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- Rental House in Wellin / Jahnke-Ledant Architects
- 3 Townhouses in Balmain / Shed Architects + Terence Yong
- Paulo Mendes da Rocha and the Understanding of Architecture in its Human and Cultural Dimension
- Rare Footage Reflects the Complications of Construction of Early Skyscrapers
- Apartment on Lincoln Street / YOOLOPP
- IKEA's SPACE10 Future-Living Lab is Researching the Future of "Co-Living"
- Oscar Niemeyer's "Favorite Project in Europe" Captured in Spectacular Photo Set by Karina Castro
- Millénaire Footbridge / Explorations Architecture
- Playful Animation Tells the Story of Humankind’s Quest for a Perfect City
| Rental House in Wellin / Jahnke-Ledant Architects Posted: 18 Nov 2017 06:00 PM PST  Courtesy of Jahnke-Ledant Architects
 Courtesy of Jahnke-Ledant Architects Text description provided by the architects. Originally 3 separate structures, this 18-person rental house has been stitched together by interlocking voids. The connection of public spaces is critical in this project because it creates visual organization and human interaction in an otherwise disjointed and unconnected series of buildings.  Existing Buildings Diagram  Circulation Diagram  Courtesy of Jahnke-Ledant Architects The middle structure, which was originally a residence, has been completely gutted and replaced with kitchen on the ground floor and a new vertical stair that distributes circulation to the different levels in the adjacent structures. Stair landings act as balconies that open into double-height spaces connecting visitors with their family and friends. The mix of careful conservation during demolition and judicious use of modest materials result in a building that is rich with texture, color, and history.  Courtesy of Jahnke-Ledant Architects  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 3 Townhouses in Balmain / Shed Architects + Terence Yong Posted: 18 Nov 2017 12:00 PM PST  Courtesy of Terrence Yong
 Courtesy of Terrence Yong Compact Covering just 2/3 (approximately 180sqm of 270sqm) of a tiny urban infill site that has amazing views across the trees and rooftops towards the city and Anzac Bridge, the houses are designed down to the millimetre to accommodate competing fire regulation and separation, amenity and utility requirements. In return, such constraints result in an interesting sequence of dynamic spatial experiences that direct (movement), expand and contract in different shapes and forms.  First floor plan / Diagram  Section through public entry corridor + House C "I'm blown away by how you managed to fit three efficiently planned homes on such a tiny site, all with dual aspects. Absolutely stunning!"  Courtesy of Terrence Yong Contextual  Courtesy of Terrence Yong On the West, House A is 3-storey, white, has a flat roof and mimics the envelope of the previous building on the site; on the East, House B is 2-storey, grey and mimics the profile of the adjacent terrace house. Whilst the two houses are linked, the effect is to create an appearance of two separate houses that add to the sequence of different dwellings along the existing streetscape. Street frontage elements are also articulated and aligned to key datum lines to seamlessly integrate the two houses with adjacent neighbours.  Courtesy of Terrence Yong Unique  Courtesy of Terrence Yong Each house is flexibly designed to offer a number opportunities for occupation. Open-plan living areas are excluded from bedrooms but are visually connected with the street and its surrounding context hence contributing to passive surveillance. House A has a vertical spatial expression as it is internally linked by a dramatic open-riser steel stair. On the street level, the secondary bedroom suite has level access via a small terrace hence it is convertible to a home office. The ground level contains open-plan living areas and a corner balcony whilst the top level contains the main bedroom suite, all enjoying panoramic district views.  Courtesy of Terrence Yong House B has bedrooms on the ground level with open-plan living areas above. The long living space flows horizontally from the kitchen on the street side to the North-facing terrace with a saw-tooth roof similar to local warehouses that gives the house the quality of a local workshop. House C has open-plan living areas that open to a generous North-facing grassed garden. The centre of the house has a dramatic double-height void containing a top-lit open stair that enjoys views back down the open corridor to the street.  Courtesy of Terrence Yong Sustainable  Section House A + C / Diagram  Streetscape elevation / Diagram In addition to a large North-facing opening, House B has operable skylights with integrated blinds on the North-facing planes of the saw-tooth roof that admit direct sunlight. Together with the openings at each opposite end of the living areas, effective cross-ventilation is provided.  