In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Bathroom Spaces. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW... View full entry
Europe’s first certified full-scale Hyperloop test track is now ready for test operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and ultra-fast transportation. The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group. The first successful test run with a passenger pod in vacuum conditions took place on the 10th of July 2023. — Innovative Origins
The research and development program TUM Hyperloop at the Technical University of Munich reached a milestone when it successfully conducted the first passenger ride under vacuum conditions on July 10, 2023. As reported by Innovation Origins, the group will now focus on refining their track’s... View full entry
SOM’s striking two-tower project, the Sany IROOTECH Headquarters in Guangzhou, China, has officially topped out at 669 feet. Situated in the city’s rapidly developing Pazhou business district, the structure was built for construction equipment company Sany’s new cloud technology arm... View full entry
A research studio led by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Director of the School of Architecture, Joseph Choma, uses foldable structures to construct a pop-up structure for Google. Much of Choma's work has explored innovative design methods through complex geometric structures... View full entry
In a biological preserve in Mexico’s Campeche State, a team of archaeologists has documented pyramids, palaces, a ball court and other remains of an ancient city they call Ocomtún. [...]
The Mexican institute described the site, in Campeche State, as having once been a major center of Maya life. During at least part of the Classic Maya era — around 250 to 900 A.D. — it was a well populated area.
— The New York Times
"These cities had been lost to time. Nobody knew exactly where they were," Dr. Ivan Šprajc, the Slovenian archaeologist who led the discovery of the previously unmapped 8th-century Maya city in the Mexican jungle, shared with BBC Travel. "But this [Ocomtún], was actually the last major black... View full entry
Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term relevant to the recent wave of generative AI tools released for public use in the AEC sector and beyond. "Reinforcement Learning" (RL)... View full entry
Rocco Design Architects has released photographs of their newly-completed Essence Financial Securities tower in Shenzhen. The 635-foot-tall high-rise combines two separate headquarters offices, financial trading halls, and commercial office space in a self-described “vertical neighborhood.”... View full entry
If you're an experienced professional looking for a new career opportunity in the Los Angeles area, this latest edition of our curated job picks from Archinect Jobs is for you. Below are 20 featured firms looking to grow via Project Architect and Project Manager positions. To learn more about the... View full entry
In search of exciting and stimulating architecture and design competitions? Look below for the latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler. Highlighted today are four calls inviting proposals for the adaptive reuse of the Cumbernauld Town Center in Scotland, urban design schemes... View full entry
This post is brought to you by Exhibit Columbus. The fourth Exhibit Columbus exhibition, Public by Design, opens on Saturday, August 26, with 13 new works of art and architecture designed to invigorate, entertain, and challenge while expanding the legacy of one of America’s most... View full entry
Quebec City has opened the tenth edition of the province’s largest public art event. PASSAGES INSOLITES takes place from June 22 through to October 9, 2023, and features the work of 40 acclaimed artists from Quebec and around the world. View full entry
The city of Athens is preparing for a groundbreaking addition to its already historic city. Thanks to the efforts of Lamda Development, the city will welcome Ellinikon Metropolitan Park, set to not only be the largest park in Athens but also "Europe's largest coastal park." Urban Land's... View full entry
Madrid-based Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos has been announced as the winner of the Reimagining the Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition. Following a six-month contest that attracted 154 submissions worldwide, NSA's proposal was formally approved by the Dallas Museum of Art Board... View full entry
The latest edition of the ACADIA Awards of Excellence recently revealed the five recipients of the 2023 trophies, honoring "consistent contributions and impact on the field of architectural computing."The Board of Directors of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture... View full entry
International architectural and design consultancy SPARK, alongside ARUP, has brought an eye-catching, youth-focused mall and education hub to the heart of Singapore’s Selegie Arts District. Situated between the adjacent School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA) and several long-standing shopping... View full entry
