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First photos of Morphosis' soon-to-open Orange County Museum of Art

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With a grand opening just a little over a week away, the Orange County Museum of Art ( OCMA ) has revealed the latest photos of its Morphosis -designed new South Coast home in the beachfront community of Costa Mesa. Located on the campus of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the 53,000-square-foot museum will be inaugurated with five special exhibitions and 24-hour celebrations to honor the work that went into its design and three-year-long construction.

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Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore

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Singapore has a new skyline addition with the completion of CapitaSpring – a 280-meter-tall high-rise oasis that pioneers vertical urbanism. The post Bjarke Ingels Group and Carlo Ratti Associati complete vertical oasis in Singapore appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Qingxi Culture and History Museum / UAD

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© Junhao Ding. architects: UAD Location: 422 Township Road, Sangzhou Town, Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Junhao Ding Photographs: ZYStudio Photographs: Qiang Zhao Area: 1691.0 m2. Read more ».

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living plant controls a machete through an industrial robot arm

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the plant acts as the brain of the robot, determining how the machete swings, jabs, slices and interacts in space. The post living plant controls a machete through an industrial robot arm appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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See inside DS+R's newly-opened Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro has shared new photos of its just-opened Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. The three-year, $110 million project culminated in an 84,000-square-foot multipurpose arts facility that houses a 400-seat proscenium theater, 200-seat studio space, and the relocated Iris and B.

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Gigantium Urban Space / JAJA Architects

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© Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST. architects: JAJA Architects Location: Aalborg, Denmark Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST Area: 3500.0 m2. Read more ».

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stellar works launches hand-carved chair & table set by michele de lucchi

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boasting agile, playful, and organic forms, the furniture set is carved out of wood, alluding to nature with poetic flair. The post stellar works launches hand-carved chair & table set by michele de lucchi appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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New architecture & design jobs at SHoP Architects, Frederick Fisher and Partners, West Chin Architect, in situ studio, and Warren Techentin Architecture

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For our latest weekly highlight of featured employers , we have chosen five architecture and design firms with attractive job openings in New York City , Los Angeles , East Hampton , and Raleigh , North Carolina. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and browse our growing community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Three exciting career opportunities are currently available at New York-based high-rise specialists SHoP Architects : a Designer (Fabrication Lab) with probl

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BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati complete garden-filled CapitaSpring skyscraper in Singapore

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Architecture studios BIG and Carlo Ratti Associati have completed a 280-metre-tall skyscraper in Singapore designed to offer visitors a "seamless transition between the garden and the city". Located at the heart of Singapore's financial district, the 51-storey mixed-use CapitaSpring building incorporates large pockets of greenery that are framed by sculptural facade openings.

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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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May Café & Bakery / FeA

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© Trieu Chien. architects: FeA Location: 2 Lê H?ng Phong, ?ông Thành, Ninh Bình, Vietnam Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Trieu Chien Area: 800.0 m2. Read more ».

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fuat de?irmenci’s NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces with modern brushstrokes

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from van gogh’s 'self-portrait' to da vinci's 'mona lisa', fuat değirmenci's minimal 3D NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces. The post fuat değirmenci’s NFTs reinterpret renaissance masterpieces with modern brushstrokes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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On the disappearance of American starter homes

Archinect

The disappearance of such affordable homes is central to the American housing crisis. The nation has a deepening shortage of housing. But, more specifically, there isn’t enough of this housing: small, no-frills homes that would give a family new to the country or a young couple with student debt a foothold to build equity. [.] At the root is the math problem of putting — or keeping — a low-cost home on increasingly pricey land.

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Nori Architects adds cedar-log columns to renovated Japanese office

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Japanese studio Nori Architects has used whole cedar logs, earth plaster and waste materials to retrofit the 30-year-old concrete framed Good Cycle Building in Nagoya prefecture. Shortlisted in the rebirth project category of Dezeen awards 2022 , the renovation was completed for construction company Asanuma Corporation as a flagship office that would demonstrate their commitment to environmentally-friendly retrofits.