Courtesy of Terrence Yong House C has large North-facing openings that are protected by timber sunshades and privacy blade walls. They work with the South-facing louvres around the entry to provide effective cross-ventilation throughout the living areas.  Courtesy of Terrence Yong Other notable sustainable initiatives include reversed block veneer construction; Low-E and double glazed windows; highly insulated building envelopes; timber floorings; light-reflective interiors; low water-use landscapes; optimised deep soil areas; rainwater tank; on-site detention tank; provision for bicycle parking and clothes drying (hills hoist); tubular skylights to top-level wet areas; efficient fittings, fixtures and appliances; 6 star gas instantaneous hot-water system; gas cooktops.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Paulo Mendes da Rocha and the Understanding of Architecture in its Human and Cultural Dimension Posted: 18 Nov 2017 08:00 AM PST In celebration of Paulo Mendes da Rocha's 89th birthday, we take a look at "PMR 29': Twenty-Nine Minutes with Paulo Mendes da Rocha", directed by Carolina Gimenez, Catherine Otondo, João Sodré, José Paulo Gouvêa and Juliana Braga. The film is conducted through a conversation with Rocha, held in his office in 2010. In presenting some of his main works, the architect makes considerations about the understanding of architecture in its human and essentially cultural dimension. Paulo Mendes da Rocha is one of the most important Brazilian architects of today, internationally recognized for the quality of the projects that he has been doing since the 50's. Here, he presents us with details of some of his projects, and more than that leads us to a powerful reflection on the contemporary situation of the metropolis, the Brazilian condition and the occupation of its cities. The architect shows us that it is still possible today to understand architecture in a human and essentially cultural dimension. Technical Sheet
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| Rare Footage Reflects the Complications of Construction of Early Skyscrapers Posted: 18 Nov 2017 06:00 AM PST This silent film, 'The Skyscrapers of New York' bears rare footage of the construction of a skyscraper from over one hundred years ago, shared by the Library of Congress as part of their 'Early Films of New York' collection. The first scenes include real work crews and the early construction methods that made the first skyscrapers possible; the steel framework the men can be seen clinging onto was a technical innovation that provided the strength and stability for buildings to be built over twenty floors high. It is startling to imagine their lack of concern for health and safety as the men are pictured dangling off a crane line in the sky. The melodrama adopts the dramatic portrayal and larger than life acting of a silent film, depicting the foregone culture of public fisticuffs and disparaging ethnic attitudes from over a century ago. Weaved with the actual footage from the time, it is fascinating to understand how the workers operated as they scurry around laying bricks, heating rivets in a forge and assembling the steel girders whilst the storyline of the thief ensues. Historical landmarks can be spotted in the background of the film, including Union Square and Everett House, one of New York's most fashionable hotels, captured just two years before it was demolished. The film reflects the complications of construction, something that contractors generally hide from us today, and the lack of awareness of the consequences and potential dangers of a construction site. News via: Library of Congress.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apartment on Lincoln Street / YOOLOPP Posted: 18 Nov 2017 05:00 AM PST  © Omri Amsalem
 © Omri Amsalem Text description provided by the architects. The project: a renewal of an old 70 sq. m flat in the center of Tel-Aviv. The apartment was purchased for living purposes by a young single woman. The current layout was old, closed and segmented and did not suit the needs of the client, who opted for a large kitchen, a spacious wash room including a full size bath tub, a bedroom, a study and a central living space.  © Omri Amsalem Designing for one person, enabled a more open layout, with less partitioning resulting in larger airy spaces. In order to open up the closed-in apartment and to gain more ceiling height, I decided to break down the ceiling storage spaces, from the closed balcony and above the wet rooms, As well as taking down the wall partitioning in dividing the rooms, which led to two large main areas; one for the private and work area and one for the living area.  