April, 2023

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Designs unveiled in “artistic ideas competition” for new National Museum of the United States Navy

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Design teams led by five prominent architecture firms revealed proposals yesterday for what could lead to the next major museum in Washington, D.C.—a new home for the National Museum of The post Designs unveiled in “artistic ideas competition” for new National Museum of the United States Navy appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

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Architecture 2030 ’s mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from a major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central source of solutions to the climate crisis. For 20 years, the nonprofit has provided leadership and designed actions toward this shift and a healthy future for all. This article was written by Erin McDade and Lori Ferriss. The latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are in, and the findings are clear: reusing and retrofitting our existi

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ZHA developing "most" projects using AI-generated images says Patrik Schumacher

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Zaha Hadid Architects is using AI text-to-image generators like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney to come up with design ideas for projects, studio principal Patrik Schumacher has revealed. At a recent roundtable discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) could change design, Schumacher delivered a presentation about Zaha Hadid Architects ' (ZHA) use of image-generating technology.

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Ten buildings animated by expressive brick facades

Deezen

Buildings embellished by decorative brick facades are the focus of this roundup , which includes houses, a winery and a mausoleum. Bricks are a common building material used all around the world, typically for constructing walls. However, their small rectangular-block shape means are also an easy way to decorate a building by creating facades with colour variations, complex forms, patterns and perforations.

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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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Marvel proposes new Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center for Puerto Rico

Archinect

Marvel Architects has unveiled their proposal for a new research facility in the rural Puerto Rican community of Ceiba. The plan for the island’s Maritime, Business, Research, and Innovation Center (MBRIC) calls for the addition of a new landmark building at the site of a former U.S. Coast Guard-operated pier looking out over the Straight of Vieques.

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The Museum of Modern Art acquires Muriel Cooper’s MIT Press colophon

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has acquired the MIT Press colophon, designed by Muriel Cooper, as part of its permanent collection. Designed in 1965 and now widely celebrated as The post The Museum of Modern Art acquires Muriel Cooper’s MIT Press colophon appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Kenzo lived here, and now you can too

The Spaces

Kenzo Takada, late founder of the Kenzo fashion brand, was known for his bold use of colour. Yet his unique vision and vibrant style extended beyond the realm of fashion and into his personal life, as evidenced by his stunning Parisian home, in a quiet corner of bustling Bastille on the Rive Droite. Three years after the designer’s death, The Kenzo House is now on the market with Christie’s.

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A Buoyant, Ark-Like Addition Brings a Sea Change to a Family’s London Home

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ROAR Architects turned a confined site into a light-filled social space with a vaulted ceiling inspired by ship-building techniques. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: England, United Kingdom Architect: ROAR Architects / @ roar_architects Footprint: 1,700 square feet Structural Engineer: Derek LOFTY & Associates General Contractor: LM

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Halleroed mixes French and Japandi influences inside L/Uniform's Paris boutique

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In the arty Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Stockholm design studio Halleroed has designed a new boutique for French bag and luggage brand L/Uniform. Taking cues from the brand's simple, rational approach to design, Halleroed design lead Ruxandra Halleröd created a series of backdrops that allow the products to "pop out in a beautiful way".

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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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UNStudio debuts K.Wah G72 mixed-use development in Nanjing

Archinect

UNStudio has just unveiled plans for another new mixed-use development project in the Chinese city of Nanjing. Dubbed K.Wah G72, the scheme will enact what they call a “lifestyle waterfront community” space along the city’s Qinhuai River, with the new home of the UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art serving as its base surrounded by green terraces, a hotel, apartments, and office tower blocks that create a new hub for socializing and commercial activity.

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explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023

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designboom spotlights some of the brightest innovations in lighting design at euroluce 2023. The post explore the most stellar lighting designs from euroluce 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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At Pioneer Works, Medusa shimmers to (virtual) life

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Medusa Pioneer Works 159 Pioneer Street Brooklyn, New York Through April 16 High in the rafters of Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, a digital display too kinetic and dynamic to exist The post At Pioneer Works, <em>Medusa</em> shimmers to (virtual) life appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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The Simose Art Museum opens outside Hiroshima – and you can spend the night there there

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Shigeru Ban’s much anticipated Simose Art Museum has opened its doors to the public, offering guests the chance to explore Japanese art and design – followed by a stay in one of the architect’s iconic houses. Simose Art Museum is located near Hiroshima and opened on 1 April 2023. The project encompasses an expansive museum, restaurant and ten vacation houses – four of which Ban originally designed as private villas in the 1990s and which have since been demolished.

