September, 2022

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10 Drawings That Changed Architecture

Architizer

The Fourth Annual One Drawing Challenge is open for entries! Architecture’s most popular drawing competition is back and bigger than ever, including larger prizes. Get started on your submission. Architectural drawing is an act of communication. Creating both a vision for what could be and detailing the technical relationships of design and construction, architects use drawings as a way to explore, express and share their ideas.

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Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore

Avontuura

Singapore has a new skyline addition with the completion of CapitaSpring – a 280-meter-tall high-rise oasis that pioneers vertical urbanism. The post Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore appeared first on Åvontuura.

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First photos of Morphosis' soon-to-open Orange County Museum of Art

Archinect

With a grand opening just a little over a week away, the Orange County Museum of Art ( OCMA ) has revealed the latest photos of its Morphosis -designed new South Coast home in the beachfront community of Costa Mesa. Located on the campus of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the 53,000-square-foot museum will be inaugurated with five special exhibitions and 24-hour celebrations to honor the work that went into its design and three-year-long construction.

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living plant controls a machete through an industrial robot arm

designboom

the plant acts as the brain of the robot, determining how the machete swings, jabs, slices and interacts in space. The post living plant controls a machete through an industrial robot arm appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati complete garden-filled CapitaSpring skyscraper in Singapore

Deezen

Architecture studios BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati have completed a 280-metre-tall skyscraper in Singapore designed to offer visitors a "seamless transition between the garden and the city". Located at the heart of Singapore's financial district, the 51-storey mixed-use CapitaSpring building incorporates large pockets of greenery that are framed by sculptural facade openings.

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An expanded scope for a training facility in Chicago raises questions about how—and if—architects should engage with carceral projects

The Architect's Newsletter

Who is the city for? This is the most urgent question in modern urban life. It’s also one that we ask with increasing frequency in the face of rising rents, [.]. Read More. The post An expanded scope for a training facility in Chicago raises questions about how—and if—architects should engage with carceral projects appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Rojkind Arquitectos design meandering house of discovery in the State of Mexico

Avontuura

Everything happens within a circulation system contained in a concrete volume with multiple exits where its path is made in a dark passage. The post Rojkind Arquitectos design meandering house of discovery in the State of Mexico appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Five anonymous proposals for the Bezos Learning Center: Can you spot the starchitects?

Archinect

Five design proposals have been unveiled for the Bezos Learning Center at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. The $130 million Smithsonian scheme, funded by a $200 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos , will serve as an education center on the topics of air and space exploration. The center will be built on the site of a recently-demolished glass pyramid pavilion designed by the late architect Gyo Obata , which opened in 1988.

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stellar works launches hand-carved chair & table set by michele de lucchi

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boasting agile, playful, and organic forms, the furniture set is carved out of wood, alluding to nature with poetic flair. The post stellar works launches hand-carved chair & table set by michele de lucchi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Nori Architects adds cedar-log columns to renovated Japanese office

Deezen

Japanese studio Nori Architects has used whole cedar logs, earth plaster and waste materials to retrofit the 30-year-old concrete framed Good Cycle Building in Nagoya prefecture. Shortlisted in the rebirth project category of Dezeen awards 2022 , the renovation was completed for construction company Asanuma Corporation as a flagship office that would demonstrate their commitment to environmentally-friendly retrofits.

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This New Prefab Manufacturer Is Making Modular "Haciendas" in Texas Starting at $249K

Dwell

Award-winning Texan architecture studio Lake|Flato has partnered with developer Oaxaca Interests to create HiFAB, a new venture producing homes smaller than 2000 square feet. The modular home sector has boomed in recent years, thanks largely to a bevy of companies marketing prefab homes as more affordable and sustainable than their conventional counterparts, due to shorter construction times and less waste.

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Cornell AAP dean Meejin Yoon wins the 2022 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts

The Architect's Newsletter

J. Meejin Yoon, an architect, designer, and educator who has served as Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) at Cornell University since [.]. Read More. The post Cornell AAP dean Meejin Yoon wins the 2022 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an eerie ode to Palm Springs’ mid-century style

The Spaces

Canyon View in Palm Springs. Photography: Warner Bros. Pictures. With its swaying palm trees, sleek architecture and neat rows of cookie-cutter condos, Palm Springs is the perfect setting for Olivia Wilde’s elliptical thriller about a young woman seemingly trapped in a Modernist paradise. This prefab oasis in the Californian desert has long been synonymous with Hollywood, having once been a favourite spot of some of its biggest stars.

