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2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

8 House / BIG. Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience.

Cities

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Grace Farms Opens Long-Term Exhibition Focused on Forced Labor and Building Materials Supply Chains

ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Courtesy of Grace Farms On May 4, 2024, cultural center Grace Farms opened a new long-term exhibition that aims to shed light on the inner workings of the building industry, offering insights into the methods of producing and distributing building materials, as well as the pervasive practices of forced labor happening in the materials supply chain (..)

Materials

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A Look Back at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, the First to be Focused on the Culture of Africa

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Named " The Laboratory of the Future ," this edition led by curator Lesley Lokko , has been the first to focus on Africa and its diaspora, exploring the “fluid and enmeshed culture of people of African descent that now straddles the globe,” in the words of the curator, with themes of decolonization and decarbonization.

Architecture

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Britain's still-relevant 'Manplan' era comes into focus in the RIBA Architecture Gallery this fall

Archinect

AUGUST 15, 2023

The influential photographic documentation of Britain’s ‘Manplan’ era of development will once again come into focus this fall in a special exhibition held at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) ’s Architecture Gallery in London.

Architecture

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FOCUS on the outdoors

Hotel Designs

MARCH 31, 2023

The most recent addition to the FOCUS outdoor range, Bubble, is a wood-burning brazier that immediately won over both the public and the design world by winning the coveted Gold prize at the German Design Award 2022. Bubble is made in France in the FOCUS factory, where it is handcrafted by artisans who have exceptional metalworking skills.

Finishes

Finishes Manufacturing Art Exterior

"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

These framework conditions, combined with the choice of material and a strong focus on aesthetics, contributed to the structure not being robust." The post "Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge appeared first on Dezeen. This work has top priority."

Regulation

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Watch The World Around's In Focus: Research live from the Design Museum

Deezen

MARCH 16, 2024

Dezeen has teamed up with The World Around and Future Observatory to stream the In Focus: Research event, which will focus on the "critical importance of research in design today". Dezeen will stream In Focus: Research. The event will focus on the " critical importance of research in design today ".

Events

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10 Design envisions NEOM’s Norlana; a wellness-focused coastal community along the Gulf Of Aqaba

Avontuura

JANUARY 30, 2024

Situated on the Gulf of Aqaba’s coastline, Norlana creates an environment where an exclusive community will enjoy contemporary luxury. The post 10 Design envisions NEOM’s Norlana; a wellness-focused coastal community along the Gulf Of Aqaba appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Ergofocus Holographik fireplace by Focus

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: French fireplace brand Focus has extended its collection of Ergofocus fireplaces to include a design that produces holographic flames. It is the perfect fireplace for spaces that welcome the public and have strict safety standards such as hotels, restaurants and boutiques," said Focus. Brand: Focus.

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Fireplace of the future from FOCUS

Hotel Designs

MARCH 9, 2023

Image credit: FOCUS New environmental standards are positively and sustainably impacting the world of traditional fireplaces. FOCUS is one of our Recommended Suppliers and regularly features in our Supplier News section of the website. Main image credit: FOCUS Fireplace of the future from FOCUS Pauline Brettell.

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Kengo Kuma & Associates activates a landscape-focused expansion at CAM in Lisbon

The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 10, 2024

A Kengo Kuma & Associates–designed expansion and reorganization of CAM (Centro de Arte Moderna) opens to the public this September. The project modernizes and expands the exhibition spaces dedicated to The post Kengo Kuma & Associates activates a landscape-focused expansion at CAM in Lisbon appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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GAD Presents New Tashkent City Masterplan Focused on Accessibility and Collaboration

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Courtesy of GAD | New Tashkent City Master Plan Global Architecture Development (GAD) has presented the New Tashkent City master plan, shortlisted in the Master planning category at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2023.

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Ep 128: Focus

Life of an Architect

JUNE 25, 2023

Focus is a subject matter that warrants revisited attention from each of us as it is something that is in a constant state of change and in need of improvement. The post Ep 128: Focus first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 128: Focus at Life of an Architect.

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Glazed fireplaces by Focus

Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: French fireplace brand Focus has released glazed versions of three of its most popular designs, giving them a sliding window intended to increase energy performance. Brand: Focus. Contact: info@focus-creation.com. The post Glazed fireplaces by Focus appeared first on Dezeen. Product: Glazed.

