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- Radboud University Dental Sciences Building / Inbo
- Seaside Villa / Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
- Urban Decor Residential Building / Marcante-Testa (UdA)
- Poly International Plaza / SOM
- West End House / Richard Kirk Architect
- Khaoyai House / I Like Design Studio
- House Embracing Sky / ArchiWorkshop
- Tree Villa / matter
- The Design of the Latest Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadium is Inspired by an Arabic Cap
- T&T Residence / Q_arts Arquitetura
- Frank Lloyd Wright For Sale: New York Times Profiles 5 Wright Houses Currently on the Market
- Ocotea House Renovation / in situ studio
- The Best Photos of Mexican Architecture, Taken by Our Readers
- Lounge Y / Nommo Arquitetos
- How the Layout of Urban "Cells" Affects The Function and Success of Neighborhoods
- Cove House / LSS
- How To Build a 1,000-Square-Meter Building in Just a Few Months
- How to Install Inconspicuous Thermal Solar Panels in Just a Few Hours
| Radboud University Dental Sciences Building / Inbo Posted: 22 Aug 2017 10:00 PM PDT  © Jan de Vries Fotograaf
 © Jan de Vries Fotograaf From the architect. Cross-pollination and encounter are key words in the design of the renovation of the Dental Sciences Building, part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Radboud University and the Arnhem Nijmegen College. The renovated building combines theory and practice in education, research and patient care  © Jan de Vries Fotograaf With a façade, a new central atrium and new installations, the building is making a sustainability transition aimed at energy saving, an increase in comfort, flexible use and a contemporary look. The right separation and connections between users, between practice spaces and teach and instruction rooms, changing and flexible use - including the longer term - and the choice of quality materials prepare the building for the future.  Perspective After earlier plans to construct a new building, the principal opted for the renovation of the prominent Dental Sciences Building, beloved by the university community. This offered a great opportunity to showcase the potential of the oft-maligned concrete architecture from that period. Like a Phoenix, the building was resurrected after 47 years, basking in its new-found glory. It is one of the few buildings designed by the architect Dijkema that will be retained on campus.  © Eric Scholten People, who have last seen the building years ago, have to look twice before they notice it has changed: the new façade of the high-rise is an interpretation of the old façade , the light elements in the old are now heavy and vice versa. Furthermore, a closer inspection reveals that the metal façade sections have a special transition from light to dark thanks to the glass. But especially the plinth course has changed: as it was once closed and felt hard is now transparent and inviting. This has improved the connection to and the significance for the campus. Building and surroundings mark the entrance to the campus.  Floor Plan In its original situation, the low-rise building was very confusing. The downstairs clinic and the teach practices in the high-rise building were difficult to find. A major intervention in the renovation was the introduction of a clear and inviting 'Kliniekenplein' (Clinic Square) in the form of a central atrium, which furthermore introduces light into the heart of the building. Next to the atrium lies a series of beautiful lit treatment rooms which become a suitable place for children and people afraid of the dentist through its smart routing and soft materialisation.  © Eric Scholten The focus was using existing qualities and, if possible, designing by following the original building structure. The powerful concrete construction of the high-rise building is now visible. The heavy concrete floor beams are visible and increase the spatial feeling.Working on the special concrete construction in the high-rise building, the weight balance literally guided the design process. Removing the concrete weight allowed the placement of new façades with triple glass, light-weight concrete and anodised aluminium, with sun protection  Section The tectonic nature of the building has always been the starting point. Beautifully intricate stairwells, tiled floors and wall coverings have been restored to their former splendour. The craftsmanship in the formworkedconcrete core walls, cleaned of paint, characterize and provide guidance. The dental precision of the users contrasts nicely with the robustness of the building. The pallet of dark and light, fresh, smooth materials and colours completes the born-again nature of the sturdy building.  © Jan de Vries Fotograaf  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Seaside Villa / Shinichi Ogawa & Associates Posted: 22 Aug 2017 08:00 PM PDT  © Pirak Anurakyawachon
