November, 2022

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World's first 100% bio-based 3D printed home unveiled at the University of Maine

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The University of Maine has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first 3D printed home made entirely with bio-based materials. The home, developed by the university’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), measures 600 square feet and features walls, floors, and a roof made of 3D printed wood fibers and bio-resins. Titled BioHome3D, the single-family project was printed offsite in four modules before being transported to its current site and assembled in half a day.

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RootStudio designs sculptural Hotel Flavia in Oaxaca "without plans"

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Mexican architecture firm RootStudio has completed a concrete hotel in Oaxaca that was constructed in stages as a "habitable sculpture". Located on the outskirts of Oaxaca, Hotel Flavia was commissioned in stages based and grew on a steep site with dramatic views of the nearby mountain range. RootStudio designed a boutique hotel in Oaxaca. "A client asked us for a habitable object," said RootStudio , led by João Boto Caiero and Fulvio Capurso.

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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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Architect Rudy Ricciotti turned a Marseille post office into a beach-inspired home

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Rudy Ricciotti converted an old post house in Marseille to create this glazed, timber-framed loft home with a pool at its heart. The French property has beach house vibes thanks to its vaulted interior, weathered textures and sunny outdoor spaces. The Algeria-born Italian architect arranged its living spaces around a triple-height central void, retaining the post office’s original layout.

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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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In a Forest in Portugal, a Refined Timber Home Is Hewn From a Traditional Granary

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Marta Brandão and MIMA Housing reinterpret a former store house using slatted wood, ample glazing, and a slate-tile roof. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Arouca, Portugal Architect: Marta Brandão and MIMA Housing Year: 2022 Footprint: 1,185 square feet Builder: Castelo Soberano Photographer: José Campos / @ josecamposphotographer From the Architects: "Imagine falling

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Foster + Partners reveal cross-laminated timber scheme in London

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Foster + Partners have been granted approval for the construction of a new mixed-use cross-laminated timber development in London. Named The William , the scheme will become one of London’s largest timber developments, and Foster + Partners’ first timber office building in the city. Image courtesy of Foster + Partners As reported by The Architect’s Journal , the process will see the demolition of a four-story 1950s housing block to be replaced by a pair of new seven-story mixed

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Technique transforms dilapidated flats into metal-clad house in Scotland

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Architecture studio Technique has combined a pair of flats adjoining a traditional stone house in Scotland to create The Den, a one-bedroom dwelling clad in a black-metal "jacket". The Den occupies a hillside site in the village of Tighnabruaich, with a panoramic outlook over a narrow sea channel known as the Kyles of Bute. The Den is a Scottish house renovated by Technique.

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copper-clad zigzag house by g.natkevicius & partners hovers above pine forest in lithuania

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the copper façade merges with the nearby forest and its tree trunks over time. The post copper-clad zigzag house by g.natkevicius & partners hovers above pine forest in lithuania appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mayfair pub The Audley blends Victorian bones with arty maximalism

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Pubs aren’t typically known for their arty associations, but for nearly a decade, Artfarm has been rethinking how art can be experienced through this most British of bastions. Its new Mayfair spot, The Audley, revives a classic London boozer, filling it with installations by Phyllida Barlow and Rashid Johnson. Artfarm was founded in 2014 by galleries Manuela and Iwan Wirth of Hauser & Wirth fame.

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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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A Concrete Home on the Coast of Argentina Uses Stone to Connect Land and Sea

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An open living area on the second level features floor-to-ceiling windows at the front and rear, linking expansive views of the ocean and countryside. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Mar del Sur, Argentina Architect: Carmona Perez Marino Year: 2021 Footprint: 3,013 square feet Photographer: Obralinda From the Architect: "Casa Cua

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Segregation by Design maps highway expansion in Florida’s Magic City

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Located at the mouth of the Miami River on the shores of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, like the centers of so many American cities, is ringed by a loop of [.]. Read More. The post Segregation by Design maps highway expansion in Florida’s Magic City appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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RIBA presents third round of House of the Year shortlist candidates

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The third round of projects in the mix for the title of RIBA House of the Year has been released by the organization in advance of tonight’s third episode of the BBC Channel 4’s Grand Designs: House of the Year program. Home designs from Surman Weston and Haysom Ward Miller are the next two to compete for the now nine-year-old title, which, this year, features "Hard to Build" residential structures across the country.

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Unknown Works finishes CLT House extension with bright yellow render

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Architecture studio Unknown Works has extended a semi-detached house in east London , adding vibrant yellow-rendered forms to its front and rear. Named CLT House after its cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure, the project was completed for a family who wanted additional space for musical and creative pursuits, as well as parties and family gatherings.

