December, 2023

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The Impact of AI Tools on Architecture in 2024 (and Beyond)

ArchDaily

Continuum, installation by artist Krista Kim. Image © Krista Kim In 2022, a wider audience gained access to unexpectedly powerful AI tools, including Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and DALL-E 2 for text-to-image generation, as well as the human-like chatbot OpenGPT. One year later, pundits, organizations, and governments have stated these technologies will pose profound risks to society and humanity—from automation-spurred job loss to disrupting democratic processes to the automatization of weapo

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Huizhen High School brings a fresh take on school design as the 2023 World Building of the Year

Archinect

Concluding the 2023 World Architecture Festival in Singapore is the announcement of the prestigious World Building of the Year award , which went to Huizhen High School by Approach Design Studio and Zhejiang University of Technology Engineering Design Group. Designed as an "efficiency-first" campus in the Jianbei District of Huizhen, this boarding school was created to mimic a "floating forest.

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Heatherwick Studio complete new Azabudai Hills district in the heart of Tokyo

Avontuura

Azabudai Hills is an expression of the new: its deconstruction of the podium, its environmental mission, flowing forms and new plants. The post Heatherwick Studio complete new Azabudai Hills district in the heart of Tokyo appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Concept to Completion: A Tale of Tenacity in Small Community Architecture

SW Oregon Architect

Rendering of the Flora M. Laird Memorial Library Expansion & Renovation Building projects do not happen overnight. Indeed, many only unfold over a protracted period, shaping and reshaping themselves as functional needs evolve and the vicissitudes of the construction marketplace dictate. I’ve been involved in several such projects, one of which—the expansion and renovation of the Flora M.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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"Extraordinary ordinary house" in London named UK's best new home

Deezen

The polycarbonate-lined Green House that architecture studio Hayhurst & Co slotted into a tight site in London has been named the RIBA 's House of the Year for 2023. Replacing an existing home in an alleyway in Tottenham, the plant and light-filled residence is modelled on a riad – a type of traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard.

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Pavilion E4. Efficient Outdoor Educational Space / Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch

ArchDaily

© Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch architects: Ferran Ventura Blanch architects: Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano Location: Malaga, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Juan Gavilanes Veláz de Medrano + Ferran Ventura Blanch Area: 1292 ft2 Read more »

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Omer Arbel balances nature and form in this award-winning Canadian Pacific Northwest house

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Vancouver-based Omer Arbel Office (OAO) has completed work on their award-winning project 75.9 , a new construction of a private home located adjacent to a hayfield in rural British Columbia. The design scheme won in the 'Future Project House' category at the 2019 World Architecture Festival. Image courtesy Omer Arbel Office (OAO) Image courtesy Omer Arbel Office (OAO) The complex was completed this year at an undisclosed cost and features a monumental column resembling a lily pad, produced via

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latticed-steel zhuhai jinwan civic art centre by zaha hadid architects opens in china

designboom

the interconnected spaces create a vibrant plaza while maximizing natural light for intuitive navigation. The post latticed-steel zhuhai jinwan civic art centre by zaha hadid architects opens in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Tiny Home, an Office, and a Sauna: MyCabin Sells Its Prefabs as a Pack or à la Carte

Dwell

The Latvian builder recently started selling its spruce-clad cabins in the U.S., with its largest model starting at $140,000. Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry.

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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. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Foster + Partners references "Florida's vernacular architecture" for The Alton in Miami

Deezen

British studio Foster + Partners has revealed its design for The Alton, a mixed-use development with a concrete structure that will draw on the surrounding architecture of Miami Beach , Florida. Set to be built at an intersection with the famed shopping street Lincoln Road, the building will integrate fluted colonnades and landscaped balconies extending the length of the six-storey structure.

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Landscape Of The Year 2023 Award goes to Benjakitti Forest Park at WAF 2023

World Architecture Community

Landscape of the Year went to the project, titled Benjakitti Forest Park: Transforming a Brownfield into an Urban Ecological Sanctuary, designed by TURENSCAPE and Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect in Thailand.World Architecture Festival took place at Marina Bay Sand.

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Seon Heul Sup House / SOHUN Architects & Planners

ArchDaily

© Yoon Joonhwan architects: SOHUN Architects & Planners Location: 2112-5 Seonheul-ri, Jocheon-eup, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Yoon Joonhwan Area: 80.

