Deezen
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Construction has begun on the 400-metre-high, cube-shaped Mukaab supertall skyscraper in Riyadh designed by AtkinsRéalis, which will be the world's largest building when it completes. Designed as the centrepiece of the 19-square-kilometre New Murabba development in northwest Riyadh, Mukaab is now officially under construction with excavations underway, according to its development company.
Archinect
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is behind a newly announced seaside neighborhood in Qatar called The Grove. A passive design strategy will inform the development, which is styled as a waterfront promenade and calls for 293 total units of one- to four-bedroom apartments peering out into Qetaifan Bay. The plan is for it to be powered by on-site renewables, leveraging a micro-irrigation system with rainwater harvesting, geothermal heat pumps, a network of photovoltaic 'trees', and a modular, semi-glaze
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ArchDaily
OCTOBER 20, 2024
NUBO Kindergarten / PAL Design. Image © Michelle Young, Amy Piddington Designing for children is certainly not child's play. While adults lead the design process, the end-users are often children , as seen in kindergartens, schools, and parks. Architects have the responsibility to create built environments that provide children with opportunities to play, explore, and learn, even in today's digital age.
Chaos
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Learn how anima ALL integrated seamlessly into studio narrativ's workflow to save time creating crowds in the marketing film for London events venue, Olympia.
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Architizer
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Rooted in the principles of Confucianism and harmony with nature, structures like Gyeongbokgung Palace reflect the Seoul’s ancient past. Fast forward to the 20th century, and modernist influences emerge, through buildings such as Kim Swoo Geun’s Space Group Building completed in 1971, which merges traditional Korean aesthetics with modernist principles.
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ArchDaily
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Courtesy of RCR Arquitectes Muraba and RCR Arquitectes , recipients of the 2017 Pritzker Prize, have collaborated on Muraba Veil, a modern architectural project in Dubai that aims to incorporate traditional elements alongside contemporary innovation. This 380-meter-high tower is the latest result of a decade-long partnership between Muraba, a Dubai-based developer, and RCR Arquitectes, a Spanish architectural firm.
Deezen
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The challenges of preserving and upkeeping mid-century modern homes mean many are at risk of demolition , conservation experts tell Dezeen as part of our mid-century modern series. Open-plan layouts, large windows and aesthetically on-trend fitted furniture are among the attributes found in many mid-century modern houses built from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s that make them sought-after today.
The Architect's Newsletter
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Joseph Rykwert, a prolific architecture historian, critic, and professor, died on October 18 at age 98. The Architect’s Journal remembered Rykwert as being “gloriously erudite.” The late intellectual is just The post Architecture historian Joseph Rykwert dies at 98 appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Archinect
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards ( NCARB ) has announced a consensus opinion regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence technology and its future impact on the architectural profession. This announcement emerged from NCARB's 2024 Annual Business Meeting in June, where 150 licensing board members convened. The meeting built on earlier discussions held during the March 2024 Regional Summit and the inaugural Futures Symposium in December 2023, which explored AI's i
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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.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Future of Fifth - Typical Block. Image © New York City Hall The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, along with the Future of Fifth Partnership, announced plans to transform Fifth Avenue, between Bryant Park and Central Park, into a pedestrian-centered boulevard. The project includes expanding sidewalks by 46%, reducing traffic lanes, improving pedestrian safety with shorter crosswalks, and adding greenery and lighting.
Deezen
OCTOBER 20, 2024
A doughnut-shaped meteorological balloon and woven timber tunnel have been completed by architecture practice Line+ Studio in rural area in Zhejiang, China. Named Woven Gateway and Sky Ring, the two structures were commissioned as part of the enhancement of the Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area. Line+ Studio designed the structures to be minimal but impactful, seeking to improve the visitor experience through simple gestures that would not detract from the natural setting.
designboom
OCTOBER 23, 2024
it’s the first time that the director brings the traveling show to the city, and it’s also the very last time that the exhibition is staged after 10 years of touring. The post design museum in london exhibits the last ‘world of tim burton’ with 600 set props and more appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 22, 2024
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 New York City , Los Angeles , and Boulder, Colorado. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.
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ArchDaily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
© Nayan Krishna, Ram Naresh architects: Fahed+Architects Location: Ernakulam, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Nayan Krishna, Ram Naresh Area: 800.
Deezen
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The popularity of the Chandigarh chair, created by a team led by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret , has shone a light on the erasure of local designers in the mid-century modern design narrative. The term Chandigarh chair refers to a series of teak chairs with woven cane seats and backs created to fill the administrative and housing structures of Chandigarh , India.
Dwell
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The upcoming auction of Price Tower has provoked the ire of FLW fans and preservationists, but it hasn’t caused a social media storm like other architectural conservation stories with ties to celebrities. Last year, when a number of stories broke about historic Los Angeles estates , including Marilyn Monroe’s last home , under threat of demolition by new, wealthy owners, and celebrity couple Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger, who unassumingly bought then razed the Craig Ellwood–designed Z
Archinect
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Bates Smart ’s new Embassy of Australia building in Washington D.C. has been announced as the winner of this year’s Australian Timber Design Award. The annual prize, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, highlights superlative timber designs and building products as a means of advocating for their various applications within a well-defined "ethos.
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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?
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Courtesy of Studio Saxe architects: Studio Saxe Location: Carate, Costa Rica Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Courtesy of Studio Saxe Area: 400.
Deezen
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Norway-based Studio Sløyd has developed a process for dyeing entire blocks of wood and used it to produce 24 playful multi-coloured stools. Studio Sløyd founders Herman Ødegaard and Mikkel Jøraandstad showcased their series of "through-coloured" wood stools in the exhibition Roggbif at Oslo boutique Sorgenfri. Studio Sløyd produced 24 different Roggbif stools Their process is unusual in that it applies colour through an entire piece of wood rather than just on the outer surfaces, opening up new
designboom
OCTOBER 24, 2024
during dutch design week 2024, the converted nacelle, or the top part of a wind turbine, invites visitors into its furnished compact home. The post superuse and vattenfall convert discarded wind turbine vessel into solar-powered tiny house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Before the invention of architectural perspective, architects and artists faced significant challenges in visualizing and communicating architectural space. Without a systematic way to represent depth and spatial relationships, architectural drawings were often symbolic, schematic, or abstract rather than realistic. From ancient times through the Middle Ages, the ability to convey three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional medium, representing space in a manner satisfactory to the human eye, e
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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
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 21, 2024
© Ali Ghalambor architects: HYPERTEXT ARCHITECTURE STUDIO Location: Naeen, Iran Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Ali Ghalambor Area: 250.
Deezen
OCTOBER 20, 2024
In this lookbook we collect bathrooms with see-through walls, best suited to those who take a more relaxed attitude to privacy in the home. In most homes the bathroom is designed as a private space. But as the interiors listed below demonstrate, deciding against encasing the washroom in opaque walls can bring in natural light, act as a space-saving device or even create an unusual focal point in the home.
designboom
OCTOBER 20, 2024
zero labs' electric land rover series 109 is both an homage to retro car design and a push toward 'the future we need.' The post zero labs electrifies classic land rover, celebrating retro design with ‘anti-cyber truck’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 22, 2024
This small but rewarding show is a celebration of architectural skill and ingenuity, spurred on by whatever complexities might arise. Its exhibits include models and drawings supplied by contemporary practices, and taken (albeit, regrettably, only as reproductions) from RIBA’s collections. Some projects seek to soar above the mucky stuff. Others embrace the difficulties, making them into an occasion to create something that would never otherwise have come into being.
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