Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library has selected “Orbits” by Oyler Wu Collaborative as the winning entry to the Cold War Veterans Memorial competition. Situated in Somers, Wisconsin, the international design competition is part of a larger vision for the Pritzker Archive and Memorial Park Center, to be developed within the next decade.
Avontuura
MARCH 23, 2022
Extending slightly out over a small crag, it peeks out between the pine trees and gazes upon a northern forest landscape. The post The Y cabin overlooks the Vikerfjell mountain range outside Oslo appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
One of the landscape design world’s leading names will be stepping into a new role this summer as Reed Hilderbrand founding principal and partner Gary Hilderbrand has been announced as the new chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard GSD. Hilderbrand has been on the faculty at Harvard for over 30 years and will step into the role vacated by Anita Berrizbeitia after seven years at the helm of what is the oldest landscape architecture department in academia.
ArchDaily
MARCH 23, 2022
© Darren Bradley. architects: Craig Steely Architecture Location: Hawaii, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Darren Bradley Area: 2200.0 ft2. Read more ».
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Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
A pre-construction archaeology dig meant to prepare a critical segment of the reconstructed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has led to the discovery of a lead sarcophagus and several small tombs according to an announcement from the French Ministry of Culture. The discovery was unearthed directly beneath the 859-year-old cathedral’s transept floor and is thought to contain the remains of a key religious figure dating to the 14th century, which is around the time when Notre Dame’s apse
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Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has issued a Request for Proposals in search of at least ten firms that will provide landscape architecture services for upcoming park improvement projects. “We are seeking experienced design firms to advance projects that improve parkland across the five boroughs with a focus on equity, sustainability, and access,” said NYC Parks Deputy Commissioner for Capital Projects Therese Braddick.
designboom
MARCH 23, 2022
drawing from the atmosphere and architectural logic of a cave, the project is designed as a combination of voids, light and shadows. The post interior fish pond surrounds the living area of 23o5 studio’s serene house in vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
design team: Koen Klinkers, Will Galloway. Like most new apartments in Tokyo this one began as a series of closed rooms, slightly paranoid and inward looking, absolutely functional; connected by a perfunctory hallway, ceilings shifting only to manage hvac equipment and structure. Without changing the plan itself we were asked to create something like a new skin for the modest flat - to erase the generic spaces and create a home the owners could recognize as uniquely their own.
Deezen
MARCH 23, 2022
A team of students and researchers at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has designed a prototype Solar Greenhouse for energy generation and food production with a "zero kilometre" philosophy. The timber structure, constructed in Barcelona's Serra de Collserola Natural Park, is intended to demonstrate how our most basic needs could be met in a more ecological way, in response to the EU's aims to be net-zero by 2050.
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Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
This post is brought to you by the Land Art Generator Initiative. The Land Art Generator Initiative and BUGA 23 are pleased to announce the launch of LAGI 2022. Submissions are due by September 4, 2022. The design competition is free to enter and has a top prize of $30,000 USD. The LAGI 2022 Mannheim design competition—Beautiful Forms of Energy —is an opportunity to weave renewable energy into the city in ways that improve human thriving.
designboom
MARCH 23, 2022
from the dating app tinder to the hamburger restaurant chain burger king, each illustration gives a hilarious reinterpretation of today's most famous brands. The post ilya stallone brings iconic brand logos back to the middle ages appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
MARCH 23, 2022
“Think about it. First it was food,” she says, referring to the decades-long push for local, sustainable and ethical eating, as well as reliable sourcing and labeling. “Then came clothing. I’m proposing that shelter will be next.” “Our velocity for good has been established day by day.” Writer Ted Loos visited the SANAA-designed Connecticut retreat virtually for a profile of founder Sharon Prince, a former fashion retail executive who founded the 80-acre
The Architect's Newsletter
MARCH 23, 2022
Geneva-headquartered cruise operator MSC Cruises announced earlier this month that ground has broken on its new Floridian home at the Port of Miami (PortMiami), a project that will rank as [.]. Read More. The post Construction kicks off on Arquitectonica’s massive new terminal for MSC Cruises at PortMiami appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
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The Spaces
MARCH 23, 2022
It’s no secret there’s a housing supply shortage in the UK right now, with a fifth (22%) of homes selling in a week of going on the market, according to property platform Rightmove. But there’s a niche of unique properties that are still in ample supply, especially in London – you just have to look to the city’s waterways to find them.
