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Design writer's diary: houses, a warehouse, a museum and an opera

Portland Architecture

Beaver Creek Cabin by Outside Architecture ( Shawn Records ). . BY BRIAN LIBBY. I’ve decided to try a new series of monthly blog posts in which I talk about the different articles I’m writing, places I’ve visited, others’ work I might have read, and any other relevant info or stories I can come up with. So here goes! Going Outside. Recently I completed two articles featuring the work of Portland firm Outside Architecture.

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Beautifully Random Staircases Around Europe (Part 1/3)

Virginia Duran

Let’s talk about a wonderful architectural delight: staircases. They are one of the few architectural endeavors that exist to connect two different points in space. It’s purpose is both functional and symbolic. And this is why architects have developed the concept beyond the structural element. Nowadays, some staircases are on the level of poetry.

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PUMPKIN 2013 – 8 YEARS ON

Shades of Grey

This is the next episode in a series looking back at old blog posts. Late 2013 and approaching my third Pumpkin competition. This is the one where I went way off topic, and to be honest bit of more than I could chew. All the same I learnt a lot and just as importantly realised the need for some course correction for my fourth and final pumpkin adventure the next year.

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Geometry of the Old First Church Fanlight

Jane Griswold Radocchia

This is the fanlight over the main door to the Old First Church, built in 1803-5 in Bennington, Vermont. Lavius Fillmore was the Master Builder; Oliver Abel, his Master Carpenter, and Asa Hyde, the Joiner and carver. The fanlight design consists of 2 parts: the 'scallops' around the curve and the 'leaves' coming up from the base. It is simple, graceful.

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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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A Seattle Inventor’s Home Does Double Duty as a Working Laboratory

Dwell

Designed by Olson Kundig, this experimental residence is a testament to teamwork, sustainability, and a willingness to tinker with the unexpected. Within the first few minutes of meeting the owner of this Seattle property, architect Kevin Kudo-King knew this project would be distinctive. "He asked for a glass of water and filled it with ice," Kudo-King remembers.

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Community Engagement - SJK Batu Kitang

Lines on Paper

Last month, a few architects and their friends completed a roof structure project at the SRK Chung Hua Batu Kitang. The design of the roof was completed before the first MCO, and its development into the construction stage proceeded slowly through red tape and lock downs without ever stopping. Until last month when the roofing structure is completed, providing shade and a play area over an existing basketball court for 300 grateful primary school children.

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WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

The Architecture Professor

I have structured this study along chronological lines. You can choose a particular subject by reviewing the Contents as listed above, or you can start at the beginning: [link]. I hope you enjoy this study of Chicago’s famous architects and buildings during the 1880s. Please contact me if you have any questions: thearchitectureprofe s sor@gmail.com.

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Daventry, Northamptonshire

English Buildings

Genuine imitation This building is nicely sited at one end of Daventry High Street, facing up the street. Its frontage therefore acts as an attractive focal point as one looks towards it, and the white stucco finish draws the eye. What I thought I was looking at was the 18th-century idea of a Tudor-period gothic house front. The battlements, octagonal corner turrets, friezes with quatrefoils, and windows with dripstones and ornate glazing bars all point to this.

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Architecture Is Human: Part II – History: The Other Gravity

EntreArchitect

(Derby CT 2008). Every second passes, and there was a before, now and after. Unrelenting. Unchanging. On every thing we see, hear, taste and touch. Time is universal. It is so pervasive, so overwhelming, that we often simply ignore it. (Madison, CT 2021). We want to live forever. We want to freeze time. We revel in the past, we want the past to disappear.

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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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4 Ways to Hide Hatch Patterns in Revit

The Student Architect

Here I'll show you 4 different ways to hide hatch patterns for any object in Revit. While I use roofs as an example in this video, you can use these methods for floors, walls, ceilings, general components, etc. Video Transcript Hey! Happy Sunday! I'm Chelsea from TheStudentArchitect.com where I create software tutorials and provide a variety of resources for architects and architecture students.

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How Do We Stop Comparing Ourselves to Others?

Mike LaValley

I have a nagging problem. I compare my work and myself to others all the time. Most often, it’s irrational and brought about by my insecurities. But, as a creative person, I need to make things. I also need those things to matter once they’re out in the world. So the question is, “Where does my work stand?” Comparison is an unfair game that fuels jealousy, contempt, and frustration.

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West Camel, Somerset

English Buildings

The joys of the wriggly stuff Up there in the list of my obsessions are various things that are not strictly architecture, but which are adjuncts to architecture and often make buildings interesting or give them interesting contexts – lettering on buildings, three-dimensional pub signs, post boxes, wooden shacks, obsolete petrol pumps, and, somewhere near the top of the heap, corrugated iron.

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Tips for Choosing a Toilet in a Residential Project

Aric Gitomer Architect

When thinking of a residential project, toilets aren’t the first aspect that comes to mind. Your mind immediately goes to the French windows in the living room, the silky marble floors, or the decor of your room. Sadly, toilets are way down on the priority list! But they are critical to our daily lives. So ironic, isn’t it?! Other than being responsible for our health and a savior for the environment, a toilet also acts as the best place to browse through Facebook or Instagram, reply to emails,

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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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2021 AIA Eugene People’s Choice Awards

SW Oregon Architect

Coburg Remodel by Arbor South Architecture, one of this year's People's Choice Awards entries. Each year, AIA Eugene, in collaboration with the Willamette Valley Section of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), sponsors the People’s Choice Awards for Architecture. These awards aim to educate and inspire our fellow citizens by showcasing architecture, interiors, and landscape architecture projects created within the AIA Eugene Section area by AIA or ASLA members.

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THE MONADNOCK’S WINDOW FRAMES

The Architecture Professor

Burnham & Root, Monadnock Block. Everyone knows about Root’s famous chamfer of the corner of the Monadock, but I have only recently understood a much more subtle detail on the part of Root in the Monadnock. It took me almost 50 years to see it, let alone understand it, but I hope I have it figured out. There is an old saying among artists, sometimes you do something for yourself, and if even one person finds/appreciates it, it was worth the doing.

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In Pigtown a Microcosm of Baltimore

Community Architect Daily

Created as a distribution warehouse when Baltimore was a railroad town with rail access loading docks and 8 heavy concrete floors towering high over the small two story rowhouses of Pigtown, 1100 Wicomico ("Where Baltimore’s tomorrow is built today") is now everything that is exemplary for the post industrial legacy city: The WICO front entrance area: dwarfing its neighbors (Photo: Brevitas) A co-working space where creatives, non-profits and start-up businesses work cheek to jowl a place to con