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Abey Public School / Almimariya

ArchDaily

MAY 18, 2024

The project is a public school consisting of a nursery, elementary, and intermediate sections, planned for a total of 360 students. Completed in 2020 in Abey, Lebanon. Images by Hana Alamuddin. The school was.

Students

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Roofs of Trade: A Look at 12 Public Market Architectures

ArchDaily

MAY 10, 2024

Courtesy of [applied] Foreign Affairs, Institute of Architecture, University of Applied Arts Vienna Public Markets are complex cases that beautifully combine an engineering exploration with the instigation of a beneficial public function.

Roofing

Roofing Commercial Architecture Engineering

Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities

ArchDaily

JUNE 15, 2023

Image © James Andrews1 via Shutterstock When one thinks of public spaces, the image of a pool rarely comes to mind. Public spaces are the center of civic life, places where most interactions, activities, and behaviors follow strict social and cultural norms to ensure the safety and comfort of all users.

Space

Space Cities Safety Environment

The Barcelona Model: Public Space as a Synonym for Urban Adaptation

ArchDaily

MARCH 19, 2024

Adaptation of public space as a place of living and climatic comfort. On this occasion, Jaume Barnada, coordinator of the award-winning Climate Shelters project in Barcelona schools and speaker at the " Schools of Cities ", presents his article "Barcelona, the public place as a synonym for the adaptation of the built city."

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Reactivating Public Spaces With Outdoor Fitness Equipment

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Courtesy of Gritbird In modern-day urban environments, green spaces such as gardens, home yards and public parks are becoming increasingly important to provide balance to our day-to-day lives.

Space

Space Environment Modern Home

Public Spaces and Their Key Role in Building Climate Resilience in the US.

ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Within the built environment, it manifests through public spaces like parks , libraries , and community centers alongside threshold spaces such as public transportation stops. These public social spaces play a crucial role in strengthening communities and, in turn, their ability to respond to catastrophic climate-related events.

Space

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A Unique Approach to Creating Public Spaces: In Conversation with Alejandro Haiek

ArchDaily

MARCH 19, 2024

Pallet Parliament / The Public Machinery. Alejandro Haiek , founder of The Public Machinery , approaches things differently. The Public Machinery describes itself as a network of architects and designers working collectively, actively observing, imagining, and proposing public urban interventions themselves.

Space

Space Client Clients Engineering

Nonresidential project abandonments show improvement despite discouraging performance in the public sector

Archinect

MAY 10, 2024

The number of Abandoned projects in the public sector is now up 44% when compared to year-ago levels. Project abandonments remain on an upswing across the country, according to an analysis of construction project data in the latest ConstructConnect Project Stress Index for the week ending April 27th.

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Project Industrial Construction Construction

Are For-Profit Developments Consistent With the Values of a Public University?

ArchDaily

APRIL 18, 2024

Its use as a private company incubator, however, despite its programs for student engagement, might best be described as mission-adjacent and its dramatic interior spaces and lovely garden are no longer accessible to the public. I am by no means an expert on public-private partnerships. This closing night of the old museum.

Development

Development Developer Education Students

Transforming Public Spaces Through Art: An Interview with Antonio Ton

ArchDaily

MARCH 5, 2024

© Antonio Ton How do we give new meaning to degraded public spaces? Leblon Court. Vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and community collaboration. That could describe the approach of Rio de Janeiro artist Antonio Ton.

Art

Art Space Inspiration

Interior Urbanism: The Implications of Indoor Public Space

ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2024

Soaring atriums and expansive concourses are now a normal part of the urban experience, allowing for public activity 'inside' the city. Image © Hufton+Crow Contemporary cityscapes vary greatly from their early precedents, hosting urban life in sprawling interior spaces like mega-hotels, shopping malls, and transportation hubs.

Interior

Interior Space Transportation Contemporary

How Barcelona, Medellin, and Rotterdam Have Generated Public Space Where It Seemed Impossible

ArchDaily

MARCH 6, 2024

There is currently a broad consensus on the importance of public space in the city. Almost a century later, the paradigm has shifted: the city is, above all, its public space. But what happens when public space is threatened by car proliferation, insecurity, or even water? Read more »

Space

Space IT Cities Architect

PAO creates Beijing public restroom from single meandering wall

Archinect

JUNE 30, 2023

People’s Architecture Office (PAO) has completed a public restroom in Beijing shaped by a single meandering wall. Named Amoeba Public Restroom, the project is located in Manshan Park, a popular destination in Mentougou, Beijing known for its markets, exhibitions, and music performances.

