Archinect 2024-05-13T19:46:07-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150427439/supergraphics-pioneer-barbara-stauffacher-solomon-dies-at-95 Supergraphics pioneer Barbara Stauffacher Solomon dies at 95 Josh Niland 2024-05-13T19:06:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T19:06:19-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/eb/eb72e97adb3fdde35f949bc97861f0fd.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1138736/barbara-stauffacher-solomon" target="_blank">Barbara Stauffacher Solomon</a>, the influential California-based graphic designer and landscape architect, passed away on May 7th in San Francisco at the age of 95.&nbsp;</p> <p>Stauffacher Solomon died a prominent member of the design community whose career advanced aside an unusual synthesis of modern art, design, and architecture with many noted collaborators in all three channels and will be particularly remembered for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/493929/supergraphics" target="_blank">Supergraphics</a> paintings she made in the late 1960s while in residence at the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/bustler/6797/sfmoma-announces-architecture-exhibition-on-the-sea-ranch-a-1960-s-modernist-project-along-california-coastline" target="_blank">Sea Ranch</a> utopian community.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a93af670342a981ba1bc5b7221b87cc.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9a/9a93af670342a981ba1bc5b7221b87cc.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Barbara Stauffacher Solomon's Land(e)scape, 2018. Image courtesy Rob Corder/<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rocor/30242052797" target="_blank">Flickr</a> (CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed)</figcaption></figure><p>&ldquo;It took a lot of verve for Bobbie to survive in a hostile environment, let alone blaze a trail,&rdquo; biographer Joseph Becker recalled to the <em></em><em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/arts/design/barbara-stauffacher-solomon-dead.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a></em><em>&rsquo; </em>obituary section. &ldquo;But she had the ability to create these amazing works that reflect her attitude that there should be something fun about the spaces we inhabit. In graphic design, landscape architecture, and her boo...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/150067671/ng-house-curic-chile/150427444 NG House, Curicó - Chile by Cristobal Vial Arquitectos Cristobal Vial 2024-05-13T18:26:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T18:26:34-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b0/b09de652bcec2400c921330c7c8189a6.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This work corresponds to a first home. Located on land a few kilometers from the city of Curic&oacute;. Given the geographical conditions, the integration of both near and distant views is proposed, taking advantage of its proximity to the immediate existing vegetation and the domain of the Andes Mountains. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The project proposes, from its initial proposal, two parallel independent volumes, which manage to form a contained outdoor space. These two volumes are spatially connected through an interior longitudinal gallery that enhances the depth of the land in which it is located and provides a flexible space for use and enjoyment, at all times of the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The first southern volume, on two levels, faces the street and its access, organizing in it all the programs for public use, such as the living room, dining room and kitchen. On the second level, as a loft, a small study and a living room are organized, which are spatially connected to the environment of the first level.</p> <p>&nbsp; The no...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427436/mexico-city-s-fraught-water-crisis-could-prove-decisive-in-the-upcoming-national-elections Mexico City’s fraught water crisis could prove decisive in the upcoming national elections Josh Niland 2024-05-13T17:36:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T17:38:28-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/52/52a8969085473651d349cd7346045032.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>It&rsquo;s a crisis a decade in the making and, without dramatic fixes, experts say the city could be approaching &ldquo;Day Zero&rdquo; &mdash; when a city simply runs out of water &mdash; around June. That would leave up to 20 million people in and around the capital facing a summer without running water. June also happens to be the month when Mexico will choose its next president.</p></em><br /><br /><p>'Day Zero' (or the day water taps run dry) could be looming for June in the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/137971/mexico-city" target="_blank">Mexican capital</a> and home of over 9 million people just within the city proper. Its known air quality issues have improved under Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum&rsquo;s green policy agenda, helping her meet some claims produced by rival Xochitl Galvez and her head environmental policy advisor Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo, a former UN special climate envoy who promises a "civil rebellion" should the looming threshold be crossed.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Even if officials pumped desalinated water from the Gulf of Mexico at great expense and environmental detriment," <em>News Lines </em>tells us, "it wouldn&rsquo;t be enough if 40% continues to go missing. And it is true that the water which would have been saved by Sheinbaum&rsquo;s promise to find and fix the city&rsquo;s leaks would soothe the current crisis. Whether that would ever have been possible is another question, but it would not future-proof a system that is gradually drying."</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427424/rafael-pelli-and-gruen-associates-push-to-restore-father-c-sar-s-masterwork-san-bernardino-city-hall-after-52-years Rafael Pelli and Gruen Associates push to restore father César’s masterwork San Bernardino City Hall after 52 years Josh Niland 2024-05-13T17:21:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T17:21:40-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a0/a04eae6619103e78c6933dbd544217f1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>C&eacute;sar Pelli was a rising architect when he got the job of designing a new City Hall for San Bernardino. [...] a push is on to renovate City Hall and restore it to use. The lead architect: Rafael Pelli, son of C&eacute;sar Pelli. [...] &ldquo;The idea is to preserve what&rsquo;s great about it and make it better,&rdquo; Pelli said of the building. &ldquo;The bones of it are very good. We just need to bring it forward.