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Minimalist concrete apartments fill a narrow site in Tokyo, designed by Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture

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Tokyo -based Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture has completed a residential scheme in the western part of the Japanese capital defined by an exposed concrete structure on a constrained site. According to the designers, the three-unit scheme “emphasizes maximal utilization of natural energy and pursues comfortable livability.”

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Real-time architectural visualization receives a boost with Enscape 3.3

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Architects and designers can enjoy a more refined design workflow thanks to the creators of the popular real-time visualization plugin, Enscape. New features including Site Context and Alpha Channel Export plus support for SketchUp 2022 have just been released with the latest version, Enscape 3.3. With Enscape 3.3,

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One Drawing Winner Visualizes Three Different Outcomes For Hiroshima Sites

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In this way, she approaches her subject matter, the site of Hiroshima, through a kaleidoscopic lens that incorporates Japanese aesthetic theory, contemporary music, and photographing imperfections in daily life. Hannah Feniak: Congratulations on your success with the One Drawing Challenge! This triptych lays between the two categories.

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CRAB Studio Reveals Design for the BRIJ Cultural Centre Project in New Delhi, India

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Located on the site of a former quartzite quarry, the BRIJ offers facilities for the visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts as well as a new arts academy. Courtesy of CRAB Studio Sir Peter Cook and Gavin Robotham ’s CRAB Studio has unveiled the design for a new cultural center to be constructed in New Delhi , India.

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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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BIG's Wildflower Studios project tops out in Queens

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Backed by actor Robert De Niro, the project transformed the famous site of the former five-acre Steinway Pianos warehouse into a seven-story and 760,000-square-foot comprehensive multimedia production facility clad in two-toned pre-cast concrete.

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating a 3D Project With Enscape

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This post is brought to you by Enscape Enscape ’s in-house architect and 3D artist, Samir Mujovi, explains that a big part of his job is creating projects for the company's product releases. These projects get used in Enscape's promotional materials, including the videos that have become synonymous with each new release.

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