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• In praise of public housing

  25-06-2024 08:17 via architectureau.com
  
  "Our cities’ vital energies are [...] under threat from the neoliberal lie that competition is our species’ primary social dynamic and that public housing should therefore be a source of shame. This misapprehension leads us to the false belief that it is somehow 'natural' for non-wealthy people to be squeezed out of city centres," writes Elizabeth Farrelly.
  
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• The Learning Architecture for Learners Welcome Center / VUILD Inc.

  25-06-2024 08:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Takumi Ota architects: VUILDLocation: Koganei, JapanProject Year: 2023Photographs: Takumi OtaPhotographs: Courtesy of VUILDArea: 295.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• SOM's Residential Chicago Towers Break Ground in the United States

  25-06-2024 07:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Courtesy of SOM / Related MidwestThe Skidmore Owings & Merril (SOM) two-tower development in Downtown Chicago has just started construction. Situated at the intersection of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, the new residential development seeks to redefine Chicago’s skyline. Composed of 635 residential units in its first phase, 20% of which are designated as affordable housing, the scheme also outlines the design of DuSable Park. Phase one of the project has officially commenced, oc
  
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• Scandinavian design brand makes its way to Australia with unveiling of debut store

  25-06-2024 06:44 via architectureau.com
  
  Contemporary Scandinavian design brand Bolia has marked its Australian debut with the unveiling of its first store in Melbourne's Richmond.
  
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• Saturday Indesign hits Sydney this September – and here’s your first exhibitor drop

  25-06-2024 06:08 via indesignlive.com
  
  Industry’s most loved event is on its way back to Sydney, with Saturday Indesign set to paint the town pastel on Saturday September 7th. The perfect event for architects, designers, and design lovers alike, Saturday Indesign promises 12 hours of super-charged inspiration, with the city’s best showrooms opening their doors for a day unlike any other.If you don’t have September 7th circled in your calendar already then it’s time to get out that marker, because Saturday Inde
  
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• Redefining the Horizon: North America's Cutting-Edge Skyscrapers

  25-06-2024 06:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © João Morgado| Álvaro Siza in New York City, 611 West 56th StreetSkyscrapers are iconic symbols of modern urbanization and technological advancements all over North America. These structures are a sign of economic prosperity, urban density, and the capabilities of humanity’s ambition. In major cities across the continent, they shape the skyline and give identity to these metropolises. Cities like New York City, Toronto, and Florida utilize these cutting-edge designs to s
  
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• Dew House / Ayutt and Associates Design

  25-06-2024 05:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Chalermwat Wongchompoo | Sofography architects: Ayutt and Associates DesignLocation: Ubon Ratchathani, ThailandProject Year: 2023Photographs: Chalermwat Wongchompoo | SofographyArea: 900.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Carlyle Drive House by ME

  25-06-2024 04:22 via architectureau.com
  
  A process of extraction recodes a 1970s home in the Gold Coast suburbs, positing rehabilitation as a vital alternative to a raze-and-rebuild mindset.
  
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• Organic Research & Training Centre / Seipal & Raje Architects

  25-06-2024 04:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Santosh Kardak architects: Seipal & Raje ArchitectsLocation: Bylakuppe, IndiaProject Year: 2023Photographs: Santosh KardakArea: 670.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Queensland State Architecture Awards: Projects that think beyond the walls and prioritise user engagement

  25-06-2024 03:26 via indesignlive.com
  
  Brisbane’s City Hall was the epicentre of architectural acclaim on Friday night as the Australian Institute of Architects honoured Queensland’s top designs for 2024 at the annual State Awards. The jury, comprised of venerated architects and design leaders from across the state, bestowed recognition on more than 42 projects across categories including public, residential, education, sustainable architecture and urban design.A notable theme of the evening was the focus on inclusivity,
  
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• The culture of made-scapes: To the Ends of the Earth

  25-06-2024 02:53 via architectureau.com
  
  Elizabeth Farrelly reviews a recent book by Richard Weller that analyses 120 projects around the globe for their contemporary cultural significance.
  
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• Queers in Property put on a night of celebration in Sydney with largest event yet

  25-06-2024 02:40 via indesignlive.com
  
  Based in Sydney and Melbourne, Queers in Property is a community of professionals across the property and construction industry. The group’s mission is to cultivate positive change and create a more inclusive industry by connecting and empowering our LGBTQI+ members and allies. Its core pillars are visibility, empowerment and support. Part of this mission is creating safe spaces. Not only do these apply to the workplace or building site, but also events – such as the f
  
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• Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to chase the sun

  25-06-2024 02:37 via architectureau.com
  
  Concept designs for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka have been unveiled. The pavilion, designed by Buchan, revolves around the theme Chasing the Sun.
  
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• MARC Auditorium / The Purple Ink Studio

  25-06-2024 02:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Suryan//Dang architects: The Purple Ink StudioLocation: Bengaluru, IndiaProject Year: 2024Photographs: Suryan//DangArea: 123000.0 ft2 Read more »
  
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• Architecture as civic responsibility

  25-06-2024 01:00 via architectureau.com
  
  Peter Watts looks back at the 2024 Gold Medallist Philip Thalis's role as the public conscience for better planning and development of our cities.
  
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