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For today’s edition we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• Ever thought about how AI is shown in movies? These 10 must-watch films explore AI in ways that might change how you see its role in our future.

• The Luna Beach Club designed with Fibonacci-inspired geometry, innovation and relaxation together in a stunning coastal setting.

• Architects are now using satellite data to create greener, more energy-efficient buildings, making sustainability easier to achieve.

• And the world’s first 3D-printed mobile home is here! It’s a glimpse into the future of housing—smart, sustainable, and adaptable.

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PATALKS: Shajay Bhooshan | Zaha Hadid Architects

In this episode of PA Talks, we visit the iconic Zaha Hadid Architects in London to sit down with Shajay Bhooshan, Associate Director and Head of Computation and Design (ZHACODE). This in-depth 40-minute interview delves into the innovative workflows of Zaha Hadid Architects, the founding journey of ZHACODE, and their groundbreaking projects. Shajay shares insights on the future of digital fabrication, the impact of AI on architecture, and the role of game engines in design world.

Luna Beach Club by Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios

Luna Beach Club, perched on the cliffside of Nyanyi Beach in Bali, offers a dynamic blend of architecture, dining, events, and holistic relaxation. Designed with Fibonacci-inspired geometry, the site features a bamboo and basalt vortex-like main club, lagoon pool, elevated pods, and tranquil spaces for ceremonies. With sustainability at its core, the venue uses innovative materials and organic forms to create a seamless connection with nature, while providing versatile spaces for large gatherings and intimate experiences alike.

Satellite Data And Green Building: Increasing Cities’ Resilience

The cities of the future are taking shape today, and at their heart lies a bold vision for sustainability. Green buildings, conceptualized to minimize environmental footprint to a minimum while maximizing energy efficiency and comfort, are no longer aspirational in architecture — they form the necessary props for a climate-resilient cityscape. But creating these spaces isn’t just about innovative materials or clever designs but about understanding the environment at scales beyond blueprints and building sites.

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China’s Urban Voids as Catalysts: Reimagining the Horizon

China’s city skylines are characterized by towering cranes and half-built structures, emblematic of rapid urban growth and ambition. However, a closer inspection reveals a starkly different reality: many of these developments, once launched with optimism, have stalled, leaving behind eerie, hollow concrete frames. China's "Urban Voids" offer unique repurposing opportunities to transform abandoned sites into sustainable, dynamic communities.

10 must-watch movies about AI that will challenge your perspective

Movies have always been a great source of inspiration, particularly for creative professionals. Strong visual storytelling can help you approach a problem differently, sparking new ideas and concepts. While there are countless topics that movies can explore, one that has been particularly fascinating to audiences is the concept of artificial intelligence. From classic sci-fi movies to modern ones, movies have long explored the possibilities and dangers of AI.

Inventing, experimenting, and collaborating: The Architectural Biography of Frei Otto

This article embarks on a visionary journey of invention, experimentation, and collaboration, the architectural biography of Frei Otto unveils a profound legacy that revolutionized lightweight structures and left an indelible mark on the 20th-century architectural landscape.

Posthuman Architecture: Designing for/with posthuman subject

Architecture continued with an human-centric approach for a long period of time. The actions for the built environment are carried out by people and for people. The posthuman perspective is a wider understanding of bringing human, non-human; living, non-living; nature, and technology together.

8 stunning contemporary architecture in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is located in the Eastern region of Asia in China's southern region referred to as the administrative region in China. Here are eight such stunning Contemporary Architecture in Hong Kong.

LEMKI Robotix presents the world’s first 3D printed mobile home – DISCOVER 3D

The Ukrainian-German company LEMKI Robotix and Iscale3D has made a revolutionary breakthrough in large-scale 3D printing by creating DISCOVER 3D, a mobile home printed from an eco-friendly composite material consisting of recycled polypropylene (7400 bottles) with the addition of fiberglass.

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