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Grass-topped home in Czech Republic bridges "the urban and the natural"

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An undulating concrete roof topped with grass covers this house in the Czech Republic, designed by local architecture studio RO_AR. Located alongside a wildlife corridor at the edge of the Hlubocepy district in Prague, the family home is designed to be a "bridge between the urban and the natural". To achieve this, RO_AR designed the house as a "clash of two geometries": a rectilinear form facing the city that is clad in thin oak slats and a hill-like, grass-topped form facing the garden and natu

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FLORA: IAAC build an observatory in Barcelona’s forest to monitor nature from within

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The Forest Lab for Observational Research and Analysis (FLORA) is a mass timber structure located in Valldaura. The post FLORA: IAAC build an observatory in Barcelona’s forest to monitor nature from within appeared first on Åvontuura.

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SYN Architects reactivates rural Chinese village hall through an elegant vaulted extension

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Beijing-based SYN Architects has offered a look inside their recently-completed Tiangang Village ‘Living Room’ in Baoding, China. The project saw the renovation and expansion of an existing village committee building, as well as the reactivation of surrounding buildings and outdoor spaces. Image credit: ArchiTranslator Image credit: ArchiTranslator The original committee building was comprised of five single-story arches and porches, as well as sloping roofs and brick walls, all of w

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Architect Tadao Ando designs decor for Met Gala and upcoming Karl Lagerfeld exhibition

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Last night celebrities descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual Met Gala, donning costumes and get-ups inspired by the looks and work of the late fashion designer The post Architect Tadao Ando designs decor for Met Gala and upcoming Karl Lagerfeld exhibition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Chipperfield, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Nieto Sobejano Amongst the 6 Shortlisted Entries for the Dallas Museum of Art

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Dallas Museum of Art. Image Courtesy of EQRoy | Shutterstock The Reimagining of the Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition has revealed its shortlisted entries. Announced by the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), the six finalists selected from a total of 154 submissions worldwide are David Chipperfield Architects, Diller Scofidio + Renfro , Johnston Marklee , Michael Maltzan Architecture, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, and Weiss/Manfredi.

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The City of Los Angeles selects a poignant memorial design to commemorate the victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre

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The competition to design a monument to victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre in Los Angeles has selected a winner three months after publishing a six-finalist shortlist to envision what is by rights one of the most significant public memorials in the United States in recent memory. Artist Sze Tsung Nicolás Leong and writer Judy Chui-Hua Chung’s proposal for a chilling assembly of petrified banyan trees will take hold along the 400 block of North Los Angeles Street, near the site of

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington

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Large openings and earthy materials feature in a guesthouse that architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has added to a private residence on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest. The guesthouse was built on a 24-acre (9.7-hectare) property on Henry Island – part of the San Juan Islands archipelago, which lies just off the coast of northern Washington.

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interview: A31 carves arid mykonian landscape with subterranean latypi residence in greece

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a contemporary intervention within the cycladic terrain, weaving together traditional architecture and natural environment. The post interview: A31 carves arid mykonian landscape with subterranean latypi residence in greece appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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400-Square-Foot Tiny Homes Start at $100K in This Florida Community

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The second Tampa Bay development by home builder Escape promises city living at a fraction of the area’s living costs—and folks are buying in. Tiny homes are often escapist fantasies , with small footprints in larger-than-life settings. For others, they’re an opportunity at a more dignified life. But tiny home builder and developer Escape has its own big idea: that going smaller can provide a means of homeownership in a metropolitan area, even within a housing market that’s heating up.

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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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3XN tops out a modular timber office park for two robotics companies

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3XN is celebrating the topping out of Cobot Hub, a timber office park that will serve as the new joining home of robotics companies Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots A/S (MiR) in Odense , Denmark. Photo by Rasmus Hjortshøj The approximately 215,000-square-foot campus was designed to enhance collaboration and employee well-being while offering specialized environments that foster robotics research and development.

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UN Human Rights Council experts "express alarm" over imminent executions connected to Neom

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The United Nations Human Rights Council has issued a statement denouncing the planned executions of three people for reportedly opposing the Neom mega project in Saudi Arabia. In a statement published this week , a group of independent United Nations Human Rights Council experts urged the Saudi authorities not to carry out the executions. "UN experts today expressed alarm at the imminent risk of execution of three members of the Howeitat tribe in Saudi Arabia and urged authorities to halt the

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organic river forms prompt the design of tanghua architects’ exhibition center in china

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fair-faced concrete panels serve as the primary material for the facades, forming a consistent architectural image with a rustic texture. The post organic river forms prompt the design of tanghua architects’ exhibition center in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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B+H replicates Quebec’s geology for facade of Library and Archives Canada’s newest facility

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Brought to you by: Architect: B+H Architects Location: Gatineau, Quebec Completion Date: May 2022 View More Project Info At the end of 2022, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) unveiled a The post B+H replicates Quebec’s geology for facade of Library and Archives Canada’s newest facility appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Renzo Piano’s Istanbul Modern museum opens in Turkey

