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Architizers A+Awards are back, and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th, now is your chance to showcase your work to some of the most forward-thinking minds in architecture and design. Our jury of over 250 experts spans architecture, technology, material science and beyond, reflecting the diversity and innovation celebrated by the expansive A+Awards categories. This year, were thrilled to welcome four influential leaders whose work in material innovation and research is reshaping whats possible in the built environment.Enter the 13th Annual A+AwardsThese new jury members are breaking ground in sustainable structural design, cutting-edge construction technology and research, faade innovation, and traditional material craftsmanship. From creating circular construction systems to reimagining prefabrication and exploring the artistry of local materials, their expertise drives architecture toward a more sustainable and creative future. Each brings a distinct vision that pushes the boundaries of material use, inspiring architects worldwide to rethink and elevate their work.Discover how these material pioneers are leading architecture into its next chapter.Philippe BlockProfessor, Co-director Block Research Group, Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH ZurichPhilippe Block is Full Professor of Architecture and Structures and head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich, where he co-leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele, and director of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) on Digital Fabrication. He studied architecture and structural engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and at MIT in the US, where he earned his PhD in 2009.The BRG develops sustainable and circular construction solutions through the advancement of computational structural design and innovation in digital fabrication and construction. Philippe and Tom translate their research into practice, with the consultancy Foreign Engineering and the ETH spin-off VAULTED. Most significant is the development of the Rippmann Floor System (RFS), a low-carbon-footprint, fully circular prefabricated concrete floor solution.Belinda CarrConTech Communicator and CEO, Carr BuildsWith a background in architecture, interior design, BIM management, building science and construction, Belinda Carr has a unique take on construction technology and innovation. Identifying a gap in the dissemination unbiased educational info in the construction tech landscape, Belinda channeled her knowledge and passion into launching a YouTube channel, social media outlets and a podcast.This platform serves as a source of truth for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, providing the critical insights and information that were previously lacking. Belindas commitment to advancing the industrys knowledge base is paralleled by her role at DPR Constructions prefabrication team. With a vision that aligns with the innovative ethos of DPR, Belinda is helping to steer the construction industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future.Troy DonovanPrincipal Faade Designer, Prism FacadesTroy is a principal at Prism Faades, a design and engineering consultancy in Sydney, Australia. As a faade designer, he has developed specialist skills in the design of components and custom fabrication, which he applies to the development of new faades. He has a broad range of industry experience, and has worked in Australia, New Zealand, New York.Troy is also an accomplished illustrator and is active in the architectural community as a mentor, blogger and speaker. His enthusiasm and willingness to share has encouraged a sketching and model making culture amongst the architects and students he works with.Nguyen HaPrincipal Designer, ARB ArchitectsNguyen Ha is the co-founder of arb architects Vietnam, based in Hanoi. She set up a practice office in Vietnam with two Swiss architects Kurt Aellen and Laurent Cantalou right after she returned from Switzerland, where she completed the MAS programme at the Department of Architecture at the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ). Creating the sense of serenity that architecture can provide to everyday life in every setting is the focus of architect Nguyen Has work.At the same time, she always wants to search and experiment with new materials in architecture, which is why she also works as an artisan to find new forms of expression in materials. Ha collaborates with craftsmen and multi-disciplinary artists to develop projects that explore traditional materials and produces a number of contemporary installations of ceramics, lighting, and traditional toys.With a diverse jury of global experts and a global voting public, Architizer's A+Awards champions firms around the world. Get your work in front of the industry's best by starting your submission today.The post Crafting the Future: A+Awards Jury Welcomes 4 Architectural Material Experts appeared first on Journal.

