ArchDaily

MAY 7, 2024

Fused filament fabrication for multi-kinematic-state climate responsive aperture. Image Cortesia de David Correa / Achim Menges While we are still trying to understand the possibilities and limits of three-dimensional printing and additive manufacturing, a new term has emerged for our vocabulary. 4D printing is nothing more than a digital manufacturing technology -3D printing- which includes a new dimension: the temporal.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

The lawsuit filed by artist Mary Miss in federal court in Iowa last month has gained a preliminary injunction over the alleged breach of contract stemming from the Des Moines Art Center’s planned removal of her outdoor sculpture piece Greenwood Pond: Double Site (1996). The news was shared by The Cultural Landscape Foundation last week following the announcement of her legal challenge in April.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Courtesy of DBOX for Foster + Partners Foster + Partners , led by Norman Foster, has just released the designs for a new office tower in New York, United States. Spanning 139,354 square meters, “350 Park Avenue” will be the office space for Citadel Securities, committing to at least 78,967 square meters of the overall space. Seeking to rejuvenate the iconic street, the all-electric tower will integrate into the urban fabric of New York, standing alongside architectural landmarks in Midtown Manha

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2024

Chinese studio More Architecture used a large zigzagging roof to shelter Floating Hotel, which is dramatically positioned among the bamboo forests and mountains of Dachangping, China. Located in the rural Anji region, the hotel contains 18 rooms that More Architecture said are designed to provide guests with an "immersive relationship with nature". Floating Hotel is perched on a grid of steel columns, raised above an open ground floor containing a swimming pool and administrative spaces.

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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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designboom

MAY 6, 2024

brick walls at the terra cotta workshop serve multiple functions -- they provide shade and control airflow, while low windows limit the angle of sunlight. The post circular and folded brick walls envelop tropical space’s terra cotta workshop in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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 worldwide.

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Archinect

MAY 4, 2024

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Living Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

Architecture studio Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with Wisdome Stockholm, a timber building topped by a curving roof that bulges over a dome inside. Made from 277 pieces of triangular cross-laminated timber (CLT), the spherical structure, which the designers refer to as a "visualisation dome", contains tiered seating surrounded by 3D screens.

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designboom

MAY 7, 2024

from midjourney to construction site: the project shows how AI-generated designs can transition from the digital realm to reality. The post arturo tedeschi presents architecture designed, modeled, and built by AI appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

MAY 6, 2024

The post-and-beam home has an original brick fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a shady backyard patio that’s ready for summer barbecues. Location : 1744 Celeste Drive, San Mateo, California Price : $1,998,000 Year Built : 1956 Footprint : 1,540 square feet (four bedrooms, two baths) Lot Size : 0.12 acres From the Agent : " This Eichler home has been meticulously updated to seamlessly blend modern amenities with midcentury charm.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Oriol Gómez. The original building, located in an area in transformation within Barcelona’s 22@ District, was in a state of despair due to insufficient.

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Archinect

MAY 1, 2024

A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro. Selected from 48 submissions, the scheme is inspired by the nature of Montenegro, with stone cladding reflecting nearby mountains.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2024

Electronics brand Bang & Olufsen has collected and restored several hundred units of its 1990s-era Beosound 9000 CD player, giving them a second life as a limited-edition product for fans of physical media. Released under the name Beosystem 9000c , the offering pairs the classic CD player – instantly recognisable for its linear display of six CDs – with the brand's new Beolab 28 speakers.

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designboom

MAY 5, 2024

the heart of RAMA estudio's 'ágape productive housing' is a timber and rammed-earth building hosting a mixed-use wellness center. The post RAMA estudio’s rammed-earth yoga studio is a wellness oasis in ecuador appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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World Architecture Community

MAY 7, 2024

Sinuous white walls and undulating glazing create a smooth balance between solid and void in a cafe in Chonburi, Thailand. Named Uncloud Coffee, the project, designed by Bangkok-based firm Unknown Surface Studio, is a cafe where undulating volumes form a beautiful backdrop agains.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations. The methodology was first introduced as a solution in the search for efficient, quality-controlled, and cost-effective building systems.

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Archinect

MAY 1, 2024

The newly released list of the country’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2024 has been announced to include LA’s Little Tokyo district and the Walden Pond Reservation area in Massachusetts. The pair was joined by nine other sites in eight states, Morocco, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The full list of America's Most Endangered Historic Places, compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation , includes: Cindy Walker House, Mexia, Texas Eatonville, Florida Estate Whim Mu

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

UK architecture studio Foster + Partners has been granted planning approval for office and residential development 18 Blackfriars Road, which the studio claims will be net-zero carbon. Located on a two-acre brownfield site in London 's Bankside, 18 Blackfriars Road will contain two residential blocks and a 45-storey office skyscraper. Foster + Partners claimed the project would have the lowest whole-life carbon of any London high-rise development when it submitted its application, which has rece

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designboom

MAY 6, 2024

for adidas mexico, pentagono art works with artisan families to sculpt and weave sports courts and soccer balls inspired by the aztec and mexican culture. The post for adidas, artisans of mexico depict their sports in sculpted soccer balls and wool tapestries appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bustler

MAY 5, 2024

The Architectural League of New York just announced the 2024 winners of its annual League Prize for Young Architects + Designers. Now in its 43rd edition, the contest that is open to those practicing within ten years of completing their education, has seen past winners such as Meejin Yoon and Steven Holl rise to international prominence while launching the careers of hundreds of others across the country.

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ArchDaily

MAY 6, 2024

Juno's Multifamily Housing Project in Austin, TX. Image © Tobin Davies Architecture praxis has traditionally focused on customized, project-based services – a well-established model continually favored by industry professionals. While this approach yields remarkable built environments, it struggles to achieve scalability and longevity. The architectural industry has shown little interest in exploring alternative practices, processes and business models , considering that the traditional mode

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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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Archinect

MAY 2, 2024

Ten major companies in the construction equipment industry have formed a coalition to promote sustainability in the sector. The France-based organization, named the Community of Sustainable Equipment Players (CAMD), includes Bouygues Construction, Colas, Eiffage, Haulotte, JCB, Kiloutou, Manitou Group, NGE, Salti, and Volvo. The group has set out five key objectives for member companies.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

Architecture studio A6A has converted a former model-making workshop in Bordeaux into a studio for itself that is defined by pared-back materials and spaces. Named L'Atelier, the L-shaped block was originally formed of a street-facing garage, a central garden and a large shed to the rear. Drawn to the spatial organisation and finishes of the workshop, A6A made minimal alterations but transformed it into a series of flexible workspaces intended to "reflect the philosophy" of the studio.

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designboom

MAY 3, 2024

the exhibition at the tchoban foundation features 40 drawings of the renowned architect showcased in europe for the first time. The post lina bo bardi’s drawings compose concrete poetry at tchoban foundation exhibition in berlin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

MAY 6, 2024

<p>‘What is certain is that nothing is certain. Not even that’: The new highlights from the <a href="[link] programme would certainly have made the writer Joachim Ringelnatz reassess his own cleverness. With the <a href="[link] PRO</a> and the <a href="[link] door communication technology, houses and buildings are completely secure in a convenient way.</p> <p>Detecting external threats early is one of the oldest security principles known to

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