&rdquo;</p></em><br /><br /><p>Chief of among the estimated $60 million renovation tasks is the work of replacing the building&rsquo;s over 6,000 original windows, which <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1883512/rafael-pelli" target="_blank">Rafael Pelli</a> says will now be double pane for improved insulation against the heat. The City of San Bernardino, California, shut down operations in the building in 2017 due to seismic concerns. The design features an early version of the same glass curtain facade solution later used in the <a href="https://archinect.com/pelli-clarke-partners/project/red-building-pacific-design-center" target="_blank">Pacific Design Center</a>. As the <em>San Bernardino Sun</em> reported, a decision to finance the expected four-year restoration could come as soon as late May.</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/54428815/a-slice-of-earth/150427060 A Slice of Earth by studio_GAON studio_GAON 2024-05-13T17:05:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T17:05:51-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f6/f61b71f9b37e2de04f02d85a23ef160c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The ancient moniker for Seoul&rsquo;s Namsan Mountain resonates with historical echoes&mdash;Mokmyeoksan. Since 1392, when the Joseon Dynasty unfurled its reign and anointed Seoul as Hanyang, Namsan assumed paramount importance in the intricate tapestry of Feng-shui. Here, the convergence of natural energies and strategic positioning was palpable. The mountain&rsquo;s slopes bore witness to defensive ramparts and watchtowers, fortifications against external threats.</p> <p>In the present day, Namsan&rsquo;s contours cradle a diverse ensemble of structures&mdash;a symphony of civic amenities. Performance halls, museums, and sports facilities harmonize with the mountain&rsquo;s silhouette, serving the city&rsquo;s denizens. Yet, it is on Namsan&rsquo;s northern flank that a quaint village emerges&mdash;a tableau of traditional Korean hanok houses remade. Here, Namsan Park envelops the scene, its verdant embrace sheltering a peculiar gem&mdash;the &ldquo;Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Plaza.&rdquo; This crater-like expanse, reminiscent of volcanic activity, safegu...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427419/ennead-and-dattner-share-first-sparc-kips-bay-images-ahead-of-2031-completion Ennead and Dattner share first SPARC Kips Bay images ahead of 2031 completion Josh Niland 2024-05-13T17:01:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T17:01:37-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/8776331ce6253045918f5112a6e7f993.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/ennead" target="_blank">Ennead</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/dattnerarchitects" target="_blank">Dattner</a> have shared preliminary project visuals to accompany the latest announcement of their winning bid to deliver the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150327260/nyc-announces-1-6-billion-life-sciences-campus-development-in-manhattan" target="_blank">Science Park and Research Campus (or SPARC) Kips Bay</a> to the East Side of Manhattan.</p> <p>The project for the<a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150163842/new-york-city-economic-development-corporation-nycedc" target="_blank"> New York City Economic Development Corporation</a> will culminate with a new 700,000-square-foot academic building to be used by three separate CUNY schools and a new high school for STEM careers. Close to two million square feet of educational spaces are being planned overall, and the project development will be complete with a new pedestrian bridge that fosters a connection to the East River waterfront.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/3173bdc353081a93d2ce15f92ac8ddd6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/3173bdc353081a93d2ce15f92ac8ddd6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Preliminary project visual. Image courtesy Ennead Architects + Dattner Architects</figcaption></figure><p>Ennead Partner Thomas J. Wong (the project's Design Lead) shared: &ldquo;We bring a commitment to civic space, along with deep experience creating leading healthcare and education facilities to our work for SPARC Kips Bay, where, together with Dattner, we will develop an innovati...</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9836/zaha-hadid-architects-wins-bid-for-new-cruise-terminal-project Zaha Hadid Architects wins bid for new cruise terminal project Josh Niland 2024-05-13T15:03:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T15:03:12-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6b/6b98ejrfd6290wf2.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A bid from <a href="https://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>&nbsp;has placed first in the international competition to design the new Riga Ropax Terminal in the Latvian capital. The project will convert an existing warehouse space into a new 20,000-square-meter (215,000-square-foot) terminal for cruise passengers with an added glass and timber fourth level and new triple-height grand hall.&nbsp;ZHA says this will become a new transit hub for Riga, connecting with local tram lines while effectively doubling the capacity of the current port to handle departures and arrivals.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427400/hotels-surmount-offices-for-residential-conversion-projects-for-the-first-time Hotels surmount offices for residential conversion projects for the first time Josh Niland 2024-05-13T13:43:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:43:22-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f3/f36e9ae351cfec7de4e43c16b685e11b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The balance of power in the market for <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2150566/office-conversion" target="_blank">residential conversion projects</a> in the United States has shifted from offices to hotels for the first time, according to new statistics included in <a href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/adaptive-reuse-apartments/" target="_blank">RentCafe&rsquo;s latest market snapshot report</a> for 2023.</p> <p>Per their analysis of Yardi Matrix data, 4,556 of the 12,700 new apartments that were converted in 2023 were hotels. Office buildings were only slightly behind, with 3,587 converted units, representing 28% of the overall total. New York City led all markets with 733 conversions, followed by Albuquerque and Richmond, Virginia. A total of 151,000 conversion projects are in the pipeline currently across all 50 states, with a 17.6% increase being recorded year-over-year. The number of hotels being converted was up another 38.8% over the previous year.