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10 must-see architecture and design events to check out this May

Archinect

If you're looking for exciting architecture and design events to add to your calendar this May, check out our curated selection of recommendations, including exhibitions, festivals, conferences, and symposia taking place across the U.S. and abroad. For the complete roster of ongoing and upcoming happenings listed on Bustler, head to our Events section.

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"Powerful demonstration of architecture at its best" says commenter

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In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a selection of brutalist and modernist churches captured by photographer Jamie McGregor Smith in his book Sacred Modernity. With 139 photographs of 100 churches, McGregor Smith created the book to showcase the sculptural and unique forms of some of the churches built across Europe in the post-war period.

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roam ranch: baldridge architects designs modern home for rural texas

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baldridge architects builds a contemporary home for a sustainable bison and turkey ranch in texas hill country. The post roam ranch: baldridge architects designs modern home for rural texas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Steven Holl Architects wins competition for Tirana expo center and wine hotel

Archinect

Steven Holl Architects has won an international competition for the design of a new expo center in Tirana, Albania. Titled ‘Expo Albania,’ the project will also see the construction of an adjacent wine hotel and demonstration vineyards with the potential for wine trade festivals to be held in the expo hall.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Implicate Order

SW Oregon Architect

The interior of the main dome of the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey (photo by Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) Architecture is a field where the physical and the metaphysical converge, providing opportunities for profound exploration into concepts of beauty, order, and meaning. Among the metaphysical concepts that can influence architectural thought, the notion of implicate order stands out.

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Chris MacLean — Overall VFX Supervisor, “Foundation”

Chaos

Building “Foundation:'' The Apple TV+’s show’s overall VFX supervisor, Chris MacLean, talks about bringing its world to life both on-set and in post-production.

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Notes on Progress: Sixteen Women Discuss What It Means To Be Female in Architecture School

Archinect

The tides are changing for women in architecture schools in surprising ways. Female deans currently lead Harvard, Yale, Princeton, NJIT, Cornell, Syracuse, NYIT, CCNY, Cooper Union, and Boston Architectural College, among others. Despite the difficulties some of them have faced, no doubt, their impact has been felt in architectural education across the U.S. and around the world.

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Elding Oscarson creates CLT dome theatre inside Swedish museum extension

Deezen

Architecture studio Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with Wisdome Stockholm, a timber building topped by a curving roof that bulges over a dome inside. Made from 277 pieces of triangular cross-laminated timber (CLT), the spherical structure, which the designers refer to as a "visualisation dome", contains tiered seating surrounded by 3D screens.

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The Horizon Library / Protoscapes

ArchDaily

© LIN Yongchen architects: Protoscapes Location: Motan Village, Dawei Town, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: LIN Yongchen Area: 756.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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multifunctional furniture ‘DICE’ is a wooden stool, coffee table, leg bench and lamp at once

designboom

KOSMOS architects’ multifunctional wooden piece of furniture ‘DICE’ is also portable, as the compact design object can fit in a handbag. The post multifunctional furniture ‘DICE’ is a wooden stool, coffee table, leg bench and lamp at once appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Jameos Del Agua: 20 Town Houses by Carrillo Arquitectos

Archinect

Located in the -El Bercial- neighborhood, with garages, sports facilities (swimming pool and paddle tennis), a children's play area integrated into a common interior space of green and living areas. In this project of single-family homes in Getafe we have applied the project concept that is born from the natural phenomenon Jameos del agua; a natural space and an art, cultural and tourism center designed by César Manrique.

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The Hoxton Vienna offers "contemporary take on the Wiener Werstätte arts and craft movement"

Deezen

AIME Studio's interiors for the latest outpost of The Hoxton hotels, in a renovated marble-clad 1950s office building in Vienna , celebrate arts and crafts and post-war modernism. Creative studio AIME Studio has converted the former administration building of the Chamber of Commerce in Vienna, which was originally designed by architect Carl Appel, into The Hoxton Vienna.

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Zhejiang Lishui Guyanhuaxiang Art Center / line+ studio

ArchDaily

© Shengliang Su architects: line+ studio Location: Li Shui Shi, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Shengliang Su Photographs: DONG Image Area: 13738.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

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.

