Digital Lab
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Insights into architecture's digital laboratory: We report on the latest innovations and developments. With presentations on digital processes and tools, from 3D printing and additive manufacturing to building information modelling and building automation.
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A flexible event venue
Hybrid Stadium in Hangzhou by Archi-Tectonics
Subsequent use considered: This multifunctional sports complex that was home to the 2023 Asian Games will be available for use as a venue for events of all kinds.
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Congress in Copenhagen
Fabricate 2024 – Creating Resourceful Futures
From 4 to 6 April 2024, the Royal Academy in Copenhagen will host Fabricate, the prime place of exchange on innovative ideas in design, architecture and engineering.
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Digital resurrection of a building tradition
Wood Pavilion in South Korea by JK-AR
With the Pavilion of Floating Lights in the South Korean city of Jinju, the JK-AR studio have resurrected a wood-based building without adhesives or nails. Augmented reality played a role in this project.
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Digital planning, robotic production
Willow Trees of Steel by Peter Haimerl
Two building-high, computer-generated willows of steel cover the transparent new building by Peter Haimerl and add a bit of shine to the market square of the northern Bavarian basket-weaving city of Lichtenfels.
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Robotic production
An Innovative Facade Garment for Textile Research
Reutlingen University has moved into Texoversum, the new building devoted to textile research. The robotically produced shell of fibrous composite materials represents a collaborative project by Allmannwappner Architekten, Menges Scheffler Architekten and the structural engineers from Jan Knippers Ingenieure.
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Exhibition in Beijing
Zaha Hadid Architects: Designing in the New Global Context
The Zaha Hadid Architects exhibition The New World opened at Beijing’s Guardian Art Center in July. It celebrates the development and work of ZHA since its first Chinese projects in 2010, with which the studio left a decisive mark on architecture and urban planning at the beginning of the 21st century.
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Digital planning, robotic production
Willow Trees of Steel by Peter Haimerl
Two building-high, computer-generated willows of steel cover the transparent new building by Peter Haimerl and add a bit of shine to the market square of the northern Bavarian basket-weaving city of Lichtenfels.
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Robotic production
An Innovative Facade Garment for Textile Research
Reutlingen University has moved into Texoversum, the new building devoted to textile research. The robotically produced shell of fibrous composite materials represents a collaborative project by Allmannwappner Architekten, Menges Scheffler Architekten and the structural engineers from Jan Knippers Ingenieure.
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Exhibition in Beijing
Zaha Hadid Architects: Designing in the New Global Context
The Zaha Hadid Architects exhibition The New World opened at Beijing’s Guardian Art Center in July. It celebrates the development and work of ZHA since its first Chinese projects in 2010, with which the studio left a decisive mark on architecture and urban planning at the beginning of the 21st century.
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A vibrant city centre
Archive of the Future in Franconia by Peter Haimerl Architektur
With a sculpture of trees and a glass pavilion, the Baroque old town of Lichtenfels has gained a new destination in the city centre.
Living
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100 percent natural
BioHome3D from the University of Maine
The University of Maine's BioHome3D is the first house to be 3D-printed out of bio-based materials. It consists of wood fibres and bio-resin and is completely recyclable.
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Building on a large scale
100 Houses from the 3D Printer by BIG
Robots are constructing the world’s largest 3-D residential community: In the Texan city of Georgetown, the BIG studio is building 100 houses.
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Living and working under one roof
Campus Infobip in Zagreb by 3LHD
The new headquarters for the software company Infobip, located on the outskirts of Zagreb, combines office space and employee accommodations under one roof. In keeping with the client, digital tools played a significant role in planning this project.
Books
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Climate & Ressources
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Loft-style offices
98-100 De Beauvoir Road in London by Henley Halebrown
In their renovation of two industrial buildings, Henley Halebrown have created loft-like office spaces, each with its own distinctive character.
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Healing close to home
Day Clinic near Barcelona by BAAS Arquitectura + CASA Solo
A delicate facade of light-coloured brick, and bright interiors that create a pleasant atmosphere: at the very least, this built environment will make longer hospital visits as agreeable as possible.
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A converted workshop
Sports Centre in Paris by Think Tank Architecture
A former repair workshop belonging to the Parisian local transport authority is now a venue for martial arts. Polycarbonate facades and skylights let daylight stream into the interior, which has undergone a threefold conversion.