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How to Design Hidden Kitchens: Innovative Solutions for Space-Saving and Minimalist Aesthetics

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JB House / IDIN Architects. Image © Ketsiree Wongwan While the kitchen is a ubiquitous part of almost every home—and, in many cases, is considered symbolic of domestic living entirely—it can also take up precious space, produce visual clutter, and detract from the minimalist aesthetic of an otherwise sleek, modern home. For some homeowners, the solution is simply to keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

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2023 World Landscape Architecture Award winners announced

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The 2023 winners of the World Landscape Architecture Awards have been announced featuring some of the world’s top landscape design firms working in various parts of the world. The competition seeks to give recognition to “high-quality” projects from “those who have used their expertise and imagination to transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary projects.

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one-aftr sculpts monilithic ‘doldam’ house in south korean forest

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one-aftr designs its 'doldam' house as a solid, monumental block to echo the natural boulders scattered across the area. The post one-aftr sculpts monilithic ‘doldam’ house in south korean forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Aleš Fiala blends Czech winery into landscape beneath curved green roof

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A sweeping, grass-topped concrete roof creates an artificial hill to conceal the Gurdau Winery in the Czech Republic , which has been designed by local practice Aleš Fiala Studio. The winery is located in a rolling green landscape of fields and vineyards outside the village of Kurdějov, which has historically been one of the region's most important wine-growing sites and subject to a recent growth in wine tourism.

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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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Emerging Ecologies at MoMA will showcase 60 years of architectural efforts in support of environmental issues

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A model of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, a protest on Indigenous land over the construction of a dam, and Buckminster Fuller’s 1967 World Game are among the objects and research The post <em>Emerging Ecologies</em> at MoMA will showcase 60 years of architectural efforts in support of environmental issues appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Wyndham Garden Phú Qu?c Villa / MIA Design Studio

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© Hiroyuki Oki architects: MIA Design Studio Location: Phú Quốc, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam Project Year: 2018 Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki Photographs: Trieu Chien Area: 70000.

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Sou Fujimoto Architects design seaside stop in Haikou designed for travelers meandering between nature and city

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The Haikou Seaside Stop pavilion provides an opportunity for travelers to meander between city and nature with places for socializing. The post Sou Fujimoto Architects design seaside stop in Haikou designed for travelers meandering between nature and city appeared first on Åvontuura.

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remembering paolo portoghesi through the lens of roberto conte

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conte gathered a selection of images captured over the years to celebrate and remember portoghesi's architectural genius and role as a postmodernist pioneer. The post remembering paolo portoghesi through the lens of roberto conte appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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BIG designs off-grid 'adventure village' Vollebak Island

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BIG has shared details about their latest collaboration with British clothing company Vollebak to design a self-sufficient, off-grid island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Named after the brand, the 11-acre Vollebak Island is intended to be fully powered by carbon-neutral energy. The island site centers around the 6,426-square-foot Earth House, a village-like series of nine interconnected buildings clustered under a man-made hill, and the 947-square-foot Wood House, a standalone garden sui

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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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When Architects Design for Communities: 7 Parks and Squares

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Tapis Rouge public space in an informal neighborhood in Haiti / Emergent Vernacular Architecture (EVA Studio). Image: © Etienne Pernot du Breuil Architecture reconciles the sense of belonging and dignity of space. In addition to designing residential or cultural facilities, addressing public space in communities that inhabit vulnerable areas is also urgent and necessary to provide a dignified infrastructure that provides quality of life for the population.

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Sothebys to move in and "review" brutalist Breuer Building in New York

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International auction house Sotheby's has announced its acquisition of the Whitney Museum of American Art's Marcel Breuer -designed building on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Sotheby's has announced its acquire the building and turn it into a flagship gallery for the brand in order to display collections of art and luxury goods to the public. The company said that it would employ an architect to "review and maintain" the structure after it takes possession in September 2024.

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translucent volumes encircle a core courtyard at this multi-generational home in bangkok

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a series of enclosed, open, and semi-external spaces enhance circulation while balancing privacy and interconnectedness. The post translucent volumes encircle a core courtyard at this multi-generational home in bangkok appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Influential Italian postmodernist architect Paolo Portoghesi passes away aged 91

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An important driver of postmodernism in Italy has been lost following the death of Italian architect, theorist, and historian Paolo Portoghesi in his native country this week at the age of 91. The author of the 2000 title Nature and Architecture enjoyed a long and influential academic career in Italy while simultaneously working to complete several important religious and cultural commissions such as the Mosque of Rome, Strasbourg Mosque, Casa Baldi, and Theatre of Cagliari as an architect follo

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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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Is AI Really the Next Big Thing in Architecture?

