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Exploring the Legacy of Modernism in Landscape Architecture

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Ford Foundation Atrium / Dan Kiley. Image © Barrett Doherty courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation Modernist landscape architecture marked a radical shift from traditional garden designs , emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a stronger connection between people and their environments. From the 1930s through the 1960s, this movement saw the emergence of visionary landscape architects who integrated form and function in ways that redefined outdoor spaces.

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Archtober 2024: Check out these Buildings of the Day with architect-led tours in NYC next month

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Archtober is back for its 13th edition in New York City. The month-long event, organized each year by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with partner organizations, includes the always-popular Building of the Day spotlight, offering architects a unique close-up inspection of superlative new projects in the region with tours led by architects and other design professionals.

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Mimetic Houses: 15 Latin American Projects Integrated into the Landscape

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Eterea House / Prashant Ashoka. Cortesía de Prashant Ashoka Latin America 's natural landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from majestic mountains to expansive deserts. In this varied geography, many architectural projects are noteworthy for their seamless integration with their surroundings, blending subtly into the landscape. This is accomplished by carefully choosing materials , colors , and shapes that reflect the natural environment.

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Zero Waste Cities: Urban Strategies from San Francisco and Singapore

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Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Image © monticello via Shutterstock With expanding urban populations and evolving consumption patterns, cities are faced with challenges pertaining to waste management. Traditional approaches centered on collection and disposal currently seem inadequate in the face of serious environmental concerns and resource scarcity.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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Eight buildings "unlike anything seen before" from the American School

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We've selected eight buildings in the western United States by architects in the American School that are featured in the Outré West exhibition in Oklahoma. The works feature in an exhibition called Outré West: The American School of Architecture from Oklahoma to California at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, which examines the work of post-war architects including Bruce Goff.

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repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest

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broken stone-filled wire mesh formwork defines the lodge's main wall, blending with the landscape. The post repurposed metal pipes elevate bamboo lodge emerging from ecuadorian rainforest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Exhibition Center of CANNANO / HOT DESIGN

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© Junnan Liu architects: HOT DESIGN Location: Hulin Middle Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Junnan Liu Photographs: Courtesy of Suzhou Kunlun Crown Homes Co., Ltd. Area: 4158.

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Society Particular crowns mall in Qingdao with amphitheatre-style terrace

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Architecture studio Society Particular has completed Skybowl, a rooftop extension to the Hisense Plaza mall in Qingdao , China, formed of a glass hall and amphitheatre-style terrace. Society Particular was enlisted to create a glass-walled VIP lounge for the mall but instead proposed a freely accessible events space, terrace and stage to help reinstate a visual connection between the site and the nearby waterfront.

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Studio Egret West, HawkinsBrown, Haworth Tompkins, and others behind $13.4 billion Earl's Court master plan in London

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A £10 billion ($13.4 billion USD) master plan for London’s Earl’s Court district has been submitted to planning officials in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before the commencement of construction on its first phase in 2026. The plan covers 7.5 million square feet and includes 4,000 new residential units plus a 4.5-acre park and 2.9 million-square-feet office component.

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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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spanish studio munarq builds mallorca home ‘ca na pau’ from blocks of raw earth

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one of the most distinctive features of the home is its rough earthen walls, a traditional construction method in mallorca. The post spanish studio munarq builds mallorca home ‘ca na pau’ from blocks of raw earth appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sumayya Vally on Incorporating Diverse Knowledge in Contemporary Architecture: The Obel Award 2024 Theme

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Syn Architects at the Islamic Arts Biennale. Image © Laurian Ghinițoiu Sumayya Vally , architect, curator, and founder of Counterspace architecture office, joins the jury for the 2024 Obel Award. This international architectural prize, organized by the Henrik Frode Obel Foundation, honors projects that significantly impact people and the planet. The 2024 theme, "Architecture WITH," invites a re-examination of the architectural profession, emphasizing collaborative and co-creative processes that

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Morphosis raises concrete galleries around Dallas art museum

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Architecture studio Morphosis has balanced long galleries on massive beams and clad in patterned, precast concrete at the Crow Museum of Asian Art museum in Dallas, Texas. The building is part of the first phase of the O'Donnell Athenaeum, an arts campus for the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). It is a second location for the Crow Museum of Asian Art.

