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ZHA Completes Beijing’s Largest Exhibition Center

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Zaha Hadid Architects Completes Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre in Beijing

Beijing’s new Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, sets a new standard with sustainable design and innovation.

SOM’s One Flagler Rises in West Palm Beach with Trellis-Inspired Facade

Among the first in a new wave of buildings that are transforming West Palm Beach into a major urban center, One Flagler brings the standards of a Class-A New York office to the city’s growing downtown.

Parametric Explorations of Suggestive Design

This workshop covers parametric design in Grasshopper 3D, focusing on techniques like graph mapping and loop design to create dynamic geometries. The workshop is scheduled for March 8 & 9, 2025.

3D-Printing Concrete: Sketch to real-scale prototype

In this workshop, participants will learn how to approach the 3D printing process from the actual design to the final print. The result of the workshop will be a segment of the load-bearing facade with data ready for 3D printing. The workshop is scheduled for March 1 & 2, 2025.

Bjarke Ingels Group to Design Nature-Focused Sankt Lukas Hospice in Denmark

The new 8,500 m2 palliative care center will house an outreach hospice team, Denmark‘s first-day hospice, and units for children, youth, and adults.

Buzz Architects’ Longquan Mountain Observatory Wins Architizer A+ Award

The Longquan Mountain Observatory, a building at the highest point of Chengdu City, is intended to be a flowing landscape element.

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Top 10 Podcasts For Creators

Here are the Top 10 Podcasts for Creators that will provoke your thoughts and keep you inspired during your design processes.

Is Automated Construction on the Horizon?

Discover how AI, robotics, and 3D printing are revolutionizing construction—boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability while paving the way for the future of building.

Sustainability in Architectural Education – Is it Relevant?

Find out why sustainability must be woven into architectural education, shifting the focus from traditional building designs to innovative, eco-conscious solutions that address environmental, social, and economic impacts for future generations.

How BIM Models Transform into 3D Printed Buildings (Digital DNA)

Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the building industry through digitization, with BIM models and 3D printing driving groundbreaking transformations across all phases of construction projects.

Generative Architecture with AI (SD+FLUX)

Learn how to refine AI workflows and explore cutting-edge Generative AI applications being developed at MVRDV, one of the top innovative architectural firms. The workshop is scheduled for March 29 – 30, 2025.

Procedurally Performant Patterns

This workshop focuses on using Houdini for the procedural design of performance-driven patterns in Footwear and Industrial Design, from CAD processing to prototyping. The workshop is scheduled for March 22 & 23, 2025.

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