March, 2022

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COHESION, Architects Orange, ISA, Oliver Freundlich Design, and Blitz are Archinect's latest featured employers

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From Archinect's growing community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools , we have picked five featured employers with recently listed job opportunities in New York City , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Philadelphia , and Orange , California. Take a look at these positions below, and visit Archinect Jobs for more openings. Emerging Los Angeles-based architecture practice COHESION | MALEK ALQADI is looking to hire an ambitious Job Captain/Designer with design and technic

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Kengo Kuma and Associates design museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen in Odense

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The project was to create a new building for the H.C. Andersen Museum, garden and cultural center in the city where Andersen was born. The post Kengo Kuma and Associates design museum dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen in Odense appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Central patio invites the surrounding nature inside OODA’s Casa CM in Portugal

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Dense and strongly anchored on the slope, the house 'levitates' to create visual continuity with the site's vegetation. The post Central patio invites the surrounding nature inside OODA’s Casa CM in Portugal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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What is going on at SCI-Arc?

The Architect's Newsletter

Last week, SCI-Arc undergraduate chair Tom Wiscombe and history and theory coordinator Marrikka Trotter were teaching, grading, and attending meetings. But as of yesterday they were both placed on administrative [.]. Read More. The post What is going on at SCI-Arc? appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Loft A by Arrova | Atelier. Rojo - Vergara | Living space

Architonic

The new dwelling is the result of the transformation of an old motorbike repair shop in the Milagrosa district of Pamplona. The intention of the project is to be a kind of prototype for this form of reconversion in the neighborhood, as it has a large number of industrial premises now in disuse and their transformation would greatly help to revitalize the area, a possibility that is however unknown in many cases to the local residents.

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Helsinki names four finalists for its massive Makasiiniranta South Harbor redevelopment project

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Helsinki's harborfront area redevelopment is one critical step closer to naming its designer. The Finnish capital has today announced four consortium finalists that will vie for the opportunity to totally transform and revitalize its important South Harbor area into a new cultural hub. The competition was launched in May of last year, asking architects and those in the CRE industry to submit plans that included a new Architecture and Design Museum.

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Olson Kundig design urban water cabin in Seattle

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Low to the water and small in stature, the home creates a platform from which to enjoy and engage with the surrounding waterway. The post Olson Kundig design urban water cabin in Seattle appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ruisánchez arquitectes fronts this arts center in barcelona with a screen of ceramic tiles

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the design team breathes new life into the historic factory while celebrating its industrial heritage. The post ruisánchez arquitectes fronts this arts center in barcelona with a screen of ceramic tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower set to be demolished in April

The Architect's Newsletter

In recent months, it has been less a matter of if Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, the famed Metabolist landmark designed by the late Kisho Kurokawa, would be wholly dismantled to [.]. Read More. The post Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower set to be demolished in April appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Olson Kundig's Bilgola Beach House responds to the weather with operable shutters

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American firm Olson Kundig has lined the upper floor of this residence next to Sydney 's Bilgola Beach with louvred shutters that fold upwards to expose the living spaces to fresh air and sea views. The Bilgola Beach House is the first project completed in Australia by Seattle-based Olson Kundig and was designed for a couple who wanted to be able to host large family gatherings.

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Peter Barber Explains How to Make Affordable Housing People Love

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The London architect tries "to show people that affordability can mean many things"—and his many fans think he’s succeeding. Peter Barber never expected to become the internet’s favorite affordable-housing architect. "My initial experience was in designing commercial housing," says Barber. But after spells with a couple major practices in the U.K. (Richard Rogers’s, Will Alsop’s), the British-born and trained architect followed his progressive political instincts, gravitating toward publicly sub

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The Impact of Ireland's Architects, from the Pritzker Prize to the White House

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Historically, Ireland's architects have punched above their weight on the world stage. Be it the White House in Washington D.C., innovative World Expo pavilions in New York, or Stirling Prize-winning buildings in the United Kingdom by Dublin-based Pritzker laureates, we explore how the island's architectural history and attitudes have informed what has today been dubbed the "golden age" of Irish architecture.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Office Design and Planning

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Emma Walshaw is the founder of First In Architecture and Detail Library. She has written a number of books aiming to facilitate a better understanding of construction and detailing. First In Architecture is a website providing resources and guides for architects and students. . For many people, work is their life. They spend 40+ hours a week at the office and this time can be some of the most rewarding or most frustrating depending on how well your office space is set up.

