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“The difference between failure and success is doing a thing nearly right and doing it exactly right.”
—Edward Simmons

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Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France gears up for its reopening on December 8th, 2024, five years after the fire ravaged the church. The reopening of the Cathedral sees a number of renovations from designers and companies forming the Atelier de Notre-Dame. It includes the fabrication of liturgical furniture, chairs, and the reliquary for the Holy Crown of Thorns, designed respectively by Guillaume Bardet, Ionna Vautrin, and Sylvain Dubuisson for the church.

—via Designboom

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Women in Architecture Part II.

The second installment of the acclaimed docu-series Women in Architecture takes center stage as it continues to explore equity and creativity in the built environment. Produced by Sky-Frame and directed by Boris Noir, this second part follows the journeys of architects Dorte Mandrup and Tosin Oshinowo, two professionals whose work bridges cultural and professional contexts. From Copenhagen to Lagos, the documentary reveals how their distinct paths converge in their shared challenges and transformative contributions to the field.

—via Sky-Frame

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2024 Creative Boom Christmas Gift Guide for Creatives.

After a difficult year for the economy, it's time to support small businesses and independent creatives this festive season. Check out Creative Boom’s carefully selected gift ideas, and you'll even impress all your family and friends. Every year, they scour the British Isles to bring you the best gift ideas for creatives. And it goes without saying that they don't look to big brands and global monopolies.

—via Creative Boom

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RIBA International Prize 2024.

RIBA International Prize 2024 has been announced, and the winner is Modulus Matrix: 85 Social Housing in Cornellà, designed by Peris + Toral Arquitectes in Barcelona

Working with a mass timber structure and sustainable architecture principles, the building achieves low CO₂ emissions. Conceived to be adaptive and inclusive the scheme was praised by the jury for its matrix of homes organised around a central courtyard. The six-storey building of 85 homes near Barcelona was loosely inspired by the architects' research into films of Japanese director Yasujirō Ozu who explored daily family life.

—via Wallpaper

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A Galvanised Jewel: Pacific Coast House.

Pacific Coast House is a sanctuary for a writer of books, set in Northern California’s dramatic landscape. Embedded into the ridge, the home presents a two-storey facade on arrival, while a single-storey wing extends into the terrain. The northern wing offers a private space for rest and reflection, while the southern living area flows across the hillside, following the natural contours and embracing the panoramic views.

—via Hyde + Hyde Architects

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