Regulation

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Watch the third session of DesignMarch’s talks focusing on designing for the human senses

Deezen

APRIL 24, 2024

The series of talks have taken place throughout the day on 24 April 2024 and is split up into four themed talks, which have been livestreaming on Dezeen. Partnership content This article was written as part of a partnership with DesignMarch. Find out more about our partnership content here.

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In Focus: Jason O’Rear’s Captivating Architectural Photography Comes from the Eye of a Trained Architect

Archinect

JANUARY 17, 2022

In Focus is Archinect's recurring series dedicated to profiling the photographers who help capture architecture and make the work of architects look that much better. His work brings into focus the synthesis of structure, human experience and landscape. In this series, we ask: What is their relationship to architecture?

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refik anadol’s nature-focused open source AI model debuts at world economic forum

designboom

JANUARY 17, 2024

the 'large nature model' draws solely from the inherent intelligence of nature, deviating from current models dependent on human intellect. The post refik anadol’s nature-focused open source AI model debuts at world economic forum appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances

Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The post DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances appeared first on Dezeen. Curated by Hlin Helga Guðlaugsdóttir, the event covers architecture, fashion, interiors and graphic design. The full lineup of talks and more information about the festival can be found here.

Events

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Eight student architecture projects focus on the food industry

Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With a focus on sustainable architecture, Choi compares the resource-intensive construction process to cooking, providing an eco-friendly framework for rebuilding built environments affected by war. "This narrative situates itself in five interrelated acts at different scales. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

Students

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civic creative base tokyo unleashes future-focused hub for creatives and the public

designboom

JANUARY 31, 2024

civic creative base tokyo unleashes shibuya’s digital realm, hosting lectures, workshops, and fellowships. The post civic creative base tokyo unleashes future-focused hub for creatives and the public appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Architecture

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Sasaki set to design a community-focused and resilient neighborhood park in Colorado

The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 21, 2024

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, a 9-acre site is to be transformed into a $20 million neighborhood park, inviting people of all ages and cultures The post Sasaki set to design a community-focused and resilient neighborhood park in Colorado appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Design

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Building for Billions: Shifting the Focus to Rural India

ArchDaily

JULY 7, 2023

The village of Khonoma in Nagaland, India. Image © Devesh/AdobeStock India recently overtook its sub-continental neighbor, China , to become the most populous country in the world with a demography of over 1.4286 billion people.

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Elisa Ossino focuses on "the tactility of the material" for limestone V-Zug showroom

Deezen

MAY 10, 2024

V-Zug Milan overlooks Piazza San Marco in Brera Ossino designed the space, which will act as V-Zug's Italian flagship, using cocciopesto flooring and limestone walls rendered in soft colours inspired by the silver finishing of the brand's appliances. For more information, visit V-Zug's website. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

Materials

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Addressing the Water Crisis Around the World: A Focus on Water Leakages

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Courtesy of Terraco Water is a fundamental resource that sustains life, underpins agriculture, and fuels industry worldwide. However, water scarcity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue around the globe. Factors such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and industrial expansion exacerbate this situation.

Industrial

Industrial Sustainability

Pepsi unveils "unapologetic" logo focused on brand's heritage

Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

According to the brand, this focus on black reinforces its commitment to the zero-sugar version of the drink being Pepsi's main area of growth. Drinks brand Pepsi has unveiled its first rebrand in 14 years with an updated logo that draws on its 1990s branding and uses black wording to draw attention to Pepsi Zero Sugar.

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Foster + Partners-designed Brompton Road Apple store debuts the tech giant's new focus on AR

Archinect

JULY 27, 2022

Foster + Partners ’ design for the Brompton Road Apple store in London is ready for its debut tomorrow, showcasing the company’s renewed focus on AR and other consumer technologies in what is the latest in a long string of retail commissions between the British architect and the California tech giant. Image courtesy Apple, Inc.

Finishes

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NYC's broken flood mitigation strategy comes into focus at a critical time

Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The fallout from last week’s record-breaking rainstorm in New York City is shining a light on local climate mitigation efforts and water infrastructure as the increased threat from flooding becomes a major issue for Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and key city agencies.

