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Featured jobs this week at Arcanum, Spacesmith, Sage and Coombe, and The Archers

Archinect

Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs : This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City , Los Angeles , and San Francisco. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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AOI CELESTIE Coffee Roastery / Yuko Nagayama & Associates

ArchDaily

© Nobutada OMOTE architects: Yuko Nagayama & Associates Location: Higashisakura 2-17-2, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Nobutada OMOTE Area: 690.

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Michael Hsu awards pro bono design grant to American YouthWorks

Archinect

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) has announced American YouthWorks (AYW) as the recipient of its fourth annual “Design for All” pro bono grant , awarding the Austin -based nonprofit $20,000 worth of design services. A longstanding provider of education and workforce development programs for young adults, AYW will collaborate with MHOA to reimagine its current facilities in Austin.

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"The city cannot be understood from the screen": AI and childhood in urban design

ArchDaily

© José Tomás Franco Neither a passing trend nor a permanent threat: the initial alarm is fading. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being adopted as a strategic tool which, when integrated responsibly, can be highly valuable—especially in participatory urban design processes focused on children and youth. To explore this intersection of technology, cities, and new generations, we spoke with Dolores Victoria Ruiz Garrido , architect and founder of Little Architects , a program she created ov

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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American Society of Landscape Architects unveils 2025 Honors recipients

Archinect

The American Society of Landscape Architects has unveiled its class of 2025 Honor recipients. Selected by the ASLA’s board of trustees, the individuals and firms “represent the most noteworthy professionals nationwide,” according to the society. “This class of honorees are the best of the best in landscape architecture, ” ASLA president Kona Gray said about the cohort.

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Introducing ÅVONTUURA’s Architecture Guide to Miami

Avontuura

ÅVONTUURA is excited to announce the launch of its Architecture Guide to Miami; the 26th guide in our Wandering Series. The post Introducing ÅVONTUURA’s Architecture Guide to Miami appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Corporations are buying up Altadena’s fire-damaged properties

Archinect

Altadena’s value isn’t just in its square footage; it’s one of the few remaining communities of generational working-class homeowners in Los Angeles County. If this pace of corporate acquisition continues, some houses might get rebuilt—but who will live in them, and under what terms? An investigation by Dwell has found that of the 150 damaged properties that have been sold in Altadena since devastating wildfires earlier this year, at least 50% have been purchased by corpo

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How to Maximize Natural Light with Strategic Window Placement

Archeyes

Natural light has the potential to open up your interior to make it feel larger and more inviting. The open and airy feel created by sunlight isn’t just responsible for. The post How to Maximize Natural Light with Strategic Window Placement appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Single-stair "legalized" in Colorado

Archinect

Cities with more than 100,000 residents must revise their building codes by Dec. 1, 2027, to allow for a single stairway exit in apartment buildings of up to five stories, with a maximum of four units to a floor. Responding to conditions caused by Colorado’s 25-Year Housing Gamble state and local leaders have been looking for solutions. Bente Birkeland spoke with Democratic Rep.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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broyez and kronental capture french seaside resort as sci-fi mirage at dawn in ‘la cité oasis’

designboom

Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental capture La Grande Motte France’s La Grande Motte reveals itself at the break of day, when most seaside resorts lie dormant or disheveled, to Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental as a mirage made permanent. Through their photographic series La Cité Oasis, the two artists approach the French coastal city as a memory trace, a strangely familiar dream sculpted in concrete , palms, and Mediterranean haze.

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Colleen Healey Architecture inserts glass kitchen under historic porches of Washington DC home

Deezen

Local studio Colleen Healey Architecture has teamed up with Lynley Oglvie Landscape Design to renovate an early 20th century house alongside a private meadow in Washington DC. The aptly named Hidden Meadow home was built in 1917 as an American Four Square – with four rooms on the main floor and a roughly square footprint – near the then ongoing construction of the Washington National Cathedral.

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arles is buzzing this summer: designboom’s mini guide to the french city

designboom

designboom’s 2025 Summer Guide to Arles Each summer, Arles becomes a vibrant center for contemporary art, photography, architecture, and design. Exhibitions, performances, installations, and talks unfold throughout the city — in museums, industrial spaces, public areas, and private venues. In this guide, designboom rounds up some of the most interesting things to see and do in Arles during summer 2025.

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A new museum will celebrate Hector Guimard, the designer of Paris’s Métro entrances

The Architect's Newsletter

On a quiet residential street in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, the Hôtel Mezzara, a 4-story limestone ensemble designed in the art nouveau style both stands out and blends in. Built in The post A new museum will celebrate Hector Guimard, the designer of Paris’s Métro entrances appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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OMA completes JOMOO headquarters in china with sculptural white-striped tower

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oma unveils sculptural jomoo hq in xiamen, china In Xiamen, China , OMA completes a new headquarters for JOMOO, the country’s largest sanitaryware manufacturer. Marking the transition of the company from national supplier to global brand, the project redefines the conventional office typology through a sculptural volume that bridges city and nature.