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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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flexible mezzanines complete minimalist renovation of family house in portugal

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light tunnels, skylights, and extensive glazing draw natural light into the renovated residence. The post flexible mezzanines complete minimalist renovation of family house in portugal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architect and A Pattern Language author Christopher Alexander dies at 85

The Architect's Newsletter

Christopher Alexander, the British-American architect, educator, and theorist whose writings on human-centered design had an outsized impact not only on architecture but on urban design, computer science, and beyond, passed [.]. Read More. The post Architect and <em>A Pattern Language</em> author Christopher Alexander dies at 85 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Will Gamble Architects contrasts old and new in London house extension

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London studio Will Gamble Architects has added an asymmetric and monochromatic extension to an Edwardian house in Richmond, designed to juxtapose the original architecture. The extension, which is named Filmmaker's in reference to its owner's occupation, takes the form of two interlocking volumes and introduces flexible open-plan living space to the residence.

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TikTok Phenom Jon Kung on Why They Love Induction Over Gas

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One of the Internet’s favorite chefs makes the case for putting out the flame—and shares one of their favorite new recipes. TikTok phenom Jon Kung’s 1.5 million followers love the Detroit-based chef for their brand of easy-breezy recipes served up as 60-second takes (as of press time, their most popular garnered 14.5 million views and counting). Some of their creations are made using only a wok and a portable induction cooktop.

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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!

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UNStudio-designed K-Pop 'urban speaker' heralds an amplification of Seoul's music industry

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The urban environment of Seoul is about to get quite a bit visually louder as UNStudio has returned to the South Korean capital with a new headquarters for the expanding K-Pop label YG Entertainment. The building is meant to encapsulate “the industrious spirit of this production house’s business and the music industry as a whole.” Photo © Rohspace, courtesy UNStudio Photo © Rohspace, courtesy UNStudio Its sleek interior is a play on the ‘black in black’ co

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Visit City Lights Bookstore on Jack Kerouac’s 100th birthday

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On The Road made Jack Kerouac an overnight celebrity when it was published in 1957, inspiring thousands of young people to abandon the social conformities of their parents’ generation and hit the open road for San Francisco. But if the city was the spiritual home of the Beat generation – with Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Amiri Baraka, Neal Cassady and William S.

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a 70-year-old guava tree becomes the central axis of ‘casa patio del guayabo’ in mexico

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the main patio functions as the core of the house, shielding the guava tree. The post a 70-year-old guava tree becomes the central axis of ‘casa patio del guayabo’ in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ICON and Lake|Flato put a 3D-printed spin on the midcentury rambler

The Architect's Newsletter

Robotics and advanced materials construction startup ICON has revealed its first completed home in its Exploration Series, which per the Texas-based company, sets out to “develop new design languages and [.]. Read More. The post ICON and Lake|Flato put a 3D-printed spin on the midcentury rambler appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Ten future materials that could change the way we build

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The race is on to engineer alternatives to traditional building materials that either perform better or tread more lightly on the planet. From super-strong plastics to fungus columns, we've rounded up 10 materials that could be the future of construction. 2DPA-1 super-strong plastic. Invented by Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemical engineers, 2DPA-1 is light and mouldable like all plastics, while being twice as strong as steel.

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Audrey Irmas Pavilion by OMA | Church architecture / community centres

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We have been trying to build in Los Angeles for more than a decade and the Audrey Irmas Pavilion for the Wilshire Boulevard Temple marks our first cultural building in the city. It is also our first religious institution. Religious institutions have always played a critical role in civic life as places for communal activities in and out of worship. The temple’s vision for its campus was to create a space to host the multiple ways in which people convene.

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Francis Kéré named 2022 Pritzker Prize winner

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Diébédo Francis Kéré has been awarded the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize , widely considered one of the industry's highest honors. “Francis Kéré has found brilliant, inspiring and game-changing ways to answer these questions over the last decades," said the jury citation for the award. "His cultural sensitivity not only delivers social and environmental justice, but guides his entire process, in the awareness that it is the path towards the legit

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Explore 100 years of the artist’s studio

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Studios are fascinating and sometimes secret spaces where artists work, be it a kitchen table, a derelict house or a disused warehouse. Much more than a workspace, they are places of experimentation, reflection, and collaboration, and where the magic can happen for the artist. They offer a snapshot of the creative mind at work and its owner’s inspirations.

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artist kei endo accurately details japanese hotel rooms with watercolor and gel pens

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the artist’s desk kei endo’s desk, an artist’s den: watercolor palette on the side, smudged colors after a thousand dabs of paintbrush and water droplets, gel pens and sharpened pencils, strips of paper with vibrant highlights and the colors’ name, and a sheet of paper taped on the desk. in this paper, the architectural […].