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FOCUS OPEN 2024 calls for entries giving design newcomers or founders the chance to win

designboom

MARCH 12, 2024

The post FOCUS OPEN 2024 calls for entries giving design newcomers or founders the chance to win appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. participants can submit their entries under lighting, bathroom design, mobility, healthcare, and many more, for a chance to win.

Design

Design Architecture

Event: In Focus: Research

Bustler

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Event Date: Mar 16, 2024; Event City: London, GB The World Around & Future Observatory present In Focus: Research at The Design Museum in London on Saturday March 16th, 2024.

Events

Events Inspiration Landscape Cities

32°N adaptive focus sunglasses can switch from distance to reading mode

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The adaptive focus sunglasses use a technology that DeepOptics calls pixelated liquid crystal (LC) lenses. A small processor, battery and Bluetooth chip are embedded in the injected polymer frame to make the product work, with only a small amount of power required to activate the adaptive focus lenses.

Glass

Glass Technology Technology Innovation

IE University launches sustainability-focused Masters in Architecture

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Taught in Madrid or Amsterdam, the IE University programme will qualify students to become architects in Spain and other European Union countries. IE University has launched a sustainability-focused Masters in Architecture. Image: Segovia campus. Image above: Madrid campus. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Big impact: Focus Open 2023 | News | Architonic

Architonic

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here, however, the attention turns to the reader, as the Design Center Baden-Württemberg calls for submissions for the 2023 edition of its <a href="[link] target="_blank" rel="noopener">Focus Open</a> International Design Award.

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HIX Preview: GROHE throws the focus on design and innovation

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Main image credit: GROHE HIX Preview: GROHE throws the focus on design and innovation Pauline Brettell. GROHE is one of our Recommended Suppliers and regularly features in our Supplier News section of the website. If you are interested in becoming one of our Recommended Suppliers, please email Katy Phillips.

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florim explores 2024’s four major trends with a focus on their porcelain stoneware surfaces

designboom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The post florim explores 2024’s four major trends with a focus on their porcelain stoneware surfaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. florim reveals interior trends with the aim of creating perfect harmony, aesthetically and functionally, through their cutting-edge porcelain stoneware surfaces.

Interior

Interior Architecture Design Art

McLaren Excell turns Camden warehouse into craft-focused family home

Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

It is the latest in a series of residential projects completed by the London-based studio founded in 2010, with others including the angular Kew House extension and former schoolhouse conversion Merrydown. The photography is by Rory Gardiner. The post McLaren Excell turns Camden warehouse into craft-focused family home appeared first on Dezeen.

Home

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Watch The World Around's In Focus: Radical Repair live at Triennale Milano

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Dezeen has teamed up with The World Around to stream its In Focus: Radical Repair event, where designers will reflect on architecture's responsibility over the climatic crisis. The discussions will also focus on how designers and architects can protect vulnerable communities without further harming the planet.

Events

Events Industrial Restoration Foundation

Sustainability-focused architecture leads the 2022 field of AIA California Design Awards winners

Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The AIA California has just announced its annual slate of Design Awards recipients recognizing 25 projects from around the state that are marked by their environmental performance and the observed capacity to mitigate what the contest’s jury referred to as “the most pressing challenge of our time.”

Sustainability

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Shakespeare Gordon Studio renovates a Brooklyn home by focusing on the attic

The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 6, 2024

Nestled in a historic Brooklyn neighborhood is Ditmas House, the primary residence of the principals of Shakespeare Gordon Studio, Amy Shakespeare and Mark Gordon. The duo transformed a historic framework into The post Shakespeare Gordon Studio renovates a Brooklyn home by focusing on the attic appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Renovation Home Housing Interior

Close out the year with these architecture- and design-focused exhibitions

The Architect's Newsletter

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, mark your calendars to check out these architecture- and design-focused exhibitions featured in our October/November issue. From a meditation on the African diaspora in New The post Close out the year with these architecture- and design-focused exhibitions appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

Architecture

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10 architecture jobs focusing on sustainability and urban ecology

Archinect

AUGUST 12, 2022

Continuing with Archinect's weekly job highlights , we've put together a list of firms that put sustainability and ecological design/research at the forefront of their practices. If you're an architectural designer or experienced architect with a passion for environmentally driven projects, check out these six firms below.