Nature

Nature Interior Space Architecture

Socially Just Public Spaces Are Crucial to Flourishing Societies

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Image © Paris Government One of the most radical instances of public space transformation happened recently. In Paris, the ecologically sensitive Jardins d’Eole emerged from a brownfield site due to the activism of the surrounding West African and Maghrebi neighbors.

Space

Space Government Transportation Site

How to Bring Comfort and Warmth to the Design of Public Spaces?

ArchDaily

JANUARY 17, 2024

Image © Benjamin Drummond Public spaces, whether indoors or outdoors, public or private, are characterized as places for encounters, opportunities, and exchanges of ideas or goods, and ultimately, they are a key part of a city's identity. Can design be the key to reviving public spaces? Winthrop Library / Johnston Architects.

Space

Space Design Environment Cities

SLAS architekci designs colorful multifunctional public park in Poland

Archinect

JULY 7, 2023

Polish firm SLAS architekci has injected an eye-catching multifunctional public space into a university campus in the southern Polish city of Chorzów. Called “Activity Zone,” the project was a nominee in the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award.

Zoning

Zoning Students Design Contemporary

Taubman fellows exhibition investigates ecosystem simulations, public housing, and building fixtures

Archinect

MARCH 14, 2024

Titled Touch Points , and open until March 23rd, the exhibition includes four research projects spanning the secreting labor of silkworms, the migratory lives of Rome’s public housing, fantasies of the perfect home, and the “silvery handholds of commercial building space.”

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Building Housing Commercial Home

Cultivating Non-Violent Cities: 10 Examples of Friendly Public Spaces

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In honor of International Cities Day, we have selected a series of projects to reflect on non-violent ways of using public space. Image © Yu Bai Violent cities result from social and economic inequality, which also affects the urban landscape and the way we live. Read more »

Cities

Cities Space Landscape Project

Gross National Happiness as Public Policy: The Case of Bhutan

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The "Mindfulness City" aims to offer numerous possibilities for public engagement, fostering investments in infrastructure, education, and sustainable technologies—all aligned with the precepts of Gross National Happiness (GNH). This masterplan is inspired by the country's culture and its principles of happiness. Read more »

Masterplanning

Masterplanning Education Technology Technology

Institute for Public Architecture announces 2023 Fall Fellows cohort

Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The New York City-based Institute for Public Architecture has released details about a group of five researchers comprising its new 2023 Fall Fellows cohort. Fellows were selected by a four-member committee that included Claudia Herasme, Line Algoed, Tamara Greenfield, and new Pratt Institute School of Architecture Dean Quilian Riano.

Architecture

Architecture Technology Technology Development

"Public technology sculpture" The Portal shut down after "inappropriate behaviour"

Deezen

MAY 15, 2024

Described as a "public technology sculpture", the most recent installation of the project – which bridges New York City and Dublin – opened on 8 May and formed part of the city's NYCxDesign programming , with a talk about the power of public art set to take place by it. The photography is courtesy of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership.

Technology

Technology Technology Installation Cities

Institute for Public Architecture announces 2023 summer cohort

Archinect

JUNE 7, 2023

New York’s Institute for Public Architecture (IPA) has announced its 2023 Summer Fellow cohort, featuring six projects that span a range of the various elements (materials, accessibility, community, and space) which form the basis for great public design.

Architecture

Architecture Materials Project Space

How Can Kinetic Architecture Enhance Public Space?

ArchDaily

JULY 3, 2023

In public spaces, kinetic architecture holds immense promise, presenting opportunities to make them more accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. Introducing kinetic elements into public spaces challenge long-held assumptions about architecture as a passive arrangement, ushering in a new era of interactive and engaging urban environments.

Space

Space Architecture Sustainability Environment

Reclaiming Waterfronts: Turning Barren Shipping Ports Into Iconic Public Spaces

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The move away from these economic sectors and the potential of these sites has contributed to a move to adapt these spaces into public amenities. © Scott Shigley Beautiful sites with stunning views along the waterfront of major cities often go unused due to the industrial remains of a past economy based on shipping and manufacturing.

Space

Space Manufacturing Industrial Site

Diamond Schmitt's Ottowa Public Library and Archives Facility Tops Out

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Courtesy of Diamond Schmitt The Ottowa Public Library a nd Archives Joint Facility is taking shape as a prominent landmark in the heart of the Canadian capital. Designed by Diamond Schmitt, in collaboration with KWC Architects, the institution is envisioned as an inspiring hub for gathering, learning, and discovery.

