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Clear Water Tea House / Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

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© YuChen Chao Photography architects: Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten Location: Nantou, Nantou County, Taiwan, 540 Project Year: 2018 Photographs: YuChen Chao Photography Area: 57.

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MAD designs culture and arts center in China inspired by mountainous tea fields

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MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. Set in a region containing a United Nations Habitat Award, the project is envisioned as a “transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region,” including a city, river, and mountains. Image credit: MAD Architects Image credit: MAD Architects Covering an area of 1.6 million square feet with a construction area of 1.3 million square feet, the center is

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Zaha Hadid Architects designs crystalline skyscraper above Neom ski resort

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UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 330-metre-tall skyscraper as part of the Trojena ski resort at Neom in Saudi Arabia. On display as part of the Neom stand at the Cityscape conference in Riyadh, the 330-metre-tall skyscraper will form part of Trojena, which is being masterplanned by German studio LAVA architects. Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a skyscraper for Trojena It will stand on a mountain opposite the main ski area, overlooking an artificial lake that will form the centre

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

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The winners of this year's A+Product Awards have been announced. Stay tuned for the year's edition of the A+Product Awards ebook in the coming months. Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. But with many firms worldwide unveiling astonishing lighting design projects, who truly shines brightest?

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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‘Living Breakwaters’ by SCAPE Landscape Architecture Wins the 2023 Obel Award

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Courtesy of SCAPE Focused in its fifth edition on Adaptation, the Obel Award has been granted to ‘Living Breakwaters’ in New York , a green infrastructure project off the shore of Staten Island. Awarded to SCAPE Landscape Architecture and its founder Kate Orff, masterminds behind ‘Living Breakwaters’, the yearly prize honors architectural contributions that positively impact both people and the planet.

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Living Breakwaters coastal defence system wins Obel Award 2023

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Landscape studio Scape has won the Obel Award for 2023 for its "visionary" coastal defence system in New York City that will grow in efficiency as oysters inhabit it. Named Living Breakwaters, the project was designed by Scape to reduce flood risk and boost ecology along Staten Island, serving as an alternative to traditional coastal barriers. It is the fifth winner of the Obel Award , which celebrates architectural contributions to people and the planet.

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Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

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As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. With priorities around durability, longevity, cost-efficiency, and ease of installation, metal plays a starring role in high-traffic education spaces. For its renewability, durability, and ever-evolving versatility, architectural metal offers long-term solutions that bring beauty, reliability and safety to schools.

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6 Successful City Park Projects That Are Hotspots for Biodiversity

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Benjakitti Forest Park / Arsomslip Community and Environmental Architect © Srirath Somsawat Modernity and globalization have significantly reduced geographical distances, transformed social interactions, and accelerated the flow of information across nations, which has, in a sense, made the world more accessible to people everywhere. However, it's important to note that when we say "everyone," we refer to a vast and diverse population.

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PAU begins Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expansion in Cleveland

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PAU has shared details of its expansion project of the I.M. Pei -designed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland ahead of next month’s anticipated groundbreaking. The initiative will add a triangular structure to Pei’s iconic original glass pyramid design, featuring a new entrance lobby, education center, offices, and a 6,000-square-foot multipurpose space that’s meant to increase its overall footprint by 33% while activating public space along a currently underutiliz

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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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Štvanice Footbridge in Prague designed as a "sculpture in the city"

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Architects Petre Tej and Marek Blank collaborated with engineer Jan Mourek to create this minimalist bridge across the River Vltava in Prague , which is intended to resemble marble. Spanning 300 metres, the concrete bridge for pedestrians and cyclists connects the banks of Prague's Holešovice and Karlín districts, giving it the nickname HolKa. At its western end, Tej, Blank and Mourek also created a ramp that leads to Štvanice, a small island that is home to a park and sports areas.

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Raising the Benchmark: 7 Ways Architects Are Elevating the High-Rise in 2023

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. The imposing monolith of the urban landscape, the high-rise has been a defining feature of global skylines since the 19 th century.

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Szentpéterfa Elementary School / Can Architects

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© Alex Shoots Buildings architects: CAN Architects Location: Szentpéterfa, Hungary Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alex Shoots Buildings Area: 2025.

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Archtober, NYC’s Architecture and Design Festival, Celebrates its 13th Year

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This post is brought to you by Archtober 2023 Archtober , a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual Festival from October 1–31, 2023. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2023 Festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and desi

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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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Dezeen Awards 2023 architecture longlist revealed

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Dezeen has announced the 235 projects longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards in the architecture categories, including buildings by Santiago Calatrava , Renzo Piano and MAD Architects. The 235 longlisted projects , which are in the running for awards in the 13 different architecture project categories, were made by studios located across 36 different countries including Mexico , Japan , Iran , Vietnam , Tanzania and Portugal.