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East Bay Ophthalmology Office by STUDIO BANAA

Archinect

Bringing an ophthalmologist’s vision of modernist simplicity into view. It’s unsurprising that an eye surgeon would have such a strong vision for his clinic. The well-regarded ophthalmologist, based in the small town of Pinole, dreamed of a space that was bold yet restrained – clean to the point of starkness, with relief from the likes of natural light and views of the trees.

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Street Plans, TYLin, Vestre, and Ken Smith Workshop add “parklets” to Manhattan’s Meatpacking District

The Architect's Newsletter

Manhattan’s West Side is, indeed, in the throes of transformation. Look no further than Little Island, Pier 57, Gansevoort Peninsula, and, of course, the High Line to see how high-end The post Street Plans, TYLin, Vestre, and Ken Smith Workshop add “parklets” to Manhattan’s Meatpacking District appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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undulating brick facade wraps studio miti’s athita pool villa and spa in thailand

designboom

studio miti’s design draws from vernacular Thai architecture Athita Pool Villa and Spa, designed by Studio Miti, draws upon vernacular Thai architectural principles to inform its layout and material choices. Located in Chiang Saen , a historic town along the Mekong River, the project adopts traditional design language to integrate with its surrounding context while maintaining a clear programmatic organization.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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ASKA designs Lumene showroom and HQ as "an abstracted landscape"

Deezen

Architecture studio ASKA has created the Experience Center for skincare brand Lumene, which features soft pastel hues and interiors that draw on natural phenomena. Located on Hötorget square in central Stockholm , the 250-square-metre space holds Lumene 's showroom and executive offices. It also functions as an event space for the brand. The lounge of Lumene's Experience Center was designed to look like a "pink sky" ASKA drew on the cosmetics brand's own products when creating the interior, whic

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Designed to Vanish: How Residential Architecture Is Evolving With the Landscape

Architizer

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Spending time in nature has a powerful effect on our mental health. It helps reduce stress, improve focus, and create a sense of calm and clarity. In today’s world, being surrounded by greenery, natural light, and fresh air can offer a much-needed escape and a chance to reconnect with ourselves.

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transparent happiness: yinka ilori transforms iconic mounds of helsinki’s amos rex

designboom

a vibrant new roof for helsinki’s underground museum Yinka Ilori : Transparent Happiness opens at Helsinki’s Amos Rex museum as a vibrant public art commission that invites the Finnish capital to reimagine its urban spaces. Unveiled on June 20th, 2025, the large-scale work engages the museum ’s signature mounds, transforming them into a space that is interactive and accessible.

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The Chicago Architecture Biennial announces Participant List for the 6th edition

World Architecture Community

The participants for the Üth Chicago Architecture Biennial have been announced, scheduled to take place from September ', ”Öö, to February Öü, ”ÖÜ Themed as SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, o.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Challenging the Visual Culture of Architecture: A Photographer’s Quiet Rebellion

Architizer

Architizer’s Vision Awards are back! The global awards program honors the world’s best architectural concepts, ideas and imagery. Start your entry ahead of the Final Entry Deadline on July 11th. Architectural photography today often mirrors the logic of rendering. Carefully staged and clinically framed, most images present buildings and spaces as immaculate objects, suspended in ideal light and environments and stripped of human presence.

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Dezeen Debate features "the most beautiful public stair design I have seen"

Deezen

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features the Shanghai Grand Opera House by Snøhetta. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Architecture studio Snøhetta unveiled images and videos of the Shanghai Grand Opera House, showcasing a dramatic spiral staircase that extends to the roof as the project nears completion. The project sparked debate among readers, with one calling it "probably the most beautiful public stair design I have ever seen".

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An Unconventional Toronto Development Offers a Template for "Gentle Density"

Dwell

The experimental condo project provides a proof of concept for how new multifamily houses can integrate into their neighborhoods. All architecture is public. Whether or not a house is a gorgeous addition to a historic neighborhood or an awful eyesore, housing exists as part of interconnected, communal systems—urban infrastructure and the natural environment among them.

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Event: Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light

Bustler

Event Date: May 30, 2025 - Nov 2, 2025; Event City: Newport, RI, US Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) was America’s premier Gilded Age architect, but his effort to transform both the built and the cultural landscapes of America is his greatest legacy. This exhibition examines Hunt’s achievements in a new light, presenting his lived experience and how it is reflected in his life’s work: a pursuit of national pride in art and architecture.

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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?