Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Zaha Hadid Architects ’ Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, Cyprus has been inaugurated. The project intends to be the city's primary gathering space, establishing new connections to unite a divided capital. Image: Laurian Ghinitoiu / Zaha Hadid Architects Eleftheria Square is located near the center of Nicosia, adjacent to the centuries-old Venetian Walls and the dry moat that encircles the city.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Conference Center, like the river, connects the region to the rest of the globe, promoting development and worldwide interchange. The post Morphosis completes a conference center inspired by the historic Yangtze River appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Heavyweight, humanist, intellectual hero, and pioneer of the high-tech style. Such are the remembrances of a beloved architectural icon seen in the outpouring of tributes circulating on social media following the death of Richard Rogers in London over the weekend. Reminiscent of the Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, Rogers was a genius in the application of color theory to his creative work.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 20, 2021
On a forested hilltop in the old Turkish city of Anakkale, the unique 100-meter-high design embraces the lovely landscape. The post Powerhouse Company offer sneak peek of nearly-completed Anakkale Antenna Tower appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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 20, 2021
Museums in Denmark and the Netherlands will close as part of new coronavirus lockdown measures being imposed in both countries in reaction to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the disease. The announcements have been met with resignation and disappointment as it will mean further strain on the already stretched museum sector after nearly two years of sporadic closures and reduced capacity.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The global architecture community is mourning the loss of another titan after the New York Times reported the architect’s death from Parkinson’s disease at his home in Barcelona on November 30th at the age of 95. Bohigas was influential in the modernist movement in Spain and became a prominent figure in the development of his hometown and its transformative turn hosting the Olympic Games in 1992.
The Architect's Newsletter
DECEMBER 20, 2021
After long-standing advocacy efforts by Indigenous community leaders and local housing proponents, the City of Chicago has offered financial backing to a new affordable housing development specifically for Native residents. [.]. Read More. The post Chicago will fund the city’s first affordable housing complex for Indigenous residents appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Cinerama Dome and the attached theater complex formerly known as ArcLight Hollywood plans to reopen, two people familiar with the matter told The Times on Friday. There was no timetable for a potential reopening date, although one source who was not authorized to comment publicly said it could be as early as next year. The iconic movie theater was previously thought to be in peril following its operator Pacific Theaters April announcement in which they declared that the 58-year-old venue wou
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
designed as a secluded off-grid destination, the cabin provides 'everything you need and nothing you don't'. . The post casey brown sets copper-clad cabin with movable awnings within lush australian paddocks 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
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Taking as the focus the possibility of his patented , foldable fiberglass technique for use in resiliency design efforts, Design Topology Lab founder Joseph Choma is once again breaking the mold on a typology that has become increasingly relevant in the era of intensifying natural disasters born out of climate change. Choma is currently teaching a studio at Clemson that explores the potential of fully deployable shelters for disaster relief with foldable composites.
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
the project promotes a healthier and livelier work environment by giving access to more natural light and ventilation. The post oval-shaped skylight playfully illuminates tech startup office in indonesia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
24 projects have been declared overall winners at the Prix Versailles 2021. The projects were chosen from eight categories: airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, stores, shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants. Each category saw three winners selected, picked from a pool of 94 candidates. The awards seek to promote sustainable design across a variety of fields in the built environment and “underscore the admiration and respect we owe to works of architecture in view of the lastin
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
world design capital valencia 2022 unveils its highly anticipated, year-long official program. the event will attract the attention of more than two million people, becoming the epicenter of mediterranean design. The post world design capital valencia 2022 unveils year-long creative program appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
A new innovation hub is housed in an existing tilt up construction warehouse. The 21,000 sq.ft. co-working space includes open work areas, two shared kitchens, meeting spaces, private offices and a large gathering and presentation area for events. The 14,000 square foot sister makerspace offers 3d printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, wet labs, and a metal and wood workshop.
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
following the shape of an ordinary spiral staircase at its base, the structure suddenly uncoils as it rises upwards and outwards over a central courtyard. The post alex chinneck unveils 25-meter-high spiraling sculpture in brighton, uk appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
In Nappo Pizza project developed within a space surrounded on three sides by inordinate walls, Urbanjobs emphasizes the functional aspect of pizza making and the essence of eating, by means of a shell configured disjointed from the present walls. Developed by Urbanjobs in a space surrounded on three sides by inordinate walls within Kanyon Shopping Mall, Nappo Pizza project was configured with a design concept leaving alone the present walls and exhibiting a new shell that does not touch these wa
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
from a 'loveseat' that combines armchair and cat running wheel in one, to a phallic lamp that gives a new meaning to turning on, we highlight our TOP 10 reader submissions of 2021 – design products. The post TOP 10 reader submissions of 2021 – design products appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. 1st Phase Completion Year: 2021 2nd Phase Completion Year: expected 2022 Area: 9,900 sq.m. Type: Office, Convention, Community, Showroom. ASWA designs a new office complex where the architectural curve meets the landscape curve to create exterior and interior space fluidity. Located on the east side of Bangkok along the highway, the new Toyota Motor Thailand Marketing Complex aimed to connect people and green areas from working spaces to green courtyards welcoming na
Dwell
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Drawing on a simple material palette of plywood and corrugated metal, architect Rafe Maclean designs a certified Passive House on a steep, challenging lot in Dunedin. Around a decade ago, New Zealand–based architect Rafe Maclean designed a house. "We thought it was going to be thermally quite good and efficient. Then it was built and the clients moved in, and they gave me some very direct feedback: It was such an energy-hungry house to keep warm," recalls Rafe.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
If it were me and I was rebuilding in Paradise, which I would happily do, I would be thinking about creating the simplest structure I could, so I don’t have those places of accumulation.not having these weird intersections and roof planes. You know, this is really a complicated look, which is very popular in our modern culture right now, but it’s maybe not setting us up for the best success.
The Spaces
DECEMBER 20, 2021
A fragment of Japan’s Katsura Imperial Village has been transplanted to California’s Bay Area with this 1959 home designed by Robert Klemmedson. The Berkeley architect spent 10 years working in Kyoto, where the historic village is located and was highly influenced by Japanese ideas about light and spatial flow, materials and minimalism. Klemmedson brought these elements back to the US with him, using them in buildings he designed across coastal California during the 1960s.
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.
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
the project is a holiday home, painted in a light and earthy palette that nods to the apulian vernacular. The post reisarchittetura renovates + expands traditional dry-stone structure in apulia, italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Architect's Newsletter
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is officially getting a mega bookend to the East River after New York’s City Council gave its final approval to the Two Trees Management-developed River Ring tower complex. [.]. Read More. The post With City Council approval, BIG’s River Ring is set for Williamsburg appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
designboom
DECEMBER 20, 2021
this holiday season, luxury fashion house bottega veneta is giving up its prime advertising spaces to 12 bottegas from across italy. The post bottega veneta celebrates italian artisans with ‘bottega for bottegas’ initiative appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Spaces
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Guests sip their fermented amazake drinks beneath a pastel pink canopy at this cafe in the Japanese town of Taki, in Mie Prefecture. Atsushi Suzuki and practice Transit Branding Studio created the space for Uonuma Jozo, which takes direct inspiration from the koji fermentation process used by drinks and food company. Photography: Hitomi Matsuno. The heat required by koji fermentation sparked the idea for the Koji Saryo Café’s glowing pink interiors – including the rose-coloured, oversized light
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