Archinect

JULY 7, 2022

Work has been completed on the Foster + Partners -designed headquarters for the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). The 300 meter (984 foot) tall skyscraper is defined by a curved façade of concrete fins, creating what the architects call a “distinctive landmark that stands out on the Kuwaiti skyline.” Image © Foster + Partners Image © Foster + Partners The tower is located in Sharq, the city’s emerging financial district, and seeks to bring NBK’s corporate em

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Avontuura

JULY 8, 2022

Made of Sand is set on a secluded property in the Blackdown Hills, and takes its name from the sites’ historic origins as a local sandpit. The post Studio Weave adds timber artist’s retreat to stone cottage in Devon appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

JULY 8, 2022

© Rory Gardiner. architects: Kerstin Thompson Architects Location: 170 Riversdale Rd, Illaroo NSW 2540, Australia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Rory Gardiner Area: 500.0 m2. Read more ».

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designboom

JULY 7, 2022

inspired by le corbusier's LC4 chaise-lounge, the sculptural bench uses contours intended to fit the reclining human figure. The post peter newman’s futuristic skystation sculpture in london encourages contemplation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

JULY 7, 2022

This week's curated list of architecture jobs focuses on employment opportunities in Washington, D.C. Below are 13 open positions for architects and project architects, as well as opportunities in management positions at NCARB and the AIA currently featured on the Archinect Job Board. Curious about specific job titles in the architectural profession?

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ArchDaily

JULY 4, 2022

CH House by ODDO architects. Image © Hoang Le photography. Cities across the globe are developing comprehensive action plans in order to create a coordinated response to the challenges of climate change. Targets and goals for consumption-based emissions are important for guiding strategic planning and decision-making, improving accountability, and communicating the direction of travel to businesses and the public.

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designboom

JULY 8, 2022

MMC designs draws on the primitive strength of the parthenon, and the divinity and femininity of the goddess athena to design this space. The post superimposed geometric forms compose MMC designs’ boutique store in hangzhou appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 5, 2022

After two years of renovations, a room once blighted by poor acoustics and outdated machinery can now accommodate musicians previously turned away, with a push of a button Ahead of its 50th birthday next year, the famed Jørn Utzon-designed Sydney Opera House is set to present the newly renovated concert hall which sought to remedy significant acoustics and accessibility issues.

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Avontuura

JULY 4, 2022

The design evolves Pacific Northwest regional modernism , intensify the connection to the landscape, and enhance the user experience. The post Portland-based Hacker design lakeside resort at iconic Black Butte Ranch in Oregon appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

JULY 7, 2022

© Pablo Casals Aguirre. architects: Beals Lyon Arquitectos Location: Flag 1109, Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Pablo Casals Aguirre Photographs: Beals Lyon Arquitectos Area: 4115.0 m2. Read more ».

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JULY 6, 2022

the building takes shape as two prismatic concrete forms joined by a jagged ribbon of light. The post aires mateus’ two-in-one museum building in lausanne opens its doors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 4, 2022

As Archinect has explored through numerous feature articles , the U.S. architecture profession faces deep ongoing challenges surrounding salaries, fee levels, and work-life balances. In a sign that such conditions are not confined to the U.S., recent years have seen architectural worker movements emerge elsewhere, including the formation of unions and worker-led activist groups in the United Kingdom.

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Deezen

JULY 5, 2022

The way that daylight plays on bricks served as the starting point for this neutral-toned restaurant interior, which architecture practice Plantea Estudio has completed in its hometown of Madrid , Spain. Located in the city's Salamanca neighbourhood, Hermosilla is a 210-square-metre restaurant serving Mediterranean-style dishes made from local artisan produce alongside a small list of low-intervention wines.

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ArchDaily

JULY 6, 2022

© Johan Fowelin. architects: Marge Arkitekter Location: Örebro, Sweden Project Year: 2018 Photographs: Johan Fowelin Area: 8625.0 m2. Read more ».

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designboom

JULY 5, 2022

'renault 5 diamant' brings together the worlds of interior design and the automobile. The post renault 5 diamant is a pop culture icon revival by pierre gonalons & the french automaker appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 4, 2022

Google is negotiating to buy the spaceship-like James R. Thompson Center in Chicago in a deal that could provide a much-needed boost to the city’s Loop business district. The Mountain View, California-based tech giant is seeking to buy the Helmut Jahn-designed building at 100 W. Randolph St., where it plans to expand its Chicago offices into a large portion of the 17-story building’s soon-to-be-renovated office space, according to people familiar with the deal.

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Deezen

JULY 4, 2022

We are very sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Dezeen founder, CEO and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs at the age of 54. Marcus, who was a brilliant journalist, visionary entrepreneur and much-loved father, husband, colleague and friend, was taken to hospital on Tuesday last week after becoming unwell. Following a short period in intensive care, he died on Thursday 30 June 2022.

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Dwell

JULY 5, 2022

A rear extension inspired by the Victoria coast’s pastural setting gives the owners plenty of space for generations to come. Project Details: Location: Victoria, Australia Architect: Beauty Bloody Bonza / @beautybloodybonza Builder/General Contractor: Herbert Brother Constructions Footprint: 1,400 square feet Photography: Jeremy Wright / @jeremywrightphotography From the Architect: "Located in a small costal town on Victoria’s east coast, the project is a renovation of a modest beach cottage tha

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designboom

JULY 5, 2022

made from cocoa beans, the dress was inspired by the iconic magnum vegan ice cream. The post iris van herpen + magnum debut world’s first vegan haute couture dress appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 7, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Architecture and Planning (SARUP) has announced Mo Zell as its Interim Dean. Zell has been an impactful fixture at SARUP, starting her career at the school as an assistant professor in 2008. Since then, she has taught several foundational design studios, acted as Associate Dean from 2012–18, and in 2018 was SARUP's first woman to be a Department Chair.

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JULY 3, 2022

From circular openings in an Indonesian dwelling to the lofty skylights of an English barn-style house, our latest lookbook features 10 residential interiors with striking windows. At their most basic, windows are defined as openings in walls, doors and roofs that are typically sealed by a transparent material such as glass that allows you to look through it, and can be opened to introduce fresh air into a space.

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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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The Spaces

JULY 5, 2022

A sustainable and light-filled greenhouse design is for sale on the shores of the largest lake in Sweden , and its innovative eco-design means it is entirely self-sustained and can feed its inhabitants. The next-generation Lake Vänern home is called Naturvillan and has a glass prism design with living spaces inserted into a timber block at the centre.

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designboom

JULY 5, 2022

both solar energy and water are collected on the roof and stored on-site making the house fully self-sustainable. The post leopold banchini’s off-grid cabin in australia is made of repurposed electrical posts appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 7, 2022

This post is brought to you by Exhibit Columbus. Landmark Columbus Foundation announces the next step in the 2022–23 cycle of Exhibit Columbus, the University Design Research Fellowship Competition. More than $70,000 will be awarded to full-time university and college professors in the United States from any area of design, architecture, art, and landscape architecture to participate in Exhibit Columbus.

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Deezen

JULY 2, 2022

Pink pendant lights resembling dancers' skirts hang from the ceiling of this cafe by Atelier Zébulon Perron at a Montreal ballet school. Cafe Constance is located in the downtown Wilder Building, home to Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and named in tribute one of the organisation's former leaders, Constance Pathy. Cafe Constance was designed as a theatrical experience within the contemporary building's lobby.

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