 © Pirak Anurakyawachon From the architect. The weekend house built on the site of resort area Hua Hin located in central Thailand. It is a refined weekend house that can overlook all the best views. The weekend house is situated in elongated site with a width of 50 meters and a length of 300 meters from the main street to the beach, in front of you in a location where you can enjoy a beautiful sandy beach and an elegant beach resort.  © Pirak Anurakyawachon On this site, there is a weekend house previously built by the owner in the middle of the site. Apart from that, there are six rooms for each of the six family members to use in front of the beach, and all the family members can share outdoor dining, outdoor living, pool, gym, sauna, and kitchen.  © Pirak Anurakyawachon  First Level Plan  © Pirak Anurakyawachon Each room is composed of a space of 4m in height and 6m in length and 20m in length and consists of a private living room with a ceiling height of 5m from the opening on the seaside to the half of the building, the another half with a bathroom and a loft that has different planning  © Pirak Anurakyawachon The outdoor dining and the outdoor living where the family gathers are connected by a gate of 44m in length, and the infinity pool of 40m in length leads to the sea. The SEASIDE VILLA is able to feel the resort in different spaces from diverse private spaces to public spaces.  © Pirak Anurakyawachon  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Urban Decor Residential Building / Marcante-Testa (UdA) Posted: 22 Aug 2017 07:00 PM PDT  © Carola Ripamonti
 © Carola Ripamonti From the architect. The new residential building completed in Turin, with four levels above ground, becomes part of a consolidated urban zone composed of constructions from the early-to-middle 20th century and more recent works, completing a lot right in the center of the city that was previously occupied by low abandoned buildings.  © Carola Ripamonti The project, organized like a constructed landscape made of volumes and decorative elements that are not arbitrarily applied to the surfaces, but correspond to a precise functional and symbolic program, called for the creation of 11 housing units on a corner lot, all with private outdoor spaces (gardens, loggias, terraces); veritable open-air rooms, as a physical and perceptive extension of the interior space. A "perforated" facade, which through its loggias enhanced by arabesque marble facings offers a legible image of the domestic life of each housing unit. An architecture of outdoor spaces that becomes a visual prosthesis for every inhabitant, extended towards a landscape subject to personalization.  © Carola Ripamonti  Ground Floor Plan  © Carola Ripamonti The intermediate spaces like the loggias, the windows, the full and empty zones of the building are the projection of a configuration of interior spaces that take on an urban character. The opposite situation, however, is also an important factor in the definition of the internal environments, namely when the outdoors (also in a physical way) enters the composition of the domestic landscape. The windows, openings and structures are not just mere barriers between an inside and an outside, but tools of acquisition of space.  Diagram  © Carola Ripamonti  Diagram Spaces possessed, spaces perceived, inhabited spaces reaching outward or penetrating inward. The "furnished window" by Gio Ponti, far from being a mere artifice for domestic interiors, was the metaphor of a vision of the city that corresponded to its inhabitants. Awareness of this fact can become the starting point for a renewed sense of belonging in urban places.  © Carola Ripamonti  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Poly International Plaza / SOM Posted: 22 Aug 2017 05:00 PM PDT  © Bruce Damonte
 © Bruce Damonte From the architect. Located midway between the Forbidden City and Beijing Capital Airport, Poly International Plaza occupies a prominent position in a new business district adjacent to the Capital Airport Expressway.  © Bruce Damonte  Plan  © Bruce Damonte The project site comprises a main tower and two smaller supporting towers. The elliptical footprint of the three towers frees the buildings from the rigid geometry of the adjoining urban fabric, allowing the landscape of surrounding parks to continue seamlessly through the project site.The landscaping covers garage ramps and egress stairs, minimizing their visual impact while creating a tranquil, undulating topography with pedestrian paths.  © Bruce Damonte Inspired by Chinese paper lanterns, the design of the main tower's exterior is formed by a continuous diagrid pattern, with a jewel-like faceting that shimmers as it reflects the sky.  © Bruce Damonte The exoskeleton structural system forms an outer thermal envelope around the office spaces, which are enclosed within a second glazed interior envelope. This creates day-lit communal areas that accommodate meetings and foster social interaction, while establishing physical and visual connections between floors.  © Bruce Damonte  Exploded Wall Compartments  © Bruce Damonte The long-span structural design not only opens up the interior, creating a column-free work environment, but also employs a highly sustainable architectural/mechanical approach to address the climatic and air quality challenges particular to Beijing.  © Bruce Damonte  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| West End House / Richard Kirk Architect Posted: 22 Aug 2017 03:00 PM PDT  © Scott Burrows