&nbsp;</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9835/forty-riba-london-awards-winners-highlight-the-best-architecture-in-a-changing-capital Forty RIBA London Awards winners highlight the best architecture in a changing capital Josh Niland 2024-05-13T13:04:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:07:49-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/w8/w8tks5vn4k6sz8ob.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A group of 40 Greater London projects has been selected as this year's <a href="https://bustler.net/news/tags/london-awards/25122" target="_blank">RIBA London Awards</a> winners. The field was led by <a href="https://archinect.com/grimshaw" target="_blank">Grimshaw</a>'s winning Building of the Year effort on <a href="https://archinect.com/grimshaw/project/elizabeth-line-london-20222" target="_blank">The Elizabeth Line</a>, which was praised by judges as being "the most significant contribution to London&rsquo;s transportation in over 20 years."</p><p>Speaking of the other 2024 winners, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1986082/muyiwa-oki" target="_blank">Muyiwa Oki</a>, president of the <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150175724/royal-institute-of-british-architects" target="_blank">Royal Institute of British Architects</a>, added: "This year&rsquo;s RIBA Award-winning schemes showcase the true value of quality architecture and the positive impact it has on people&rsquo;s lives. While carefully considering the needs of the environment, these truly remarkable places and spaces deliver for communities, for residents, for visitors, and people of all ages up and down the country. They are pinnacles of design excellence and show what can be achieved when architects and clients collaborate successfully."</p><p>Six projects received individual regional special awards. Each of the Regional list winners will now go on to compet...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/150427323/ph-helguera/150427324 PH Helguera by OADD arquitectos oaddarqs 2024-05-13T12:29:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T12:29:37-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/87b84545db57da6c50dd985fb9ccff86.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The challenge was to transform completely the old "ph", which functioned as a carpentry shop. Modify the original structure (dark rooms) with spaces full of light that open onto a large void, a longitudinal patio with a contemporary and welcoming imprint.</p> <p>In this sense, the Helguera "ph" is an architectural signifier of change: a home that has evolved into a radical comprehensive proposal. The idea of a patio that articulates the social floor (living room, kitchen) with the grill, allows a fluid development of both daily and domestic activities and broader social gatherings. This leads to separating the bedrooms on the ground floor, on a higher plane to improve lighting and privacy conditions. As a programmatic corollary, a large terrace is created that functions as a catalyst for outdoor activities. The language of the ph refers to the old brick walls that composed the original building, generating a forceful aesthetic constructive solution and a material reality that is shown in...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427242/three-rural-renovations-by-murdough-design-your-next-employer Three rural renovations by Murdough Design: Your Next Employer? Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-05-13T12:07:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T19:09:56-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1e96fd1818ac3b463ada16f0b4cf4363.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Following our previous visit to <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150425561/five-idyllic-hawaiian-homes-by-walker-warner-your-next-employer" target="_blank">California-based Walker Warner</a>, we are moving our <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2010356/meet-your-next-employer" target="_blank">Meet Your Next Employer series</a> to Massachusetts this week to explore the work of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150253536/murdough-design" target="_blank">Murdough Design</a>.</p> <p>From their studio in Concord, the firm has built a portfolio specializing in residential and small institutional projects. &ldquo;We merge practical requirements with intangible qualities distinct to each design problem,&rdquo; the firm says about its design outlook. &ldquo;Our approach considers relationships between landscape and architecture, space and light, material and form.&rdquo;</p> <p>Over on <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs" target="_blank">Archinect Jobs</a>, the firm is <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/jobs/150253536/murdough-design" target="_blank">currently hiring</a> for an Emerging Architect / Designer to join their Concord team. For candidates interested in applying for the position, or anybody interested in learning more about the firm&rsquo;s output, we have rounded up three rural renovation projects by Murdough Design that exemplify the firm&rsquo;s ethos.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/63/636631f12bcfcc7ae7dd323ad7d9037b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/63/636631f12bcfcc7ae7dd323ad7d9037b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Reclaimed Barn. Image credit: Chuck Choi</figcaption></figure></figure><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/project/150253536/reclaimed-barn/150336093" target="_blank">Reclaimed Barn</a>, Central Harbor, NH <p>Murdough Design led the restoratio...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427327/mvrdv-reveals-tribune-shaped-mixed-use-design-with-communal-terraces MVRDV reveals tribune-shaped, mixed-use design with communal terraces Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2024-05-13T11:46:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:38:19-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4f/4fc5cd626a560908bab27003444f5496.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/327/mvrdv" target="_blank">MVRDV</a> has unveiled its design for a tribune-shaped, mixed-use building in the Dutch city of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/360954/eindhoven" target="_blank">Eindhoven</a>. Located in the city&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/230693/revitalization" target="_blank">revitalized</a> Strijp-S neighborhood, the project, called the Strijp-S Tribune, includes a mixture of social housing, mid-sector rental units, commercial spots, and outdoor spaces organized through large, stepped terraces.