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Gensler uses trauma-informed design in new Chicago men’s shelter

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Photo: Gillian Fry/Gensler The firm says also: "The trauma-informed design infuses the notions of ‘home’ with a synthesis of calming finishes, biophilic elements, and residential comforts to foster healing, psychological safety, and a sense of belonging.

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Local geology informs Mykonos hillside villa by Tom Dixon and A31 Architecture

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Aimasia Residence was built around an existing stone wall Nestled on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, the surrounding rocky landscape informed the teams' design for Aimasia Residence. An existing 62-metre-long granite wall formed the "spine" of the home's layout and influenced the material choices inside.

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OEB Architects adds Italian-informed loft extension to south London house

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Project credits Architect: OEB Architects Structural engineer: Bailiss & Co Main contractor: John D Approved inspector: Stroma The post OEB Architects adds Italian-informed loft extension to south London house appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Taran Wilkhu.

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Milanese modernism informs LA pizzeria interior by Jared Frank Studio

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The post Milanese modernism informs LA pizzeria interior by Jared Frank Studio appeared first on Dezeen. Recent openings with notable interiors include Moroccan-influenced Zizou and the tiny Thai eatery Holy Basil Market. The photography is by Tim Hirschmann.

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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.

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Zaha Hadid Architects unveils UAE complex informed by ‘patterns of waves in sand’

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Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for Oystra, a 1.3 million square foot seafront development on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The scheme comprises 950 residential units including apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and villas, alongside retail, dining, and leisure amenities.

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Zaha Hadid Architects design new seaside community for Qatar

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A passive design strategy will inform the development, which is styled as a waterfront promenade and calls for 293 total units of one- to four-bedroom apartments peering out into Qetaifan Bay. Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is behind a newly announced seaside neighborhood in Qatar called The Grove.

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