 © Scott Burrows From the architect. West End House occupies a rare fragment of previously undeveloped land in the historically dense inner-city suburb of West End. Located on a tight site the residence maximises light and ventilation while nestling smartly into the existing streetscape.  © Scott Burrows The plan takes cues from contemporary apartment design to organise space. Generous timber framed openings are provided to expand on internal volumes, borrowing external space and extending views. Light and ventilation are maximised in section, opening spaces further and provide framed views of the sky and adjacent landscape.  © Scott Burrows  Plans  © Scott Burrows Materially the residence is a contemporary interpretation of the architectural language typical of the area – the timber framed worker's cottage. Timber screening to the street and upper level bedroom affords privacy to the interior while maintaining light and ventilation. Internally the timber language is celebrated with clear finished plywood linings. Recycled structural timber joists and hangers are expressed, defining the intimacy of living areas and providing acoustic treatment. Matching timber cabinetry conceals lighting and services while organising adjacent spaces.  © Scott Burrows The residence attempts to re-invent the housing type particular to the area and provides an alternative solution for single residential development that improves upon existing amenity within the constraints of an historically dense neighbourhood.  © Scott Burrows  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Khaoyai House / I Like Design Studio Posted: 22 Aug 2017 01:00 PM PDT  © Soopakorn Srisakul
 © Soopakorn Srisakul From the architect. The Khaoyai House is located in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. The owner aims to build this house as a holiday house and a place for a long stay after retirement. The location of this project is surrounded by mountains. The architect focuses on function planning for the best view.  © Soopakorn Srisakul The Khaoyai House has two-story with the full function on the 1st floor – living room, dining room, pantry, outdoor kitchen for party and guest room. The 2nd floor: Master bedroom, Daughter bedroom, and Family room. At first phase, the homeowner may not live on a regular basis.  © Soopakorn Srisakul  Ground Floor Plan  © Soopakorn Srisakul The architect chooses materials that are easy for maintenance, such as, pattern expose concrete wall on the first floor and Pattern brick wall on the second floor. The architect creates open space at the back of the house for activity area. There are swimming pool and large terrace in order to connect the owner's space and guest area. Mountain scenic view can be seen behind the house closely. This green area is also created good ventilation through the house.  © Soopakorn Srisakul  First Floor Plan  © Soopakorn Srisakul At the front elevation, the architect creates large terrace area connected to the family room on the 2nd floor, which is shelled by glass windows and can sense the mountain view in front of the house. A spiral staircase connected the 2nd floor and ground floor activity area together. The alignment of the house is 20 degrees compare with road baseline for merging the best mountain view together.  © Soopakorn Srisakul  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| House Embracing Sky / ArchiWorkshop Posted: 22 Aug 2017 12:00 PM PDT  © June Young Lim
 © June Young Lim "House Embracing Sky" is the second residential project by Archiworkshop in MangWoo district in Seoul.  © June Young Lim It was built on a site, which has a land area of 108.9. The border of the site was invading to and by its neighbours' building, and the road for construction was not completely secured. Allowing building coverage ratio of the site 50%, there was only 56m2 to build.  © June Young Lim We had a thorough consideration on various issues, such as maximizing building coverage ratio, minimizing any problem with neighbors and their lands, rational application of architectural slant line restriction for daylight, etc. Due to building code, the inclined facade was formed. The inclined facade has issues of getting polluted due to dust storm and air pollution.  Elevation  © June Young Lim At the beginning, we tried to hide this slope but then we switch our thought and developed to an idea 'what if this can be well presented in a different way?'. The inclined facade turned into a mirror Facade, which embraces sky and captures a change of the scenery while the mirror mass is unrecognizable and disappears.  Ground Floor Plan  © June Young Lim  Fifth Floor Plan  © June Young Lim The rough surface of the black brick facade and smooth mirror facade gives a great contrast. The shaded portion of the black mirror captures the sky and such reflection can be seen by publics on the ground floor. The mass with one side slash might have been the biggest concern at the beginning, but it became the signature of the building.  © June Young Lim  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2017 10:00 AM PDT  © Simon Devitt
