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Introducing Chaos Suites: Toolkits for Faster, Better & Smarter Architectural Design

Enscape

Chaos suites are industry-specific software packages designed for architectural design professionals (as well as archviz and media & entertainment professionals ). Thoughtfully curated to provide the essential tools to support and enhance your architectural design workflow, they offer easy-to-manage and cost-effective solutions.

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Lincoln Center unveils major transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

Archinect

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled a major redesign of its Amsterdam Avenue edge, transforming the western boundary of its Manhattan campus. The $335 million redevelopment, led by Hood Design Studio , Weiss/Manfredi , and Moody Nolan , will remove the longstanding wall at Damrosch Park, opening the complex to the surrounding community with a new park, improved access, and a major outdoor performance venue.

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Behles & Jochimsen flanks Nazi housing with pastel-hued apartment blocks

Deezen

Architecture studio Behles & Jochimsen has created theRegensburg Quarter, 35 colourful affordable-housing apartment blocks in Nuremberg , Germany, across from the former Nazi party rally grounds. Built close to Reichsparteitag the rally grounds designed by Nazi architect Albert Speer, the new neighbourhood was designed to contrast the 1930s housing, which was also designed by Speer.

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an alternative sports bar within the dutch pavilion rethinks togetherness at venice biennale

designboom

netherlands pavilion presents ‘sidelined’ at venice biennale 2025 At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the 2025 Venice Biennale , the Dutch Pavilion trades architectural formality for the electric buzz of a reimagined sports bar. Curated by art historian Amanda Pinatih and driven by the radical sports-based research of designer Gabriel Fontana, SIDELINED: A Space to Rethink Togetherness uses the universal language of sport to challenge social norms and binary thinking

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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The Real Cause of That Lingering Kitchen Smell (And How to Eliminate It)

The Architecture Designs

Youve scrubbed the benches, taken out the rubbish, even lit a fancy candle but somehow, your kitchen still smells a little…off. Its one of those small household mysteries that can quietly drive you mad if you let it. Surprisingly often, the problem isnt obvious spills or rubbish bins. Its hiding somewhere you probably check every day your fridge.

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World's tallest 3D-printed tower unveiled in Switzerland

Deezen

A network of organic 3D-printed concrete columns makes up Tor Alva, a 30-metre-high tower modelled on a cake, unveiled yesterday in a small mountain village in Switzerland. Created by cultural foundation Nova Fundaziun Origen in collaboration with professors from the university ETH Zurich , the tower is intended to revive Mulegns a village currently home to 11 people.

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ADEPT to transform german warehouse into ‘haus der musik’ with sculpted new facade

designboom

haus der music: a new venue for braunschweig, germany Haus der Musik, a competition-winning entry by ADEPT by is set to transform the bones of an existing Karstadt warehouse in in Braunschweig, Germany. The concept preserves the buildings load-bearing structure and spatial rhythm, shifting its purpose from retail to resonance and introducing a sculptural new facade.

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Can Micro-Units Help Gen Z’s Loneliness Epidemic?

Dwell

A stable and connected future for young people could lie in an extremely small-scale intervention. Studies show that Gen Zthose born between 1997 and 2012are not doing great. Having inherited a "fundamentally broken world," says Newsweek , Gen Z is dealing with a host of "social, digital, and developmental factors" that have led them to experience higher levels of loneliness than their elders.

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Vernacular Building and AI: Can Data Alone Bridge the Gap?

ArchDaily

100 Classrooms for Refugee Children / Emergency Architecture & Human Rights. Image Martina Rubino As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in society, it's essential to pause and reflect on the foundations that sustain itand the dimensions to which it extends. At the heart of AI's learning are datasets, whose structure and content shape how these systems interpret and respond to the world.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Rundell Associates embeds CLT-framed house into Cornish cliffside

Deezen

Cornish stone and cross-laminated timber come together in this seaside bolthole in Cornwall , England, designed by London-based Rundell Associates for two families. Two-Family House was built into the cliffside on the north Cornish coast, on a site that was once a quarry. The house is built on a former quarry site Rundell Associates chose to build the two-storey house from cross-laminated timber (CLT), despite the challenging location.

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heatherwick studio’s space garden at venice biennale orbits earth for enhanced human living

designboom

space garden proposes an orbiting greenhouse at venice biennale Among the more speculative contributions to the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennales main exhibition, Heatherwick Studios Space Garden imagines a celestial prototype for an autonomous, orbiting greenhouse. Developed in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, the project challenges our perceptions of space and sustainability, considering how cosmic agriculture can be humanized and harnessed through biophilic space design to enhance l

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What to Consider When Choosing New Windows in 2025

Architecture Ideas

Replacing your homes window frames and glass panes is a major investment, but choosing the right options doesnt have to be overwhelming. With so many materials, features, and styles available today, its important to focus on the factors that matter most for your home and lifestyle. From energy efficiency and security to design and functionality, understanding what to look for will help you select windows that enhance your homes comfort, appearance, and value.

