ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Philharmonie Luxembourg. Image © Il Vagabiondo For those seeking remarkable architecture in Europe, Luxembourg stands as a special destination not to be missed. Nestled between Belgium, France, and Germany, this pint-sized country packs a punch with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant architecture. Small, yet culturally rich, Luxembourg offers a delightful array of architectural wonders waiting to be explored.

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Archinect

MAY 8, 2024

The City of Columbus, Indiana , known as a Midwest jewel box of Midcentury modern architecture, has selected landscape architecture and urban design firm Merritt Chase to redesign a 1.5-acre Downtown Entrance Plaza. The Pittsburgh- and Indianapolis-based team will be tasked with improving an underutilized site split in half by busy State Road 46 based on a landscape design completed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates back in 2000.

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ArchDaily

MAY 7, 2024

The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. The concept was introduced by Professor Carlos Moreno in 2015 following the COP21 conference in Paris , which concluded with the signing of the Paris Agreement.

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Enscape

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic realm of architectural visualization, the quest for realism drives every pixel, every ray of light, and every material texture. As an architect and 3D artist, I've always strived to bridge the gap between imagination and reality through my renderings.

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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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designboom

MAY 8, 2024

MAD architects' 'cloud 9 sports center' will be clad in an ETFE skin with a metallic coating, reflecting the shijiazhuang park. The post MAD architects reveals design for luminous, mirrored sports center ‘cloud 9’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MAY 8, 2024

Alleging an "abuse of power" by Los Angeles city officials, the owners of Marilyn Monroe's former Brentwood home are suing the city to block an effort to have the structure declared a historic-culture landmark, which would prevent its demolition. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit [.] alleges "illegal and unconstitutional conduct" by the city "with respect to the house where Marilyn Monroe occasionally lived for a mere six months before she tragically committed suicide 61 years ago.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 8, 2024

On May 24, world-renowned architect Tatiana Bilbao will receive an honorary doctorate from the Boston Architectural College (BAC). The accolade will be delivered during the BAC’s graduation ceremony at Berklee The post Tatiana Bilbao to receive honorary doctorate from Boston Architectural College appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

MAY 7, 2024

from midjourney to construction site: the project shows how AI-generated designs can transition from the digital realm to reality. The post arturo tedeschi presents architecture designed, modeled, and built by AI appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2024

Electronics brand Bang & Olufsen has collected and restored several hundred units of its 1990s-era Beosound 9000 CD player, giving them a second life as a limited-edition product for fans of physical media. Released under the name Beosystem 9000c , the offering pairs the classic CD player – instantly recognisable for its linear display of six CDs – with the brand's new Beolab 28 speakers.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Courtesy of DBOX for Foster + Partners Foster + Partners , led by Norman Foster, has just released the designs for a new office tower in New York, United States. Spanning 139,354 square meters, “350 Park Avenue” will be the office space for Citadel Securities, committing to at least 78,967 square meters of the overall space. Seeking to rejuvenate the iconic street, the all-electric tower will integrate into the urban fabric of New York, standing alongside architectural landmarks in Midtown Manha

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Archinect

MAY 7, 2024

In this week's curated employer highlight from Archinect Jobs , we are featuring five architecture and design firms with current openings in Los Angeles , Joshua Tree , Portland , and Washington, DC. For even more opportunities, head over to the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. Los Angeles-based practice Swift Lee Office has an opening for a Project Designer with three-plus years of experience.

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The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 8, 2024

Chicago’s mayors have a proclivity for Big Architectural Endeavors: Richard M. Daley is credited for transforming a parking lot and railyard into Millennium Park; Rahm Emanuel pushed the downtown Riverwalk The post Manica-designed Chicago Bears stadium could unravel policy-forward development in favor of a suburbanesque amusement park appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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designboom

MAY 8, 2024

'the challenge was to make both uses coexist while giving them the necessary independence,' notes the studio. The post grizzo studio’s neyer house in argentina doubles as a sweeping concrete showroom appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

Architecture studio Elding Oscarson has extended the National Swedish Museum of Technology with Wisdome Stockholm, a timber building topped by a curving roof that bulges over a dome inside. Made from 277 pieces of triangular cross-laminated timber (CLT), the spherical structure, which the designers refer to as a "visualisation dome", contains tiered seating surrounded by 3D screens.

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ArchDaily

MAY 7, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. H.A Garden House is a tranquil retreat nestled in the outskirts of the city in Vietnam, offering a sanctuary for weekend getaways or vacations away.

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Archinect

MAY 8, 2024

A pair of interlocking high-end residential and hotel towers designed by Foster + Partners recently held its official opening ceremony in Dubai. Rising to 30 and 31 stories, respectively, The Lana and The Lana Residences demand their presence on the skyline of the Marasi Marina waterfront, located between downtown Dubai and the Dubai Design District.

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Dwell

MAY 7, 2024

Three people tell us how they transformed unused space in their communities, and how you can too. Perhaps you’ve seen an abandoned lot in your neighborhood or wondered who owns it or what your city or town is doing with the unused land it controls. Well, others who have felt the same way are doing something about it. Over the last decade, interest in community-led initiatives to turn neglected space into a shared resource—for housing, for growing food, for recreation—has ballooned.

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designboom

MAY 6, 2024

brick walls at the terra cotta workshop serve multiple functions -- they provide shade and control airflow, while low windows limit the angle of sunlight. The post circular and folded brick walls envelop tropical space’s terra cotta workshop in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2024

Italian architecture studio Carlo Ratti Associati has proposed a replacement design for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its collapse in early 2024. In collaboration with structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and the construction group Webuild , the proposed design will feature primary support pillars "well away from the navigation channel used by large vessels".

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Oriol Gómez. The original building, located in an area in transformation within Barcelona’s 22@ District, was in a state of despair due to insufficient.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

The lawsuit filed by artist Mary Miss in federal court in Iowa last month has gained a preliminary injunction over the alleged breach of contract stemming from the Des Moines Art Center’s planned removal of her outdoor sculpture piece Greenwood Pond: Double Site (1996). The news was shared by The Cultural Landscape Foundation last week following the announcement of her legal challenge in April.

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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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Architonic

MAY 8, 2024

<p>When it comes to crafting an interior, every environmentally-conscious decision makes a difference. If each product specified takes a progressive sustainable approach, incrementally, change can take a firmer root – across commercial networks, in material science laboratories and in the soil of our earth that feeds us. What’s exciting is that in 2024, making those decisions does not mean compromising on good – and even iconic – design.

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designboom

MAY 8, 2024

neri&hu has unveiled a pair of flagship stores in shanghai for fashion brand jisifang and its sister brand, woven moonlight. The post neri&hu crafts minimalist, nature-inspired retail interiors in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

California studio TW Ryan Architecture has completed a wildfire-resistant house in the American West that features a Corten steel exterior and pyramidal roofs that allude to the mountainous terrain. Located in a remote part of central Montana , the Four Roof House was designed for a couple who wanted a low-maintenance home where they could age in place.

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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

Courtesy of Grace Farms On May 4, 2024, cultural center Grace Farms opened a new long-term exhibition that aims to shed light on the inner workings of the building industry, offering insights into the methods of producing and distributing building materials, as well as the pervasive practices of forced labor happening in the materials supply chain worldwide.

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