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• 2 IVANs, 2 HOUSEs / Hamaan Architectural Office

  16-10-2024 22:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Mohammad Soroosh Jooshesh architects: Hamaan Architectural OfficeLocation: Isfahan, IranProject Year: 2023Photographs: Mohammad Soroosh JoosheshArea: 950.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• RIBA Awards the 2024 Stirling Prize to the Elizabeth Line by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation, and AtkinsRéalis

  16-10-2024 19:00 via archdaily.com
  
  The Elizabeth Line . Image © Hufton + CrowThe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the Elizabeth Line, designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation, and AtkinsRéalis, as the winner of the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize. Since its inception in 1996, the prestigious annual award sets out to recognize UK's best new architecture. Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, the Elizabeth Line represents an important development for London's transportation network. Connecting Reading
  
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• Municipal Sports Pavilion of San Vicente del Raspeig / MCEA | Arquitectura + NAOS 04 ARQUITECTOS

  16-10-2024 18:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © David Frutos architects: MCEA | Arquitecturaarchitects: NAOS 04 ARQUITECTOSLocation: San Vicente del Raspeig, SpainProject Year: 2024Photographs: David FrutosArea: 6648.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• The Experimental House / OHMA Design

  16-10-2024 16:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Alexandre Raupp architects: OHMA DesignLocation: Sao Francisco de Paula, BrazilProject Year: 2023Photograph: Alexandre RauppArea: 282.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Forest Pools Zimmeregg / Brechbuehler Walser Architekten

  16-10-2024 14:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Andreas Buschmann architects: Brechbuehler Walser ArchitektenLocation: Luzern, SwitzerlandProject Year: 2024Photographs: Andreas BuschmannArea: 639.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Hans & Werner / van Baal interior design + Tomasz Budnicki

  16-10-2024 12:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Yves Sucksdorff architects: Tomasz Budnickiarchitects: van Baal interior designLocation: Berlin, GermanyProject Year: 2021Photographs: Yves SucksdorffArea: 480.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Nová Scéna: The Story Behind the Iconic Brutalist Extension of the National Theatre in Prague

  16-10-2024 09:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Nová Scéna / Karel Prager. Image © Lucas ReitzFrom 1977 to 1983, the National Theatre in Prague underwent a major transformation with the opening of Nová Scéna, a modern counterpart to the traditional Neo-Renaissance theatre. For many years, Nová Scéna hosted the renowned Laterna Magika, the world’s first multimedia theatre. This groundbreaking performance style combined classical theatre with computer-generated visual effects, creating a uniq
  
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• Nujiang Grand Canyon Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde / Tao (Trace Architecture Office)

  16-10-2024 09:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © AOGVISION architects: TAO (Trace Architecture Office)Location: Lushui, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, ChinaProject Year: 2024Photographs: AOGVISIONArea: 637.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• How Firms Are Using BIM for Sustainable High-Rise Construction Projects

  16-10-2024 08:45 via archdaily.com
  
  Courtesy of grabowski.spork architekturgrabowski.spork architektur is designing "The Change," Eschborn, Germany's first timber-hybrid high-rise office building, on behalf of PE Merhenthaler GmbH—a joint venture between Bauwens and Ampure, two of Germany's largest property development companies. The project's BIM process exemplifies how these smart digital workflows contribute to exceptional design outcomes.Read more »
  
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• SOM Breaks Ground on CIMC Global Headquarters in Shenzhen

  16-10-2024 08:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Shenzhen CIMC Tower. Image © ATCHAIN for SOMSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has commenced construction on the global headquarters for China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC) in Shenzhen's Qianhai district. The 270-meter-tall structure, designed by SOM after winning an international competition, will stand as a 53-story tower. The project aims to serve as a corporate hub while also incorporating sustainable practices. The development is scheduled for completion by 2029.Read m
  
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• Process Department of Shamim Polymer Factory / Davood Boroojeni Office

  16-10-2024 08:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Deed Studio architects: Davood Boroojeni OfficeLocation: Alborz Industrial City, IranProject Year: 2024Photographs: Deed StudioArea: 3850.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Sumayya Vally Designs Wellness Facility in World's Largest Refugee Settlement in Kakuma, Kenya

  16-10-2024 07:30 via archdaily.com
  
  Courtesy of CounterspaceIn collaboration with to.org, Counterspace, led by Sumayya Vally, has revealed its latest project, "Regenerate Kakuma," aimed at promoting holistic well-being in one of the world's largest refugee settlements in Kakuma, Kenya. This regenerative wellness and fitness hub blends fitness, agriculture, and cultural spaces for over 285,000 refugees. The settlement, known as one of the largest globally, primarily hosts individuals from 19 countries, including South Sudan and Som
  
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• Cologne Architecture City Guide: 16 Historical and Contemporary Projects to Discover in the City of Spires