Calling all architects, landscape architects and interior designers: Architizer's A+Awards allows firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of Worlds Best Architecture Firm. Start an A+Firm Award Application today.Since its launch in 2016, PMT Partners has swiftly become a standout in architecture and interior design. This year, the firm claimed the A+Awards Popular Choice honor for Best Young Firm, cementing its reputation as a leader among emerging practices. Founded by lead architects Yan Hu, Weihao Zhao and Zhe Zeng, PMT Partners collaborates with clients across China and beyond, crafting spaces that reflect both contemporary needs and future aspirations. Their work is a response to the unpredictable nature of todays world.In particular, the studios interior projects are redefining the boundaries of spatial design. PMT Partners creates interiors that are not only visually striking but also provoke new ways of experiencing space. Through unexpected material choices, unconventional layouts and a fascinating interplay of light and shadow, their interiors break free from traditional design norms. Whether working in retail environments or cultural spaces, the firm prioritizes spatial fluidity and sensory engagement. In turn, their work results in transformative interiors that feel both intimate and dynamic. PMT Partners demonstrates that interiors can be radical without sacrificing functionality, shaping the future of interior design with projects that invite users to reimagine the spaces they inhabit. As they continue to push boundaries, they offer a vision for the future, one where design is grounded in timeless principles but open to new possibilities.JIAMILA Islamic Fashion Flagship StoreYiwu, Jinhua, ChinaThe JIAMILA Islamic Fashion Flagship Store in Yiwu City blends local culture with Islamic design, creating a unique shopping experience for both residents and visitors. This three-story boutique features a stunning atrium with a pendentive structure inspired by Byzantine architecture, which serves as a focal point and attracts customers to the upper levels. The interior design incorporates concentric circles, winding corridors, and strategic lighting to enhance the sense of space while providing a ceremonial ambiance. With a layout that encourages exploration, the store showcases Muslim fashion through dynamic displays and distinct exhibition areas, offering a blend of modernity and tradition in a vibrant urban setting.GEMART Smart Home ShowroomGuangzhou, ChinaThe Dwelling Intelligent System Experience Showroom by PMT Partners for GEMART showcases cutting-edge whole-house smart technology, including intelligent lighting, curtains,and home theater systems. Encased in floor-to-ceiling glass walls, the showroom acts as a transparent display, allowing both visitors and passersby to observe dynamic changes inside. The two-story interior features cave-like display walls on the first floor and an immersive home theater on the second, where smart systems synchronize lighting, sound and curtains with a single command. The design creates an interactive space that blurs the line between product demonstration and living experience, offering a glimpse into the future of connected, intuitive homes.Shenzhen Flagship Store of TFDShenzhen, ChinaThe Manufactured Nature store blends fashion with an immersive ecosystem, imitating forests, valleys, and plant life across seasons. Inside the 5,380-square-foot (500 square meter) space, installations resemble natural forms like trees, streams and mountains, with island displays and bark-inspired treehouses serving as mini-stores for independent designers. The interior design combines hyperbolic aluminum plates, metal frames and natural materials like wood and reed to create a seamless balance between the artificial and natural. This thoughtful design symbolizes growth, creativity and sustainability, encouraging visitors to explore fashion in a setting that mirrors the cycles of nature.Stand VIRG CASA 2019Guangzhou, ChinaFor VIRG CASAs stand at the 2019 China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair, PMT Partners designed two interconnected exhibition halls, one triangular and one square, to blur the line between abstract ideals and practical living. The triangular halls symmetrical interior, with mirrored ceilings and sloping walls, evokes a sense of ritual and dreamlike space, while deep red tiles metaphorically represent a home that is cold on the surface but warm inside. Furniture and tiles are integrated into both halls as functional elements, art objects, and immersive design statements. Together, the spaces invite visitors to explore layered scenes and reflect on the intersection of aspiration and reality.ZIPLAB Off-line Store, China by PMT PartnersGuangzhou, ChinaZIPLAB, part of Onion Globals business ecosystem, bridges online and offline retail through immersive, spectacle-driven interiors that blend commerce with experience. Stores like the Beijing Road location in Guangzhou explore the relationship between people, products and space, using interactive elements such as the Archive Hall, Charging Tower and Data Vault to guide visitors through symbolic consumer journeys. Designed as dynamic environments, these interiors foster exploration, using mirrored walls, compressed pathways and fragmented installations to create a futuristic, multi-sensory experience. The concept of compression and decompression is central to ZIPLABs philosophy, merging the physical and digital worlds to generate continuous consumer engagement.SHEERIN Pavilion for 2023 Guangzhou Design WeekGuangzhou, ChinaThe SHEERIN Pavilion at the 2023 Guangzhou Design Week reimagines exhibition spaces with sustainability at its core. Designed to showcase sintered stones, the pavilion mimics the experience of wandering through an artificial canyon, blending bold design with environmental responsibility. The space invites visitors to explore three interconnected volumes representing sound, light, and water, creating immersive environments through carefully crafted interiors. Inside, features like the Sound Horn speaker and the Cut Light Cone use innovative forms and materials to evoke sensory engagement, transforming the interior into a dynamic landscape of discovery.Calling all architects, landscape architects and interior designers: Architizer's A+Awards allows firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of Worlds Best Architecture Firm. Start an A+Firm Award Application today.The post Intrepid Interiors: 6 Reasons Why Emerging Firm PMT Partners Should Be on Your Design Radar appeared first on Journal.