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Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s new waterfront park by Hargreaves Jones and KieranTimberlake, broke ground

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Construction at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia broke ground last week. The $430 million, 11.5 acre park designed by the landscape and urban design firm Hargreaves Jones with architecture by KieranTimberlake is meant to The post Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s new waterfront park by Hargreaves Jones and KieranTimberlake, broke ground appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Minimizing Wood Waste by Respecting Its Natural Form Through AI

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Cortesia de Maestro Mass timber has emerged as a sustainable alternative to replace concrete components in construction, as the latter alone contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions. With various examples across different scales and applications, the material has shown promise in revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, strength, and comfort.

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Featured architecture jobs this week at KPF, Perkins Eastman, Dattner, and Brooks + Scarpa

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In this week's curated employer highlight , we are featuring four architecture, design, and planning firms with current job openings in New York City , Los Angeles/Hawthorne , San Francisco , and Chicago. For even more positions, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. New York City-based international architecture practice Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has a diverse offering of exciting positions: a Junior Video Editor-Producer wi

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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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Diébédo Francis Kéré awarded 2023 Praemium Imperiale for architecture

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Burkinabè architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has been named the 2023 architecture laureate for the Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. Praemium Imperiale is an annual award programme that celebrates creatives across the fields of architecture, music, sculpture, painting and theatre or film. Kéré, who leads the Berlin architecture studio Kéré Architecture , has been selected as this year's recipient of the Praemium Imperiale architecture prize.

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Visions of Architecture: Revealing the Winners of the 2023 Vision Awards!

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Judging is complete and the big moment is finally here: Architizer is thrilled to announce the Winners of the inaugural Vision Awards , the world’s biggest awards program dedicated to the art of architectural representation! The Architizer Vision Awards was conceived as a way to recognize the talented students, professionals and studios who envision the world’s architecture — both built and unbuilt — through amazing photography, drawings, renderings, videos, physical models and more.

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What Is Hedonistic Sustainability in Architecture?

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CopenHill / BIG. © Rasmus Hjortshoj If you follow BIG, you have probably already seen Bjarke Angles talk about hedonistic sustainability and how this concept permeates the most daring projects of the Danish office.

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MIT Media Lab group unveils Living Knitwork Pavilion at Burning Man 2023

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A group of designers, artists, and technologists from MIT have unveiled details of a pavilion delivered by the team for Burning Man 2023. The Living Knitwork Pavilion is described by the group as “an architectural-scale interactive 3D knitted textile shade structure that leverages electrically and optically-active yarns and explores photochromism by day and light-movements interaction at night.

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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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Frida Escobedo named winner of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand 2024

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The Créateurs Design Association & Awards has named Mexican architect Frida Escobedo as the recipient of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand for 2024. Escobedo was named the winner for next year in recognition of her "daring concepts" and for "ushering in a new era of architecture", said Créateurs Design Association & Awards (CDA). She is the third-ever laureate of the annual prize, otherwise known as the Charlotte Perriand Award, which spotlights trailblazers in the field of architecture and des

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PAU’s addition to I.M. Pei’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame breaks ground in Cleveland next month

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This morning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame officials in Cleveland announced that construction will begin next month on the highly anticipated 50,000-square-foot expansion to I.M. Pei’s original glass pyramid The post PAU’s addition to I.M. Pei’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame breaks ground in Cleveland next month appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Redefining Work for Productivity and Creativity: How AEC Professionals can Work and Collaborate from Anywhere

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Courtesy of HP Today, working outside the office has become the norm across industries, changing the way we work and how we interact with team members and clients. Given the potential challenges of working remotely (internet connection and stability, for example), organizations need to build the right systems to maintain productivity and foster the same sense of teamwork and culture found in traditional office spaces.

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Francis Kéré honored as 2023 Praemium Imperiale Award laureate

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The Japan Art Association has named Diébédo Francis Kéré as the Praemium Imperiale laureate 2023 in its Architecture category. Kéré was honored as part of the award’s 34th year and follows 2022 winners Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, founders of SANAA. The other winners of the 2023 Praemium Imperiale Award were Vija Celmins (Painting category), Olafur Eliasson (Sculpture category), Wynton Marsalis (Music category), and Robert Wilson (Theater-Cine

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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.