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The first dedicated museum of modern and contemporary art in Turkish history is finally opening its doors this week following the completion of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) -designed Istanbul Modern in the country’s most populous city. Clad in an “iridescent” envelope of aluminum paneling that aims to resemble the scales of a fish, the 110,000-square-foot facility overlooks Istanbul’s Karaköy waterfront at the confluence of the Bosphorus Strait and Golden

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Workshop Architects renovates and expands purple Mérida home

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Local architecture studio Workshop Architects has renovated a Spanish colonial house in Mérida , Mexico, and added two concrete buildings in its garden. Named Casa Pulpo, the 235-square-metre residential project is characterised by lilac-hued exterior walls and traditional pasta floor mosaic tiling in the interiors. Casa Pulpo has three purple-coloured buildings "The traditional architecture of Mérida uses pasta tile for the floors, and usually, each room has a different pattern," said Workshop

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taihang xinyu art museum organically grows out of its rugged topography in rural china

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the architecture revitalizes the former warehouses and effortlessly blends old and new elements on the cramped and compact site. The post taihang xinyu art museum organically grows out of its rugged topography in rural china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Petrit Halilaj and Álvaro Urbano create a whimsical universe inside a Venetian church

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Berlin-based artists Petrit Halilaj and Álvaro Urbano have taken over a ninth-century church turned creative hub in Venice to create a universe of fantastic creatures. Co-commissioned by TBA21-Academy and Audemars Piguet Contemporary, Lunar Ensemble for Uprising Seas is Halilaj and Urbano’s first site-specific collaboration and takes visitors inside a multi-layered symphony of sculpture, performance and music within the hallowed walls of TBA21-Academy’s Ocean Space – formerly San Lor

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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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Tadao Ando-designed tribute to Karl Lagerfeld opens in style at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Last night’s Met Gala kicked off the museum’s annual Costume Institute blockbuster exhibition , which features a spotlight on the late iconoclast Karl Lagerfeld designed in tribute by his longtime friend and artistic collaborator Tadao Ando. Attendees were also able to see a special 25-foot-tall flamingo centerpiece and chandeliers created by Ando from 100% upcycled materials as they made their way into the second-floor Tisch Galleries, where they were greeted by a satirical juxtapos

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Cubo Design Architects celebrates traditional Japanese craft in Tokyo home

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Traditional Japanese materials and details are fused with contemporary finishes at C4L House in Tokyo , designed by local studio Cubo Design Architects. Informed by traditional Japanese construction, the home was designed by Cubo Design Architects to celebrate "the warmth of things made by hand". It was created in collaboration with several local artisans working with carpentry, paper and lacquer, and references Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki's 1933 essay In Praise of Shadows as well as the

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contemporary nomadic living made easier with surreal multi-decker caravans

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AI-generated 'kinetic kingdoms' encapsulates nomadic lifestyles, united with the needs of modern day living. The post contemporary nomadic living made easier with surreal multi-decker caravans appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Raymond Moriyama’s Ontario Science Centre could be demolished under province’s redevelopment plans

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In his master’s thesis, Raymond Moriyama wrote: “The future of all Canadians is a rosy one, although one to challenge the wit and imagination of every planner.” The Canadian architect’s The post Raymond Moriyama’s Ontario Science Centre could be demolished under province’s redevelopment plans appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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The axolotl by Yu2e, Inc.

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This is a project developed under the TOC (transit oriented communities) standards. TOC is a City of LA program created as a result of Measure JJJ passed in 2016. It is intended to spur multi-family development near public transit by relaxing restrictions like required yards, parking and density maximums or floor area in exchange for setting aside some of those units for lower income households and tenants.

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Kate Smith clads own Wisconsin home in two tones of wood

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Local designer Kate Smith has wrapped a gabled house in blackened cypress siding in Door County, Wisconsin for her personal residence. The 3,900-square foot (360-square metre) Svart Hus – Swedish for "black house" – was completed in 2021 on a five-acre plot, centred in a meadow within a pine forest. Kate Smith clad her residence in two tones of wood Kate Smith, who leads the design studio k.smith | x , offset two parallel gabled forms connected by a walkway and clad them in treated timber that r

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IAAC builds FLORA observatory in barcelona’s forest to research nature from the trees

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the observatory allows a researcher to live and work in the forest and study the local biodiversity and effects of climate change. The post IAAC builds FLORA observatory in barcelona’s forest to research nature from the trees appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Clouds AO wraps a Fukuoka building in satin-finished stainless steel

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Brought to you by: Architect: Clouds Architecture Office Location: Hakata Ward, City of Fukuoka, Japan Completion Date: December 2022 View More Project Info Japanese startup and developer Zero-Ten sought to create The post Clouds AO wraps a Fukuoka building in satin-finished stainless steel 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!