 © Simon Devitt From the architect. In a cramped, steep site on one of the busiest residential streets in Ponsonby, Auckland, there was magic to be found in the form of a dilapidated 110-year old heritage villa. Over two years, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom villa was transformed into a beautiful and functional, family home. Fundamental to its success is the sense of tranquillity and respite the villa's spaces offer from the inner city lifestyle that the clients love.  © Simon Devitt A favourite place to relax, rewind, and re-invigorate is this spa-like bathroom. Carving out portions of the villa, adding masonry wall structures, and substantial retaining facilitated the addition of a new downstairs floor. Moving down the gently-lit stairwell of the main floor, the first room encountered downstairs is the bathroom. High windows maintain natural warmth, privacy, and light on entry, while further in the room becomes subterranean, generating a sense of privacy, cosiness, and sanctuary. Polished heated concrete floors provide additional warmth and a solid grounded feeling.  © Simon Devitt  Level 0 + Level 1 Plan  © Simon Devitt For the first time in New Zealand Statuario Fleur oversized panels were used as wall lining, providing a serene quality to the bathroom's perimeter walls. Concrete walls provide the solid backing to the panels and aid noise reduction. The considerable size of the panels create the feeling that the bathroom is carved from solid marble. These soft porcelain panels ensure that the space is filled with gentle diffuse light and feels intimate, warm, and luxurious.  © Simon Devitt The hanging WC is hidden behind a mosaic marble feature wall. Alarti Marble tiles are used on the feature wall to provide a delicate contrast to other elements, and to draw attention inwards toward the free-standing stone bath. This unique egg-shaped bath provides a sculpted centerpiece to the room. On the flip side of the WC, a walk-in shower offers the reinvigorating experience of warm rainfall.  © Simon Devitt  © Simon Devitt All joinery and cabinetry elements are framed in black including the mirrors. This provides a visual direction to these elements. The slipped break between mirrors highlights the shifting levels within the home and the external window. Lighting options, including recessed LEDs within the ceiling space add to the feeling of intimacy and calm.  © Simon Devitt While the room imbues a feeling of being transported from one world to another, the harmonious use of materials throughout the villa provides seamlessness and comfort to the senses. The minimalist approach to surfaces and joinery further reduces unnecessary stimulation, while maintaining a sense of luxury. Generous storage makes the space practical and self-contained.  © Simon Devitt  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Design of the Latest Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadium is Inspired by an Arabic Cap Posted: 22 Aug 2017 10:00 AM PDT  Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Designs have been revealed of the latest, and most central soccer stadium being constructed for the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M Jaidah and design consultant Heerim, the Al Thumama Stadium will feature a woven-pattern exterior skin inspired by the traditional 'gahfiya' cap worn by Arab men. Located six kilometers south of downtown Doha, the stadium will be used from from the group stages to the quarterfinals, seating up to 40,000 spectators. Following the event, it will be transformed into a "legacy mode" containing 20,000 seats and featuring a sports clinic and boutique hotel in the upper stands. While the World Cup will be pushed back from its usual summer date until November, special cooling systems will be installed to allow the stadium to be used year-round.  Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy  Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy "Al Thumama Stadium is a nod to the past, while offering an exciting glimpse into Qatar's tomorrow. In Arab culture, the gahfiya forms an important part of every young boy's pathway to adulthood," explains the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the organization charged with managing the construction of infrastructure required for the World Cup. "It is an arena that symbolises Qatar's youth, the country's emergence as a major player on the global sporting scene and the shared Arab heritage that inspired its creation."  Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy  Courtesy of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Seven other World Cup stadiums are currently under construction across the country, including Foster + Partners' Lusail Stadium (where opening and closing ceremonies will be held), and Zaha Hadid Architects' Al Wakrah Stadium. Not all is running smoothly for Qatar as the games approach, however. A report released by Amnesty International found that the race to construct the necessary infrastructure for the event has led to "appalling conditions" and widespread human rights abuses against migrant workers, after similar reports including worker deaths surfaced surrounding the construction of Zaha Hadid Architects' Al Wakrah Stadium. News via the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, The Guardian.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| T&T Residence / Q_arts Arquitetura Posted: 22 Aug 2017 08:00 AM PDT  © Antonio Valiente
