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Three Reuse Projects Shortlisted for RIAS Andrew Doolan Award 2026
Three reuse-led projects, from a Victorian hospital to an Art Deco pool pavilion, vie for the 2026 Doolan Award.
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5 Ways to Create Amazing Portfolio
Creating an architectural portfolio requires careful selection of your best projects, focusing on quality over quantity to effectively represent your work and identity.
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How to Create a Professional Architectural Resume: Tips and Examples for 2024
Creating a professional architectural resume requires attention to detail, clear formatting, and a focus on key components like work experience, education, and skills.
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Why Do Architects Use Architectural Models Instead of Just Drawings?
Physical architectural models remain a core tool even in a digital studio. This piece covers why architects build them alongside drawings, what a...
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Architecture Portfolio Tips: A Guide to Creating Yours
Creating an architectural portfolio that stands out requires more than showcasing your best projects, it demands strategic planning, visual consistency, and a compelling...
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SOM’s Supertall Manhattan Skyscraper: 175 Park Avenue and Its Steel Lattice Structure
Permits have been filed for SOM's supertall Manhattan skyscraper at 175 Park Avenue, a 95-story tower beside Grand Central Terminal. The project features an external steel lattice structural system, 3...
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Flatiron Building: New York’s Revolutionary Triangular Landmark That Redefined the Skyline
Discover the Flatiron Building's architectural brilliance: from Daniel Burnham's daring 1902 Beaux-Arts design and its revolutionary steel-frame structure to the ongoing renovation transforming this triangular New York City icon into...
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Renovation of a Lock Keeper’s House by Atelier APA
Atelier APA strips an abandoned 18th century lock keeper's house on the...
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GRT Architects Completes First Major Overhaul of Storefront for Art and Architecture Since 1993
GRT Architects has renovated Storefront for Art and Architecture's SoHo home, its...
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Sattva: The Healing Village by Anindita Shrivastava
Sattva: The Healing Village is a bachelor's thesis proposal by Anindita Shrivastava...
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library by Snøhetta
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library by Snøhetta opened in Medora, North Dakota on...
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ADDITIVE HQ by NOA
NOA turns an 850 m² raw floor in Bolzano into ADDITIVE's headquarters,...
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Masaryčka Restaurant by archicraft
Masaryčka Restaurant is located inside Prague's historic Masaryk Railway Station, occupying the...
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Furubira Town Hall: A Beacon of Sustainable Architecture in Japan’s Northern Frontier
Furubira Town Hall in Hokkaido exemplifies sustainable architecture with its innovative design,...
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Longyou Tourist Center by atelier tao+c
Atelier tao+c’s Longyou Tourist Center in Tingtangxu Village blends light-footprint interventions with...
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La Source Third-Place Library by NAS architecture
NAS Architecture transforms a disused chapel and square in Rochefort-du-Gard into La...
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Transforms the Graded School Library
Zénite Arquitetura & Construção has transformed the Graded School library in São...
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BMW Foshan Baochuang Center
The BMW Foshan Baochuang Center features a sustainable design that integrates multifunctional...
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EL PARAMÓ Nature Interpretation Center
EL PARAMÓ Nature Interpretation Center, designed by Juan Manuel Reyes Martinez, integrates...
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Laje Football Field by Miguel Marcelino
The Laje Football Field by Miguel Marcelino transforms a steep hillside into...
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Le XV: An Urban Revitalization at the Southern Gateway
Le XV is an urban revitalization project at the southern gateway of...
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Point Loma Nazarene University Prescott Chapel by Carrier Johnson + Culture
Prescott Chapel by Carrier Johnson + Culture at Point Loma Nazarene University...
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Bridging Identities
The thesis examines the identity crisis of Neo-Buddhists and how their built...
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Food Silos Madero
Food Silos Madero repurposes abandoned silos in Buenos Aires into a sustainable...
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SENA Tunja Training Center by TAP Arquitectura
TAP Arquitectura's unbuilt competition proposal for SENA in Tunja wraps a 4,400...
