Highly desirable in contemporary projects, seamless surfaces symbolize the search for a unified and uninterrupted visual experience, without any noticeable gaps or interruptions. This simple and clean aesthetic demands meticulous attention to detail, emphasizing precision in craftsmanship and execution to achieve an immaculate and flawless finish. In panel installations, a concealed fastener is a discreetContinue reading “How Hidden Fasteners Can Create Seamless Design: The Case of Commercial and Public Architecture”
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Toyo Ito Donates His Archive to CCA for Broad Research Access
Toyo Ito Donates His Archive to CCA for Broad Research Access Architect Toyo Ito has donated his archive of architectural works to the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), an international research institution and museum focused on increasing the accessibility of architectural knowledge. Toyo Ito is now contributing to the CCA Collection, which contains over 200Continue reading “Toyo Ito Donates His Archive to CCA for Broad Research Access”
The Continental Winners of the 2023 Prix Versailles Prize are Announced
The Continental Winners of the 2023 Prix Versailles Prize are Announced Covering all regions of the world, the continental winning projects of the 2023 Prix Versailles have been revealed. With 18 selected establishments in the categories of stores, hotels, and restaurants, as well as 15 shopping centers, the projects are grouped into six regions: AfricaContinue reading “The Continental Winners of the 2023 Prix Versailles Prize are Announced”
How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries
How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries Cities are not just inert landscapes or lifeless settings; they play active and significant roles in shaping numerous television narratives. Whether in series or soap operas, urban environments play a fundamental role not only as the backdrop where plots unfold but also in shaping the developments of storylines, theirContinue reading “How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries”
How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries
How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries Cities are not just inert landscapes or lifeless settings; they play active and significant roles in shaping numerous television narratives. Whether in series or soap operas, urban environments play a fundamental role not only as the backdrop where plots unfold but also in shaping the developments of storylines, theirContinue reading “How Television Narratives Shape Urban Imaginaries”
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House for 1 to 4 Families / FAKT Office
House for 1 to 4 Families / FAKT Office + 14 Houses • Berlin, Germany Architects: FAKT Office Year: 2020 Photographs:Simon Menges, Fabian Pfitzinger Manufacturers: AGROB BUCHTAL, Laufen, Schüco Products used in this Project More Specs Text description provided by the architects. The project was designed as a flexible and compact structure that remains suitableContinue reading “House for 1 to 4 Families / FAKT Office”
OMA / Chris van Duijn Wins Bid to Design Hongik University’s New Campus in Seoul
OMA / Chris van Duijn Wins Bid to Design Hongik University’s New Campus in Seoul OMA / Chris van Duijn won the competition to design a new campus for Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. The proposal introduces a cluster of low-rise buildings interconnected by a network of public spaces molded on the existing topographyContinue reading “OMA / Chris van Duijn Wins Bid to Design Hongik University’s New Campus in Seoul”
Apartment Complex in Omori-cho / SEITARO ASO ARCHITECTURE INC.
Apartment Complex in Omori-cho / SEITARO ASO ARCHITECTURE INC. + 22 Apartments, Residential • Ota City, Japan Architects: SEITARO ASO ARCHITECTURE INC. Area: 393 m² Year: 2023 Photographs:Takuya Seki, Arata Noguchi (SAA) Manufacturers: Aica, Sangetsu, Toli More Specs Text description provided by the architects. The apartment complex stands on a site facing a shopping street.Continue reading “Apartment Complex in Omori-cho / SEITARO ASO ARCHITECTURE INC.”
