Mike Davis ? Many know him as a prolific American writer, storyteller, and brass tacks commentator on all things history, urbanism, politics, labor, activism, and society. However, for many, his words and work were grounding stones for their own perspectives on architecture, urban planning, theory, culture, and social discourse. A few months prior, our editorial team learned of Davis' health condition when he spoke with The Guardian 's Lois Beckett in September.

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Patrons at Ace Hotel Toronto’s new rooftop bar can imbibe cocktails and far-reaching views at Evangeline – whatever the season. Atelier Ace designed the space, which occupies the 14th floor of the Shim-Sutcliffe designed building in the city’s Fashion District. Evangeline is said to be named for the first feature film to be made of our Canada in 1914 – a silent drama adapted by Marguerite Marquis from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 poem Evangeline.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It’s the first time in the 20 years the AIA has collected this data that renovations have breached 50%. In 2005, toward the end of a pre-recession building boom, renovations made up approximately one-third of billings. That share has been increasing steadily since 2017, when it was 44.4%, up to 52% this year. Kermit Baker, the AIA’s chief economist, says that the last time the market for design services was so heavily weighted toward renovations was likely during the Great Depression

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Architonic

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To meet demands for a forward-looking, international exhibition location, the site of Messe Essen is currently undergoing a major rebuilding and modernisation programme – while remaining open for business. The new exhibition centre Neue Messe Essen is based on a design by sop architects, also responsible for the general planning exercise as part of a consortium with ZWP Ingenieure and Schüßler-Plan.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Following last week’s look at an opening for Dean of Architecture at the Cooper Union , we are continuing an academic theme within our Job Highlights series this week to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for Architecture Department Head at Penn State. According to the listing, the role would support the department’s mission of providing “an educational environment that encourages the cross-fertilization of knowledge from all of the arts and sciences, where students and tea

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Francis Gallery showcases contemporary art against a backdrop that’s subtly influenced by what founder Rosa Park describes as ‘Koreanness’. Located on Melrose Avenue, the arts space offers a beautifully spare experience – all wooden floorboards, white walls and clean lines. But it sets itself apart from the trad white cube aesthetic by embracing Korean aesthetics.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For the third time in this already record-breaking week, Foster + Partners has revealed images of a recently-completed commercial tower after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the firm’s long-awaited 425 Park Avenue project was held earlier today in Manhattan. The tapering 897-foot design begins at street level with a 45-foot grand lobby that extends to the first of two setbacks which work to separate the volume into thirds, topped by a 38-foot penthouse floor and three ornamental illuminate

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A forested Catalan estate with an olive grove, winery and refurbished art nouveau farmhouse is on the market for €6.95m. Less than an hour north of Barcelona , the property has been listed by Fantastic Frank. The 158-hectare estate supports three buildings, including the main house, built in 1912 by Gaudí disciple Batllevell with a distinctive stone gable and brick vestibule.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Tennessee Titans NFL franchise has shared renderings for its proposed new 60,000-seat stadium in Nashville from Manica Architecture. The 1.7-million-square-foot design will feature a dome enclosure with a network of exterior public terrace “porches,” inspired by the city, that will “serve Nashville and Tennessee for generations,” according to Titans president and CEO Burke Nihill.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Belgian architect Hugo Lejon remixed the 1933 property with glass bricks, terrazzo, and punchy color. Location : Willebroek, Belgium Price : €445,000 (approximately $441,375 USD) Year Built : 1933 Year Renovated : 1978 Renovation Architect : Hugo Lejon Footprint : 2,486 square feet From the Agent : " This home represents a revolutionary style from the early days of postmodernism, and is a lasting source of inspiration for architects of all times.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Since 1785, when John Adams became the first ambassador to the Court of St. James's, Grosvenor Square has been home to the US embassy in London. The existing embassy building was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1960. Half a century later, it had become over-crowded and unable to meet modern-day security and workplace needs. The State Department envisioned a new embassy that would serve as the centerpiece of one of America's longest-standing and most valued relationships.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The sprawling property comes with hundreds of olive, avocado, and citrus trees, a detached guesthouse, and a charming chicken coop. Location : San Diego, California Price : $6,000,000 Year Built : 1990 Footprint : 6,000 square feet (four bedrooms) Lot Size : 91 acres About the Home : " The nearly 6,000-square-foot house sits on top of a hill, offering 360-degree views of the serene surrounding landscape.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Danforth Campus at Washington University in St. Louis was designed by Cope and Stewardson in 1900. It is defined by Collegiate Gothic buildings, landscaped quadrangles, and pathways that encourage academic connections in a beautiful park-like setting. But over time, Danforth's East End of campus had become plagued by roads and parking lots, interrupting this original planning vision.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Built by W.G. Hercules, the pristine home has rock walls, big glass doors, the requisite pool, and a $1.7M price tag. Location : 1333 East Deepwell Road, Palm Springs, California Price : $1,699,000 Year Built : 1961 Footprint : 2,547 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size : 0.23 acres From the Agent : " Built in 1961 by noted Palm Springs builder W.G.

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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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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Institute for Energy Efficiency at the University of California, Santa Barbara, drives significant advances in energy technology by focusing on research that changes the way people use energy, and the way scientists and technologists think about energy. The Institute of Energy Efficiency, in conjunction with the College of Engineering, commissioned KieranTimberlake to design a headquarters as forward-thinking as its mission, providing a new consolidated home for its groundbreaking research a

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designboom

OCTOBER 26, 2022

'in praise of caves' showcases mexican artists-architects carlos lazo, mathias goeritz, juan o’gorman, and javier senosiain. The post noguchi museum exhibits mexico’s subterranean art and architecture ‘in praise of caves’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing drone footage that has revealed The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. Comments exploded underneath last week's story showing drone footage of work beginning on The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia. In the video, numerous excavators can be seen digging a wide linear trench in the desert.

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Architectural Record

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Juno co-founder BJ Siegel and Ennead partner Tomas Rossant (a recent RECORD Innovation speaker ) join the podcast to discuss their unique approach to design and construction , the future of cities, and the role of mass timber in creating affordable housing.

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