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Graham Foundation Supports 38 Projects, Exhibitions, Publications and Public Programs Focusing on Architecture's Role in Culture Creation

ArchDaily

JULY 23, 2023

The projects range from exhibitions , publications , and other activations serving the public through arts and culture. Courtesy of The Graham Foundation The Graham Foundation announced awards to organizations worldwide, supporting 38 different projects.

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Expanded Public Art within Media Architecture(s)

ArchDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Toronto’s digital billboard-laden Yonge and Dundas Square is owned by the city but managed through a public-private partnership. While primarily hosting commercial content and activities, the spaces and screens of the square are often used for cultural events and artistic content.

Art

Art Architecture Commercial Government

Investigating the Relationship Between Public Art and Public Space with LAA Office

Archinect

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When public art is incorporated into a design space, how does it interact with its surrounding architecture and landscapes? For Lulu Loquidis and Daniel Luis Martinez, the importance of bridging the gap between public space, community-driven design, and the built environment is essential.

Art

Art Space Environment Landscape

NYC public school students are pushing the city for greener school buildings

Archinect

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over the years, they have gained significant concessions from the Adams administration, including a pledge to make all new public school building constructions all-electric by 2030. The group is also asking students to grade how green their school is from A to F," reports Jessica Gould of the Gothamist.

Students

Students Cities Building Environment

Architecture Now: New York, New Publics opens at MoMA

Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The museum’s highly-anticipated Architecture Now: New York, New Publics is the first in a new series of exhibitions meant to give a platform to practitioners whose recent work expands the relationship between architecture and various publics in the city of 8.5

Architecture

Architecture Technology Technology Cities

The W Macau, Zaha Hadid's Newest Addition to Studio City, Opens to the Public

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cities

Cities Inspiration Architect Design

Dutch landscape studio OKRA wins the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space

Archinect

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Dutch studio OKRA landschapsarchitecten has been announced as the winner of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Urban Public Space in a ceremony conducted at the Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) on Tuesday. ” Its scope entailed extending the final 1.1-kilometer

Landscape

Landscape Space Restoration Contemporary

Manhattan’s first public beachfront opens at Gansevoort Peninsula, designed by Field Operations

Archinect

OCTOBER 5, 2023

acre Gansevoort Peninsula has opened at Hudson River Park, the first public beachfront in Manhattan. The $73 million project was designed by Field Operations and includes a large sports field, boardwalks, promenades, lawns, a picnic area, and an ecological salt marsh.

Design

Design Site Project IT

Longtime Air Force planner Paula Loomis is given the 2024 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture

Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2024

The American Institute of Architects has honored architect and decorated civil servant Paula Loomis with this year's AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture.

Architecture

Architecture Technology Technology Installation

Naumann Wasserkampf Architekten designs public restroom as civic furniture

Avontuura

JUNE 9, 2022

The design attempts to turn the "public toilet" into something more than an industrially manufactured functional building. The post Naumann Wasserkampf Architekten designs public restroom as civic furniture appeared first on Åvontuura.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Design Industrial Building

Hunan Street Public Service Station / Steamarch

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Architect

Architect Project Renovation Architecture

MVRDV completes wholesale market in Tainan with publicly accessible roof

Avontuura

MARCH 5, 2023

The market not only serves as an important hub for Tainan’s food supply chain, but also as a destination for taking in views of the landscape. The post MVRDV completes wholesale market in Tainan with publicly accessible roof appeared first on Åvontuura.

Roofing

Roofing Landscape Cities Sustainability

Heatherwick Studio unveils first public library design in Howard County, Maryland

Archinect

MARCH 31, 2023

Heatherwick Studio has released details of their first commissioned public library project in the town of Columbia, Maryland.

Education

Education Exterior Design Concept

Meet NYC's Design Trust for Public Space: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Following last week’s visit to precision craftspeople XTEN , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series back to New York City this week, where we meet the Design Trust for Public Space. The Design Trust has also previously sought architectural input on their “Public for All: Rethinking Shared Space in NYC” initiative.

Space

Space Design Cities Architect

New arts initiative by SITU and Design Trust for Public Space builds architectural kit-of-parts for public cultural venues

Archinect

MAY 26, 2022

Brooklyn -based architectural design practice SITU and the Design Trust for Public Space have announced the launch of Turnout NYC, a community-oriented initiative that aims to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant and accessible venues for arts and culture, while highlighting underrepresented New York City -based artists.

