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Santiago Calatrava unveiled the design of the Calatrava Boulevard in Düsseldorf, Germany
Suhe Centre Office Tower: Foster + Partners completes first office tower in Suhewan, Shanghai
MAD reveals the winning design for the new terminal of Changchun Airport
MAD Architects reveals the winning design for the new terminal of Changchun Longjia International Airport in China. The terminal building is designed like a floating feather and, the long curve of the roof truly reflects the moving lines and spaces inside the airport.
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MAD reveals the winning design for the new terminal of Changchun Airport
Santiago Calatrava unveiled the design of the Calatrava Boulevard in Düsseldorf, Germany
Suhe Centre Office Tower: Foster + Partners completes first office tower in Suhewan, Shanghai
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Hassan Ragab explores the space between art and architecture via AI
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The public realm transformed with oak pavilions by Nex- and Xylotek
Nex- Architecture collaborated with Xylotek advanced timber structure specialists to create a series of inventive laminated oak pavilions that are now enhancing the public spaces
41 Cooper Square by Morphosis Architects creates equal, accessible, and diverse space
41 Cooper Square is a building for The Cooper Union, the 150-year-old distinguished institution of higher education. Peter Cooper, the founder of the institution aimed
The Fawcett Farm designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is on sale for $4.25 million
Rhino for Beginners 2.0
Wenzhou Central Park Culture Club incorporates the impression of the green axis
The future vision for Kemerovo: Museum and Theater Complex by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
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Between modern and post-modern: Introducing high-tech architecture
High-tech architecture originated in the 1960s and had its heyday in the 1980s but continues to play a relevant aesthetic role until today, depending on the definition and interpretation of ‘high-tech’.
The use of waste materials in the construction industry
Global material crises are approaching. The consequences of recklessly consuming resources are already being faced. It is foreseen that in a not-so-distant process, the days will come when reuse and transformation will be not just a choice but a necessity.
DOPE APE – TANIC inspired by sea anemones
How NFTs are helping unlock new possibilities in architecture?
BLOOM – Evolution of immortality from birth
3d printed floral-shaped and nature-inspired coffee tables by NYXO
Nature-inspired design: Biomimicry in architecture
Biomimicry is derived from the Greek word; Bio means life and mimicry means to imitate. Biomimicry Architecture; is often referred to as a unique and technical approach to mimicking nature in creating various designs in architecture. The structure inspired by nature can be strong yet sustainable since nature is a long-lasting system.
60 terms architects should know about technology
When you’re new to technology as an architect or designer, it can feel like you’ve walked into a party where everyone knows what they’re talking about. Sometimes a brief and simple explanation is all that is required to grasp a new concept. And that’s precisely what we’ve got here: a jargon-free, plain-English tech dictionary for designers!
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Smart Materials: The future of efficient and cutting-edge design
Robots and Wood: A match made in manufacturing heaven
Organic and inorganic play: New media and interactive arts
8 best VR headsets of 2022: PC, console & standalone VR
10 futuristic smart city proposals around the world
Cyber Renaissance: The prosthetics and fashion design inspired by Deus Ex
Embedded narrative, a game narrative method that has mutual points in architecture
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The first 3D-printed large frame for historical public space – Labyrinth of Chateaugiron
The labyrinth is based on a geodesic modular system and is made from 4,500 recycled water gallons. It is fully reconfigurable for all public activities. It responds to the Center for the Arts (Les 3 Cha) program as well as the symbolic demand for a labyrinth to complete and enhance the castle’s iconic presence.
3D-printed panels by Gramazio Kohler Research merging acoustics with aesthetics
The Acoustic Diffuser Panel System project, developed in collaboration with research and development partners Rocket Science AG, Strauss Elektroakustik GmbH, and fabrication partner Aectual, focused on designing acoustically performative wall panels with spatial and sound-aesthetic properties while considering the fabrication process.
Inspired by landscape, language, and culture: Bad Ombres v.2 by Emerging Objects
The Climate-Correcting Machine, Perpetual Spring by Obra Architects
Latin America’s first AI-generated public art installation: The Eye of Mexico by OUCHHH
The most anticipated product of 2023: Apple’s mixed reality headset
Balanced collaboration between design and material by Robert van Embricqs
The aesthetically pleasing, yet intricate complexity of the natural form fascinates Robert van Embricqs. While he found inspiration for his designs in bone structure, plant life, and movement, one question persisted: ‘To what extent is an object capable of dictating its own design?’
8 key facts you should know about Saudi Arabia’s The Line
The Line is still one of the most discussed mega projects. The project was criticized on many issues from human rights to environmental impacts. Let’s take a look at key facts about this linear city.
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What is Parametric Design in Architecture?
As an algorithm-based method merging the design intent with the design outcome, Parametric design has been the most debated design approach among architects.
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Traditional Iranian architecture inspired modern coffee house by REMM Studio
Designed by REMM Studio, this building’s architectural design is inspired by traditional Iranian architectural forms such as arches. The concept design process began with the simplification of the previously mentioned forms; the shape of the arches was changed into three dimensions, and a new module was obtained.
Amorph Livingsculpture by Lechner & Lechner Architects, connects living space to its surroundings
Designed by Lechner & Lechner Architects, the basic concept behind Amorph Livingsculpture was to visually connect the living space to its surroundings. This project’s visual landmarks include the Leopoldkron Castle, the Leopoldskorner pond, the Hohensalzburg fortress, and the Untersberg.
2022 Hangzhou Asian Games E-sports competition venue by CSADI
Pavilion 21 MINI, opera space designed by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU
Pablo Luna Studio’s Tree House inspired by the Ubud jungle
Inspired by Greek Goddess of the Earth, Gaia Tower by Mariana Cabugueira & Wilder World
Lemanarc designed a softly curved structure for Xiamen Humanity Maternity Hospital
The Xiamen Humanity Maternity Hospital was designed by Lemanarc SA as an extension of the existing Xiamen Hong’ai Hospital in Xiamen, China. The design’s cozy and safe environment delivers guests with an entirely fresh hospital experience.
A Japanese manga artist’s house by Tan Yamanouchi & AWGL
The building was designed by Tan Yamanouchi & AWGL in 2023 and is located in Tokyo, Japan. A wooden house sits on a small narrow plot (4.9 m wide, 14.7 m deep) in metropolitan Tokyo. The clients are an aspiring manga artist, her partner, and two owls who have recently joined the family.
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