Sustainability

Sustainability Architecture Firms Cities

Yves Béhar's furniture design for Herman Miller focuses on flexibility and wellbeing

Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The design of the backrest was inspired by suspension bridges Béhar's understanding of upcoming trends is evident in seating designs like Sayl chair , with its focus on flexibility and wellbeing, and is also shown in his Public Office Landscape collection, which he developed in 2013 for Herman Miller.

Design

Design Sustainability Information Zoning

Recycled and waste materials are the focus of MoMA’s Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition

Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2024

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition that examines the potential for design to be responsible and respectful of other ecosystems while retaining elegance and innovation.

Materials

Materials Contemporary Innovation Modern

AN speaks with Daniel Libeskind, whose studio is increasingly focused on socially engaged projects

The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 5, 2024

His office, Studio Libeskind, boasts a portfolio that includes the Jewish Museum in Berlin, The post <em>AN</em> speaks with Daniel Libeskind, whose studio is increasingly focused on socially engaged projects appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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23o5studio builds fitness-focused Red Cave home in Vietnam

Deezen

APRIL 14, 2022

Read: Vo Trong Nghia Architects wraps Bat Trang House in perforated ceramic brick facade. "We We focused more on harnessing the light at the main seat, a terrazzo circle-slab, surrounded by the structurally sloped roof, creating a dark space to absorb the focused light," said 23o5studio. The photography is by Hiroyuki Oki.

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2023 Cities in Focus: Lessons in Environmental Resilience

Grace Farms Opens Long-Term Exhibition Focused on Forced Labor and Building Materials Supply Chains

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A Look Back at the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, the First to be Focused on the Culture of Africa

Britain's still-relevant 'Manplan' era comes into focus in the RIBA Architecture Gallery this fall

FOCUS on the outdoors

"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

Watch The World Around's In Focus: Research live from the Design Museum

10 Design envisions NEOM’s Norlana; a wellness-focused coastal community along the Gulf Of Aqaba

Ergofocus Holographik fireplace by Focus

Fireplace of the future from FOCUS

Kengo Kuma & Associates activates a landscape-focused expansion at CAM in Lisbon

GAD Presents New Tashkent City Masterplan Focused on Accessibility and Collaboration

Ep 128: Focus

Glazed fireplaces by Focus

Watch the third session of DesignMarch’s talks focusing on designing for the human senses

In Focus: Jason O’Rear’s Captivating Architectural Photography Comes from the Eye of a Trained Architect

refik anadol’s nature-focused open source AI model debuts at world economic forum

DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances

Eight student architecture projects focus on the food industry

civic creative base tokyo unleashes future-focused hub for creatives and the public

Sasaki set to design a community-focused and resilient neighborhood park in Colorado

Building for Billions: Shifting the Focus to Rural India

Elisa Ossino focuses on "the tactility of the material" for limestone V-Zug showroom

Addressing the Water Crisis Around the World: A Focus on Water Leakages

Pepsi unveils "unapologetic" logo focused on brand's heritage

Foster + Partners-designed Brompton Road Apple store debuts the tech giant's new focus on AR

NYC's broken flood mitigation strategy comes into focus at a critical time

FOCUS OPEN 2024 calls for entries giving design newcomers or founders the chance to win

Event: In Focus: Research

32°N adaptive focus sunglasses can switch from distance to reading mode

IE University launches sustainability-focused Masters in Architecture

Big impact: Focus Open 2023 | News | Architonic

HIX Preview: GROHE throws the focus on design and innovation

florim explores 2024’s four major trends with a focus on their porcelain stoneware surfaces

McLaren Excell turns Camden warehouse into craft-focused family home

Watch The World Around's In Focus: Radical Repair live at Triennale Milano

Sustainability-focused architecture leads the 2022 field of AIA California Design Awards winners

Shakespeare Gordon Studio renovates a Brooklyn home by focusing on the attic

Close out the year with these architecture- and design-focused exhibitions

10 architecture jobs focusing on sustainability and urban ecology

Yves Béhar's furniture design for Herman Miller focuses on flexibility and wellbeing

Recycled and waste materials are the focus of MoMA’s Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition

AN speaks with Daniel Libeskind, whose studio is increasingly focused on socially engaged projects

23o5studio builds fitness-focused Red Cave home in Vietnam

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