January, 2024

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Creative Calculations: 6 Precise Projects Inspired by the Fibonacci Sequence

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most famous and enigmatic mathematical formulas in the world. Published by Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci, in his 1202 book Liber Abaci, it consists of a sequence in which each number is equal to the sum of the two preceding numbers.

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BIG Reveals Updated Design for Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

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Vltava Philharmonic Hall. Image © BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group After winning the international competition for the design of the Vltava Philharmonic Hall in May 2022, Danish studio BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group has now developed the design into a detailed architectural study. The project continues the central concept of the competition, that of connecting the riverbank with the venue’s rooftop via a meandering path that expands the public space and invites visitors to engage with the new building.

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LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame

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lup studio embraces a new paradigm in the design of the prepared rehmannia root crafts exhibition hall, creating a large-span open space. The post LUO studio tops exhibition hall in china with spiral wooden roof frame appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Japan’s Dwindling "Signboard" Buildings

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Kanban kenchiku (signboard architecture) marks an important record of shifting early-20th-century Japanese tastes. Though increasingly rare due to urban planning, in recent years, some of the surviving structures are being reimagined. Welcome to Origin Story , a series that chronicles the lesser-known histories of designs that have shaped how we live.

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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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Foster + Partners designs airport made of structural trees creating a spacious roof in Cambodia

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Foster + Partners has unveiled design for a new airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is currently under construction on site, a ”-kilometre away from the south of the city centre.Called Techo International Airport, the new airport is made of structural trees creating.

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Skylit home offers a "seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living"

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Funnel-shaped concrete skylights illuminate a plant-filled courtyard at the centre of this home in Bangalore , India , which has been designed by local studio A Threshold to "blur boundaries between the inside and outside". Named Ineffable Light, the four-storey family home is located on a tight urban plot with neighbouring buildings on three sides, which required the careful balancing of natural light and privacy.

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BIG's "Kaktus Towers" Near Completion in Copenhagen

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© R. Hjortshoj - Kaktus Towers Status In 2017, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) unveiled its designs for a project in central Copenhagen. The project features an urban IKEA store, a budget-friendly hotel , and residential apartments connected by green spaces. As a significant part of the development, BIG designed two high-rise residential towers known as “KaKtus Towers,” which are linked by a raised public park connecting them.

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rural library by atelier xi is a cluster of angular blocks in a flower field

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atelier xi designs a library in a flower field as a cluster of geometric volumes, resembling faceted fragments of rock. The post rural library by atelier xi is a cluster of angular blocks in a flower field appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S.

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Matteson Capital and AO, the developer and architect behind a new mixed-use development, Boardwalk at Bricktown, have come back from the drawing board with a new skyscraper design in Oklahoma The post AO and developers revise speculative Oklahoma City supertall to make it tallest building in U.S. appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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This $4.8M San Francisco Home Comes With a Guesthouse and a Secret Garden

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The revamped 1906 property includes a two dwellings connected by a wild backyard. Location : 965-967 Natoma Street, San Francisco, California Price : $4,800,000 Year Built : 1906 Footprint : 3,475 square feet (five bedrooms, five baths) From the Agent : " A majestic compound of two historic buildings is now on the market in San Francisco. Representing a powerful lure to creative souls, this city estate will serve those who crave the natural world and city centrality in equal measure.

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Meier Partners completes Sorol Art Museum in South Korea

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Meier Partners has shared news of the recent completion of its Sorol Art Museum design in Gangneung, South Korea. The 336,500-square-foot project is meant to provide space for an immersive dialogue between Korean artists and the outside world and is the firm’s first completed work since its 2021 restructuring. The building's internal structure is defined by a dual concept that arranges space into introverted and extroverted inter-dynamics based on the aesthetic theory of Korean Confucian p

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The Line megacity "to pose a substantial risk to migratory species"

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The impact that The Line megacity in Neom could have on birds has been named among the most pressing conservation issues for 2024. Planned for nine million people, the planned city in Saudi Arabia was highlighted in the Trends in Evolution & Ecology journal as one of 15 key issues of concern for global biodiversity conservation in 2024. "It is likely to pose a substantial risk" In the piece, titled "A horizon scan of global biological conservation issues for 2024", the journal pointed to the

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Urban Agriculture in the United States: Revitalizing Neighborhoods

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Food greenhouse in Belgium. Image © Filip Dujardin The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) accounts for over one-tenth of the global population, approximately 800 million people , practicing urban agriculture worldwide. In the United States , millions of citizens lack access to supermarkets. Urban farmers play a crucial role in addressing food security issues in American cities.

