Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From skyscrapers to remote houses , we've compiled 10 of the most popular architecture projects completed in the United States in 2024 and covered on Dezeen. Projects included in this list stretch from the Northeast to the West Coast, with buildings that reach towards the sky or burrow below ground. Of note is the absence of any large-scale projects in the New York City area, which have featured heavily on these lists in the past.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The fine line between art and craft, creativity and functionality, personal expression and societal or industrial demands is one that architecture navigates with great care. This duality is increasingly shaped by the urgent need to address environmental challenges. At the forefront of this evolution are materials and construction systems , the essential building blocks of design and execution.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Brutalist architecture is raw, powerful, emotional, and unapologetically honest. It rejects ornamentation and architectural devices designed to make its inhabitants feel comfortable, instead creating a visceral, primal experience. Brutalism is a feeling—a bold statement that doesn’t need to justify itself. Composed of raw, unrefined materials, it strips architecture down to its essence, evoking reactions that are often as extreme as the style itself.

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Chaos

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What happens when an archviz master meets a global audience of archviz professionals eager to elevate their craft? Breakthroughs, inspiration, and stunning visuals.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Inside the nave of the reconstructed Notre-Dame de Paris (photo by Quirinale.it, Attribution, [link] ) Theres something magical about seeing a place you thought you knew suddenly transformed. Its like meeting an old friend who shows up glowing with joystill the same, but somehow more alive. That was my reaction upon seeing photos of the newly restored Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Following our previous look at an opening for a Preservation Architect at Architectural Preservation Studio, DPC , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Chairperson of Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design at The Pratt Institute School of Architecture.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring, a vast wooden structure that will encircle the pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. The photos reveal the progress on the 60,000-square-metre structure, which is being built on the artificial island Yumeshima in Osaka Bay in time for the international fair in April.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The country is trying to reverse its legacy of under-investing in public housing by churning out projects that defy expectations of the building type. When you picture the worlds best building of the past couple of years, perhaps a gleaming glass skyscraper or museum springs to mind. But the 2024 winner of the prestigious biannual RIBA International Prize is a building type rarely associated with being the bestsocial housing.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Javier de Paz Why demolish when you can embellish? A collaboration between ArchDaily and ICEX highlights the most outstanding remodeling, reuse, extension and renovation works recently built in Spain. This competition focuses on how Spanish architecture values the revitalization of historic buildings and centers, and recovers existing structures promoting a more balanced urban development.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A new work of 'docufiction' out this year from the filmmakers Beatrice Minger and Christoph Schaub has captured the creative period surrounding the design and construction of Eileen Gray ’s E.1027 villa on the French Riviera. Central to the film is Le Corbusier ’s notorious 1938/39 mural vandalism of the property. Minger previously told Variety , "It is a case of setting the record straight, yes, but it was never about making a 'cancel culture' film about [ Le Corbusier ].

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Photographer Paul Tulett has toured Japan to publish a book documenting the country's vast collection of concrete edifices. Here, he spotlights nine unusual examples featured in it. The book, fully titled Brutalist Japan: A Photographic Tour of Post-War Japanese Architecture, has been published with Prestel to showcase the diversity of the country's brutalist buildings.

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designboom

DECEMBER 20, 2024

kathryn cooper frames flocks of starlings moving as one fluid entity in the UK skies during winter. The post photography series by kathryn cooper maps aerial choreography of starling murmurations appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Martin Gardner architects: Hyde + Hyde Architects Location: Broad Haven, United Kingdom Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Martin Gardner Area: 490.

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This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has updated their progress on the Unicorn Island tech hub development in Chengdu , China. The 165.5-acre project delivers worker housing and office/research space for 70,000. Buildings are arranged in clusters and established "organically" along a radial distribution since the project began completing its first buildings in January 2020.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Dubai Walk masterplan to add 6,500 kilometres of pedestrian walkways to the city, including an elevated air-conditioned looped path. Aiming to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040, the masterplan will include a network of continuous paths designed to prioritise accessibility, safety and comfortable walking experiences.

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designboom

DECEMBER 19, 2024

the transformation by the UK-based architects balances modern standards of comfort and sustainability with respect for the site's historic character. The post rusty corten steel extension modernizes 1950s brick home in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Community Productive Development Center Las Tejedoras / Natura Futura Arquitectura + Juan Carlos Bamba. Image JAG Studio The year 2024, following a period of global uncertainty , saw a complex interplay of challenges and advancements. While geopolitical tensions and the lingering effects of past crises remained prominent, a focus shifted towards rebuilding, with communities worldwide seeking local solutions and ways to advance despite the turmoil.

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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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The South Korean-born academic, architect, and urban designer Sang Dae Lee has been awarded the 2024 American Prize for Architecture by both The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Australian architecture studio Bates Smart has referenced Australia's emerging architectural culture and the "monolithic forms" of its landscape for the design of an embassy in Washington DC , cladding it with glass and copper. The building replaces a 1960s embassy constructed by Bates Smart McCutcheon on the same property, bringing the mid-century facility into the 21st century.

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designboom

DECEMBER 20, 2024

designboom speaks to the architect, learning about his approach to reclaiming industrial waste and looking to local contexts to build more sustainably. The post wael al awar on reclaiming brine for a new sustainable vernacular at public art abu dhabi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Simon Menges architects: David Chipperfield Architects Location: Lyon, France Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Simon Menges Area: 30000.

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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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Archinect

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have developed a 3D concrete printing process that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO₂) during production. The method incorporates CO₂ and steam—by-products of industrial processes—into the concrete mix, where CO₂ chemically bonds into a solid form. The method, described in Carbon Capture Science & Technology , demonstrates a reduction in cement’s carbon footprint, a material responsible for 8

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From an art gallery in a converted grain silo to a brick workshop in Vietnam, Dezeen's editorial team have each picked their favourite building of 2024 , out of more than 1,000 we have published throughout the year. Photo by Maris Mezulis (also t0p) University Children's Hospital, Switzerland, by Herzog & de Meuron chosen by Lizzie Crook, architecture editor "At a glance, you might mistake this wood-lined courtyard for part of a luxury Scandinavian home, but it actually belongs to Kinderspit

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designboom

DECEMBER 20, 2024

the construction technology company has already served the unhoused community in the village over the past four years with 17 homes and facilities. The post ICON to build more 3D printed homes for homeless residents in austin, texas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Completed in 2023 in Siena, Italy. Images by Vito Corvasce. The apartment subject to restoration and interior design is located within Palazzo Rinuccini in the historic center of Siena. The building consists.

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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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