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RootStudio designs sculptural Hotel Flavia in Oaxaca "without plans"

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Mexican architecture firm RootStudio has completed a concrete hotel in Oaxaca that was constructed in stages as a "habitable sculpture". Located on the outskirts of Oaxaca, Hotel Flavia was commissioned in stages based and grew on a steep site with dramatic views of the nearby mountain range. RootStudio designed a boutique hotel in Oaxaca. "A client asked us for a habitable object," said RootStudio , led by João Boto Caiero and Fulvio Capurso.

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3XN's upcycled Quay Quarter Tower is the 2022 World Building of the Year

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The final day of this year’s World Architecture Festival in Lisbon has culminated in 3XN ’s Quay Quarter Tower named the World Building of the Year during a special ceremony at the city’s historic converted Convento Do Beato. The 46-story Sydney tower provides a remarkable example of adaptive reuse to the industry, having retained some 65% of the original 1976 structure and a reported 95% of its core in the construction process that was completed in April of 2022.

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Electric Pawn Shop / Accent Design Group

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© Augustine Paredes. architects: Accent Design Group Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Augustine Paredes Area: 300.0 m2. Read more ».

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Studio RAP design sustainable floating home made from timber and solid cork

Avontuura

The use of mainly two materials, timber and cork, radically simplified its construction while creating simple yet elegant details. The post Studio RAP design sustainable floating home made from timber and solid cork appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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enter the magentaverse: pantone unveils ‘viva magenta’ as color of the year 2023

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‘viva magenta’, pantone's color of the year for 2023, is inspired by the red hue of cochineal, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse. The post enter the magentaverse: pantone unveils ‘viva magenta’ as color of the year 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Residential House Cologne Hahnwald / Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten

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© Michael Neuhaus. architects: Corneille Uedingslohmann Architekten Location: Hahnwald, Köln, Germany Project Year: 2016 Photographs: Michael Neuhaus Area: 266.0 m2. Read more ».

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Looking Glass Lodge features glass facades that reflect the surrounding woodland

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Michael Kendrick Architects has completed a woodland retreat and holiday let in East Sussex, England , featuring timber-clad facades and large windows that allow views right through the building. Looking Glass Lodge is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and was developed for a client whose parents established a nature reserve there in the 1960s.

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soaring al wahda arches intertwine to mark qatar’s thriving future & pearl-diving heritage

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the monumental duo of arches transform a generic fly-over junction into an integral part of qatar's identity and cultural fabric. The post soaring al wahda arches intertwine to mark qatar’s thriving future & pearl-diving heritage appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Foster + Partners to design 'one of the world's largest airports' in Riyadh

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Foster + Partners has won a competition to design a master plan for the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia. When completed, the 14,000-acre scheme is expected to be one of the world’s largest airports.

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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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Wraxall Yard / Clementine Blakemore Architects

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© Lorenzo Zandri. architects: Clementine Blakemore Architects Location: Dorset, United Kingdom Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Lorenzo Zandri Area: 800.0 m2. Read more ».

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Dezeen's top 10 reuse architecture projects of 2022

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To kick off Dezeen's review of 2022, we round up 10 of the most eye-catching architectural reuse projects of the year, from an art museum in Tehran to a Marcel Breuer -designed hotel. Architecture has historically tended to celebrate the new, but concerns about the climate impact of construction are driving an increasing interest in projects that seek to work with existing structures.

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solar panels of ‘solhyd project’ generate renewable energy from sunlight & air

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the solar panels use sunlight to convert water vapor from air into hydrogen that appliances can use to produce heat and/or electricity. The post solar panels of ‘solhyd project’ generate renewable energy from sunlight & air appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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World Architecture Festival 2022: Check out the winning projects of Day One

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One of the industry's most anticipated events has kicked off again in Lisbon, Portugal, this year, with the 2022 edition of the World Architecture Festival and its sister event, INSIDE World Festival of Interiors , welcoming architects and designers from around the world to the three-day gathering. Commencing the program on Day 1 were the presentations from the shortlisted projects vying for World Building , Interior , Future Project, and Landscape of the Year awards and the jury's initial round

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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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Dr. Funk Holiday House / Kebler Plescher Architekten

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© Schnepp Renou. architects: Kebler Plescher Architekten Location: Wangelkow, 17440 Buggenhagen, Germany Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Schnepp Renou Area: 38.0 m2. Read more ».