</p> <p>The building will stand along the Ketelhuisplein, a lively public square that hosts a range of events and recreational activities throughout the year. Formerly defined by its industrial presence, the area has transformed into the cultural heart of Eindhoven, with a mixture of creative companies and residents now inhabiting repurposed factories and newly constructed high-rises. This history has informed the shape of the Strijp-S Tribune.&nbsp;</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/95/95c20a289e4bdd99eb4a64540efb411a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/95/95c20a289e4bdd99eb4a64540efb411a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Image: MVRDV</figcaption></figure></figure><p>At its tallest, the building stands eight stories tall. It steps down to two stories alongside the plaza of the Ketelhuisplein. The stepping shape allows the structure to fit neatly with its surroun...</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9833/new-architecture-and-design-competitions-british-museum-western-range-built-by-new-york-future-school-for-ukraine-and-london-design-summit New architecture and design competitions: British Museum Western Range, Built by New York, Future School for Ukraine, and London Design Summit Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2024-05-11T11:00:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T15:39:36-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/v1/v1w54cfbp60orca7.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This edition of Bustler's <a href="https://bustler.net/news/tags/bustler-weekly-competition-picks/792691" target="_blank">curated picks</a> of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking adaptive concepts for new schools across Ukraine, outstanding work of design practitioners based in New York City, proposals for the restoration of the British Museum's Western Range, and creative solutions addressing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.</p><p>For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click <a href="https://bustler.net/competitions/latest" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427170/floating-house-from-pixar-s-up-is-now-available-to-rent-on-airbnb Floating house from Pixar’s ‘Up’ is now available to rent on Airbnb Josh Niland 2024-05-11T08:00:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:38:22-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8c/8c483e95c1e42b261af74f107b9e2406.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/287980/airbnb" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> has added a replica of the floating house from the popular 2009 Pixar film <em>Up</em> and other unique pop culture-inspired stays to its inventory. The experience is part of Airbnb's new Icons line of vacation rentals, which CEO Brian Chesky recently unveiled to the public in Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a1/a1d84fd5ad4cdd04229aee6e16b74d9c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a1/a1d84fd5ad4cdd04229aee6e16b74d9c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Airbnb</figcaption></figure><p>The sure-to-be popular <em>Up</em> home will be located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, and, thanks to a crane, is intended to appear as though it were floating. An Airbnb spokesperson told <a href="https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/how-airbnb-and-disney-teamed-up-to-create-a-replica-up-house-in-new-mexico/" target="_blank">KRQE News 13</a>: &ldquo;Our community&rsquo;s safety is incredibly important to us, so guests will not be inside the house while it is lifted. All guests will remain 100 ft away from the house while the house is lifted. The house will not exceed the height of 50 ft designated by engineering and crane operators as safe for lifting.&rdquo;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a0/a0db9256782fd7e8a0b874e2f24a8d30.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a0/a0db9256782fd7e8a0b874e2f24a8d30.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy Airbnb</figcaption></figure><p>Other Icons stays include a replica of Shrek&rsquo;s home in the Scottish Highlands, Christina Aguilera's Las Vegas mansion, and the three-bedroom style house in Minneapolis made ...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/150426926/r-p-house/150426937 R.P. House by Atelier d'Arquitectura J. A. Lopes da Costa atelierlopesdacosta 2024-05-10T20:00:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T20:00:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/db70f058967ae8ddee6df624103d77e9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Designed for a couple with two children, the <a href="https://lopesdacosta.pt/index.php?page=9&amp;idp=129&amp;idm=1" target="_blank">house</a> is distributed over three floors and is set on a rectangular plot with good sun exposure and privileged views of Santa Maria da Feira Castle.</p> <p>Pedestrian and vehicular access is via the two roads adjacent to the plot, at different levels, taking advantage of its natural slope. The pedestrian access is located at the highest level, leading to the house entrance through a canopy on the north-east fa&ccedil;ade. As it faces the street, this fa&ccedil;ade is deliberately more closed off. The basement garage is accessed by a slight ramp from the street to the south-east. At the basement were also located storage and technical areas as well as a space for storing hunting and fishing gear, the owner's hobby.<br>The social and leisure areas of the house were located on the ground floor, making the most of the relationship with the exterior and the solar quadrant: East/South, enjoying views of the castle, and South/West, opening onto the garden and a patio she...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427157/62-of-a-e-firms-report-using-artificial-intelligence-increased-efficiency-according-to-new-deltek-study 62% of A&E firms report using artificial intelligence increased efficiency, according to new Deltek study Josh Niland 2024-05-10T18:28:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:39:30-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c7/c7967fb7c44d3d390a566cdd42d06f14.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Statistics revealed in the latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.deltek.com/en/architecture-and-engineering/clarity" target="_blank">Deltek Clarity Architecture &amp; Engineering Industry Study</a> have indicated wide optimism about the use of <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/566665/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank">AI technology</a>, even as most firms struggle to determine where and how to apply emerging trends in the face of prevailing economic headwinds.