How Hidden Fasteners Can Create Seamless Design: The Case of Commercial and Public Architecture

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 discreet

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 200

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: Africa

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, their

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, their

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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 suitable

Solar Panels in Residential Projects: Efficiency Without Compromising the Aesthetics

Solar Panels in Residential Projects: Efficiency Without Compromising the Aesthetics Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is not just a trend, it is a necessity. Each day we become more aware of the importance of responsibly managing natural resources and understanding the environmental factors involved in designing a project. Solar energy is one of the

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 topography

One Firm’s Triple Threat: Design Confidence, Flexibility and Cultural Significance

Sponsored Content One Firm’s Triple Threat: Design Confidence, Flexibility and Cultural Significance Design confidence is crucial to the team at Checkwitch Poiron Architects. If they can be confident in their design, then it becomes much easier to advocate for it with clients. The team builds that confidence with flexible software and cultural awareness.   One

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.

A Petal Pavillon / Epiphany Architects

A Petal Pavillon / Epiphany Architects + 19 Pavilion, Detail • Chengdu, China Architects: Epiphany Architects Area:  64 m² Year:  2023 More Specs A “Petal” Landing in an Oasis. Epiphany Architects transforms the installation into a petal, gracefully descending amid the lush greenery of the city. It adds a touch of romantic ambiance to the

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,

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 in

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 are

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 redesign

A Royal Opera in Warsaw and a Center for the Arts in Canada: 8 Music and Performance Venues Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

URBAN 2023 Photo Awards Reveals its Finalist List of Best Photographers

URBAN 2023 Photo Awards Reveals its Finalist List of Best Photographers The URBAN Photo Awards 2023 has announced its list of Finalist Photographers, marking the penultimate stage of the international contest. The finalists, categorized by section and thematic area, are presented without hierarchical ranking, encompassing a collection of over 70 single photos, 20 projects &

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 a

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 own