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One of Zaha Hadid's final designs opens in the UAE

Archinect

Zaha Hadid Architects has officially ushered in what it says will become a “new benchmark for future workplaces” in the form of a brand new high-tech headquarters for the sustainably-minded BEEAH Group in Sharjah, UAE. Echoing the surrounding desert landscape, the design incorporates two interconnected dune-like structures that house the company’s main offices with a central courtyard and an oasis-like water feature in between to aid in the overall ventilation of the structures

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MVRDV complete Future of the City in Bordeaux

Avontuura

The building is located to the east of the River Garonne, directly opposite France's largest cathedral, which marks the centre of Bordeaux. The post MVRDV complete Future of the City in Bordeaux appeared first on Åvontuura.

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louis vuitton to present 2023 cruise collection at louis kahn’s salk institute

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set to take place on may 12, 2022, the event continues with the maison’s architectural explorations. The post louis vuitton to present 2023 cruise collection at louis kahn’s salk institute appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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23o5studio builds fitness-focused Red Cave home in Vietnam

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23o5studio has designed a three-storey red home and yoga suite in Vietnam , with geometric cutouts that take cues from the country's traditional housing and architectural forms. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the studio looked to the traditional architectural forms of village housing to inform the design of Red Cave, a private residence dedicated to fitness and wellness.

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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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Prefab cabins that 'disappear among the trees' designed by Canadian architects

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Québec City -based architects Bourgeois Lechasseur have completed a set of contemporary cabins in the woods near the Canadian metropolis. Titled Reflection , the two identical cabins sit on a flat clearing close to Massif Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, a popular ski resort. Photography by Adrien Williams + Maxime Brouillet Despite the far-reaching scenic views, the cabins seek to engage guests with a close, intimate relationship with nature, creating lodgings that would &ldq

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twelve chalets scattered over the austrian alps become the peterhof alpe furx hotel

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the twelve timber chalets are clustered around a main restaurant building. The post twelve chalets scattered over the austrian alps become the peterhof alpe furx hotel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Oscar Niemeyer's final building opens in French vineyard

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A pavilion designed by the late Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has opened at the Château La Coste vineyard in southern France. Designed in 2010, two years before Niemeyer's death aged 104 , the curved white pavilion was created to sit comfortably within the landscape. Oscar Niemeyer's final project has been completed. "The location is very beautiful and a pleasant, peaceful environment," said Niemeyer while designing the project.

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LEGO Group's new campus officially opens at headquarters in Billund, Denmark

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Following five years of construction and planning, the LEGO Group is celebrating the official opening of the new corporate campus at its headquarters in Billund, Denmark. Designed by C.F. Møller Architects , LEGO Campus spans 54,000 square meters (581,000 square feet) and accommodates approximately 2,000 employees. Offering a playful, inclusive, and collaborative environment, the campus was designed to reflect the company's values of “Imagination, Fun, Creativity, Caring, Learning,

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An undignified bus stop in Toronto

Brandon Donnelly

I was driving to the office from the Junction last week, and I passed a brave individual waiting at this bus stop on Parkside Drive : I immediately thought to myself, “what an undignified and silly bus stop.” There’s a little bit of paving so you have a place to stand while you’re waiting, but how do you even get there? There are no sidewalks actually leading to said bus stop, and so you really only have two options: 1) jaywalk or 2) cross at some far away intersection an

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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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watch: volocopter tests its full-size air taxi prototype in maiden flight

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the german company plans to have the ‘volocity’ air taxi operational for the 2024 paris olympics. The post watch: volocopter tests its full-size air taxi prototype in maiden flight appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Laurent Troost creates Tropical Shed as archaeologist's office in Brazil

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Laurent Troost Architectures has completed an office in Brazil for an archaeological consultancy, adding a garden courtyard and trellises for vines. The Tropical Shed project is located in Manaus , a city in the Amazon rainforest , where the Amazon River and Rio Negro converge. Though the city lies in the rainforest, the office was built in an industrial area.

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Real-time architectural visualization receives a boost with Enscape 3.3

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This post is brought to you by Enscape. Architects and designers can enjoy a more refined design workflow thanks to the creators of the popular real-time visualization plugin, Enscape. New features including Site Context and Alpha Channel Export plus support for SketchUp 2022 have just been released with the latest version, Enscape 3.3. A recognized leader within the AEC industry, Enscape is renowned for being a fast and simple rendering plugin for modeling software such as Revit and Rhino.

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Obituary: Saying Goodbye to Kisho Kurokawa’s Metabolist Icon

Architizer

Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter. A television, a reel-to-reel tape deck, an integrated sound system, a personal refrigerator and an alarm clock by the bedside were all radical features of an individual capsule within the Nakagin Capsule Tower when the properties of the iconic structure became available to the residents of Tokyo and beyond in 1972.