</p> <p>According to the 45th annual report, 62% of all 650 surveyed A&amp;E respondents across the United States and Canada have successfully begun using AI to augment their daily operations. Only 20% of firms now report at least three-quarters of their project leadership teams as possessing the proper project management training to best utilize such tools, with another 44% reporting insufficient time to invest in skill-based learning. Other leading challenges include prioritizing applicable trends and the cost of technology.&nbsp;</p> <p>The findings add to a body of recent valuable industry trends reporting, including last month&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150423584/major-uptake-in-artificial-intelligence-use-across-creative-industries-autodesk-survey-finds" target="_blank">Autodesk study</a> which stated that 76% of all AEC professionals now feel confident about incorporating ...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427153/nonresidential-project-abandonments-show-improvement-despite-discouraging-performance-in-the-public-sector Nonresidential project abandonments show improvement despite discouraging performance in the public sector Josh Niland 2024-05-10T17:39:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T13:39:33-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/20/20f7a2b3972edf3e52d5c5c37d76dc4f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Project abandonments remain on an upswing across the country, according to an analysis of construction project data in the latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.constructconnect.com/construction-economic-news/constructconnects-project-stress-index-apr-29-2024" target="_blank">ConstructConnect Project Stress</a> Index for the week ending April 27th. Over the past month, Delayed Bid, On Hold, and Abandoned activity have increased by 4%, 7%, and -6%, respectively. The number of Abandoned projects in the public sector is now up 44% when compared to year-ago levels.&nbsp;</p> <p>Meanwhile, ConstructionConnect says: &ldquo;The PSI continues to trend within a narrow range of between 120 and 130, indicating a steady level of industry project stress that is 20% to 30% greater than our 2021 base period."</p> <p>&ldquo;We traded a more severe form of stress for a lesser form of stress,&rdquo; said Michael Guckes, senior economist at ConstructConnect, told <a href="https://www.constructiondive.com/news/abandonments-tick-down-project-stress-index-constructconnect/715581/" target="_blank"><em>Construction Dive</em></a><em></em> in reference to last month's more concerning declines. &ldquo;[This] is a positive. We would rather see more on-holds than abandonments.&nbsp;For this reason, it has been harder for us to be excited about the latest dec...</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9834/british-museum-launches-international-competition-for-western-range-galleries-redesign British Museum launches international competition for Western Range galleries redesign Josh Niland 2024-05-10T14:56:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T15:39:29-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/k4/k43iklyxdjn572dq.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/468203/british-museum" target="_blank">British Museum</a> has announced the launch of an <a href="https://bustler.net/competitions/9586/british-museum-western-range-competition-to-find-an-architect-led-design-team" target="_blank">international competition</a> to redesign major portions of the gallery spaces inside the institution&rsquo;s Grade I-listed neo-classical Smirke building in Central London. The brief calls for submissions to be judged in two phases and considered for further development toward a final design in a collaborative process between the museum, architects, and other stakeholders.</p><p>The museum says: &ldquo;The competition is accepting entries from all design teams who feel they have the key characteristics the panel are looking for. Overall they must demonstrate they have the creative ability and design flair to put forward an innovative proposal which reimagines the building but keeps the collection at its heart and recognizes how it can be displayed, accessed, and preserved for the future. The panel will also be looking for expertise in sustainability &mdash; both environmental and economic.&rdquo;</p><p>The <a href="https://bustler.net/competitions/9586/british-museum-western-range-competition-to-find-an-architect-led-design-team" target="_blank">British Museum Western Range Architectural Competition</a> is open for e...</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/18105042/quzhou-smart-town-digital-economy-industrial-park/150426879 Quzhou Smart Town Digital Economy Industrial Park by LYCS Architecture LYCS-Architecture 2024-05-10T14:07:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T14:07:06-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/31/31607859f27ba03db8af95a78869a2e0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>"Rolling Hillscape" Quzhou Smart Town Digital Economy Industrial Park, designed by LYCS Architecture, has been officially completed. The design "Gently Places the Building into Nature," echoes the distant mountains that surround the city. "Rolling Hillscape" reinterprets the traditional architectural forms of Jiang Nan using lightweight and transparent modern materials, seamlessly integrating the large-scale public complex into the urban fabric. The project is located in the core area of the Quzhou High-speed Rail New City, with a total construction area of 96,172.11 square meters. It is a digital complex comprising three main functions: the Smart Service Center, the Technology Incubation Center, and the Urban Exhibition Hall.</p> <p>Rolling Hillscape</p> <p>Quzhou, known as the "Land of Mountains and Waters and the Land of Humanity," is located in the western part of Zhejiang Province and is the birthplace of the Qiantang River. Since it was established as a prefecture during the Eastern Han Dyn...</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9832/pritzker-prize-winner-riken-yamamoto-to-speak-in-chicago-may-16th Pritzker Prize winner Riken Yamamoto to speak in Chicago May 16th Josh Niland 2024-05-10T13:42:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T13:55:39-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bk/bkeo8rdhme3rs3g7.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/51168/pritzker-prize" target="_blank">Pritzker Architecture Prize</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/393/illinois-institute-of-technology-iit" target="_blank">Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture</a> will convene a special event featuring 2024 laureate <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2460242/riken-yamamoto" target="_blank">Riken Yamamoto</a> on Thursday, May 16th, titled <em><a href="https://bustler.net/events/14364/community-the-architect-as-catalyst-for-change-the-2024-laureate-lecture-and-panel-discussion" target="_blank">Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change, the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion</a></em>. The gathering is being presented in partnership with the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1052493/chicago-architecture-center" target="_blank">Chicago Architecture Center</a> and gives fans of architecture the chance to hear rare public remarks from Yamamoto at an American venue.