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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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architect victor ortiz envisions a prairie-style residence for coastal california

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the california residence reinterprets the elongated prairie-style home to maximize views toward the horizon. The post architect victor ortiz envisions a prairie-style residence for coastal california appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Neri Oxman, wife of Bill Ackman, accused of plagiarism days after Claudine Gay resigns

The Architect's Newsletter

Amid the fallout at Harvard University over Claudine Gay’s recent resignation, Neri Oxman—spouse of Bill Ackman, who accused Claudine Gay of plagiarism—has also been accused of plagiarism in her dissertation. The post Neri Oxman, wife of Bill Ackman, accused of plagiarism days after Claudine Gay resigns appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Liao Weili completes a bridge that doesn’t look like a bridge

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"A bridge is not just a bridge, it is a landscape, an architecture, an installation, a sculpture, and a place where people can stay, wander, and meditate freely," said Wei-Li Liao, architect of AMBi Studio. This interesting bridge project, which architect Wei-Li Liao ca.

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MAD designs Chinese waterfront arts center as a ‘gentle ripple by the lake’

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MAD Architects has designed a waterfront arts center in China’s Foshan City described as a “gentle ripple by the lake.” When completed in 2029, the Nanhai Art Center will cover an area of 640,000 square feet, housing a grand theater, a museum, and a sports center. Image credit: MAD Architects The scheme has been conceived as a “continuous wave of water,” with the three main buildings sitting underneath a floating canopy comprised of a white, translucent ETFE membran

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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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Outdoor learning spaces animate Azabudai Hills school by Heatherwick Studio

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Double-height balconies and outdoor teaching spaces enliven the facades of The British School in Tokyo, which architecture practice Heatherwick Studio has completed in Japan. The school is located in the south of Azabudai Hills , a mixed-use district designed by Heatherwick Studio , which is made up of various timber buildings defined by curving roofs and greenery.

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SKIN1004 Flagship Store / LMTLS

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Completed in 2024 in Jung-gu, South Korea. Images by Swan Park. Located in the vibrant heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul, the skin1004 flagship store emerges as a distinctive presence in a saturated landscape of.

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polycarbonate panels reflect light within minimalist atelier industrial in argentina

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thirteen columns and ten beams form a reflective system, transforming the pavilion into an interactive element that transmits and receives light. The post polycarbonate panels reflect light within minimalist atelier industrial in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Building Stories at the National Building Museum shows the relationship between book and building design

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A new, landmark exhibition now open at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. caters to a multigenerational audience: children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Building Stories spreads across four disparate The post <em>Building Stories</em> at the National Building Museum shows the relationship between book and building design appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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"Bookshelf Wealth" Isn’t New. So Why Is It Taking Off?

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Buying books for decor isn’t a novel concept, but the internet’s latest design buzzword has taken the popularity of BookTok and other trends and run with them. If you’ve been on social media in the past month, it’s unlikely you’ve evaded "bookshelf wealth." The interior design buzzword entered the canon late last year and by mid-January was crowned " 2024’s first major design trend.

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10 interior designs we liked 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 Interiors. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Bamboo pavilion by AtArchitecture references traditional Indian handlooms and construction

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Northeast Pavilion is a permanent bamboo structure created by Mumbai studio AtArchitecture to showcase local craft and construction techniques from the northeast of India. Located on a site near Surajkund Lake in Faridabad, the Northeast Pavilion was designed by AtArchitecture for the Surajkund Craft Fair, a three-week event that takes place every year to celebrate Indian handicrafts.

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“Champion of Equity and Inclusion” Lesley Lokko Receives the 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

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Lesley Lokko. Image © Murdo Macleod Ghanaian-Scottish architect, academic, and curator Lesley Lokko has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ), becoming the first African woman to receive the award. Lokko is not a practicing architect, but as a teacher, writer, and curator she has fought to widen access to the profession and to bring forward voices that have been disregarded for far too long.

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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!