Archinect
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Continuing with our year-in-review, Bustler's editorial team highlights the winning projects of 2021. From victorious competition entries, academic research accolades, and building awards, here is our collection of the year's top projects. In case you missed our roundup of Bustler's top prize-winning architects and designers of 2021, click here. The selected projects appear in chronological order.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
borrowing the defense mechanism of a pufferfish, the proposed structures inflate / deflate in response to water and weather conditions. The post sajjad navidi proposes a system of smart houses that adapts to rising sea levels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills on Tuesday to re-establish the state’s first and only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The former Lewis College of Business is slated to reopen as the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in 2022. It was originally founded in Indianapolis in 1928 before relocating to Detroit in 1939 where it operated until closing in 2013.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
the initiative proves how animal waste can be upcycled in a way that fosters cultural and economic values for local communities. The post boonserm premthada, THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021 social impact winner, creates elephant dung bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
Archinect
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Set amid the rolling hills of a 60-acre ranch, this sprawling 4,446-square-foot home was designed to integrate with and preserve the majestic oak trees. The Texas Limestone found throughout the majority of the exterior and interior of the home was sourced from a local quarry. Natural cedar siding, aged to a beautiful silver-gray patina, was used on secondary facades as a contrasting material to the stone and metal roof.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Concluding Bustler's year-in-review, we're taking a look back at the competition highlights of 2021. Our previous posts focused on Bustler's Top-Prize Winning Architects and Designers and the Top Winning Projects and Student Works from the news section. Today we explore our competitions section: from the hundreds of architecture and design competitions listed here over the past 12 months, we compiled a countdown of the Top 10 Competitions of 2021.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
the filmmakers hut by pirinen & salo was designed for a client who wanted a secrete place of imagination, dreams and new ideas. The post pirinen & salo clad the filmmakers hut in finland with tar-coated shingles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Early into his second term, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $10 million initiative, led by his wife, that would break the bronze ceiling by introducing seven new statues of historical women to New York City’s commemorative landscape of mostly men. It was to be one of Mr. de Blasio’s signature marks on the landscape. Days from the end of his administration, with only $1 million dedicated, none of those sculptures has yet materialized.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
inspired by fauna, flora, and indigenous technology, the project explores ways to partake in the new circular economy. The post wevolve labs creates a series of lanterns inspired by plant + animal biologies appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
Deezen
DECEMBER 31, 2021
To conclude our review of 2021 , editor Tom Ravenscroft takes a look back at this year's most-read stories, including Richard Rogers' final building , a transparent mid-air pool , Dubai Expo pavilions and a Virgil Abloh-designed car. Image is by Brick Visual, courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects. January – Supertall skyscrapers linked by planted terraces to be built in Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
the steaming device features a simple shape and white matte finish that make it blend into any vanity set. The post this minimalist steaming device keeps your face hydrated every day appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Happy new year from Dezeen. We'll be back tomorrow, but you can read our review of 2021 in the meantime. As we welcome the new year, take a look back at the most popular stories from the past year as part of our review of 2021. The review also includes the top houses , home extensions , residential interiors , most controversial buildings of the year and much more.
The Spaces
DECEMBER 31, 2021
As we close 2021, we’ve picked out a handful of our most clicked features this year, which took us inside the homes of international creatives or shared tips on how to improve our own spaces. International borders opened, and closed, as the pandemic moved in waves across the globe. Still, we were able to discover a new generation of safari escapes and saw the rising price of ‘staycation’ architecture on domestic shores.
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Habitus Living
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Olimpia Splendid has been designing and manufacturing air conditioners, heaters, air purifiers and hydronic systems for over 60 years. Building on decades of tradition, expertise and innovation, the Italy-based industry leader has recently launched a revolutionary air conditioner that redefines the relationship between temperature control and architectural potential of the building.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Two public schools converge in a building by Rogers Partners—part of an emerging boomtown.
ArchiDiaries
DECEMBER 31, 2021
(“Text as submitted by architect”). Kayzad Rumy Shroff. Born (1979) in Mumbai, India, Kayzad R.Shroff is a registered architect in India. Kayzad has received his Undergraduate and Graduate degrees at Cornell University, where he was awarded a travel grant to represent Cornell at UrbanTyphoon, the Olive Tjaden Scholarships and the Mary Miller Lyons Graduate Award.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Designers create learning environments that respond to the threats of a warming planet.
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ArchiDiaries
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Excerpt: Mirador is an architectural project designed by Shroffleon in Mumbai. Minimalism is the protagonist of the building’s design narration. An inkling of material exploration only begins to manifest at the habitable spaces, where textures primarily dress horizontal plains in concrete and stone. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”).
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Architects Moore Rubele Yudell and HED exploit open spaces indoors and out in a Santa Monica high school.
ArchiDiaries
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Excerpt: Turtle bay @ Hua Hin is an architectural project designed by Dersyn Studio Co.LTD. in Thailand. Based on the design criteria, material selections and construction techniques, the owner and the designer believe that Turtle Bay @ Hua-Hin project will offer new eco-tourist destination with eye-catching architectural design outcomes. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by architect”).
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Tautem Architecture shifts the Provencal capital’s academic terrain with a bold school building for young children.
Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director
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.
Dwell
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Situated on more than five acres, this sleek home channels resort living with an abundance of amenities. 66 Green Jay Lane in Breckenridge, Colorado, is currently listed for $14,900,000 by LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. This stunning Mathison-constructed home was completed in 2020 and sits on more than five acres with unobstructed views of the Breckenridge ski area.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Mahlum Architect’s radical reinvention of a 1920s Oregon high school transforms its physical plant and culture.
Brandon Donnelly
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Past performance, we are often told, is not necessarily indicative of future results. At the same time, history has a funny way of repeating itself. I recently stumbled upon this research paper by Marc Francke (University of Amsterdam) and Matthijs Korevaar (Erasmus School of Economics) looking at the impact of pandemics on housing markets. More specifically, it looks at the impacts of the bubonic plague on 17th-century Amsterdam and of cholera on 19th-century Paris.
Architectural Record
DECEMBER 31, 2021
These schools across US and in Europe demonstrate how design can shape education across settings and cities.
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