 © Antonio Valiente From the architect. A small farm with a slope of approximately 20 meters. The landscape is defined by the preserved nature, a consequence of the few interventions in the surroundings of the Itaara City.  © Antonio Valiente The most surprising thing for the project was the definition of the place of implantation: a plateau, which interrupts the slope. From the street, little is seen beyond the high walls, due to its location in the lower levels. Beyond the gate, it is a long way to the house, outlined by the topography. This scenario was the first conditioning.  Floor Plan 01 The second would be the desire to hide in this environment (and not mimic). This evidence of architecture in relation to the landscape was justified by the references that the residents brought to the beginning of the process of materials, colors and patterns. And it was fundamental that the plurality of this collage be contemplated in the proposal.  Floor Plan 02 It was a house designed with many reservations, without many certainties, with comings and goings. A process of co-creation and recognition of the expectations of those who, from the beginning, prioritized happiness. Other conditions such as solar orientation and prevailing winds were priorities for the climate.  © Antonio Valiente The dimensions of the house were defined from the beginning. The limits established for the environments, diluted with the large openings, seeking the views of this nature. In the inner spaces, it was the nature that was in evidence. About the distribution of environments, the separation between social and intimate areas do not appear well defined. From the outset, it was argued that lounges should be integrated and that this formality would not be necessary. It was important to understand the rooms (summer and winter), and the kitchen cupboard in small but articulate environments.  Section C In this way, we worked the angles and the opening of the planes to achieve this permeability, without having developed the idea of a single (and broad) space. The recesses that arise from this configuration, define the idea of patio balcony. The intimate rooms are set overlooking the valley and sheltered from the street. The control of the solar incidence in these faces is made through brises and balconies.  © Antonio Valiente The study environment configures the circulation and extension of the couple's dormitory. Thre is also access to the fireplace terrace, this being designed to be a overlook for the surroundings of the property and the nature.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Frank Lloyd Wright For Sale: New York Times Profiles 5 Wright Houses Currently on the Market Posted: 22 Aug 2017 07:20 AM PDT During the year of the 150th anniversary of his birth, Frank Lloyd Wright is having another glorious moment in the public consciousness. While many of Wright's structures, including Fallingwater, the Guggenheim and Taliesin, are staples of the architectural canon, this renewed interest has given some of Wright's other 380 remaining buildings the chance to step out into the sun. Many of these other still-standing buildings are houses, and while some have been converted into museums, many remain on the market for prospective homebuyers with a knack for preservation – but not necessarily exorbitant wealth (according to the New York Times, the 1917 Prairie-style Meier House sold in 2013 for just $125,000). In total, 45 Wright properties have been sold in the last five years alone. A new article from the Times profiles five of of Wright's houses currently on the market: the Eppstein House in Galesburg, Mich; Cooke House in Virginia Beach; the Rayward House in New Canaan, Connecticut; the Penfield House in Willoughby Hills, Ohio; and the Sweeton house in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Find their full stories, here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Ocotea House Renovation / in situ studio Posted: 22 Aug 2017 06:00 AM PDT  © Keith Isaacs