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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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andyrahman + cipta hadi front indonesian boarding house with interwoven bricks

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the project takes cue from the Nusantara Architecture principle of blurring boundaries between opposites. The post andyrahman + cipta hadi front indonesian boarding house with interwoven bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ten home interiors animated by sculptural winding staircases

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Sculpture-like concrete steps and a curving stair suspended above ground feature in this lookbook , which spotlights ten residential interiors with standout spiral or helical staircases. Winding stairways are found in two styles known as spiral or helical stairs. Though they appear similar and both make use of tapered treads, spiral staircases are arranged around a central column, while helical staircases encircle voids.

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LEVER Architecture to design new home for Portland State University's School of Art + Design

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Portland, Oregon -based design firm LEVER Architecture has been selected to design a new space for Portland State University ’s School of Art + Design. LEVER was selected from a group of 11 firms competing for the project. The multiple-award-winning firm, which was recently named the Jury’s Choice winner in the 2022 Wood Design Awards for their work on the Adidas North American Headquarters, has designed an array of innovative projects that also include Meyer Memorial Trust, the Arti

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Four not-to-miss exhibitions on view this spring and beyond

The Architect's Newsletter

Ahhh springtime, the season for throwing open long-shuttered windows, enjoying a zesty walk amid flowering trees, and emerging from winter hibernation to scope out a just-opened art or architecture exhibition, [.]. Read More. The post Four not-to-miss exhibitions on view this spring and beyond appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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homo faber: ceramicist bouke de vries constructs ‘the beauty of destruction’

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Deconstructing beauty Dutch ceramicist Bouke De Vries told Designboom that he looked at perfection versus imperfection, beauty in damage, and the place of ceramics in world history. By inquiring about the depth of flaws, he restores ceramics by breaking them into pieces and cramming the shards into a transparent urn. He intends not to […]. The post homo faber: ceramicist bouke de vries constructs ‘the beauty of destruction’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Maison Pour Dodo by Studio Merlin is a north London flat with a "spectrum of storage"

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Studio Merlin has revamped a Stoke Newington flat for its founder, Josh Piddock, by incorporating an abundance of storage to form serene, clutter-free living spaces. The project's nickname, Maison Pour Dodo – which loosely translates from French to "house for sleep" – was inspired by Piddock's desire for a tidy, restful home that had little material noise.

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The Nakagin Capsule Tower: The final goodbye or a chance at a second digital life?

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The fate of the Nakagin Capsule Tower , designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa , founder of the Metabolist movement , has sustained a strong following since the announcement of its proposed demolition in 2007. At first glance, it checks all the boxes of a futuristic and head-turning project that lures the attention of both architects and the general public.

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Toronto proposes at 49% increase to development charges

Brandon Donnelly

The big news this week for Toronto city builders is that the city has put forward a proposal to substantially increase development charges. Here’s a tweet storm that I published earlier today on the topic, and here’s a summary of what the new fees might look like: To translate this into a specific example, let’s assume that you’re building a 300 unit apartment building with 180 one bedroom suites and 120 two bedroom suites.

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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.

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step inside this narrow brick house by srijit srinivas, a lush oasis in india

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the upper floor master bedroom opens out to a balcony with louvers providing privacy and cool breezes. The post step inside this narrow brick house by srijit srinivas, a lush oasis in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Seven super-skinny skyscrapers changing New York City's skyline

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Following the world's skinniest skyscraper opening in New York, we round up seven super-skinny skyscrapers that have changed the city's skyline. Super-skinny skyscrapers, or pencil towers, have begun rising in New York City over the past decade with SHoP Architects' 111 West 57th Street recently becoming the skinniest skyscraper in the world. Although there is no official ratio to determine whether a skyscraper can be called super-skinny, they are generally considered to be at least 10 times

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Two landmark Chicago skyscrapers are teetering on the brink of demolition by the GSA

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Why would the U.S. General Services Administration now raise a hind leg to this legacy by wrecking the Century and Consumers buildings, two early 20th Century skyscrapers at 202 and 220 S. State Street? The buildings’ demolition would create an economic and pedestrian dead zone on State Street, something neither the street nor the city can afford.

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Millennials and Gen Z strongly support “missing middle” housing, Zillow survey says

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The results of a comprehensive new Zillow survey gauging the views of 12,000 adult residents in 26 major metro areas on the topic of neighborhood-densifying housing options show that a [.]. Read More. The post Millennials and Gen Z strongly support “missing middle” housing, Zillow survey says appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!