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Architecture-inspired ship concept could become the world's first 3D printed superyacht

Archinect

Multidisciplinary designer Jozeph Forakis has unveiled the concept for a luxury superyacht, christened Pegasus, that he described as “invisible both in design and in her environmental impact.” The yacht is distinguished by its reflective façade and its multi-tiered glass wings.

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Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands

Deezen

Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. Therefore it also has highly personalised interiors and a personalised main configuration that puts a twist on our flexible concept."

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

ArchDaily

Glass House / Max Núñez. Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not. However, what does designing for plants involve? Read more »

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Paz Architectura creates a stacked structure meant to reflect "basic concepts of time"

Deezen

AEME tries to reflect the basic concepts of time," said studio founder Alejandro Paz. The ground floor and the areas of the facade between the fins are characterised by glass. Structural design: Sismoconsult – Dr. Hector Monzón Despang. The 115,200-square foot (10,700-square metre) building known as AEME was completed in 2021.

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Provencher Roy mixes recycled glass into concrete of sculptural Quebec bridge

Deezen

Canadian architecture studio Provencher Roy has created Darwin Bridges, a curved bridge on Nuns' Island outside of Montreal constructed with concrete that utilises recycled glass in its mixture. More than 40,000 kilograms of glass – the equivalent of around 70,000 bottles of wine – went into the mixture.

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QYF Boutique | Sun Concepts Office

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt : QYF Boutique is a retail interior design done by design firm, Sun Concepts Office, focusing on modernist aesthetics as their design approach. . Sun Concepts Office did image design for QYF, a multi-brand boutique with a 20-year history. Sun Concepts Office works out a simple display solution by leveraging the massive planes.

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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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