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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Architizer
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories that recognizing designers that are building a green industry — and a better future. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work! Architectural heritage has always been romanticized. Large conservation sites, cultural landmarks and even smaller historic buildings offer a gateway to the past, which admittedly cannot be reproduced through contemporary architecture.
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.
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
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.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Courtesy of Indonesia Pavilion The Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka, showcases a combination of tradition and forward-looking vision, aligned with the Expo's theme, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," and symbolizes the philosophy of "Diversity in Unity." Drawing inspiration from Indonesia's rich maritime history, the pavilion's structure takes the form of a stylized boat hull, representing progress and resilience.
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.
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.
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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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.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Econef Children’s Center / Asante Architecture&Design + Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects. © Robin Hayes Architecture in children ’s shelters serves a purpose beyond building physical spaces; it is about creating refuges that nurture healing, protection, and growth. For vulnerable children , designing these environments plays a vital role in their emotional recovery.
designboom
OCTOBER 23, 2024
the new roof design, featuring kite-shaped skylights, contrasts with the heritage sandstone buildings of sydney's historic station. The post woods bagot renovates edwardian sydney central station with luminous addition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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.
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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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 21, 2024
35 Hudson Yards / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Image © Dave Burk Prioritizing people and the planet, when it comes to building construction and real estate development, is being seen as more than an ethical mandate - it is a highly profitable approach. Changing market demands, city ordinances, and regulations, and an emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are all influencing what successful development in the 21st century stands for.
designboom
OCTOBER 23, 2024
a prime example of brutalist mid-century classical architecture, the perth concert hall will be transformed into a premier destination for the performing arts. The post OMA and WITH unveil design for the renovation of heritage-listed perth concert hall appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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
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
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.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theater. Image © Norbert Tukaj. Courtesy of Architektūros fondas Standing out among the array of cultural programs, the opera and theater typology is often understood as encompassing the luxurious and elitist spirit of a bourgeois society focused on entertainment. Across the Soviet Union, this represented the opposite of the principles to be promoted.
Architizer
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Ema is a trained architect, writer and photographer who works as a Junior Architect at REX in NYC. Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. Fashion and architecture may appear to belong to entirely different creative worlds, but beneath the surface, they share a deep connection rooted in geometry.
Deezen
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Arched openings animate the red-brick facades of Fillome Building, a mixed-use tower in Seoul by local studio Sosu Architects. Located in Seongsu-dong, the building combines three floors of commercial space with three floors of apartments, elevated above a ground-floor parking area on brick piloti. Sosu Architects ' use of red brickwork references Seongsu-dong's history as a semi-industrial site, characterised by former factory and warehouse buildings.
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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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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