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SANAA designs Sydney Modern to be "harmonious with its surroundings"

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Pritzker Architecture Prize -winning studio SANAA has extended the Art Gallery of New South Wales with a series of pavilions that step down towards Sydney Harbour. Set to open to the public on 3 December, Sydney Modern is designed to contrast with the existing art gallery's 19th-century neo-classical architecture, with the two buildings connected by a public art garden.

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a 120-year-old japanese farmhouse is revived as a luxury art hotel infused with local culture

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51% gowari ichibu fuses traditional japanese crafts with mid-century modern design for an idyllic retreat amid toyama's paddy fields. The post a 120-year-old japanese farmhouse is revived as a luxury art hotel infused with local culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SHoP principals named the 2022 American Prize laureates for Architecture

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SHoP Architects’ principals have been named as the 2022 American Prize for Architecture laureates by The Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The seven principals, Angelica Trevino Baccon, John Cerone, Dana Getman, Gregg Pasquarelli, Coren Sharples, Christopher Sharples, and William Sharples, have "continually pushed the boundaries of what’s been accepted as the traditional role of the architect," according to the prize.

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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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Muscles House / Impepinable Studio

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© Beeldsmits. architects: Impepinable Studio Location: Alicante, Spain Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Beeldsmits Photographs: Area: 3767 ft2. Read more ».

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La Tartane Saint-Tropez is an unpretentious take on French hospitality

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Reopened after a full renovation, this Cote d’Azur resort offers five ‘hamlets’ – each designed as a tribute to 1920s Riviera life. There are 27 rooms and suites available to book, spread across houses that are named after famous former residents of the area, including Ernest for Ernest Hemingway and Peggy for Peggy Guggenheim. Jordane Arrivetz, founder of design studio Notoire , oversaw the Saint-Tropez hotel’s recent update, bringing in an eclectic mix of patterned sofas, painted floorboards a

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A-frame cabin in new zealand pays respect to local coastal landscape and maori culture

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the cabin by RTA studio is entirely off-grid, as it incorporates solar panels and a rainwater collection system. The post A-frame cabin in new zealand pays respect to local coastal landscape and maori culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Goettsch Partners' tiered office tower 'is the healthiest in Chicago'

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Goettsch Partners (GP) has completed an office tower that it claims is the healthiest in Chicago. Called 320 South Canal, the 51-story structure is the latest in a series by the same team that focuses on tenant health and wellness. Image © Nick Ulivieri Photography The 1,740,000-square-foot tower features a conference center, fitness center, restaurant, to-go market, bank, a cocktail lounge in an adjacent structure, as well as parking for cars and bicycles.

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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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Denise Scott Brown makes plea to abandon "destructive" revamp of National Gallery extension

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Architect Denise Scott Brown has urged planners to refuse Selldorf Architects ' controversial plans to remodel her and Robert Venturi 's postmodern Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery. Ahead of a planning decision that is set to be made tomorrow, Scott Brown said that "refusal of these applications is the only appropriate decision". Denise Scott Brown (above) has criticised the planned renovations to the Sainsbury Wing (top image).

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This Floating Sauna in Stockholm’s Archipelago Lets You Soak Up Steam and Views

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Between the glass-enclosed lower level and the rooftop deck, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden Architect: Sandellsandberg Arkitekter / @ sandellsandberg Project Name: Big Branzino / @ big.branzino Footprint: 400 square feet General Contractor: AlfaBryggan AB Structural En

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AI-generated brick structures explore sacredness through light and tensile geometry

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designer mohammad qasim iqbal experiments with symmetry and light in AI-generated brick structures. The post AI-generated brick structures explore sacredness through light and tensile geometry appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Snøhetta completes ‘revitalized’ garden at 550 Madison Avenue in New York

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The Snøhetta-designed public garden at 550 Madison Avenue in Manhattan has opened, completing one step of the extensive remodelling of the former AT&T Building at the same address. Developed with Olayan Group, the half-acre garden is described by the team as “the first new green space in Midtown in decades.". Photograph credit: Barrett Doherty Known simply as the ‘Garden,’ the 21,300-square-foot green space is located adjacent to the former AT&T office tower, in

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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!