Art

Art Space Foundation Architecture

BoConcept goes public with its signature Scandinavian style

Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Creating products that are designed to withstand the test of time, maintaining their functionality even in the most demanding of public spaces, all whilst emitting a homely essence. The concept of ‘home away from home’ takes on new meaning with BoConcept’s presence in public spaces.

IT

IT Residential Commercial Environment

From Tiny Squares to Urban Parks: 100 Public Spaces From All Around the World

ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2023

Space

Space Safety Design

Reactivating Residual Public Spaces with Community-Led Design

ArchDaily

JANUARY 22, 2024

Left: House of the Pink Spot / Center: Nachtspur / Right: CWLane Reading Space. Image © Tshepiso Seleke / Matías Ernstorfer / Francesco Rossini Contemporary cities and urban settlements manifest as intricate structures that demand deep reflection and a careful approach.

Space

Space Contemporary Design Cities

The Sphere at the Venetian Resort Opens to the Public in Las Vegas

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Paparacy via Shutterstock The Sphere at the Venetian Resort, previously known as the MSG Sphere, opened to the public with a series of concerts headlined by Irish rock band U2 on Friday night in Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada, the USA, 25 August 2023: MSG Sphere is light up in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Events

Events Exterior Structure Project

Abey Public School / Almimariya

Roofs of Trade: A Look at 12 Public Market Architectures

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Public Pools as Public Spaces: The Role of Swimming and Bathing in Cities

The Barcelona Model: Public Space as a Synonym for Urban Adaptation

Reactivating Public Spaces With Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Public Spaces and Their Key Role in Building Climate Resilience in the US.

A Unique Approach to Creating Public Spaces: In Conversation with Alejandro Haiek

Nonresidential project abandonments show improvement despite discouraging performance in the public sector

Are For-Profit Developments Consistent With the Values of a Public University?

Transforming Public Spaces Through Art: An Interview with Antonio Ton

Interior Urbanism: The Implications of Indoor Public Space

How Barcelona, Medellin, and Rotterdam Have Generated Public Space Where It Seemed Impossible

PAO creates Beijing public restroom from single meandering wall

Socially Just Public Spaces Are Crucial to Flourishing Societies

How to Bring Comfort and Warmth to the Design of Public Spaces?

SLAS architekci designs colorful multifunctional public park in Poland

Taubman fellows exhibition investigates ecosystem simulations, public housing, and building fixtures

Cultivating Non-Violent Cities: 10 Examples of Friendly Public Spaces

Gross National Happiness as Public Policy: The Case of Bhutan

Institute for Public Architecture announces 2023 Fall Fellows cohort

"Public technology sculpture" The Portal shut down after "inappropriate behaviour"

Institute for Public Architecture announces 2023 summer cohort

How Can Kinetic Architecture Enhance Public Space?

Reclaiming Waterfronts: Turning Barren Shipping Ports Into Iconic Public Spaces

Diamond Schmitt's Ottowa Public Library and Archives Facility Tops Out

Graham Foundation Supports 38 Projects, Exhibitions, Publications and Public Programs Focusing on Architecture's Role in Culture Creation

Expanded Public Art within Media Architecture(s)

Investigating the Relationship Between Public Art and Public Space with LAA Office

NYC public school students are pushing the city for greener school buildings

Architecture Now: New York, New Publics opens at MoMA

The W Macau, Zaha Hadid's Newest Addition to Studio City, Opens to the Public

Dutch landscape studio OKRA wins the 2022 European Prize for Urban Public Space

Manhattan’s first public beachfront opens at Gansevoort Peninsula, designed by Field Operations

Longtime Air Force planner Paula Loomis is given the 2024 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture

Naumann Wasserkampf Architekten designs public restroom as civic furniture

Hunan Street Public Service Station / Steamarch

MVRDV completes wholesale market in Tainan with publicly accessible roof

Heatherwick Studio unveils first public library design in Howard County, Maryland

Meet NYC's Design Trust for Public Space: Your Next Employer?

New arts initiative by SITU and Design Trust for Public Space builds architectural kit-of-parts for public cultural venues

BoConcept goes public with its signature Scandinavian style

From Tiny Squares to Urban Parks: 100 Public Spaces From All Around the World

Reactivating Residual Public Spaces with Community-Led Design

The Sphere at the Venetian Resort Opens to the Public in Las Vegas

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