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Vestiges of industry inform hotel complex on former factory site in Bordeaux

Deezen

A 36-metre-tall concrete silo has been converted into a dramatic hotel lobby at Bacalan Block – the transformation of a former factory site in Bordeaux into a mixed-use development by Colboc Sachet Architects. The post Vestiges of industry inform hotel complex on former factory site in Bordeaux appeared first on Dezeen.

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Site Tour: The Ponds on Alexander

SW Oregon Architect

Inside the Clubhouse entrance at The Ponds (all photos by me) AIA Eugene and the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute jointly hosted a construction site tour of The Ponds on Alexander this past Thursday. acre site that borders the picturesque Delta Ponds wetlands area. Interior of the 3-bedroom unit.

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University of British Columbia develops ‘smart construction robots’ for basic on-site tasks

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A team at the University of British Columbia has developed “smart construction robots ” for performing basic tasks on construction sites, such as lifting and moving objects. AI-equipped cranes and forklifts use the information to move construction materials, such as beams and columns, around the site without a human operator.

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Traditional cabins inform mountain retreat in the Ukrainian Carpathians

Deezen

Traditional cabins informed Krasnyk House in the Ukrainian Carpathians "During the project, we have researched the origins of local architecture, Hutsul customs and the culture of the region," said Sanina Arch Club founder Alina Sanina. "Our The photography is by Andrii Shustykevych.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

Deezen

Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I

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zozaya arquitectos’ ‘armadillo’ residences in mexico capture curves of its namesake creature

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the complex topography informs various pathways that wind through the site, creating intimate spaces that connect residents with their surroundings.

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Brandon Haw Architecture creates masterplan for "last waterfront site" in Williamsburg

Deezen

acres, Williamsburg Wharf will encompass residential, commercial, retail, and outdoor space and be located on "the last waterfront site in South Williamsburg" with each tower reaching 22 storeys. The project shall regenerate the last waterfront site of South Williamsburg."