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Tierra Adentro Garden and Restaurant / Fernanda Reyes

February 6, 2018 Daniel Tapia 0

Tierra Adentro Wines is a young project that was born to continue a family dream since 1971, the year in which the first vineyards were planted in Campo Real Zacateca. Pursuing the dream of the founder, the second and third generation of the family managed to open the doors of the winery in 2016 for people to enjoy the vineyards, their wine and the process of creation.

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Laser Technology Uncovers the Surprising Size and Density of Hidden Mayan Cities

February 6, 2018 Kaley Overstreet 0

A new National Geographic documentary is set to reveal a newly discovered Mayan “Megalopolis” in what is being called a “major breakthrough” in Mayan history. Over 60,000 homes, infrastructure systems, and man-made features that were once hidden underneath the dense jungles of Guatemala are now being revealed to the world, painting a picture of ancient cities that were both much larger and much denser than previously thought.

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Antônio Bicudo Apartment / Vão

February 6, 2018 Cristobal Rojas 0

The apartment Antônio Bicudo is located on the upper level of a three levels building, situated in the neighborhood of Pinheiros. The stand point requested by the future resident was that the 50m2 of the useful area were to be rearranged, so that the bedroom could be isolated from the remaining spaces. Considering it, the construction was realized almost without any demolition, which is quite unusual in remodeling projects.

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A Virtual Look Inside Case Study House #10 by Kemper Nomland & Kemper Nomland Jr

February 6, 2018 Robynn Weldon 0

The tenth Case Study House wasn’t actually intended for the Arts & Architecture programme. It was added on its completion in 1947, to fill out the roster, as many houses remained unbuilt. Clearly, the Nomland design earned its place on the list, having many features in common with other Case Study homes and, most importantly, meeting the stated aims of economy, simplicity, new materials and techniques, and indoor/outdoor integration. The different departure point, however, can be seen in the layout. Whereas Case Study homes were designed primarily for families, this plan is for “a family of adults”—which is to say, a childless couple.

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Morpholio’s Latest Trace App Update Streamlines Construction Administration Design Changes

February 6, 2018 Collin Abdallah 0

Have you ever been on the construction site and had a problem arise that needed immediate attention? The answer to that question is almost guaranteed to be yes. The Construction Administration phase is not intended to be a time for big design decisions, but with unforeseen field conditions, contractor errors and never-ending client changes, your team can keep designing and problem-solving throughout CA. Morpholio‘s new update to their Trace app for iPhoneTracePro, aims to transform site visits by “importing key components of the design process into the Construction Administration phase.”