Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cities are like living bodies, each one animated by the pulse of human life. People give a city purpose, identity, and movement. When a city is abandoned , its soul departs, leaving behind only the silent architecture, a skeletal remnant of what once was. While such environments can be hauntingly beautiful in their own right, they nonetheless evoke a sense of unease in the returning visitor who, even subconsciously, will be aware that their surroundings are akin to an architectural 'out of body'

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Temple du Soleil and Voiles Blanches residential buildings. Image © Charly Broyez & Laurent Kronenta In the south of France , a 40-minute drive east of Montpellier, lies the otherworldly resort town of La Grande Motte. Named after a nearby sand dune, the city is characterized by futuristic , pyramid-shaped apartment blocks in various relief forms, adorned with diverse vegetation including pines, planes, olives, poplars, and cypresses.

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Enscape

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Enscape 4.2's new support for Revit Filters closes the gap between visual communication that is both emotive (how something appears, feels, etc.) and analytic (how something works, functions, costs, etc.). This saves all project stakeholders time, money and stress through better understanding of design decisions as they happen in real time. A special thanks to Scott Brown , Kerry Thompson , and Ben Osborne for brainstorming these real-world use cases, originally published on LinkedIn.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa, west facade. (all photos by me) I’ve always admired Gothic Revival architecture, as well as its antecedent, the Gothic style. The rich architectural heritage of Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa includes many examples of the style. Of these, three churches are especially notable: Basilique Notre Dame de Montreal and St.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

International studio MAD Architects has unveiled the One River North apartment block in Denver , Colorado, which has a large, canyon-like opening breaking open its main facade. Named One River North, the residential block in Denver's northern RiNo neighbourhood was designed as a nod to geographic formations in the nearby Rocky Mountains. MAD Architects has unveiled the One River North apartment block in Denver Located next to a major interstate and light rail line, the 15-storey block's western

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is behind a newly announced seaside neighborhood in Qatar called The Grove. A passive design strategy will inform the development, which is styled as a waterfront promenade and calls for 293 total units of one- to four-bedroom apartments peering out into Qetaifan Bay. The plan is for it to be powered by on-site renewables, leveraging a micro-irrigation system with rainwater harvesting, geothermal heat pumps, a network of photovoltaic 'trees', and a modular, semi-glaze

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

La Rambla pedestrian street in Barcelona city. Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies. Around the world, cities face intensified demands for resilience, preservation, and innovation as they address challenges from the climate crisis to cultural h

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Enscape

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Enscape's latest version, 4.2, gives you host application-specific features for tighter integration with design applications. This assortment of updates strengthens Enscape's most significant advantage—its seamless integration with the host application, allowing you to work faster and more precisely than ever.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The recipients of the 2024 Construction Craft Awards gather for recognition during the October 22, 2024 awards banquet in the Ford Alumni Center ballroom. Did you know that the Craftsmanship Awards was the first initiative of the American Institute of Architects Southwestern Oregon Chapter following the organization’s chartering back in 1952? The long-running program—now named the Construction Craft Awards and administered by the Eugene Section of AIA Oregon —aims to highlight those who have mas

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Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Parametric forms topped with greenery define this preschool in Andhra Pradesh, India , which has been completed by architecture firm Andblack Design Studio. Named Cocoon Pre-primary Extension, the preschool was designed as an extension to the existing Bloomingdale International School and has been shortlisted in the education project category for this year's Dezeen Awards.

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designboom

OCTOBER 11, 2024

features like raised flooring, custom handrails, and sliding doors for wheelchair access create comfort for the elderly family. The post tsutsumi and associates adds outdoor bath to house X in beijing for barrier-free accessibility appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Welcome to Archinect In-Depth: Visualization. Over the coming weeks, Archinect will explore the process of visualizing architectural work and what challenges and opportunities the field presents for the architectural design process. Our journey will include not only tips and advice for designers seeking to improve their own visualization skills in the present day but also reflections on the history of architectural visualization and explorations into the forces shaping its future.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

One Central Park / Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Come Home Chicago claimed it could "leverage design as a tool for building local wealth and improving quality of life." One year later, winners are uncertain if any residential housing will actually come of it. Everyone likes to win an award, but design competitions in the United States are, for many architects, a scourge. Some exist as speculative exercises, prompting designers to find solutions to difficult social problems; submitting is time and labor-intensive—and often unpaid—and after roun

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Architizer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For over a decade, Architizer’s A+Awards have been championing architectural excellence worldwide. This year, the program celebrates local innovation with global recognition. Click to enter before the Main Entry Deadline on Friday December 6th. First there was private housing, the epitome of creative freedom for architects. In materializing the dreams of (usually wealthy) private clients, architects elevated a simple residential design into an architectural masterpiece.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2024

A wood-clad acute-care facility modelled on a town forms part of University Children's Hospital, which Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has completed in Zurich. Forming a part of Kinderspital, Switzerland's largest hospital complex for children and adolescents, the 96,200-square-metre project by Herzog & de Meuron also includes a standalone building for research and teaching.

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designboom

OCTOBER 26, 2024

ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The post curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The full details for a proposed new pedestrian corridor along Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan designed by Field Operations have been released by the city in anticipation of the first redesign of the famous thoroughfare in its 200-year history. The plan covers a swath from Central Park South to Bryant Park, expanding sidewalks in the area by 46% and reducing the number of lanes for motor vehicle traffic from five to three.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

© Frank van der Hoeven The middle of the Twentieth Century saw the independence of most countries on the African continent. Those euphoric times brought forward-looking sentiments and a wish to break with the past. As an architectural movement, Modernism was ideal for the day, and newly independent countries had extensive building programs to assert themselves as fully functioning nations.

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The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commuters walking to work this (uncomfortably warm) Halloween morning on New York’s Fifth Avenue may have noticed a costume of mind-boggling proportions: An old building dressed like Louis Vuitton luxury The post Louis Vuitton dresses New York flagship like luxury luggage trunks ahead of Halloween appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories that recognizing designers that are building a green industry — and a better future. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work! Architectural heritage has always been romanticized. Large conservation sites, cultural landmarks and even smaller historic buildings offer a gateway to the past, which admittedly cannot be reproduced through contemporary architecture.

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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2024

British architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has won this year's Neave Brown Award for Housing for Chowdury Walk, a council housing development in Hackney, London. Comprised of 11 terraced houses, seven of which are available for social rent, the development was built between two existing terraces on a plot that previously used as garages. The houses, which sit on granite plinths and were constructed from cross-laminated timber, have a staggered design to create more privacy for residents and aid p

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designboom

OCTOBER 24, 2024

during dutch design week 2024, the converted nacelle, or the top part of a wind turbine, invites visitors into its furnished compact home. The post superuse and vattenfall convert discarded wind turbine vessel into solar-powered tiny house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards ( NCARB ) has announced a consensus opinion regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence technology and its future impact on the architectural profession. This announcement emerged from NCARB's 2024 Annual Business Meeting in June, where 150 licensing board members convened. The meeting built on earlier discussions held during the March 2024 Regional Summit and the inaugural Futures Symposium in December 2023, which explored AI's i

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

NUBO Kindergarten / PAL Design. Image © Michelle Young, Amy Piddington Designing for children is certainly not child's play. While adults lead the design process, the end-users are often children , as seen in kindergartens, schools, and parks. Architects have the responsibility to create built environments that provide children with opportunities to play, explore, and learn, even in today's digital age.

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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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