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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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2023 in Architecture Books, So Far

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Life, they say, throws you curve balls, and that's just what happened last month, when a family emergency had me put this blog on hiatus. This post, appearing on a Friday instead of its regular Monday, does not mean regular weekly posts will resume, as I'll be dealing with said emergency on and off for the foreseeable future. Although reading has been low on my list of priorities under the circumstances, I wanted to take the brief chance I have now to highlight some books released so far this ye

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Grass-topped home in Czech Republic bridges "the urban and the natural"

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An undulating concrete roof topped with grass covers this house in the Czech Republic, designed by local architecture studio RO_AR. Located alongside a wildlife corridor at the edge of the Hlubocepy district in Prague, the family home is designed to be a "bridge between the urban and the natural". To achieve this, RO_AR designed the house as a "clash of two geometries": a rectilinear form facing the city that is clad in thin oak slats and a hill-like, grass-topped form facing the garden and natu

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Renewed modernist Esplanade Place Ville Marie opens in Montreal

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A comprehensive overhaul of Montreal’s Esplanade Place Ville Marie by Sid Lee Architecture and Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes (MSDL) is now complete, marking the end of a $200 million revitalization project that’s brought much-needed civic life back to a busy section of the city’s downtown commercial core. Originally constructed in 1958 and designed by I.M.

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‘tsuginote tea house’: reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology

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designed by nicholas préaud and kei atsumi, the pavilion features over 900 3D-printed and double-curved pieces, assembled without any glue or metal fittings. The post ‘tsuginote tea house’: reimagining traditional japanese joinery with 3D printing technology appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The American Academy in Rome announces its 2023-24 prize winners and a new president

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36 American artists and scholars have been awarded the 2023-24 Rome Prize. Beginning in September 2023, the cohort will work at the American Academy in Rome (AAR) at its campus The post The American Academy in Rome announces its 2023-24 prize winners and a new president appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Hevresac Hotel is a taste of life in 18th-century Menorca

The Spaces

A 200-year-old townhouse in Mahón has been restored and transformed into an eight-room hotel , and it still bears the traces of its storied past. Architect Emma Martí oversaw the building’s renovation, preserving as many of the historic details as possible. Wooden beams and patterned tiles are, mostly, completely original, with modern counterparts chosen to replace any missing elements that couldn’t be rescued.

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Junction House just got its placemaking art

Brandon Donnelly

Today was a fantastic day for the development manic meter. This was finally installed at Junction House : If you happen to find yourself in the area, check it out at 2720 Dundas Street West. And if you’d like to know a little bit about how this placemaking art came to be, click here.

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Eight brutalist Mexican interiors that prove concrete doesn't have to feel cold

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Raw concrete surfaces are softened by timber and plenty of daylight inside these Mexican houses , rounded up here as part of our latest lookbook. Many of these brutalist interiors leave their concrete shells exposed and their cavernous rooms largely unadorned. But freed of the constraints posed by frigid temperatures, they also create a greater connection to the outside, whether overlooking Puerto Escondido's wave-swept beaches or nestled in the bustling metropolis of Mexico City.

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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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Apple's first flagship store in India, designed by Foster + Partners, opens to the public

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Apple’s first flagship store in India, designed by Foster + Partners , is now open. It is located in the Bandra Kurla Complex, a business and residential district in Mumbai. Employing many design elements synonymous with Apple stores around the world , Apple BKC attempts to blur the boundaries between inside and outside: A 26-foot-tall glass façade highlights the double-height volume within and the outdoor areas.

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UMA nestles children’s library inside spruce tree-shaped installation in sweden

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granhus library stands as a playful hybrid between a snow-capped spruce tree and a traditional swedish cottage. The post UMA nestles children’s library inside spruce tree-shaped installation in sweden appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Marlon Blackwell's Bold Residence in Fayetteville Provides a Study in Contrast within its Traditional Context

Architectural Record

A surprising courtyard house stands out among its suburban-like neighbors.

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An art collector’s Paris loft asks for €2.24m

The Spaces

An Eiffel glass roof and crisp white walls give this expansive Paris loft in the 17th arrondissement a gallery-like feel. The Paris apartment occupies the top floor of the converted Patin coffee roasting factory near Parc Monceau inside a brick building dating from 1889. The historic complex underwent adaptive reuse in 1981, turning it into private residences, and it was granted Historic Monument status last year.

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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!