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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 sombre skyscraper memorializes deceased laborers who built qatar’s world cup stadiums

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today, a few days before the world cup kicks off, the qatar world cup memorial stands at 4.4 km, commemorating 6,751 fallen laborers. The post a sombre skyscraper memorializes deceased laborers who built qatar’s world cup stadiums appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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La Tartane Saint-Tropez is an unpretentious take on French hospitality

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Reopened after a full renovation, this Cote d’Azur resort offers five ‘hamlets’ – each designed as a tribute to 1920s Riviera life. There are 27 rooms and suites available to book, spread across houses that are named after famous former residents of the area, including Ernest for Ernest Hemingway and Peggy for Peggy Guggenheim. Jordane Arrivetz, founder of design studio Notoire , oversaw the Saint-Tropez hotel’s recent update, bringing in an eclectic mix of patterned sofas, painted floorboards a

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260 Square Feet of Tree House Is All a Portuguese Family Needs for the Summer

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It has handbuilt furniture, a roof deck, and a slide—and you’ll dream about it all winter. In the coastal town of Melides, Portugal, architecture and woodworking studio Madeiguincho recently completed a 260-square-foot tree house surrounded by towering, 100-year-old pines. Founder Gonçalo Marrote designed the tiny retreat, named Columba, for Maria Viegas Neves, who lives full-time in Porto and sought to build a place on her aunt’s property where she and her two school-age sons could spend their

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Elevator Pitch: new headquarters for TKE in Düsseldorf | | Architonic

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Anyone involved in the design of working environments today would likely be thankful of a crystal ball among the tools at their disposal. Everyday office life is currently changing so fast that it is becoming increasingly necessary to have a suitable answer ready for every new situation, every new team constellation and every new individual need. It becomes particularly challenging when, on top of that, a completely new corporate identity and culture is being created – like in the case of <a

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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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MoMA to host Refik Anadol’s first solo US museum exhibition

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New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has unveiled details of an upcoming exhibition featuring the work of media artist Refik Anadol. Titled Refik Anadol: Unsupervised , and open from November 19th, 2022 through March 5th 2023, the installation will feature three new digital artworks by the artist. Image © Refik Anadol Studio, courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York Anadol’s three new pieces will use artificial intelligence to interpret more than 200 years of art from Mo

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Studio Libeskind set to add angular extension to Antwerp art deco tower

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Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind 's studio has designed a contemporary extension to the iconic Boerentoren tower in Antwerp, Belgium, which was once Europe's tallest high-rise. Studio Libeskind plans to introduce cultural facilities and a rooftop viewpoint to the iconic, 90-year-old high-rise, designed in the art deco style by Belgian architect Jan Van Hoenacker.

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‘house on a house’ steel roof extension pops up in hague’s brick cityscape

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bloot architecture expands brick building adding a steel roof family apartment in hague's bomenbuurt neighborhood. The post ‘house on a house’ steel roof extension pops up in hague’s brick cityscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Pyramids of Giza form the backdrop for a new AR art show

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Collectors in Egypt this month to tour the annual Cairo International Art District (CIAD) festival can witness the first art exhibition to use the Pyramids of Giza as a canvas, aided by AR technologies. Forever is Now II harnesses the narrative potential of AR in the artistic sphere. Using the pyramids as a backdrop, it meditates on the past, present and the connections between man and technology, nature and inheritance with ambitious public artworks by 12 Egyptian and international artists.

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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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This Home’s Hillside Perch Gives It the Feeling of Floating in the Trees

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The facade facing the slope is radically open with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, porous walls, and patio with a net for lounging among leafy branches. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Sydney, Australia Architect: CplusC Architectural Workshop / @ __cplusc__ Year: 2021 Footprint: 1,013 square feet Photographers: Murray Fredericks

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The Extension the Office of Care Property Invest NV by abv+architecten | Office buildings

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<p>Due to the strong growth of the company, the client wishes to realize an extension of the current office building of +/- 500m². With the realization of 20 additional workplaces and 4 additional meeting rooms, the capacity will be doubled. In addition, a bicycle shed, gym, and archive room will be provided in the basement. The building is equipped with an elevator, to ensure accessibility on the one hand, and to easily reach the basement level and archive space on the other hand.</

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10 architectural facades that stood out this week

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In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Fancy Facades. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Llabb creates The Hermitage cabin overlooking Italian mountains

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Italian architecture studio Llabb has perched an off-grid wooden cabin for "contemplation and introspection" on the edge of a hill overlooking the Trebbia valley near Genoa. Surrounded by the dramatic landscape of the Apennine Mountains, The Hermitage is just 12 square metres in size and contains a single space designed to be anything from a secluded studio to a yoga retreat.

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3D printed marine structures revive perishing neo coral city in yongwook seong’s AI art

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an underwater firm constructs a whole new sustainable marine ecosystem, complete with habitats, monuments and social spaces. The post 3D printed marine structures revive perishing neo coral city in yongwook seong’s AI art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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