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Kanye West, Qatar Pavilion, Animation Generators and more

In this edition, we delve into the forefront of innovation and technology in architecture and construction.

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Let’s take a look at a few updates!

It has been reported that artist Kanye West has dramatically transformed his $57.3 million Malibu house into a bare concrete structure.

A new addition to the New York skyline, the One High Line project, formerly known as XI, was designed by BIG in collaboration with Witkoff Group and Dan Fink.

Kengo Kuma & Associates unveils the Qatar Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025 and collaborates to design the Qatar Museums.

This weekend! In the 3D-Printing Ceramics 2.0 workshop, we will explore clay 3D printing, including the material and fabrication process, setting up files to print with Cura, and choreographing printing paths with Grasshopper to have complete control over the printer. The workshop is available in a bundle with a discount, including two other workshops.🚀

Panzhou International Hotel features curvilinear anodized aluminum cladding

Amid Gaozhou’s rapidly developing CBD, a new iconic building has emerged, leaving its mark on the city’s skyline. This ambitious high-rise construction, which has seventy floors and is 150 meters high, is next to the city’s largest shopping mall. Panzhou International Hotel, designed by Shing & Partners Design Group, marks the final stage of the urban regeneration initiative to revitalize buildings in Gaozhou.

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.

BIG’s One High Line adds new unique facade to New York

A new addition to the New York skyline, the One High Line project, formerly known as XI, is designed by BIG in collaboration with Witkoff Group and Dan Fink. The project consists of two twisted towers, with the east tower reaching 91 meters and containing 87 residential units.

Best universities to study Architecture in Europe

Becoming an architect is challenging, and selecting the right course can also be difficult. In Europe, there are many options, each with its unique style of education, school, and teaching program. As a discipline that falls between engineering and art, choosing the right course requires thorough research.

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8 AI image to animation generators

AI image-to-animation generators have also become increasingly popular after the rise in the popularity of AI tools. Many people have used these tools to create interesting videos for both professional and entertainment purposes. As a designer, you can utilize these tools to enhance the appeal of your projects and bring life to your designs.

Kengo Kuma & Associates unveils design for Qatar Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025

Qatar Museums and Kengo Kuma & Associates have collaborated to design the Qatar Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025. The design of the pavilion is influenced by both Qatari and Japanese cultures, drawing inspiration from shared elements like the strong connection to the sea.

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How can metaverse help re-imagine the future of heritage preservation?

Metaverse has been a subject of increasing curiosity in every forum, industry, and stage of work. Given the versatile possibilities the virtual world presents, it is difficult for anyone not to explore what the metaverse offers. Especially in experience-driven fields such as architecture, hospitality, travel, and fashion, explorations in the metaverse are immense.

Snøhetta-designed extension for the world’s oldest ski museum

Holmenkollen Ski Museum, originally designed by Hjalmar Welhaven. The museum contains Stone Age rock engravings, which are the first of 4,000 years of skiing history. Viking-era skis and skiers are also on exhibit. It also features equipment that was used by Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen on their polar excursions.

OCT Design Museum’s smooth organic form creates a surreal floating effect

OCT Design Museum by Studio Pei-Zhu is an impressive addition to the Shenzhen design landscape. This unique construction is intended to host fashion shows, exhibitions of product design, and even conceptual shows of automobiles.

Computational Design: NEXT 17

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Computational Design: NEXT is a joint effort by some of the world’s leading experts in computational design to create an online learning platform that will also serve as a full-fledged online conference. The conference will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 – 25, 2024, and will include workshops, panel discussions, technology demos, and presentations.