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Courtesy of Geethanjali Raman and Mohik Acharya This article was originally published on Common Edge. It’s here! The 21st-century digital renaissance has just churned out its latest debutante, and its swanky, sensational entrance has sent the world into an awed hysteria. Now sashaying effortlessly into the discipline of architecture, glittering with the promise of being immaculate, revolutionary, and invincible: ChatGPT.

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"We stand by our reporting" says Alison Killing in response to China criticism of Venice installation

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British architect Alison Killing has defended her team's Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on alleged internment camps in China , amid reports that the country is withdrawing from the Venice Architecture Biennale. Killing defended her work after the Chinese Embassy in Italy issued a statement criticising coverage of an installation (pictured above) within the main exhibition of the Venice Architecture Biennale titled Investigating Xinjiang's Network of Detention Camps.

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H&P architects prototypes floating bamboo houses for river-bound locals in vietnam

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the practice hopes to see many 'FB Houses' grow into a floating living agglomeration for disadvantaged communities. The post H&P architects prototypes floating bamboo houses for river-bound locals in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Construction underway in Poland on one of Europe’s largest museum complexes

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Construction has begun in Warsaw on a new complex for the Polish History Museum and Polish Army Museum, designed by the Warsaw-based architectural design studio WXCA. Located at the Warsaw Citadel, on the site of former 19th-century fortifications, the museum and an associated park are intended to create “a place of culture, remembrance, and recreation.

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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!

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The Fractals at the Heart of Indigenous African Architecture

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Aerial view of the city Logone-Birni in Cameroon. Image © Musée de l'Homme Fractals are complex geometric shapes with fractional dimensional properties. They have emerged as swirling patterns within the frontiers of mathematics, information technology, and computer graphics. Over the last 30 years, these patterns have also become important modeling tools in other fields, including biology, geology, and other natural sciences.

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Raúl Sanchez Architects divides Barcelona apartment with 21-metre-long wooden wall

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A lengthy walnut-panelled wall runs through the bright white living spaces inside this Barcelona apartment , renovated by local studio Raúl Sanchez Architects. The Girona Street apartment is set within a 19th-century building in Barcelona's affluent Dreta de l'Eixample neighbourhood and belongs to a design-savvy couple with two young children. A 21-metre-long walnut-panelled wall runs the length of the Girona Street apartment Prior to the renovation, the apartment contained a warren of small, da

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playfully stacked geometric concrete volumes compose student facility in india

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by staggering the floors and incorporating south-facing verandahs, the building benefits from diagonal light flow, creating a sense of expansiveness. The post playfully stacked geometric concrete volumes compose student facility in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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New York City's first geothermal apartment complex tops out in Coney Island

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LCOR, along with energy solutions company Ecosave USA, has topped out the first geothermal apartment complex in New York City. Located at 1515 Surf Ave. in Coney Island, this project stands as the city's largest district geothermal ground-source heat pump project to date. The system aims to decrease the building’s energy consumption by over 60% compared to structures equipped with standard HVAC systems.

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Römerstrasse Baden Apartments / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten

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© Markus Bertschi architects: Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten Location: Römerstrasse 36a–h, 5400 Baden, Switzerland Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Markus Bertschi Photographs: Roman Keller Area: 16541.

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Naturehumaine draws on Streamline Moderne architecture for Montreal duplex

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Local studio Naturehumaine has completed a two-family housing block located in the Côte-des-Neiges borough of Montreal that draws on 1930s architectural styles. The project comprises 297 square metres of housing on a narrow urban strip, which formerly served as a large swimming pool site for a neighbouring building. Called Le Paquebot – or The Steamer– the project references and builds on the architectural styles of the surrounding neighbourhood, which is made up of 1950s multi-residential build

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volkswagen’s retro groove electrified as newest minibus cruises into the USA

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volkswagen reveals its electric minibus, the 2025 ID. buzz, revived for north america with more power and more space. The post volkswagen’s retro groove electrified as newest minibus cruises into the USA appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This city playground is designed in the shape of the Chinese character for horse

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Shanghai -based firm 100 Architects has designed a playground in Hangzhou driven by the shape of the Chinese character Mă (马), which means horse. Graphic © 100architects Called Mă Way, the park is the latest in a series of projects by the firm that revolve around the concept of the horse for regular client, Dong Yuan. It was developed at the site of a newly built residential development in the city.

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Prairie New School: Kansas City’s Architectural Renaissance

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© Andy Ryan The American Midwest is making a new name for itself. While cities like New York and Los Angeles are known as global design capitals, dynamic modern architecture has begun emerging across the country’s fly-over states. Advocating world-class architecture, sustainability, and craft, Kansas City has become a leader in great American design.