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Toyo Ito donates early-career archive to the Canadian Centre for Architecture

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The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) has just announced its acquisition of architect Toyo Ito ’s early-career archive. The trove entails drawings, models, and sketches related to his practice Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects (founded as Urban Robot) from 1971 until 1989. The CCA says the donation will help researchers establish a better through line from the 2013 Pritzker Prize winner's early-career work in dialogue with its other archival holdings.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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first look at CHYBIK + KRISTOF’s winning design for a cascading red tower in tirana

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wrapped in red concrete, the 83-meter-high tower would serve as a mixed-used landmark in the growing capital. The post first look at CHYBIK + KRISTOF’s winning design for a cascading red tower in tirana appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor’s Palm Springs Home Is Back on the Market—With a New Paint Job and Price Cut

Dwell

Now asking $2.8M after listing for $3.8M in March of this year, the pink home has been turned white but maintains much of its eccentric Hollywood glitz. Location : 1090 W Cielo Drive, Palm Springs, California Price : $2,795,000 Year Built : 1964 Footprint : 3,441 square feet (three bedrooms, three full and one half baths) Lot Size : 0.60 acres From the agent : " This longtime Palm Springs escape for Hollywood’s Gabor Sisters (Zsa Zsa, Magda, and Eva) is perfectly positioned atop Little Tuscany a

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MVRDV completes yellow office retrofit with zigzagging outdoor staircase

Deezen

Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled Haus 1, a bright yellow workplace adapted from a 1990s office building in Berlin with local studio Hirschmüller Schindele Architekten. Located south of Tempelhof Field, it is the second project completed for Atelier Gardens – the redevelopment of a 23,800-metre-square film and media campus into a hub for social entrepreneurship and activism.

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World Architecture Festival announces Day 2 winners for 2023

World Architecture Community

The second round of award winners of the ”' World Architecture Festival have been announced, following Day Two of live presentations at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, in which hundreds of shortlisted projects were presented by practices from around the world. Amongst to.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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8323. layers of space / sukchulmok Bakery and Café

ArchDaily

© Hong Seokgyu architects: sukchulmok Location: 6 Cheongpa-ro 73ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Hong Seokgyu Area: 239.

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U.S. Department of Transportation awards $6.1 billion in funding for high-speed rail projects in the American West

Archinect

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $6.1 billion in funding for two high-speed rail projects in Nevada and California that will make history upon their respective completions at the end of the decade. Both the $8 billion Brightline West plan connecting Southern California to Las Vegas and the California High-Speed Rail project between Los Angeles and San Francisco will receive a total of $3 billion and $3.07 billion each.

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philippe starck launches hydrogen refueling station in polished steel at dubai’s COP28

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in time for COP28 in dubai, philippe starck designs HRS’ hydrogen refueling station with reflective steel that mirrors the surroundings. The post philippe starck launches hydrogen refueling station in polished steel at dubai’s COP28 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Steelcase: Human-centred seating design | News | Architonic

Architonic

<p>You’d be forgiven for thinking that the human race should have mastered the design of the chair by now – we’ve been making them for millennia, after all. Yet still we keep trying to perfect our perches. Considered to be one of the harder typologies for a designer to crack, the chair is quintessentially an object that serves people; saving their legs and backs, easing their tasks.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

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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Dezeen's top 10 staircases of 2023

Deezen

Continuing our 2023 review , we have selected 10 striking staircases published on Dezeen this year, from prefabricated plywood steps at a Cornish home to a colourful set for an opera in a Swiss theatre. Architects and designers have continued to find clever solutions to travelling on foot from one storey to another in 2023 by creating staircases that are both beautiful and functional.

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World Interior Of The Year Award at INSIDE 2023 goes to 19 Waterloo Street by SJB

World Architecture Community

SJB&#Öü;s ' Waterloo Street in Australia has been awarded the World Interior of the Year for ”'.INSIDE, a sister festival of WAF, took place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on the Öü November – a December ”' in the same venue with WAF. O.

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How Does a Trombe Wall Work?

ArchDaily

Cabin Modules / IR arquitectura. Image © Bujnovsky Tamas Solar heating has existed in architecture since ancient times, when people used adobe and stone walls to trap heat during the day and slowly release it at night. In its modern form , however, solar heating first developed in the 1920s, when European architects began experimenting with passive solar methods in mass housing.

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Looking for architecture and design jobs? FXCollaborative, Studio AR&D, XTEN, Formation Association, and Bowerbird are currently hiring

Archinect

Look below for Archinect's latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs. This week's featured employer highlight includes openings in New York City/Brooklyn and Los Angeles. For even more opportunities, head over to the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!