&nbsp;</p><p>The Japanese architect will discuss his career-long orientation to community design and desire to create space for people to find each other at a time when architects are everywhere looking to affect a socially dispositive built environment. Past Laureates <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1777/david-chipperfield" target="_blank">David Chipperfield</a> (2023), <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/891205/di-b-do-francis-k-r" target="_blank">Francis K&eacute;r&eacute;</a> (2022), and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150213777/lacaton-vassal" target="_blank">Anne Lacaton</a> (2021) join the 79-year-old for a post-talk discussion in historic S.R. Crown Hall.&nbsp;</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/150426926/j-m-c-house/150426927 J.M.C. House by Atelier d'Arquitectura J. A. Lopes da Costa atelierlopesdacosta 2024-05-10T13:03:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T13:03:35-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f9/f97172a7b5d90c2a24cdb75b2f464e7c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong></strong>The <a href="https://lopesdacosta.pt/index.php?page=9&amp;idp=112&amp;idm=1&amp;lang=en" target="_blank">house</a> is situated on a triangular plot with a steep slope along the access street, in the East/West or South/North direction. This has influenced its shape and volume.</p> <p>&nbsp;The construction is positioned at the highest level on the East side, with the house mainly opening to the West. It is distributed over three floors, taking advantage of the slope of the land. Pedestrian and vehicle access are located at different levels through Rua Dr. Domingos da Silva Coelho, utilizing the natural slope of the road and land. The pedestrian access is situated at a higher level on the ground floor, leading to the house entrance through a flap. The car access is located further west at a lower level, leading to a partly covered patio that connects to the garage and service entrance in the basement. The two levels are externally connected through a ramp located to the south or a staircase that connects the ground floor patio, next to the pool, to the basement parking patio.</p> <p>&nbsp;The ground floor compr...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427132/oceanwide-plaza-la-s-unfinished-high-rise-graffiti-mecca-faces-impending-sale Oceanwide Plaza, LA's unfinished high-rise graffiti mecca, faces impending sale Josh Niland 2024-05-10T12:00:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T13:31:07-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/db237136774c5076b6f9f13f5b8e0334.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The Chinese owners of the stalled residential, hotel and retail complex towering over Crypto.com Arena have hired real estate brokers to sell the property to buyers who could restart the project after work stopped in 2019. Taggers recently covered its outer walls with graffiti visible from far away.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The <em>LA Times</em> also reports the brokerage firm Colliers to have submitted an application estimating the property&rsquo;s current value at $485 million and stating it is still just 60% completed. Another $865 million would be required to finish the block-scale development designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/139823785/callisonrtkl" target="_blank">CallisonRTKL</a>. Some had speculated it could be demolished. Costs for the cleanup of possibly the greatest <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150419654/oceanwide-plaza-graffiti-vandalism-or-the-greatest-tag-takeover-of-all-time" target="_blank">graffiti takeover of recent memory</a> have been reported at $3.8 million.&nbsp;</p> https://archinect.com/news/bustler/9831/a-look-at-the-mies-crown-hall-americas-prize-nominees-for-2024 A look at the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize nominees for 2024 Josh Niland 2024-05-09T20:23:00-04:00 >2024-05-09T20:28:12-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/hu/huxj21hfm5x69lf6.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://bustler.net/news/tags/mchap/21378" target="_blank">Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize</a> nominees have been announced along with a jury for the biennial award's 5th cycle by the <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/393/illinois-institute-of-technology-iit" target="_blank">College of Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology</a> (IIT).</p><p>Many of the highest-profile new American buildings made the list of 219 nominated projects; among them,&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1193664/111-west-57th-street" target="_blank">111 West 57th Street</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1862085/the-brooklyn-tower" target="_blank">The Brooklyn Tower</a>, new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/519618/buffalo-art-museum" target="_blank">Buffalo AKG Museum</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150187626/kpmb-architect-s-new-building-for-boston-university-reaches-for-carbon-neutrality" target="_blank">Center for Computing Sciences at Boston University</a> were some of the most prominent. Other smaller U.S. nominees include <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/2791/john-ronan-architects" target="_blank">John Ronan Architects</a>&rsquo; Chicago Park District Headquarters and <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/67911489/levenbetts" target="_blank">LEVENBETTS</a>&rsquo; East Flatbush Public Library branch in Brooklyn. The new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2276927/louis-armstrong-center" target="_blank">Louis Armstrong Center</a> in Queens and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/2052587/international-african-american-museum" target="_blank">International African American Museum</a> in South Carolina led the country&rsquo;s cultural output, while the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1476852/wrapper" target="_blank">Wrapper</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150311189/shop-s-uber-headquarters-breathes-with-smart-accordion-style-windows" target="_blank">Uber headquarters</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150310215/google-s-big-heatherwick-designed-bay-view-hq-campus-opens" target="_blank">Google Bay View</a> were among several Californian selections featured in the commercial sector.