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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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Tadao Ando to receive the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award

Archinect

Prolific, self-taught, and Pritzker Prize -winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando has been announced today as the recipient of the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement award. The recognition is presented by the Créateurs Design Awards, a program that highlights extraordinary work in architecture, interior design, product design, photography, journalism, and curation.

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fuat de?irmenci’s NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces with modern brushstrokes

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from van gogh’s 'self-portrait' to da vinci's 'mona lisa', fuat değirmenci's minimal 3D NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces. The post fuat değirmenci’s NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces with modern brushstrokes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten homes with walk-in wardrobes that store clothes in interesting ways

Deezen

In this lookbook , we pick out 10 home interiors that feature walk-in closets designed to provide bedroom storage that is both practical and appealing. Walk-in wardrobes create a bespoke storage solution that is hard to achieve with standard furniture. Often they are considered a luxurious feature used to declutter the bedroom in large houses, but as the 10 examples below demonstrate, they can also be a sleek solution for utilising dead space in smaller homes.

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Ruth Asawa’s Redwood House in San Francisco Gets a Spirited Renovation

Dwell

Designed in 1974 by the artist’s husband, architect Albert Lanier, the Noe Valley residence features fresh finishes and an expanded plan that takes advantage of city views. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Noe Valley, San Francisco, California Architect: Studio Terpeluk / @studioterpeluk Landscape Design: Monica Viarengo / @monicaviarengolandscapedesign Color Consultan

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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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Jenny Holzer and PEN America illuminate Rockefeller Center to cast light on freedom of expression

The Architect's Newsletter

To coincide with the commemoration of its 100th anniversary PEN America has commissioned American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer to illuminate the facade of three buildings in Rockefeller Center. Entitled SPEECH [.]. Read More. The post Jenny Holzer and PEN America illuminate Rockefeller Center to cast light on freedom of expression appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Porto’s Arquiteturas Film Festival 2022 wants viewers to ‘slow down’

The Spaces

Ever fallen down an online rabbit hole of demolition videos or stonework being cleaned? These topics make for compelling – if unexpected – spectacles, inviting us to slow down for a moment and just… watch. Slow Down! is the theme of this year’s Arquiteturas Film Festival, which takes place in Porto from 27 September-1 October 2022. The programme probes the art of pausing with a series of documentaries and experimental films exploring transformative topics of demolition, reduction and reuse of ar

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UNStudio unveils winning plans for NION, Germany's latest new green office design

Archinect

UNStudio has emerged as the winner of an international competition to design what it says will stand as one of the most sustainable office buildings in German history once complete. Developers Groß & Partner recently selected the studio’s 45,000-square-meter (484,400-square-foot) NION office tower scheme to be located in a vibrant mixed-use district in Frankfurt called the Europaviertel West that has been under constant development since 2005.

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foster and partners completes DJI headquarters ‘sky city’ in shenzhen

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with its clustered volumes and delicate skybridge, the architecture seems to float above the city of shenzhen. The post foster and partners completes DJI headquarters ‘sky city’ in shenzhen 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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Fuse Architects renovates pyramidal 1960s coastal house in California

Deezen

US studio Fuse Architects added cedar cladding, expanded the windows and brightened the interiors of the Plover House on the coast of California. The weekend home is located in Pajaro Dunes, a resort community that lies just south of Santa Cruz. The community sits along the shoreline of Monterey Bay. Fuse Architects set out to brighten the interior.

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A Cluster of Earthy, Stone-Built Huts Form a Far-Out Retreat in Greece

Dwell

Hiboux Architecture created the rotund suites in the likeness of rural dwellings and connected them with a steel lattice planted with greenery. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Greece Architect: Hiboux Architecture Footprint: 3,138 square feet From the Architect: "The house is formed as a complex of scattered domed round volumes and a square grid canopy connecting them

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Heatherwick Studio and BIG transform flat-roof Swiss solar shingles from barn to bay

The Architect's Newsletter

Brought to you by: Architect Heatherwick Studio, BIG Location Mountain View, California Completion Date May, 2022 Landscape Architect Olin Structural Engineer Thornton Tomasetti Civil Engineer Sherwood Design Engineers, Arup Civil, [.]. Read More. The post Heatherwick Studio and BIG transform flat-roof Swiss solar shingles from barn to bay appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Green Cloud House by JIEJIE STUDIO | Café interiors

Architonic

<p><em>Project Background. </em>This is a bookstore reconstruction project located on the west side of Zhongguancun Street in Beijing. The owner of <em>Sheyu World</em> bookstore entrusted us with the reconstructing design of its first floor on the basis of the original two-story building. Besides, the teahouse function is added except for the bookstore function.

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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!