Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

The historic effort by staff at Bernheimer Architecture to form the industry’s first union at a private-sector architecture U.S. firm is now complete after their ratification of a collective bargaining agreement in the firm's New York office this week. The vote on Thursday was unanimous. Founder and 2023 AIA NY Medal of Honor recipient Andy Bernheimer is said to have worked openly with organizers to meet a mutual understanding on the contract, whose finalized terms are still forthcoming.

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Avontuura

JULY 26, 2024

The design is to extend the ambience of the magnificent rock-face scenery to all parts of the theatrical arena. The post AllesWirdGut redesign roman quarry in Austria for outdoor amphitheater performances appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

Kengo Kuma ’s completed design of the Saint-Denis–Pleyel metro station in Paris is one of the largest and most significant new projects highlighting the city’s push for sustainable urban renewal as a consequence of its turn as the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Images shared following its inauguration on June 24th with President Emmanuel Macron in attendance showcase a horizontal composition distinct from the verticality of its surroundings.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 26, 2024

A historic “jewel box” bank building by Louis Sullivan is being restored in Newark, Ohio. The refurbishment will be led by Rogers Krajnak Architects, an office based in Columbus, Ohio. The post Rogers Krajnak Architects to restore interiors and murals in a “jewel box” bank by Louis Sullivan in Ohio appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) announced the retirement of Partner Ellen van Loon from the firm after 26 years. The announcement says: “Ellen has indicated that she wishes to enter a new phase in her life in which she will have more time to herself. It goes without saying that we deeply regret her decision. Ellen has been a trusted colleague and powerful force within our firm for decades.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs seeking young mentees driven to develop climate-focused initiatives, creative proposals for the transformation of Seoul Station into a more pedestrian-friendly and green public space, designs of a home with no artificial light, and innovative student projects that foster health, sustainability, and equity.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 26, 2024

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a new direction for the Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann Buildings, known colloquially as Boston Government Service Center (BGSC). The Brutalist superblock in The post Massachusetts officials want to transform Boston Government Service Center by Paul Rudolph into housing appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

The owners of this mid-1970s house came to the design team looking to update and refresh their home without sacrificing the spirit of wood that makes it a quintessential example of its time. Originally designed by noted Pacific Northwest architect Ralph Anderson, the house sits high on a sloping site. Nestled into the heavily landscaped terrain, it serves as a quiet escape from what is an otherwise typical suburban location.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

Artist Raphaël Zarka has collaborated with local architect Jean-Benoît Vétillard to create a horseshoe-shaped skatepark defined by bold colours in Paris. Commissioned by art museum Centre Pompidou and supported by sportswear brand Nike , the Cycloid Piazza skatepark is located in Centre Pompidou's square and functions as a public sculpture for both skateboarders and general visitors.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

A warm and natural aesthetic welcomes guests to the signature restaurant space inside the new Seattle Convention Center, Ethan Stowell’s Bombo Kitchen and Bar. The new restaurant, situated along the convention center’s primary corridor, the Mixing Zone, is defined by both culinary richness and architectural craft. Featuring large bi-fold Douglas fir doors that open straight onto the convention center’s 9th Street plaza, the 4,200-square-foot restaurant blends traditional Italia

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has unveiled the Audeum audio museum in Seoul , which is wrapped by layers of suspended aluminium pipes. Located in the Gangnam district of the South Korean capital, Audeum is designed to stimulate the five senses as visitors explore its collection of sound reproduction equipment. Layers of aluminium pipes wrap the Audeum museum in Seoul "It is a place where you can not only see but also experience sound firsthand," said Kengo Kuma and Asso

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

Reuse and refurbishment will be part of the buzz surrounding this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris , and Chatillon Architectes' new renovation of the Grand Nef de l'Île-des-Vannes sports complex is getting top billing as one of the key projects contributing to a ‘green’ games. The facility had been vacant since 2018. Chatillon sought to upgrade its energy efficiency and accessibility ratings while preserving its aesthetic and spatial qualities, which have existed since it

