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10 new examples of brick and stone in architecture

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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 Bricks & Stones. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Green Rooms: The Growth of Biophilic Design Through Architectural Photography

Architizer

The One Rendering Challenge is now part of the A rchitizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Winners are published in print! Start your entry > Biophilia centers on human experience. As an innate desire to seek connections with nature, it is both a recognition of environmental drivers and a method to guide design.

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university of hong kong’s ‘traditional house of the future’ 3D-printed in china

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combining timber framing and 3D-printed technology, the house is a prototype for recycling vernacular houses in rural china. The post university of hong kong’s ‘traditional house of the future’ 3D-printed in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Public Plaza-Topped Underwater Bike Garage Revitalizes a Neglected Stretch of Riverfront in Amsterdam

Architectural Record

Designed by VenhoevenCS, IJboulevard at Amsterdam Central Station creates space for life to flourish above and below the surface.

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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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OMA completes renovation of Tiffany & Co. Manhattan flagship with rooftop extension

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OMA has completed its transformation of Tiffany & Co.’s 5th Avenue flagship in New York City. The updated store now features a three-story rooftop addition designed by OMA and interiors by Peter Marino. Image credit: floto+warner Image credit: floto+warner The project marks the first significant renovation of the store since its opening in 1940.

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CLB Architects designs Black Fox Ranch, a home that restores and breathes new life into a century-old ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Avontuura

Sited next to a band of cottonwoods and aspens, Black Fox Ranch consists of a couple’s primary residence and a barn with stables. The post CLB Architects designs Black Fox Ranch, a home that restores and breathes new life into a century-old ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Arquitecturia designs Catalan house as cluster of pavilions around garden

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Spanish practice Arquitecturia has completed a home in the Catalan town of Caldes de Malavella, which is comprised of six small buildings organised around a courtyard at its centre. Girona-based Arquitecturia , led by Josep Camps and Olga Felip, designed House 016 to foster a close connection to both its site, which is surrounded by lawns and trees, and the internal garden.

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CTBUH unveils winners for 2022 Student Tall Building Design Competition

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The CTBUH has unveiled the winning entries for the 2022 International Student Tall Building Design Competition, which saw five winners chosen from 59 entries. The competition called for entries that depicted multi-story buildings sited within the United States that “maximize the use and expression of mass timber.” We have republished the winning entries below, complete with a project description.

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E8 House / Meir Lobaton Corona + Rafael Ortiz Cervantes

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© Rafael Gamo architects: Meir Lobaton Corona architects: Rafael Ortiz Cervantes Location: Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Rafael Gamo Area: 1300.

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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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BLDG Workshop design island cottage set on the Great Canadian Shield

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Set in the Algonquin Highlands, this cottage is positioned to maximize breathtaking views of rocky outcrops and shorelines. The post BLDG Workshop design island cottage set on the Great Canadian Shield appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Keiji Ashizawa and Norm Architects design tactile interiors for "hotel in the sky"

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Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa and Danish studio Norm Architects have unveiled their design for the Bellustar Tokyo hotel , which aims to evoke a sense of nature in the middle of Tokyo 's urban Shinjuku district. The two studios worked together to design interiors for five penthouse suites as well as hospitality spaces for the top floors of the Bellustar Tokyo , 200 metres above the ground in Shinjuku's Kabukicho tower.

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AIA recognizes nine firms as winners of the 2023 Small Projects Awards

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Nine projects across the United States have been selected as part of the 2023 AIA Small Projects Awards. The 20th edition of the program, which was established through the AIA’s Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community, is meant to recognize the quality of the work of small practitioners across four categories while at the same time recognizing the “value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope.

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Near The Tree Apartment Building / PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects

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© Sergio Grazia architects: PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects Location: Av. Joseph Balloffet, 69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sergio Grazia Area: 1250.