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This mass timber sauna in Finland appears as a natural extension of its rocky surroundings

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On an island within the Finnish archipelago, a sleek, pebble-shaped sauna seems to delicately balance atop a small rock formation. Called Kivi Sauna, the structure was designed by Helsinki -based design and architecture studio Sotamaa. Image courtesy of Sotamaa The firm’s design process was guided by a desire to foster a deep connection between the sauna and its surrounding environment, which is defined by the sea and the island’s stark rock landscapes.

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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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SOM to redevelop 19th-century melbourne ‘coffee palace’ with skeletal facade

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led by skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM), the redevelopment of melbourne's historic 189 toorak road has officially begun. The post SOM to redevelop 19th-century melbourne ‘coffee palace’ with skeletal facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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House of Bluff / Chaoffice

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© Zhu Yumeng architects: Chaoffice Location: Junxiang Village, Zhitang, Mentougou District, Beijing, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Zhu Yumeng Photographs: Area: 305.

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Refik Anadol Studio reveals DATALAND, the “world’s first Museum of AI Arts” coming to Los Angeles

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Refik Anadol Studio’s name is synonymous with digital art. The firm’s work has been displayed on the Las Vegas Sphere, at MoMA, and more recently on the Intuit Dome. For The post Refik Anadol Studio reveals DATALAND, the “world’s first Museum of AI Arts” coming to Los Angeles appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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MCHAP.emerge award goes to Community Production Center Las Tejedoras by Natura Futura + Juan Carlos Bamba

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The winner of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) Cycle 5 Emerging Practice Award has been announced as the Community Production Center Las Tejedoras in Chongón, Ecuador. Architects José Fernando Gómez Marmolejo (of Natura Futura ) and Juan Carlos Bamba are credited to its design and say their architectural partnership has “continuously explored how architecture can respond to the unique needs of Latin America’s smaller cities and communities.

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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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japanese brutalist icons leap from the pages of paul tulett’s photography book

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featuring works by tadao ando, kazuo shinohara, and more, the volume highlights brutalism as an enduring element in japan’s heritage. The post japanese brutalist icons leap from the pages of paul tulett’s photography book appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Pavilions in Urban Spaces: On the Experimentation, Recycling, and Reuse of Materials

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Fuggerei NEXT500 Pavilion / MVRDV. Image © Saskia Wehler How do pavilions emerge in architecture? What role do they play in urban spaces? Beyond the multiple interpretations that exist around the world, the pavilion, as an architectural principle and typology, tends toward extroversion, often associated with a centrifugal nature and visual openness toward the horizon, which is linked to its origins as a tent offering shelter from the elements.

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Zaha Hadid Architects creates parametric London for Fortnite game

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UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has collaborated with software developer Epic Games to create a parametric -style version of London that players can build on in the video game Fortnite. In the Re:Imagine London game, Fortnite players are dropped into a creator-made island on London's waterfront, which has been populated with curved buildings in keeping with Zaha Hadid Architects signature style.

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Neri Oxman announces formation of OXMAN Lab research practice in NYC

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Neri Oxman , the former MIT professor and winner of the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award , has launched a new operation called OXMAN Lab and based in New York City. Promising a "radical new species of design practice," Oxman, who is collaborating with Foster + Partners on the realization of its 36,000-square-foot space on 11th Avenue in Manhattan, described it as a "design and innovation company that creates new technologies, products, and environments across a range of scales and applic

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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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belvedere’s wooden promenade by collection architectes floats above vineyards in france

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unfolding like a wooden ribbon, collection architectes' walkway mirrors the soft curves of the surrounding hills. The post belvedere’s wooden promenade by collection architectes floats above vineyards in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Kronløb Island / Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects + Cobe

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© Sjavit Maestro architects: Cobe architects: Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects Location: Østerbro, Denmark Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sjavit Maestro Photographs: Astrid Maria Rasmussen Area: 32400.

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Grafton Architects–designed Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas tops out

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Construction work is well underway on Grafton Architects–designed Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas. Last week, 120 people gathered at the site of The post Grafton Architects–designed Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas tops out appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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FROM Architecture, Open Studio Collective, Onera Holdings, Koch Architects, and MR Architecture & Decor are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

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Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs : This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City , Bozeman, Montana , and Berkeley, California. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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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.