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patricia urquiola reinterprets traditional arabic majlis with modular sofa ‘insula’ for kettal

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available in two sizes, kettal's insula allows various personalized configurations with a roll backrest that gives the sofa its horizontal orientation. The post patricia urquiola reinterprets traditional arabic majlis with modular sofa ‘insula’ for kettal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect's latest featured hiring firms include ANACAPA, Linden, Brown, Oza Sabbeth, Lyon/Szot, and Kuth Ranieri

Archinect

Look below for Archinect's latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs. This week's featured employer highlight includes openings in Santa Barbara , Portland , Bridgehampton , Brooklyn , and Franklin, Massachusetts. For even more opportunities, head over to the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Unknown Works revamps co-founder's "cramped" Victorian home in London

Deezen

Architecture studio Unknown Works has renovated a terraced London house called Oasis, adding a side and rear extension to create a flexible interior and maximise natural light. The Victorian home in Kentish Town is owned by Unknown Works ' co-founder Theo Games Petrophilos, who wanted to update its interior with a large open-plan living area suitable for cooking, working and entertaining guests.

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How Retail Design Builds Brand Communities

ArchDaily

Discover how innovative retail design is cultivating brand communities to foster loyal followings.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

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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snøhetta’s mixed-use building in oslo performs with net-zero energy usage

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snøhetta's newly completed 'vertikal nydalen' achieves net-zero energy usage for heating, cooling, and ventilation. The post snøhetta’s mixed-use building in oslo performs with net-zero energy usage appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten construction equipment companies form new group to promote sustainability

Archinect

Ten major companies in the construction equipment industry have formed a coalition to promote sustainability in the sector. The France-based organization, named the Community of Sustainable Equipment Players (CAMD), includes Bouygues Construction, Colas, Eiffage, Haulotte, JCB, Kiloutou, Manitou Group, NGE, Salti, and Volvo. The group has set out five key objectives for member companies.

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Finalists Unveiled: Public Voting for the 12th Annual A+Awards Now Open

Architizer

It’s finally that time of year… Architizer is elated to share the highly anticipated finalists of the 12th Annual A+Awards. Hand-picked by a prestigious A+Awards Jury , comprising over 250 design aficionados, an incredible 628 architectural projects and firms made the cut across 126 categories, with five finalists nominated in each. Now, it’s your turn to participate in shaping the outcome.

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Wooden Interiors: 10 Cabins Bringing Warmth in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and More

ArchDaily

La Pinta Chalets / Ramoni Balestro Arquitectura. Image © Ezequiele Panizzi Acquiring diverse expressive possibilities within interior design, the use of wood in regions with a wide range of climates and temperatures such as Mexico , Brazil, Argentina , Uruguay , Chile , Colombia , or Ecuador enables the creation of attractive and captivating spaces that capture the attention of their users by contrasting, blending, or integrating with their surrounding environment.

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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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lina bo bardi’s drawings compose concrete poetry at tchoban foundation exhibition in berlin

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the exhibition at the tchoban foundation features 40 drawings of the renowned architect showcased in europe for the first time. The post lina bo bardi’s drawings compose concrete poetry at tchoban foundation exhibition in berlin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Manica Architecture debuts new NFL stadium proposal for potential Kansas City Chiefs relocation

Archinect

Manica Architecture has released renderings related to a late bid to lure the Kansas City Chiefs NFL franchise across the state border to Wyandotte County, Kansas. The design has been made public for the first time a week after the firm’s plans for a new Bears lakefront stadium in Chicago were panned by critics. Rendering courtesy Manica Architecture The proposed new dome-enclosed stadium was presented to Kansas lawmakers this week as part of a pitch to bring its first-ever major American

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HW Studio strikes balance between "natural and artificial" with Mexico house

Deezen

Mexican architecture practice HW Studio has created a hillside house outside of Mexico City consisting of a vertical volume that houses circulation and a horizontal volume containing its living spaces. Located in Morelia, HW Studio created the 4,735 square foot (439 square metres) Casa Shi to strike a balance between the "natural and artificial". HW Studio has created a home in Mexico comprised of a vertical and horizontal volume The house is made up of a rectangular, vertical stone-clad volume

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Block Wall House / nendo

ArchDaily

Completed in 2024 in Karuizawa, Japan. Images by Masahiro Ohgami, Takumi Ota. A private residence in Karuizawa, Nagano. Situated along the road lies the distinctive triangular property extending 110m in length. A creative.

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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?