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Ndarja Marks Tirana’s Changing Skyline With a Thoughtful New Landmark

D5 editorial — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:23:27 +0000

Located on Myslym Street in a central district of Tirana, where old and new converge, the Ndarja building adapts to the ongoing transformation of the urban morphology landscape by offering a serene space for residential, hospitality, offices, and commercial use. The building is surrounded by lush vegetation and illuminated by a reflective water surface, which helps soften the structure’s solidity…

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A Deep Dive Into The Renovation of Rome’s Termini Station

D5 editorial — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:06:10 +0000

Rome’s Termini Station is a true icon of modern Roman architecture, serving as the city’s most significant intermodal hub and one of Europe’s major transit centers. This landmark building was, however, in need of a makeover since Rome wanted to open up the original post-war modern-style 19th-century structure to the surrounding Servian Walls. In comes L35 Architects, the studio responsible for…

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Explore the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center: A Gateway to Discovery at Missouri Botanical Garden

D5 editorial — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:04:15 +0000

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a global leader in plant science research and the nation’s oldest continuously operating botanical garden. Entering a new era, the Garden engaged Ayers Saint Gross and Michael Vergason Landscape Architects to design an iconic visitor center and complementary gardens as the primary gateway for more than one million annual visitors. The state-of-the-art Jack C.

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Canvas House Is Both a Private Residence and an Art Gallery

Leonor Gomes — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 08:05:27 +0000

Canvas House is many things: a piece of modern art, a family residence, and something everyone visiting the neighboring houses will point at and ask, “Who lives there?”. Designed by PARTISANS, the unique building functions as both a private residence and the home of an art collection. The brick facade was designed to embody the artwork the residence holds…

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Step into the Festive Magic with Selfridges’ More the Merrier! Celebration of Joy and Beauty

D5 editorial — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:01:25 +0000

Voted the World’s Best Department store, Selfridges transports us from reality into the festive season. With a More the Merrier! ethos, Selfridges welcomes visitors to enjoy a patchwork of vibrant tastes and trends, a maximalist celebration of beauty and joy. Every year, Selfridges assembles a band of makers to create a Christmas like no other. In 2024, these merry mavericks are long…

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A One-of-a-Kind Visit to the Jungles of Latin America

D5 editorial — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:57:48 +0000

Perched on the 24th floor of the Nhow Hotel in Amsterdam, Selva Restaurant serves up Latin American cuisine with a tropical twist. The restaurant’s design, carried out by Barcelona-based interior architecture and design studio El Equipo Creativo, complements this culinary offering, blending organic shapes, natural materials, and vibrant colours to create a lush, exotic experience.

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Designing Masaryčka: A Visual Connection with Prague’s Old Town by Zaha Hadid Architects

Leonor Gomes — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:58:40 +0000

Masaryčka is a mixed-use development project designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, located near the Masaryk Railway Station in Prague, that includes office spaces, retail areas, and public amenities. Named after the station, a historic landmark, the building was designed to connect visually with Prague’s Old Town, known as “the city of 100 spires”. The building is located…

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When AI Joins the Design Process, What Happens to the Human Touch?

Mirna Huhoja-Dóczy — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:38:00 +0000

The design world is having its “Eureka!” moment with AI. What was once all about blueprints, mood boards, and endless tweaks is now based on algorithms, machine learning, and tools that feel more like creative partners than cold, lifeless software. AI is changing how we design and expanding what we imagine possible, from creating personalized interiors to transforming product development and…

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Old Meets New in Zaragoza as Magén Arquitectos Revamp a Historic Campus with a Green Twist

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, completed in 1941, was the first structure built on the San Francisco Campus. Designed by Regino Borobio and José Beltrán, the building features a large longitudinal design with a symmetrical layout.

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S.PIN ARCHITECT Bridging Nature, Culture, and Future in Innovative Architecture

D5 editorial — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:26:00 +0000

This project is featured as part of the D5 Digital Design Week: AI & Sustainability. To learn more, click here. S.PIN Architect, an award-winning architectural firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is dedicated to pushing the envelope in architecture by blending urbanism, landscape design, and interior design. With a philosophy grounded in the belief that architecture can be a catalyst for…

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