 © Keith Isaacs From the architect. The existing house on Ocotea was a well-loved, 1960's, low-sloped ranch with a full basement visible from the left side. Over the years, what was originally a clean image of mid-century residential architecture had fallen into disarray - the basement had been haphazardly chopped up to accommodate additional bedrooms, the main floor and public spaces had been reconfigured in an odd way, and a very poorly built sunroom had been added to the right side. Our first effort was to remove this debris and uncover the original form.  © Keith Isaacs  Floor Plans  © Keith Isaacs The major changes we designed for the house include a new carport on the right side that replaces the sunroom and extends the line of the roof, new front decks that introduce a floating, thin aesthetic to the formerly heavy front facade, a new kitchen and master suite, new stairs that connect the main spaces upstairs to a new, open family room in the basement, new utility systems, and completely new finishes inside and out. The house now sits comfortably in its mid-century neighborhood, a stark alternative to the method of buy, bulldoze, buildout that currently plagues Raleigh's first-ring suburbs.  © Keith Isaacs  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Best Photos of Mexican Architecture, Taken by Our Readers Posted: 22 Aug 2017 05:45 AM PDT  This month marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of ArchDaily Mexico, one of our fastest-growing country-specific sites dedicated to reporting and analyzing the latest in architectural news and projects coming out of the world's largest Spanish-speaking country. To celebrate the event, we asked ArchDaily Mexico readers to share images of their favorite Mexican projects, and to up the ante, offered up some great ArchDaily prizes to the best pictures! We asked our ArchDaily Mexico readers to follow @ArchDailyMx on Instagram and use the hashtags #ConcursoArchDailyMx and #5AñosArchDailyMx to share their favorite photos. The response was overwhelming – from more than 1,100 photographs, we selected our top 5 favorite plus 20 honorable mentions.
The winners were as follows: FIRST PLACE SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE FOURTH PLACE FIFTH PLACE HONORABLE MENTIONS Learn more about ArchDaily Mexico's big anniversary, here (text in Spanish).  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2017 04:00 AM PDT  © Paula Morais
 © Paula Morais From the architect. The construction site is a shared area of three houses, belonging to the same family, in a gated community located in the north of Florianópolis island. On that same space there was an old covered yet open-sided barbecue place. The family grew and so the need for a more comfortable lounge area was required.  © Paula Morais The project is divided in two volumes: a social block (concrete paving stone) and a support area (white masonry block)  © Paula Morais In the social block were used materials with more rustic finishing, such as reinforced concrete with slatted finishing, wood lining demolition and wooden frames, emphasising the simplicity of use: barbecues, parties, children running, in short, family reunion gatherings.  © Paula Morais The site’s topography was adjusted by smoothing the slope towards the back woods, creating a plateau that levels the garden and the building, enlarging and integrating the internal and external spaces.  Site Plan The woods form a natural background for those who arrive at the house, but it becomes the main protagonist once the user enters the space. To achieve this change in character, a south facing, 14 meters beam blocks the view of those who enter, while the north facing beam is inverted and is transformed into a bench, thus freeing the view of the woods.  © Paula Morais The lateral openings, define access and frame the view.  Section  Section Inside the social block, the space is divided into living, kitchen and dining. The kitchen consists of a custom built pizza oven, a grill and a large wooden bench, which encases the refrigerator, the oven and the stove. The roof is composed of a waterproofed slab, styrofoam and an inner lining of demolition wood, sustained by steel beams.  © Paula Morais The supported block, which runs along the plot’s limits, houses the toilets, water tanks, and a storage space.  © Paula Morais  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| How the Layout of Urban "Cells" Affects The Function and Success of Neighborhoods Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:30 AM PDT  Courtesy of Robin Renner As urban areas develop, each city forms a unique structural logic. With this structure usually conceived on an ad-hoc basis, political terms such as "metropolitan area" and "neighborhood" are not always useful when analyzing and comparing the performance of cities. In a quest for new analytical tools, Robin Renner has devised an anatomically-based classification system in his new book Urban Being: Anatomy & Identity of the City. Through a thoughtful investigation of existing urban areas from around the globe using satellite images and personal experiences, Urban Being offers an insight into how transportation networks and streetscapes can be best organized to promote a healthy metropolitan environment. Renner's analysis ranges from macro-regions that can even cross country borders to the defined spaces between arterial roads in cities, which he calls "urban cells." As