&nbsp;<br></p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/150361025/a-house-with-a-curved-ceiling/150427016 A House With A Curved Ceiling by 株式会社 NoMaDoS NoMaDoS 2024-05-09T19:59:00-04:00 >2024-05-09T19:59:29-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/89/896ccc5a12a9baf31a762779ae2a9951.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong>A House With A Curved Ceiling</strong></p> <p><strong>&#12304;Background&#12305;</strong></p> <p>This house is located on a triangular site at the confluence of tributaries of the Kitakamigawa River. Across the flowing river to the south is a wide landscape of apple orchards.</p> <p>We planned to build a house for this couple and their future children and cats to cherish family time.</p> <p><strong>&#12304;Highlights&#12305;</strong></p> <p>&#12539;The curved ceiling can dissipate the summer heat upwards to the windows while reflecting the surrounding green into the interior like a screen.</p> <p>&#12539;We set the height of doors and windows considering the surrounding terrain, planning to ensure privacy while experiencing nature around.</p> <p>Considering the house's location near the river, we set it above the flood height predicted on the hazard map to prevent natural disasters.</p> <p>&#12539;The exterior walls use high insulation specifications and radiant heating. In winter, the entire house is comfortably heated by draft-free heating.</p> <p><strong>&#12304;Property Overview&#12305;</strong></p> <p>Primary use: Private residence</p> <p>Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefe...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150423800/lvaro-siza-completes-sculptural-extension-to-porto-monastery Álvaro Siza completes sculptural extension to Porto monastery Niall Patrick Walsh 2024-05-09T17:24:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T19:10:00-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/60/605d4859c1c2862729b8e26c09f03fcc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Pritzker Prize-winning architect <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/480408/alvaro-siza" target="_blank">&Aacute;lvaro Siza</a> has completed an extension to the Monastery of Le&ccedil;a do Balio outside <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/479281/porto" target="_blank">Porto</a>, Portugal.&nbsp;</p> <p>The recently <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/6765/renovation" target="_blank">renovated</a> monastery will now serve as the headquarters for the Livraria Lello Foundation, offering a space for &ldquo;exhibitions that will champion literacy and critical thinking.&rdquo;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e7/e7844c89d41da56527c9206805fb585f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e7/e7844c89d41da56527c9206805fb585f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo: Alexandre Delmar</figcaption></figure><p>Located near Siza&rsquo;s hometown of Matosinhos, the scheme draws on the architect&rsquo;s early childhood dreams of being a sculptor. Among the contributions by Siza to the extension is a stand-alone sculpture &lsquo;Viandante&rsquo; which acts as a &ldquo;poetic tribute to the pilgrim&rsquo;s journey, offering a serene space for visitors to reflect and forge deeper connections.&rdquo;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0c/0c885d07f730e364abcdcd51cebf95da.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0c/0c885d07f730e364abcdcd51cebf95da.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo: Alexandre Delmar</figcaption></figure><p>The extension, due to open on June 22, follows weeks after Siza's <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150416916/lvaro-siza-s-self-named-serralves-museum-expansion-opens-in-portugal" target="_blank">self-named Serralves Museum expansion</a> in Porto opened to the public. The 45,000-square-foot expansion is the fifth building designed by Siza for the Serralves Foundation after the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Ar...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150427020/hwkn-to-design-new-keith-haring-wing-expansion-for-center-for-curatorial-studies-at-bard HWKN to design new Keith Haring Wing expansion for Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard Josh Niland 2024-05-09T15:48:00-04:00 >2024-05-09T15:48:46-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4b/4bb39e2371edb54d18d9bc91d0480efe.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS) at <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/55422644/bard-college" target="_blank">Bard College</a> in New York is about to begin work on a new expansion of its CCS Bard Library and Archives, thanks to a $3 million gift from the Keith Haring Foundation. The funds will help advance the <a href="https://archinect.com/HWKN" target="_blank">HWKN Architecture</a>-led $10 million capital project towards a late 2025 completion.</p> <figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b9/b92e2112817117b4afa4fcb4255a4141.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b9/b92e2112817117b4afa4fcb4255a4141.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of HWKN Architecture</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d6/d6bf46e1c4698d90bdd2310743043f76.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"></a>The project was announced as a 6,000-square-foot expansion and will help house the CCS Library and Archives and related Hessel Museum collection, both of which have been added to by recent donations from the art dealer Gavin Brown and former <a href="https://archinect.com/moma" target="_blank">MoMA</a> chief curator Robert Storr. HWKN says their design is &ldquo;aimed at enhancing the educational and community aspects of this unique venue.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c4e4e05c22494dafa1552ef7dabc794.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c4e4e05c22494dafa1552ef7dabc794.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of HWKN Architecture</figcaption></figure><p>Work will begin later this summer and result in a new wing with a 30-person classroom and space for 30,000 volumes adjacent to six new offices for academic departments and 6,000 feet of below-library storage.&nbsp;C.T. Male As...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150426994/dodge-momentum-index-reverses-decline-in-april-led-by-influx-of-commercial-planning Dodge Momentum Index reverses decline in April, led by influx of commercial planning Josh Niland 2024-05-09T14:44:00-04:00 >2024-05-13T19:10:16-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/62/628f96e42225b7f2a492057f78d74479.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The latest <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1930193/dodge-index" target="_blank">Dodge Momentum Index</a> (DMI) has shown an increase of 6.1% for April to a new score of 173.9. For the month, commercial planning improved by 12.6%, while institutional planning dropped by 6.3%.