  16-10-2024 07:00 via archdaily.com
  
  Cologne, Germany . Image © Ilari Nackel via ShutterstockWith its culturally and historically rich context, the city of Cologne, also called Köln by its locals, is considered one of the most important centers in West Germany. Nestled on the banks of the Rhine River, the city unfolds its architectural narrative through the interplay between historical landmarks, and contemporary interventions. In the old town, the medieval Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest c
  
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• Refurbishing Theater Spaces: Adapting Cultural Landmarks for Modern Audiences

  16-10-2024 06:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Daniel Boud | Sydney Symphony Orchestra - Concert Hall opening night.Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. These venues foster community through shared, live experiences, sparking conversations that resonate beyond the stage. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces—they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Their design o
  
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• Cliftonville House / Sonn

  16-10-2024 05:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Philippa Langley architects: SonnLocation: Margate, Kent, United KingdomProject Year: 2024Photographs: Philippa LangleyArea: 60.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Long March Cultural Digital Art Museum / China IPPR

  16-10-2024 04:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Object Lens architects: China IPPRLocation: Gui Yang Shi, ChinaProject Year: 2023Photographs: Object LensArea: 53000.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Video: Mass timber on the rise with Arup in Perth

  16-10-2024 03:01 via indesignlive.com
  
  Westralia Square 2 (WS2) is the new office tower now complete in Perth. It’s a piece of workplace design notable on a number of different levels: as the very first timber hybrid office tower in the city, and indeed as the new home for master engineering firm Arup themselves. Arup is the anchor tenant, with the design having been completed in partnership with Hames Sharley. The project celebrates Indigenous culture and is even targeting the Living Building Challenge.In recent years, mass ti
  
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• Winter wonderland: Ligne Roset’s hybrid Chinese showroom

  16-10-2024 02:48 via indesignlive.com
  
  Award-winning design practice HAS design and research has once again crafted a retail project that elevates the experiential and showcases product in a magnificent form. Simple Craft Collection is located in Hefei, China and was designed for Ligne Roset. Conceived as a museum and signature showroom, this project heroes the beautiful furniture pieces of the renowned French brand and transcends the idea of the ubiquitous retail environment.HAS design and research was commissioned to devise somethi
  
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• Halls of power

  16-10-2024 02:36 via indesignlive.com
  
  This article originally appeared in INDESIGN #92 – find out more here.A large and bright central atrium, with plantings to one end and a forest of First Nation Larrakitj poles at the other, explicates Australia as a nation that is open to engagement with the world. “For us, that was the key idea: a representation of a future-focused country that is grounded, welcoming and open,” says Mark Healey, Director at Bates Smart and Director of Interiors on this project.The interior pal
  
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• Sustainability Summit #9 – Data-driven design: Leveraging technology for sustainable housing

  16-10-2024 02:10 via indesignlive.com
  
  The Sustainability Awards and Summit are brought to you by Architecture & Design. For over a decade and a half, Architecture & Design has hosted the Sustainability Summit – a beacon of insight into sustainable practices, and this year promises to be no different as it once again takes centre stage, this time on an engaging virtual platform.Data-driven design has become a powerful tool, enabling architects and designers to make informed decisions grounded in data and analytics.This
  
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• Sustainability Summit #7 – Are we truly ready to pivot to transport-oriented development?

  16-10-2024 02:08 via indesignlive.com
  
  The Sustainability Awards and Summit are brought to you by Architecture & Design. For over a decade and a half, Architecture & Design has hosted the Sustainability Summit – a beacon of insight into sustainable practices, and this year promises to be no different as it once again takes centre stage, this time on an engaging virtual platform.“Density around stations and across the wider urban fabric needs careful planning. The human-scale, mid-rise development seen in cities li
  
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• Sustainability Summit Panel #6 – The Evolution and adaptation of green roofs

  16-10-2024 02:06 via indesignlive.com
  
  The Sustainability Awards and Summit are brought to you by Architecture & Design. For over a decade and a half, Architecture & Design has hosted the Sustainability Summit – a beacon of insight into sustainable practices, and this year promises to be no different as it once again takes centre stage, this time on an engaging virtual platform.University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science Director, Plants and Environmental Quality Research Group Associate Professor Fraser Tor
  
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• OiER Makeup Shop / Plainoddity

  16-10-2024 02:00 via archdaily.com
  
  © Yongjoon Choi architects: PlainoddityLocation: , South KoreaProject Year: 2024Photographs: Yongjoon ChoiArea: 23.0 m2 Read more »
  
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• Comedor by Welsh and Major

  16-10-2024 01:46 via architectureau.com
  
  An old factory in Newtown has been transformed by Welsh and Major into a vibrant bar and restaurant inspired by Mexican culture.
  
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• How interior designers can embrace the circular economy

  16-10-2024 01:42 via architectureau.com
  
  As demand for sustainable materials and fitouts rises, interior designers face challenges in navigating greenwashing and verifying suppliers' claims. Understanding the circular economy and collaborating with informed suppliers is essential for creating truly sustainable interior spaces.
  
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