Dwell
MARCH 23, 2022
Nestron’s Legend Two tiny home is designed to be move-in ready the day it arrives. When Nestron set out to design the Legend Two prefab, the company sought to combine Bauhaus-style architecture with smart technology. "We wanted to create something with classic styling and modern technical fittings," says lead designer Laurence Xu. The 275-square-foot home has a simple, rectangular form that’s wrapped with aluminum composite panels.
The Spaces
MARCH 23, 2022
Memory and nostalgia intersect in the handwoven textiles of Toronto -based artist Elycia SFA, who captures intimate snapshots of her life during the pandemic as woven and embroidered cloths. ‘Weaving has been my primary method of making for about 8 years now,’ explains the textile artist, who graduated from OCAD in 2015 and uses a floor loom in her practice. ‘For the most part, I’ve used pre-existing photos and objects as references – old family photos and paper ephemera
Dwell
MARCH 23, 2022
The renovation of a century-old home in Valencia put DG Estudio to the test—and the firm passed with flying colors. In the central Valencian neighborhood of El Carmen, a young couple, along with their two dogs and cat, live on the first floor of a 100-year-old building. Recently, they employed the help of local firm DG Estudio to help them restore and reinforce the aging residence.
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Deezen
MARCH 23, 2022
French designer Philippe Starck has declared his solidarity with the Ukrainian people after Italian authorities seized Sailing Yacht A, a 145-metre sailboat he designed for a Russian billionaire, as part of international sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Sailing Yacht A , one of the largest superyachts in the world, belongs to Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, who is the owner of major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group and coal company SUEK.
The Architect's Newsletter
MARCH 23, 2022
The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) has named Gary R. Hilderbrand, founding principal and partner of 2013 ASLA Firm of the Year-winning practice Reed Hilderbrand, as the next chair [.]. Read More. The post Gary Hilderbrand is the new chair of Harvard GSD’s Department of Landscape Architecture appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
designboom
MARCH 23, 2022
SkyDrive is currently developing a two-seater flying car that it aims to launch in 2025 as an air taxi service at the world expo in osaka. The post suzuki partners with SkyDrive to launch flying cars by 2025 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
MARCH 23, 2022
The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge has reached completion in Turkey with a span of 2,023 metres, becoming the longest suspension bridge in the world. Open to traffic over the Dardanelles waterway, the massive structure was created by consulting group COWI for contractor DLSY to connect Turkey's European and Asian shores. The world's longest suspension bridge has opened in Turkey.
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Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.
designboom
MARCH 23, 2022
the flexible design intends to promote interaction, circulation, and accessibility in order to establish the area as a lively gathering place for the local community. The post open-air market built around large tree breathes new life into narindrapur village, india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dwell
MARCH 23, 2022
Traama Arquitetura renovates the building that once housed the capital city’s electric company, creating a calming yet energizing space. "We just wanted to create something that promotes feelings of calm and peace in everyone who enters," say the founders of Brazil studio Traama Arquitetura. Called Ori Refuge, the 700-square-foot home embodies Japandi style, a serene blend of Scandinavian and Japanese influences.
designboom
MARCH 23, 2022
‘la maison xun’ reimagines the tranquility of old beijing nestled in a courtyard in beijing’s beilucaoyuan hutong, ‘la maison xun’, a chinese restaurant opens quietly. unlike the high-end dining spaces that are prevailing these days, this restaurant completed by studio LDH design balances out its modern art interior with a more traditional exterior. in today’s world full of […].
Dwell
MARCH 23, 2022
FORarquitectura gives a rural residence a fresh start with materials that connect it to the agrarian landscape. In the municipality of Vélez-Málaga, a humble home peers out over the fields of Andalusia. The 990-square-foot century-old dwelling belongs to the owner of an agricultural company in the area, and had long been unfit for habitation. But they saw the value in the home’s connection to the landscape.
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