&nbsp;</p> <p>Year-over-year, the DMI is now 1% lower than it was in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150348824/dodge-momentum-index-declines-in-april-driven-by-weak-commercial-planning-figures" target="_blank">April of 2023</a>. Planning in the commercial segment was up 6% from year-ago levels, while the institutional segment was down 15% over the same timeframe. An influx of new <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/114327/data-center" target="_blank">data center</a> projects had been credited for the marked improvements in the former category.</p> <p>"Outsized demand to build Cloud and AI infrastructure is supporting above-average activity in the sector. Most other categories, however, faced slower growth over the month," Sarah Martin, the Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network, stated: "Across these industries, it&rsquo;s likely that owners and developers are grappling with uncertainty around interest rates and lending standards, thus delaying their decisions to push projects into the planning queue....</p> https://archinect.com/firms/project/18105042/jingu-center/150426885 Jingu Center by LYCS Architecture LYCS-Architecture 2024-05-09T14:11:00-04:00 >2024-05-09T14:11:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/64/646c86184c21117437d78ba621d0fd4c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>"AutoFuturist Complex"&mdash;Jingu Center, designed by LYCS Architecture for Jingu Group, has officially been completed. Located in the heart of Hangzhou's Yinhu Sci-tech City, the project spans a total construction area of 92,010.23&nbsp;square meters. It includes facilities for headquarters, office spaces, commercial areas, and reception services. Jingu Group (002488) is a high-tech enterprise specializing in producing automobile wheels, recognized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers as the "Leading Enterprise in China's Auto Parts Wheel Industry." The sleek lines of automobile waistlines inspired the design of the project's main building. The silver structure is boldly sliced with vibrant, dynamic red curves, adding a unique and striking color accent to the urban texture of Yinhu Sci-tech City.<br>Between the city and nature<br>Yinhu Sci-tech City, Binjiang High-tech Zone, and Future Sci-tech City are hailed as Hangzhou's three major high-tech industry hubs. Situated in the core ar...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150426988/autodesk-introduces-experimental-ai-3d-shape-generator-project-bernini Autodesk introduces experimental AI 3D shape generator Project Bernini Josh Niland 2024-05-09T13:53:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T16:32:16-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0d/0d46a9b84b2e5ad0bcf077258f546150.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/14613012/autodesk" target="_blank">Autodesk</a> has just announced the development of a new experimental generative <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/566665/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank">AI</a> design tool called Project Bernini, the latest addition to its Autodesk AI inventory for industry professionals and design students in every field.&nbsp;</p> <p>Project Bernini can reportedly be used to generate complex and unique functional geometric shapes for 3D modeling via text prompts, 2D images, voxels, and point clouds. The model was trained on a range of over ten million different shapes using research from the Autodesk AI Lab in collaboration with the <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/57106834/the-chinese-university-of-hong-kong" target="_blank">Chinese University of Hong Kong</a>. Its potential will become even more considerable once trained on larger professional datasets after the product is made publicly available.</p> <p>Demonstration video for Project Bernini. Video courtesy Autodesk/YouTube.</p> <p>Autodesk says: &ldquo;If trained on buildings, the models could generate geometrically rigorous creative designs and inspire a new generation of buildings and architects. If trained on video game character models or fanta...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150426819/12-featured-job-opportunities-in-portland-and-3-at-uo-in-eugene 12 featured job opportunities in Portland and 3 at UO in Eugene Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2024-05-09T12:56:00-04:00 >2024-05-10T13:15:17-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b3/b3a9042a0f4df42dafe7644966bd1a91.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The latest <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1069128/curated-job-picks" target="_blank">curated jobs roundup</a> from <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/academic" target="_blank">Archinect Jobs</a> features 15 exciting career opportunities across <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/search?q=&amp;q_radius=25&amp;region_id=2139952&amp;location=Portland%2C+OR%2C+US&amp;submit=Search" target="_blank">Portland</a> and <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/search?q=&amp;q_radius=25&amp;region_id=2139408&amp;location=Eugene%2C+OR%2C+US&amp;submit=Search" target="_blank">Eugene</a>, Oregon.</p> <p>For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1467624/archinect-s-guide-to-job-titles" target="_blank">Archinect's Guide to Job Titles</a> series and our <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1448002/archinect-tips" target="_blank">Archinect Tips</a> collection.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://archinect.com/waechter_architecture" target="_blank">Waechter Architecture</a>&nbsp;seeks a&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150426998/project-designer" target="_blank">Project Designer</a><br></strong>"Waechter Architecture in Portland seeks a designer with 3-5 years experience to join their community-focused team, assisting in all architectural phases. Key traits include curiosity, strong communication, and organizational skills. Opportunity includes managing projects and client interactions."</p> <p><strong><a href="https://archinect.com/lindenbrownarchitecture" target="_blank">Linden, Brown Architecture</a> seeks an <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150424088/intermediate-designer" target="_blank">Intermediate Designer<br></a></strong>Qualifications include four to eight years of experience, familiarity with physical model building, 2D and 3D drawing and modeling (Vectorworks, Rhino, etc.), rendering (Photoshop, Enscape, etc.), and generating presentations (Adobe Creative Suite), familiarity working with municipalities for project approvals, and s...</p>