Studio Gang Breaks Ground on the Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center in New York City
Studio Gang Breaks Ground on the Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center in New York City New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with the New York City Department of Design and Construction, has announced the breaking ground on the construction of the Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center. Located at the Nostrand Playground in East Flatbush,Continue reading “Studio Gang Breaks Ground on the Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center in New York City”
Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Architecture in the Amazon
Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Architecture in the Amazon The architecture of indigenous peoples is deeply rooted in their surroundings, in the sense that materials are locally sourced and empirically tested, to discover the construction techniques and dwellings that best respond to the values of the community and their understanding of housing. The situation inContinue reading “Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Architecture in the Amazon”
Designing the Appearance of Rammed Earth Walls: The Interplay Between Natural Clay Colors and Pigmentation
Designing the Appearance of Rammed Earth Walls: The Interplay Between Natural Clay Colors and Pigmentation Rammed earth is one of the oldest methods of constructing walls and still holds great potential for modern earth construction. One aspect of this potential is the gift of its colors and layers, which become visible as the formworks areContinue reading “Designing the Appearance of Rammed Earth Walls: The Interplay Between Natural Clay Colors and Pigmentation”
Heneghan Peng Architects Wins Competition for Transforming the Ruins of a Historical Berlin Church
Heneghan Peng Architects Wins Competition for Transforming the Ruins of a Historical Berlin Church The design by heneghan peng architects, Dublin, with Ralph Appelbaum Associates, Berlin, was awarded 1st prize in the international competition for the replanning and expansion of the Old Tower of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The competition’s purpose was to redesignContinue reading “Heneghan Peng Architects Wins Competition for Transforming the Ruins of a Historical Berlin Church”
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Marche Thonglor / Contour Architect
Marche Thonglor / Contour Architect + 12 Commercial Architecture, Market • Watthana, Thailand Architects: Contour Architect Area: 60000 m² Year: 2023 Photographs:Rungkit Charoenwat More Specs Text description provided by the architects. Situated in the vibrant epicenter of Thonglor, one of Bangkok’s most illustrious avenues for modern lifestyle and nocturnal entertainment, Marche Thonglor has undergone aContinue reading “Marche Thonglor / Contour Architect”
Sintered Stone in Cédric Grolet’s Apartment | Neolith
More about this product Neolith® Sintered Stone is specified throughout the interior of master pâtissier Cédric Grolet’s Paris apartment. Grolet’s work is characterized by a visually striking patisserie, including his iconic Rubiks Cube Cake and his trompe-l’oeil desserts which accurately mimics freshly-plucked fruit. This playfulness is masterfully contrasted with his firm grounding in classical FrenchContinue reading “Sintered Stone in Cédric Grolet’s Apartment | Neolith”
Materials That Define the Contemporary Mexican Architectural Aesthetic
Save Materials That Define the Contemporary Mexican Architectural Aesthetic From the pre-Columbian period of the Americas –during which cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Purepecha, and Mexica (Aztec) thrived– to the modern era where architecture has been influenced by social movements and even natural disasters, Mexican architecture showcases a valuable architectural expression, with its ownContinue reading “Materials That Define the Contemporary Mexican Architectural Aesthetic”
Are Architecture Firms the Next Design Thinking and Innovation Giants?
Save Are Architecture Firms the Next Design Thinking and Innovation Giants? Presented by: As they recognize the growing significance of innovation in today’s business landscape, architecture firms are experiencing a transformation. Companies across diverse industries have also come to appreciate the impact of design on cracking challenges, thanks to the success of design-focused startups suchContinue reading “Are Architecture Firms the Next Design Thinking and Innovation Giants?”
Publicly accessible private spaces: The future of Brisbane’s built environment
Written by Jarrod Reedie Brisbane’s distinct natural environment is echoed by its built. The city, soon to be the subject of immense urban development (the 2032 Summer Olympics, of course), has recently seen a suite of legislative changes to craft a biophilic, wellbeing-centric metropolitan centre. Architects and their counterparts, developers, Council and other stakeholders, areContinue reading “Publicly accessible private spaces: The future of Brisbane’s built environment”
Placing the two main masses of the building creates an inner courtyard which is the focus of this building. T
Placing the two main masses of the building creates an inner courtyard which is the focus of this building. The inner courtyard is used by users to rest just to see the surrounding trees or koi ponds, until lunch. Over time, the courtyard was widened to the side of the building, taking advantage of theContinue reading “Placing the two main masses of the building creates an inner courtyard which is the focus of this building. T”
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