the neighborhoods and units in which inhabitants reside, urban cells are important when examining the identity and efficiency of a city. They are defined by both their physical properties and the actions that take place inside of them. Below is a small sample of how Renner analyzes urban cells from the book. Cell StructureThe form of an urban cell depends on two main factors: topography and transportation. Topographical conditions such as the mountains of Rio De Janeiro and canals of Amsterdam have created cells of varying densities. In Los Angeles for example, the network of highways and roads—referred to as main arteries—grids the city in such a way that compresses the center and expands in the periphery to form large residential cells. These forms, in turn, have an effect on the types of buildings and functions that are typically hosted in these cells. Block Cell  Courtesy of Robin Renner The smallest typology of urban cells is the block cell, which is a singular block surrounded by main traffic arteries. Due to high automobile and pedestrian traffic, high-rise office buildings typically concentrate here. The bustling nature of these cells discourages the development of quieter programs such as living and dining. Examples of block cell sub centers are the financial districts in Los Angeles, Melbourne, Taipei, and Shanghai. Linear Cell  Courtesy of Robin Renner A linear cell is often created when a main artery is divided into two one-way streets, causing more narrow and pedestrian-friendly avenues. Along with factors such as slow automobile traffic and strong public transportation, linear cells are important commercial hubs. Copacabana is an example of a linear cell that has long been utilized as a destination for shopping in Rio de Janeiro. Central Cell  Courtesy of Robin Renner The largest cell in the nucleus is the central cell. This cell is often the origin of the city and in the physical center. Central cells have the highest density of pedestrian traffic, therefore housing a large concentration of stores and restaurants. Since these cells have often divested of automobile infrastructure, public transportation plays an important role in the movement of people towards the center. Cities such as Stuttgart and Munich have strong central cells that connect commerce and pedestrians. Cell FunctionThe way in which a cell is used is can also determine its size and traffic pattern. Cell functions can range from offering only the basic conditions for living to including more diverse uses such as parks and commerce. Cells with a priority on pedestrian accessibility typically feature residential housing, and cells with heavy automobile traffic favor business and industry. Residential Cell  Courtesy of Robin Renner Successful residential cells feature slow interior traffic that allows for pedestrian-focused streets. Trees, centrally located parks, supermarkets, and schools increase the quality of life for residents in this cell. Although the residential cell should provide a quiet living area, it should not be completely disconnected from the rest of the urban nucleus. This connection is provided primarily through the arterial main roads and the public transportation centers found along them. Renner defines the ideal size for residential cells to be between 400 meters and 800 meters based on examples such as Polanco in Mexico City and Providencia in Santiago. Industrial Cell  Courtesy of Robin Renner Due to their access to highways, railroads, or rivers, large central cells are conducive to industry. The growth of a city has been historically tied to the success of its industrial exports and is still a vital factor in its strength. According to Renner, public transportation should be introduced into industrial cells so that workers can have a shortened commute and be less reliant on cars. Edmonton's oil and gas enterprise is an example of an industrial cell that formed through its proximity to train tracks. Urban Being: Anatomy & Identity of the City is now available from Niggli publishers here or from Amazon here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 22 Aug 2017 02:00 AM PDT  © Christian Phillips
 © Christian Phillips From the architect. The Cove House embodies the client's desire for a contemporary house that is respectful of both the New England vernacular and its immediate neighborhood. The form is an adaptation of the massing and materiality of the classic saltbox typology that meets the standards of the historic district commission while also satisfying the clients' desire for a distinctive home.  © Christian Phillips Site  © Christian Phillips  Lower Level Plan  © Nikolas Koenig  Upper Level Plan Massing  © Christian Phillips Materiality  © Christian Phillips  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| How To Build a 1,000-Square-Meter Building in Just a Few Months Posted: 22 Aug 2017 01:00 AM PDT After the Gomos#1 prototype and the exhibition at the Venice Biennale, SUMMARY studio unveils a new project using its modular building system.  