Enscape
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Architectural visualization has come a long way in recent years, evolving from still images to real-time, immersive experiences. As technology advances, so do the expectations of you and your clients. So, what would you like to see next? To find out, we asked over 1,000 architects and designers, What new features or tools would you like to see in architectural visualization software ?
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Opera & Ballet Theater of Kosovo / Bjarke Ingels Group. Image bloomimages Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) , in collaboration with ALB-Architect, has unveiled the design for the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo , a new cultural venue set to reshape Prishtina's performing arts landscape. As the first opera house in the Republic of Kosovo, the theatre will serve as a home for the country's Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera, marking a significant step in the development of Kosovo's artistic institu
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Archinect
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The traditional 2D format of CD sets will likely remain the industry standard for the foreseeable future. Why? After all, contractors and sometimes clients want and need 3D models of buildings that can directly inform how buildings should be constructed. But providing them carries a high level of risk for architects, and as a result their attorneys and professional liability insurers often caution against it, despite the potential overall benefits for the project and all parties involved.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Tirana is becoming an unlikely hotspot for offbeat architecture as politicians court high-profile foreign architects to transform the Albanian capital into a "world city". Starr Charles reports. "Tirana is changing so fast, so very, very fast, and in an explosive way," Italian architect Stefano Boeri told Dezeen. "It's very difficult to find an architect that is not working in Tirana or Albania right now," added OODA co-founder Diogo Brito.
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.
SW Oregon Architect
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. The series is my meditation on the awesome reasons why I was and continue to be attracted to the art of architecture. Corners are where architecture gathers itself, where walls meet in quiet agreement.
Architecture Focus brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A rush to purchase construction materials in anticipation of tariffs caused an increase in material prices last month, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors. The observation came as the ABC released its latest analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data, which found that construction material prices increased 1.4% in January.
Architizer
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The latest edition of Architizer: The Worlds Best Architecture a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe is now available. Order your copy today. It is easy to forget that architecture, or more accurately, construction, is an extraction industry. Every city skyline, every development, every concrete slab is a subtraction from somewhere else.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Danish studio BIG has designed a curving folded roof informed by traditional Kosovan skirts for the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo in Pristina. Created in collaboration with local architecture studio ALB-Architect , the performance venue will be home to the Kosovo Philharmonic, Ballet and Opera and contain a 1,200-capacity concert hall, a 1,000-capacity theatre hall, 300-seat recital hall and an education and conference centre.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Gaggiandre. Image Andrea Avezz, Courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia During a live presentation for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, curator Carlo Ratti offered a glimpse into the programming of this year's edition. The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale will include 66 National Pavilions, with 4 countries represented for the first time: the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, and Togo.
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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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A group of eight selected proposals that were submitted for the 2024 edition of the Architecture at Zero competition have been publicized, each featuring a unique idea that responded to the challenge of designing a new middle school in East Los Angeles. The competition breaks down award winners into three categories: Professionals, College/University Students, and High School Students.
designboom
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
with dramatic interiors by rockwell group, NYC's revolving restaurant 'the view' completes a full rotation every hour. The post david rockwell redesigns ‘the view,’ a revolving restaurant with ever-changing views of NYC appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Architecture studio Urko Snchez Architects has created a series of classrooms for a school in Nairobi , Kenya, which are wrapped inwooden logs to blend into their forested surroundings. Situated in clearings within the forest, the development by Urko Snchez Architects contains a series of temporary classrooms designed as a "small village" for the existing Nairobi Waldorf School.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Background photography Syam Sreesylam. Courtesy of Wallmakers After two weeks of open voting in the 16th edition of the Building of the Year Awards , our readers have meticulously narrowed down a pool of almost 4,000 projects to a select group of 75 finalists spanning 15 categories. This year's awards honor the pinnacle of design, innovation, and sustainability on a global scale, showcasing an exceptional range of projects within the shortlist.
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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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The Maryland Transportation Authority and Governor’s Office have released renderings of the planned Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement along with a projected opening date of 2028. We covered the cost of the design contract last year after the AP reported it at $73 million. Image courtesy Maryland Office of the Governor Each tower will rise to a height of 600 feet, with a 1,600-foot wide span between the piers to protect against a similar accident to the previous ship collision disaster.
designboom
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
the sleepwear uses biometric data monitoring as well as headphones that play two types of music with frequency bands to help people fall asleep. The post ZZZN coat doubles as sleeping bag with headpiece and red light so users doze off anywhere appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Montreal-based designer Ying Gao has created a pair of garments embedded with soft mirrors and eye-tracking robotic components that transform when people look at them. The collection, which features mirrors made by fusing glass and silicone, aims to challenge conventional notions of self-perception and visibility in the digital age. Ying Gao has created a pair of garments embedded with soft mirrors Embedded with eye-tracking technology, the garments react to the observer's gaze, triggering micro
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Therme Dubai, Courtesy of DSR. Image MIR Diller Scofidio + Renfro has unveiled the design for Therme Dubai Islands in the Sky, a new urban wellbeing destination set to be developed in Zabeel Park, United Arab Emirates. The project, created in collaboration with Therme Group and Dubai Municipality, has been approved as part of Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033 , which aims to enhance the city's landscape through innovative and sustainable infrastructure.
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.
Archinect
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A new exhibition is set to open at the Center for Architecture + Design in San Francisco , shedding light on a little-known yet influential movement in American architecture. Do Not Try to Remember: The American School of Architecture in the Bay Area opens on February 20, 2025, and will run through August 8, 2025, offering an insight into a “group of renegade architects” who “broke all the rules, shaping a uniquely American vision of design.
designboom
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
from may 10 to september 14, 2025, the french architect's plans for the future spaces of the institution will be on display at the fondazione giorgio cini. The post jean nouvels new fondation cartier design goes on view during venice architecture biennale appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dwell
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Seattle firm Wittman Estes tests a modular concept designed to engage with its settingin this case, Whidbey Island. Welcome to Prefab Profiles , an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Brasilia construction. Image Alexander Eisenschmidt Wars, decolonization , economic crises, civil movements , and industrial-technological revolutions: the 20th century was a period of radical and far-reaching transformations. These upheavals reshaped societies and redefined how people expressed their evolving aspirations, with architecture leading the way.
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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?
Archinect
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Jean Nouvel’ s new design for the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain will be previewed in Venice this spring as part of a new exhibition taking place at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. There, a number of different kinds of media–including projections, 1:1 scale photographs, plans, and prototypes—displaying his vision for the transformation of a Haussmann-era building next door to his 1994 design will impart on visitors an understanding of such spaces as "cultural envi
designboom
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
ARCHITECTURE OFFICE COMPLETES AGE 360 RESIDENTIAL TOWER With a striking geometric form rising 124 meters tall, the AGE 360 residential tower introduces a vertical landmark in Curitaba, Brazil. The project has been developed by Sao Paulo-based ARCHITECTS OFFICE to resolve residential needs as well as urban visibility. As it responds to both regulatory constraints […] The post defined by chamfered edges, AGE 360 residential tower becomes vertical landmark in brazil appeared first on designbo
Deezen
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in early 2024, the Maryland Transportation Authority has released designs for a rebuild, which will be Maryland's first highway cable-stayed bridge. The bridge design is focused on enlarging the previous structure, a steel arch continuous truss bridge that collapsed in late March 2024 after a container ship collided into a pier.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Abandoned workstation set. Image Dorottya Novk "There Is Nothing to See Here" is the title of the exhibition hosted in the Hungarian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025. Since 2015, the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art has managed and organized both the temporary exhibition and the building. This year, it presents an alternative vision for the future of the profession.
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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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