Jahn finalizes construction of Chicago’s new skyscraper

Jahn has recently finalized the construction of Chicago’s new skyscraper, 1000M, an approximately 240.18-meter residential tower located at the end of the Michigan Avenue Historic District. It is one of the tallest residential buildings in the city and marks one of the final projects designed by the studio founder, Helmut Jahn, who passed away in 2021.

Proscenium of Ephemeral Reflections, inspired by the 2024 Olympics

Dimitar Pouchnikov shares his journey from using Maya at the AA School to leveraging Blender in his professional practice. He highlights Blender's growing potential in the architecture and design industries and discusses its advantages, including procedural workflows, non-destructive modeling, and powerful rendering engines.

Bosta(o)topia envisions Istanbul’s historic Bostans as vertical farms

Throughout centuries, a network of market gardens supplied Istanbul with fresh vegetables. These traditional market gardens, known as Bostan, were deeply integrated into daily life in Istanbul. Apart from being places of cultivation, they played a significant role in shaping Istanbul’s identity and urban landscape.

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Kanye West demolishes Tadao Ando-designed Malibu House

It has been reported that artist Kanye West (now known as Ye) has dramatically transformed his 57.3 million dollar Malibu house into a bare concrete structure. This concrete haven was originally built by the Japanese Pritzker prize-winning architect Tadao Ando for Richard Sachs in 2013.

The essential features and architectural implications of Houdini

Both professional and creative skills are required to generate 3D animation and visual effects for movies, television shows, video games, and virtual reality. Because Houdini offers the possibility to explore, create, and refine projects from concept to final product, it is the ideal software for bringing different realms together.

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Al Andalus: The occidental gem of Islamic Architecture

The second half of the 7th century marked the beginning of the Arabic civilization in Al Andalus (Spain). It was occupied by Islamic rulers who influenced the region and gave birth to a concept that modern-day architects build on and teach.

A guide to the modernist architectural heritage of Mumbai

Mumbai, India, offers a unique experience when strolling through its streets since it is a unique fusion of various significant architectural styles that have shaped the city throughout its history. The buildings that dot the city’s landscape are a clear expression of its vibrant culture.

10 cool gadgets for architects and designers

Gadgets are essential tools or products that significantly enhance the working capacity of their users. Technology has dramatically impacted the design field offering significant advantages to the users. To achieve productivity and efficiency in work requires the application of the right tools and gadgets.