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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

To reflect on these questions, this collection examines a diverse array of residential buildings from around the globe that integrate arches as integral elements of both their exteriors and interiors. Central to their approach was the utilization of the arch as a fundamental component of the design process. Arc House By M.E

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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels. How Aerogel Glass Blocks Are Made To understand the creation of aerogel glass blocks, it is essential to first grasp the concept of aerogels.

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QUAD Studio Designs Exceptional Glass Façade for the Xian Luxury Apartments

Architizer

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft.

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Renzo Piano unveils Boca Raton cultural centre topped with viewing box

Deezen

Architecture studio Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled renderings of its concept for a three-storey cultural centre in south Florida , USA. A central plaza will host outdoor events Renderings show a wedge-shaped building wrapped in a glass facade with a large plaza at its centre, protected by sunshades that span its width.

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What is Acoustical Insulation?

Santa Cruz Architect

In the bustling rhythm of urban life, where the symphony of city sounds orchestrates our daily routines, the concept of acoustic insulation emerges as a crucial element in architectural design. Utilizing sound insulation boards can effectively minimize noise intrusion, creating more peaceful living and working environments.

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Earth and Glass House | Studio Lotus

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Interconnected Volumes Establish a Dialogue Between the Indoors and the Outdoors at Earth and Glass House, a Weekend Retreat designed by Studio Lotus, located in New Delhi, India. Beyond, the dining extends into the kitchen and utility spaces. The post Earth and Glass House | Studio Lotus appeared first on ArchiDiaries.

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Cannon Design draws on "essence of Michigan forests" for university building

Deezen

CannonDesign has created a student centre for a Michigan university "The primary concept of the building was to celebrate place, with a focus on elements and symbols that are universal to all people – and especially important to the Western community," Brett Lawrence, Cannon Design project manager, told Dezeen.

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