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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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wutopia lab encloses cultural activities within arched copper blockhouse in shanghai

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a keel-like framework is built out of welded structural steel covered by copper plates to form the internal and external facades. The post wutopia lab encloses cultural activities within arched copper blockhouse in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SOM connects block-long glulam bridge to the High Line

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Global architecture studio SOM has installed a block-long timber truss bridge called Timber Bridge, which connects Manhattan's High Line to the renovated Penn Station. Designed by global studio Skidmore, Owings and Merrill ( SOM ), the 128-ton, two-section, Warren truss bridge was constructed out of glued-laminated timber ( glulam ), an engineered wood product made by combining multiple smaller pieces, which is capable of supporting large structures.

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MVRDV begins Expo 2000 Pavilion adaptive reuse transformation

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MVRDV has shared details on their efforts to revitalize the firm’s former Dutch Expo 2000 Pavilion design into a new, mixed-use development in Hannover, Germany. According to the firm, the project will transform the aging structure into a new anchor of a three-building development called iLive EXPO Campus after a successful 90 million Euro ($97.8 million USD) fundraising campaign led by iLive and Die Wohnkompanie Nord.

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Architecture Classics: Casa en el Aire / Agustín Hernández

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Courtesy of arqred.mx architects: Agustín Hernández Ubicación: Bosques de Las Lomas, Cuajimalpa, 05120 Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico Año Proyecto: 1991 Fotografías: This strange and sophisticated work of architecture, like a monumental and provocative ultra-modern sculpture, is actually a cutting-edge family home designed by Mexican architect Agustín Hernández , known for his style of Sculptural Architecture.

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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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OMA tops tiffany & co. new york flagship with a glass ‘blue box’

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OMA revives the historic tiffany & co. flagship on new york’s fifth avenue with a glass addition in ‘tiffany blue.’ The post OMA tops tiffany & co. new york flagship with a glass ‘blue box’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Gensler and Civilian transform 1930s Detroit post office into workspace and technology centre

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American architecture studio Gensler and interior design studio Civilian have restored the historic Book Depository building in Detroit and transformed it into the headquarters for technology company Newlab. Gensler and Civilian transformed the art deco building to be usable by tech companies, adding purpose-built prototyping labs, open-plan co-working spaces and outdoor green spaces.

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Shigeru Ban details post-earthquake response effort in Turkey

Archinect

Shigeru Ban Architects has released photos of the architect’s response to the humanitarian crisis plaguing Turkey following the 7.8 earthquake that destroyed over 160,000 structures while claiming the lives of more than 50,000 people there and in Syria on February 6th. The firm had previously been on the ground since March working through its Voluntary Architects Network (or VAN) nonprofit arm to construct shelters using their patented Paper Partition System that was first utilized in the

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Consider the 15 mph City

ArchDaily

San Francisco’s MUNI. Image Courtesy of John J. Parman This article was originally published on Common Edge. When San Francisco’s MUNI spent big money on a “central subway” to Chinatown, I was doubtful. One recent Saturday, though, I revived the gallery-hopping I did before the pandemic, taking the train from Berkeley into the city, walking to one gallery near Embarcadero Station, then taking a tram past the ballpark to the CalTrain Station, where I switched to another tram to head south to Minn

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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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‘elemental’ landscaping weaves across two concrete monoliths in delhi

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kunal maniar's landscape design pays ode to the coexistence of the core elements of nature. The post ‘elemental’ landscaping weaves across two concrete monoliths in delhi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Wutopia Lab reveals "shimmering whale" Shanghai museum with arched copper shell

Deezen

Chinese studio Wutopia Lab has created Copper Blockhouse, a multi-functional cultural space located inside a copper arch in Shanghai , China. The 405-square-metre structure was designed as the centrepiece of a creative industry park located in the Pudong district and will be used to host exhibitions, performances, lectures, parties, and even skateboarding events.

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IAAC team’s mass timber nature observatory floats above a Barcelona forest

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A team from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has constructed a timber observatory in a Barcelona forest to support analyses of nature. The group of students and researchers from the institution’s Masters in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities program were inspired by the hanging walkways of American biologist Margaret D.

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Villa A / Paul de Ruiter Architects

ArchDaily

© Tim van de Velde architects: Paul de Ruiter Architects Location: 2111 Aerdenhout, The Netherlands Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tim van de Velde Area: 330.

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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!