Within the Forest: Without the Forest, crafted by DOMM cofounders Raffy Mardirossian and Paul Matevosyan, is an electric-orange artwork that wraps a trio of trees in stacked bands of netting.Currently on view in the L+A+N+D within the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont, Kentucky is Within the Forest: Without the Forest, crafted by DOMM cofounders Raffy Mardirossian and Paul Matevosyan. It is an electric-orange artwork that wraps a trio of trees in stacked bands of nettin...

HOK recently renovated the 6-story tower at Cummins Engine Technical Center, adding significant upgrades to the midcentury interior of the Harry Weesedesigned building, while maintaining the its Brutalist integrity.HOK recently renovated the 6-story tower at Cummins Engine Technical Center, adding significant upgrades to the interior while maintaining the fortresss Brutalist integrity.

Few genres are more crowded than the multiplayer, but Double ElevensBlindfirecertainly made an impression with its announcement and shadow drop last month. Available in early access, it sees players trying to be the last ones standing in matches that take place in complete darkness, and soon, itll open the gates for more players to hop in.Having been available for Xbox and PC for a little over a month, Double Eleven has announced thatBlindifreis also releasing in early access for PS5 imminently, on November 21. You can also purchase it at a 10 percent discount until December 9 as long as you are subscribed to PlayStation Plus.As mentioned, matches in Blindfire take place in pitch blackness, with players being tasked with finding and eliminating opponents while remaining hidden themselves. Alongside your weapons, youll also be relying on high-tech gadgetry and, of course, sound. Check out the announcement trailer below for a look at what the game has in store.

Microsoft has made cloud streaming a pivotal part of its gaming business, so its no surprise to see the company continuing to roll out new features to keep improving on the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience. Another major feature has been rolled out, in fact, with players now finally being allowed to stream games that they own.While until now Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) has only allowed users to stream games available via the Game Pass catalog, Microsoft has announced that Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will now be able to stream games that they own through TV screens and browsers on smartphones, tablets, and PCs, with support for the same also coming to the Xbox app on PC as well as Xbox consoles sometime in 2025.This feature has been rolled out in all 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently available in beta. For now, 50 games support this feature, but more will become cloud-playable with time, according to Microsoft. You can view the full current list of games below.Animal WellAssassins Creed MirageAvatar: Frontiers of PandoraBalatroBaldurs Gate 3Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenCall of Duty: Modern Warfare II(2022)The Casting of Frank StoneCyberpunk 2077Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeDredgeDying Light 2 Stay HumanFarming Simulator 25Fear the SpotlightFinal Fantasy XIV OnlineFinal FantasyFinal FantasyIIFinal FantasyIIIFinal FantasyIVFinal FantasyVFinal FantasyVIHadesHarry Potter: Quidditch ChampionsHigh On LifeHitman World of AssassinationHogwarts LegacyHouse Flipper 2Kena: Bridge of SpiritsLego Harry Potter CollectionLife is Strange: Double ExposureMetro ExodusMortal Kombat 1NBA 2K25PGA Tour 2K23PhasmophobiaPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownRust Console Edition7 Days to DieStar Wars OutlawsStrayThe Crew MotorfestThe Outlast TrialsThe Plucky SquireThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntTom Clancys The Division 2TopSpin 2K25UndertaleVisions of ManaWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2WWE 2K24