article thumbnail

Fondation Louis Vuitton: Frank Gehry Reflects on the Making of an Architectural Icon in Paris

Architizer

Completed in 2014, Gehry’s landmark building is undoubtedly an architectural icon, but manages to retain a reference for both its site in the heart of Paris’s beloved park and for the city as a whole. I hope that I have made the city of Paris proud of the building. Early conceptual sketch by Gehry, 2006 © Frank O.

Sketching 134
article thumbnail

C.F. Møller Architects wins competition for new multi-arena in Bergen

aasarchitecture

The area currently appears cold and unfriendly, creating barriers to the city’s use and connections. We want to remove today’s grey barriers and instead connect the city with a series of green connections, nice streets and open spaces that work for everyday and festive use,” says Klaus Toustrup. Image © C.F.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

HarborPlace Design Review - Round 2: More Questions

Community Architect Daily

The HarborPlace design team (architect Gensler and Landscape Architect Unknown Studio presented to the City's Design Review Panel (UDAAP) for a second time today and presented the memorable moment when a team that was sent packing in the first round only to came back with the exact same design expecting a different outcome.

article thumbnail

Charting the Future of Downtown Baltimore

Community Architect Daily

Doing this now, the City is a full 8 years behind the State required 10-year update cycle. The big question is the future of downtown, not only in Baltimore but in cities around the country, and, indeed, the world. As a result of all these factors, some cities were hit harder, some less so.

article thumbnail

Happy Economy | Relationship between city and economy

ArchiDiaries

Fig: 1 – Emotions are a luxury for rich people in the city. The liveability of a city determines the level of happiness and satisfaction of its inhabitants. The built environment plays an important role in creating liveable cities as it affects the physical, psychological and social well-being of its inhabitants.

Cities 52
article thumbnail

10 Design wins competition for Dongguan University of Technology in China

aasarchitecture

This new gateway to the campus will provide improved access to Dongguan and become a new landmark in the city. Image © 10 Design Image © 10 Design Image © 10 Design Image © 10 Design Image © 10 Design Diagram Diagram Sketch The post 10 Design wins competition for Dongguan University of Technology in China first appeared on aasarchitecture.

article thumbnail

Prince Bay Taiziwan by 10 Design

aasarchitecture

It is also anticipated that the 139,000sqm development will be one of the most luxurious residences in the city, providing unrivalled club amenities and access to ocean views for all units. Site Plan Diagram Diagram Diagram Plan Diagram Diagram Sketch Model The post Prince Bay Taiziwan by 10 Design first appeared on aasarchitecture.

Diagram 52