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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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This house in Nagoya by Tomoaki Uno Architects utilizes traditional field masonry techniques

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The site is located in an upscale residential area with lush greenery, with Nagoya University and Nanzan University walking distance. The post This house in Nagoya by Tomoaki Uno Architects utilizes traditional field masonry techniques appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

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Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. "The The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. According to the U.S. nearly 50% higher than all private sector jobs combined.

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student proposal carves baths in greek island’s volcanic landscape to repurpose mining sites

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the project explores the relationship between production infrastructure and leisure programs to reclaim the mining sites and utilize Giali’s geothermal energy. The post student proposal carves baths in greek island’s volcanic landscape to repurpose mining sites appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This experimental project in South Korea by On Architecture utilizes concrete infused with rice straw

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It intends to be a site for a variety of programs, going beyond the functions of a typical commercial space. Named NONSPACE, the project proposes new possibilities through an experimental cross-cultural facility or “cross-space,” as described by the architects, enabling interactions between diverse cultures.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. Cedar milled on site was used to create the entry door, entry benches, and east privacy fence.

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