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designboom

JULY 26, 2024

halldór úlfarsson’s musical instrument plays rich sounds as the pickup captures the vibrations of the strings and amplifies them. The post cello-like, electro-acoustic string instrument halldorophone produces sounds using ‘feedback’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

MNLA has re-imagined the public realm of Vornado Realty Trust’s $65 million effort to improve and expand the public space outside of Penn Station. Vornado, one of New York City’s leading owners of commercial real estate with a portfolio of office buildings concentrated in midtown Manhattan, collaborated with MNLA on multiple projects including the design of Plaza 33, over four acres of distinctive streetscape, and publicly accessible plazas as part of the repositioning of the Penn 1

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

The union at New York studio Bernheimer Architecture has ratified a collective bargaining agreement, making it the first at a private sector architecture firm in the US. Announced in an Instagram post by the Architectural Workers United (AWU), the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) "sets standards" for Bernheimer Architecture union members regarding employee treatment, wages, overtime and dismissals.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2024

The latest report from UC Berkeley ’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation on the stasis of multifamily developments in California has identified existing construction defect liability laws as a barrier to enabling housing justice statewide. This issue involves the risk taken on by developers of condominium projects and particularly affects BIPOC communities who are less likely to be homeowners than their peers.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 26, 2024

The Best of Design Awards seeks to elevate the most stellar projects, be it facades, landscape, interiors, museums, exhibition design, libraries, and more. For the 12th annual competition, AN has The post Joshua Aidlin, Katherine Darnstadt, Walter Hood, Alexandra Lange, and more join <em/>AN</em>’s 2024 Best of Design Awards jury appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

JULY 26, 2024

the architects looked to the historical symbiosis of architecture and landscape — namely the persian bagh — to envisage a verdant oasis. The post rooydaad architects wraps 5+1 residence with tapestry of greenery in tehran appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a cluster of seven staggered housing blocks in Abu Dhabi by Dutch studio MVRDV. Called Pixels, the development features a communal plaza and stepped terraces , designed to encourage residents to spend time together outdoors. Commenters were unconvinced, calling it "dystopian" and comparing it to a "prison".

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designboom

JULY 26, 2024

curved architecture by hamonic+masson & associés integrates with transportation systems and the adjacent park, enhancing local connectivity. The post hamonic+masson’s emblem raises high-rise undulating office unit in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

We've listed five internships available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at OMA , Nichetto Studio and Interiors With Art. Interior design internship at Interiors With Art Interiors With Art is hiring an interior design intern to join its team in London. Good design knowledge, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit and an ability in creating and taking concepts to production are essential for this role.

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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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designboom

JULY 26, 2024

along the spiral staircase, hinoki blocks are integrated at varying heights to create seating that efficiently utilizes the vertical space. The post VUILD stacks curving prefabricated wood blocks to shape tower sauna in hokkaido appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2024

Lumpy recycled plastic furniture and circular skylights characterise this sunken London house , which designer James Shaw concealed on a 60-square-metre plot for himself and his family. Located in a conservation area in east London, the two-storey dwelling was constructed by Shaw and his friend, architect Nicholas Ashby. James Shaw built himself a sunken but light-filled home The neighbourhood's planning restrictions required the pair to build all but 2.7 metres of the building out of sight fro

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The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 26, 2024

Brought to you by: Architect: Gianni Botsford Architects Location: Chengdu, China Completion Date: 2023 View More Project Info Gianni Botsford Architects, a London-based practice, has designed a new office tower The post Gianni Botsford Architects designs a glass tower in China with a staggered profile and aluminum mullions appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

JULY 26, 2024

RiF010 by surf loch generates waves of up to 1.5 m using an artificial reef, to ensure that they break naturally. The post sustainable urban surf pool RiF010 brings ocean-like waves to the heart of rotterdam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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