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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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A Cluster of Earthy, Stone-Built Huts Form a Far-Out Retreat in Greece

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Hiboux Architecture created the rotund suites in the likeness of rural dwellings and connected them with a steel lattice planted with greenery. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Greece Architect: Hiboux Architecture Footprint: 3,138 square feet From the Architect: "The house is formed as a complex of scattered domed round volumes and a square grid canopy connecting them

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foster and partners completes DJI headquarters ‘sky city’ in shenzhen

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with its clustered volumes and delicate skybridge, the architecture seems to float above the city of shenzhen. The post foster and partners completes DJI headquarters ‘sky city’ in shenzhen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Plans for new San Francisco Bay rail tunnels inch closer to realization

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The effort to engineer new train tunnels across the San Francisco Bay is gaining traction after the planning body responsible for overseeing the massive proposed Link21 infrastructure project unveiled conceptual maps detailing a key segment of the rail network on September 21. The maps offer a look at two separate plans that would either divide the tunnel along regional/local service lines or combine them both into one corridor that connects Oakland and Alameda County to the Salesforce Transit C

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Ten homes with walk-in wardrobes that store clothes in interesting ways

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In this lookbook , we pick out 10 home interiors that feature walk-in closets designed to provide bedroom storage that is both practical and appealing. Walk-in wardrobes create a bespoke storage solution that is hard to achieve with standard furniture. Often they are considered a luxurious feature used to declutter the bedroom in large houses, but as the 10 examples below demonstrate, they can also be a sleek solution for utilising dead space in smaller homes.

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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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The Barbie Dreamhouse Is an Accidental Funhouse Museum of American Design

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Her plastic real estate portfolio features it all, from A-Frames to Victorian Revivals. Looking back on its 60th anniversary shows the styles Americans actually lived in—and what they really wanted. "All six rooms have a modern look," purrs the voiceover from this 1979 commercial for the vividly decade-specific Barbie Townhouse, as a small hand places Barbie in a bedroom sporting hectic floral wallpaper and a lamp with a fringed shade.

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z’scape restores hotel site in china with amphitheater + lush, native garden

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the low-maintenance and minimally invasive design celebrates nature's effortless and rhythmic cycles. The post z’scape restores hotel site in china with amphitheater + lush, native garden appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Peek inside the slick new gallery spaces at the reopened Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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Today, it appears unchanged from the outside. But an entirely new building has been inserted within the existing footprint. Twenty-first century white cube galleries have been incorporated into the original structure, increasing the exhibition space by 40%. Following a major 11-year-long, $96 million restoration led by Rotterdam-based firm KAAN Architecten , the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) finally reopened in Belgium.

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Fuse Architects renovates pyramidal 1960s coastal house in California

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US studio Fuse Architects added cedar cladding, expanded the windows and brightened the interiors of the Plover House on the coast of California. The weekend home is located in Pajaro Dunes, a resort community that lies just south of Santa Cruz. The community sits along the shoreline of Monterey Bay. Fuse Architects set out to brighten the interior.

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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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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an eerie ode to Palm Springs’ mid-century style

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Canyon View in Palm Springs. Photography: Warner Bros. Pictures. With its swaying palm trees, sleek architecture and neat rows of cookie-cutter condos, Palm Springs is the perfect setting for Olivia Wilde’s elliptical thriller about a young woman seemingly trapped in a Modernist paradise. This prefab oasis in the Californian desert has long been synonymous with Hollywood, having once been a favourite spot of some of its biggest stars.

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bjarke ingels and carlo ratti’s biophilic ‘capitaspring’ skyscraper completes in singapore

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at the core of the building, four connected levels of organic softscape dubbed the 'green oasis' seamlessly weave nature vertically into the architecture. The post bjarke ingels and carlo ratti’s biophilic ‘capitaspring’ skyscraper completes in singapore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Acclaimed Chicago architect Brad Lynch, of Brininstool + Lynch, passes away at 64

Archinect

A beloved figure in Chicago’s architecture community is being mourned this week after the news that Brininstool + Lynch founder Brad Lynch passed away on Monday at the age of 64. Lynch was known as the designer of seminal works throughout the Midwest region, including the Racine Art Museum, award-winning BARDAVID at the University of Chicago ’s new David Rubenstein Forum, and multiple residential projects across his adopted home city.

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Fala Atelier nestles "very tiny palazzo" in garden of Porto home

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Portuguese practice Fala Atelier has completed a garden apartment for a home in Porto topped by a "concrete crown" inlaid with marble geometry. Called Very Tiny Palazzo, the 40-square-metre annexe provides a studio or guest room nestled in a lush garden, which it overlooks through fully-glazed elevations. Small, simply finished and largely transparent, the structure is topped by a concrete roof that spans the width of the garden, inlaid with a pink circle of Estremoz marble and small black squa

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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!