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Why High-End Luxury Architecture Matters — And How It Benefits Everyone

Wolf Architects

Why High-End Luxury Architecture Matters And How It Benefits Everyone By WOLF Architects At WOLF Architects, we are unapologetically committed to excellence in architecture. Our portfolio is filled with some of the best and most extraordinary home designs in Australia. These are projects that push the boundaries of creativity, innovation and craftsmanship.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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AIR-CoLAB Studio creates ring-shaped amphitheatre by lake in China

Deezen

A waterfront stage shaped like a lotus leaf forms the heart of Luhu Ring of Starlight, an amphitheatre by Chinese architecture firm AIR-CoLAB Studio and engineer HDEC in Sichuan Province, China. The amphitheatre sits on an island at the heart of Vortex Park in Luxelakes Eco-City, a vast ecological complex centred around an 850-hectare, man-made lake system in Chengdu's Tianfu New District.

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skin of solar panels takes shape as MVRDV’s sun rock tops out in taiwan

designboom

a Beacon of Solar Architecture for taiwan MVRDV ‘s solar panel -clad Sun Rock has topped out at the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park in Taiwan , revealing a presence that feels like both architecture and landscape. Designed for Taipower, the state-owned utility company, the operations storage facility is set to play a major role in Taiwans renewable energy transition, expressing its purpose through form and material.

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6 Proven Ways to Declutter Your Home This Year

Architecture Ideas

Is your home starting to feel overwhelming and disorganized? Clutter not only makes your space look smaller and harder to manage, but it can also increase stress and make daily life less enjoyable. The good news is, you dont need professional help to reclaim your space. With a few practical strategies, anyone can declutter their home efficiently and create a more peaceful, organized environment.

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Where You Should and Should Not Use AI When Hiring

Archinect

As artificial intelligence begins to play a more prominent role in how firms hire , we break down where AI can improve efficiency in the way architects create job ads , manage communication, and understand regulations. In contrast, we also detail areas of the hiring process where the use of AI remains ethically and legally questionable, as well as where AI systems have not yet surpassed the architect’s trained eye.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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MAST designs "largest floating housing development in Europe" to revitalise Rotterdam dock

Deezen

Architecture studio MAST is designing a floating residential neighbourhood in a disused dock in Rotterdam , the Netherlands, that will be fully accessible by boat. Comprising a series of interconnected blocks, the Spoorweghaven development will have 100 low-cost homes, commercial units and public spaces, alongside floating and rooftop gardens. Designed by MAST in collaboration with construction company BIK Bouw , if completed, the development will be the "largest floating housing development in

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guinee*potin’s agro-ecological park revives french site through timber and translucent skins

designboom

Guine et Potin revamps french biodiversity discovery center Guinee*Potin Architects breathes new life into a former biodiversity discovery center in La Roche-sur-Yon, Vende, France , transforming it into Le Potager Extraordinaire, a 1,150-square-meter agro-ecological park. Built around the themes of agricultural, domestic, and vegetable biodiversity, the park immerses visitors in curated edible gardens, greenhouses , and organic cultivation zones,all shaped by a low-impact, bioclimatic architect

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Latin America at the 2025 Venice Biennale: Exploring Territory, Memory, and Ancestral Knowledge to Build the Present

ArchDaily

Andamio Vivo - Per. Image Gonzalo Vera Tudela De Montreuil The 19th edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale officially opened to the public on May 10, becoming a significant international platform for exploring the current state of global architecture and sparking conversations about the challenges the discipline faces todayboth shared and specific to each territory.

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Following backlash, Hudson Yards drops casino plans

Archinect

The developers behind a potential casino planned for Hudson Yards have dropped the plans following “persistent opposition” to the proposal. As Archinect reported in February 2024 , Related Companies and Wynn Resorts had submitted plans for Phase Two of Hudson Yards, with two scenarios for development. One of the scenarios included a five-story gaming/resort podium.

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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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Alex Chinneck creates undulating house to bring sense of "playful escapism" to Clerkenwell Design Week

Deezen

Artist Alex Chinneck has designed A Week at the Knees, a rippling installation that looks like a historic Georgian brick house sitting down, for Clerkenwell Design Week in London. Located in London's Charterhouse Square, the installation reconfigures a Georgian facade complete with brickwork and bending windows to make it look like it's sitting with bended knees on the ground.

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international museum day 2025: tour the new and upcoming museums around the world

designboom

a global roundup of museums Museums offer a singular way to experience architecture as a living record. Across the world, new cultural institutions and thoughtful transformations continue to shape how we engage with artwork, historical artifacts, and civic life. In this context, architecture becomes a means of orientation, framing memory and revealing histories.

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Alex Chinneck unveils a reclining facade in a London square

The Spaces

The three-day London festival organisers call Clerkenwell Design Week , involves 17 venues and 200 showrooms within a square mile of central London. Activating one of the oldest areas of the city, the annual conclave of craft is worth touring to admire the interplay of innovative design with the ancient streetscape, most enjoyably where collaborative installations pop up beneath a Gothic arch or cobbled cul-de-sac.

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From retail to resonance: ADEPT wins major cultural transformation in Germany

Archinect

ADEPT has been awarded 1st prize in the international competition to transform a former Karstadt warehouse in a historic part of Braunschweig (DE) into the’ Haus der Musik’ – an 18.000 m2 cultural space that will house a new concert hall, a public music school, and additional program open to the community. Rather than demolish the existing building, a 70s Karstadt department store, the winning proposal for ‘Haus der Musik’, is based on adaptive reuse principles.

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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?