Render. Image Cortesia de SUMMARY The project includes several collective housing units and multifunctional service spaces. The location could not be more generic - on the side of a national road in Vale de Cambra, Portugal, where the urban mesh is absolutely scattered and with no clear alignments. The demands of the client were clear and defined from the outset: the construction would have to be fast, economical, and modifiable over time, depending on the different needs that might arise. The content of this order led the studio to use prefabricated elements and leave portions of the project undefined.  Cortesia de SUMMARY In the words of Alejandro Aravena, "SUMMARY's set of prefabricated elements can balance the logics of prefabricated infrastructure and architecture as a support." This project is another practical example of this architectural approach, assuming the speed of construction, flexibility, and optimization of resources as central themes. The defined design strategy is quite simple: 2 different programs are placed on 2 different floors. The ground floor is occupied with multifunctional service spaces, in direct contact with the public road. The upper floor is for the housing units. Independent access is created for each of these programs taking into account the different uses placed at different levels, taking advantage of the natural slope of the ground. The ground floor consists of prefabricated structural panels throughout its perimeter. Considering the location of the building (on the side of a national road where everything happens fast!) And the requirements of the order, the multifunction service spaces are designed in an absolutely flexible way: the interior compartmentation is made through removable panels that contain interior gutters to pass water and electricity infrastructures. This allows for future adjustments and modifications of the space: it is possible to add or remove compartments or to make the entire floor function as a large open space. Users will make their own space, according to their needs. The upper floor is integrally composed of modules of the Gomos System. Considering that the maximum area to be legally allowed was very limited, the empty space required is used as a separator of the various housing units. Conceived and licensed as a collective housing project, with these separations the project incorporates the main advantages of individualized housing: clearly individualized entrances and a complete acoustic separation between the different units.  Upper Level Floor Plan The work of Vale de Cambra has already started and will be completed by the end of 2017.  Cortesia de SUMMARY Technical Information Architect: SUMMARY *Curator’s Rationale, sobre a instalação SUMMARY (INFRASTRUCTURE-STRUCTURE-ARCHITECTURE) na Bienal de Arquitetura de Veneza 2016 “Reporting from the Front”.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| How to Install Inconspicuous Thermal Solar Panels in Just a Few Hours Posted: 21 Aug 2017 11:00 PM PDT When it comes to increasing the energy efficiency of a project, solar panels provide many benefits, but architects often avoid using them for aesthetic reasons. Today there are alternative solutions for adding solar receptors to the individual elements that make up the roof—the zone of greatest exposure to sunlight—that are less conspicuous and very effective in terms of energy production. One such example is solar thermal panels, which use the power of the sun to heat the building, produce hot water or generate heat for pools. These new panels are made from natural slate stone, in formats ranging from 32x22 cm to 50x25 cm. The material elements not only ensure thermal inertia and impermeability, but are also able to heat up to 50 liters of water per day per square meter of surface -- all while avoiding the average emission of 90 kg of CO2.  Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras  Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Methods of installation: Installation with NailsFor pitched roofs, with an invisible, stainless stees fixing system.  Thermoslate® System with Nail. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Installation with HooksFor pitched roofs, with a visible stainless steel fixing system.  Thermoslate® System with Hook. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Technical Solar FloorFor flat roofs, flooring or facades.  Thermoslate® Technical Solar Floor. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Installation ProcessInstallation of the Bottom Integration Piece Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Installation of the Thermoslate® Collectors Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Installation of the Perimeter Strips Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Water Pipe Connection Between Collectors Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Installation of the Waterproofing Kit Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras Integration With the Natural Slate Roof Thermoslate®. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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