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4 Best Digital Architectural Sketching Tools for Creativity and Precision
Discover the best digital tools for architectural sketching that combine precision, creativity, and collaboration. From AutoCAD and SketchBook to Procreate and Morpholio Trace, explore top software tailored for architects and...
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Notion Alternatives for Architects: 7 Tools That Fit Studio Work
Notion works until a studio needs fee tracking, phase budgets and timesheets. This breakdown covers seven alternatives, from free local-first note tools to architecture specific practice software, with current pricing...
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Visualizing the Invisible: How 3D Rendering Revolutionizes Basement Waterproofing Design
3D rendering in basement waterproofing design enhances understanding of complex drainage systems and moisture management by visually representing protective infrastructure.
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Foster + Partners to Test Robot Swarms Building Timber from the Top Down
Foster + Partners wins €4m EU grant to build robot and drone swarms that assemble timber structures top-down.
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Famous Sustainable Buildings: 6 Green Skyscrapers Leading the Future
From Milan's Bosco Verticale to Sydney's record hybrid timber tower, six green skyscrapers show what sustainable high-rise design has achieved since 2010, including...
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Stacking Diagram: How to Allocate Uses Floor by Floor
A stacking diagram assigns each use in a brief to a level, and gives total area and building height. How to build one,...
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Three Reuse Projects Shortlisted for RIAS Andrew Doolan Award 2026
Three reuse-led projects, from a Victorian hospital to an Art Deco pool pavilion, vie for the 2026 Doolan Award.
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Nakshabid Architects’ Green Field Factory in Bangladesh Wins the RIBA International Prize 2026
Green Field Factory, a seven-storey rug factory in Rangpur, Bangladesh, by Nakshabid Architects, has won the RIBA International Prize 2026 for its passive...
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Renovation of a Lock Keeper’s House by Atelier APA
Atelier APA strips an abandoned 18th century lock keeper's house on the Canal du Midi in Toulouse back to two brick rooms, reopening...
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GRT Architects Completes First Major Overhaul of Storefront for Art and Architecture Since 1993
GRT Architects has renovated Storefront for Art and Architecture's SoHo home, its first major update since 1993.
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Lion Green Road Housing in Croydon Wins the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026
Lion Green Road, a 157-home scheme for Croydon Council by Mary Duggan Architects and Ruff Architects, has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2026....
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Sattva: The Healing Village by Anindita Shrivastava
Sattva: The Healing Village is a bachelor's thesis proposal by Anindita Shrivastava for a 31-acre site in Rishikesh, India, where four therapy clusters...
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Top 6 Home Upgrade Ideas Trending Now in Austin, Texas
Homeowners in Austin are prioritizing smart home technology, outdoor living spaces, and...
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Creating Metaverse Spaces
A network of virtual settings called the metaverse is primarily concerned with...
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Eco-Friendly Tiny Homes: A Practical Design Guide
A practical guide to designing eco-friendly tiny homes, covering insulation, passive solar...
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Top Cities to Enjoy Architecture While Traveling: Explore History, Culture, and Innovation
Discover the top cities where architecture transforms travel! From ancient wonders in...
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How to Identify When It’s Time to Replace Your Roof?
Key indicators for roof replacement include cracked or missing shingles, sagging rooflines,...
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Design Museum Gent Reopens with a Carmody Groarke Extension Built from Waste-Based Bricks
Design Museum Gent reopens on 3 October 2026 with a 2,200 sqm...
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Form Meets Function: How Architectural Design Impacts Real Estate Buying
Architectural design significantly influences real estate buying by affecting property desirability, value,...
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Pinguino House
Pingüino House is designed as a flexible vacation residence in Cariló, allowing...
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Crafting a Minimalist Haven: A Guide to Designing Your Rental Space
Designing a minimalist rental space involves using clean lines, neutral tones, and...
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How Architecture Influences Interior Design
Architecture directly influences interior design by determining spatial dimensions, light quality, material...
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People’s Theatre Opens Permanent Inwood Home After 18 Years
WORKac's ramp-driven design gives Mino Lora's People's Theatre its first permanent home...
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10 Best Youtube Channels for Learning How to Make an Architectural Portfolio
Ten YouTube channels provide valuable insights and techniques for creating an effective...
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