Before - Floor Plan  After - Floor Plan From the new main area, that previously contained the living room and the closed balcony, I opened up part of the balcony back to an open air balcony, to allow for some greenery to be planted and by doing so, creating a privacy barrier from the neighbors and green nature views.  © Omri Amsalem The new private space, that now contains the sleeping area and work area, share 1 window. The space was divided by a costume designed vertical partition, which allows for air and light to go through from the work space to the sleeping space, without having to compromise on fitting the two functions in one large open space.  © Omri Amsalem To avoid a very long process and to reduce the work costs, we decided to leave the sanitary fixture locations where they were originally planned. After opening up the closed ceiling space, what used to be a toilet, wash room and back service area turned now into a large big open bath room containing also the service functions. By removing the walls between the different functions the room became more airy and light. The existing louvers that have now become part of the bathroom were newly painted with Pistachio green color, which contributes to the new fresh feeling of the room.  © Omri Amsalem In the kitchen, we also decided to keep the infrastructure in the original location. the old closed kitchen, was replaced by an open kitchen to the living room, allowing for cooking and preparing while entertaining and socializing at the same time. The new kitchen contains of a large U shape working space that is spread over 3 sides. One of them is deeper and shared with the living space and is used as the dining area, as well as allowing for more storage space towards the living room. Here too the existing louvers were repainted from the inside which adds a fresh green element to the space.  © Omri Amsalem The outcome is a light open and airy apartment that answered beautifully the new owner's desires: being functional, esthetical and spacious.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| IKEA's SPACE10 Future-Living Lab is Researching the Future of "Co-Living" Posted: 18 Nov 2017 04:00 AM PST  Courtesy of SPACE10 SPACE10, the future-living lab created by IKEA, announced this week a "playful research project" to investigate the future of co-living. One Shared House 2030, a website created in collaboration with New York-based designers Anton & Irene, asks members of the public to "apply" for acceptance to an imagined co-living community in the year 2030, outlining their preferences for the types of people they would like to live with, the way they would like the community to be organized, and the things they would be willing to share with others. SPACE10 hopes that the research project will provide information on whether co-living could offer potential solutions to issues such as rapid urbanization, loneliness, and the growing global affordable housing crisis.  Courtesy of SPACE10 Text description provided by SPACE10. Humans across the world are moving to cities in numbers we haven't experienced before. By 2030 almost 70 percent of the global population will live in cities, and some experts estimate that almost two billion people—a fifth of the world's population—will lack access to adequate and affordable housing. "Our cities have never been more attractive to so many people. Yet in the context of booming urbanization, rocketing housing prices, shrinking living spaces and increasing social disconnects, 'sharing' will be 'caring'—more than ever," said Guillaume Charny-Brunet of SPACE10. "Co-living isn't new, but as both space and time are increasingly becoming a luxury, the concept needs a revamp. SPACE10 is going on a journey to explore the potential of co-living to better the lives of city dwellers across the planet."  Courtesy of SPACE10 To launch its new field of exploration, SPACE10 has partnered with the New York-based design duo Anton & Irene on One Shared House 2030—a playful research project designed as an application form for a potential co-living space to open in 2030. The form asks people which household goods and services—including kitchens, workspaces, smart devices, childcare and self-driving cars—they would be willing to share, and what kind of co-living space would be uniquely suited to them. "One Shared House 2030 is a playful research project that aims to get insights on the future of co-living through a collaborative survey. The viewer goes through a process where they pretend to sign-up for a co-living facility in the year 2030 by letting us know about their preferences in their immediate living environment. The goal is to be able to better understand what specific demographics prefer what type of co-living. The information we collect is open-source, free for anyone to use, and completely anonymous," says Irene Pereyra from the design duo Anton & Irene.  Courtesy of SPACE10 "IKEA is a curious company, and we're always exploring new ways of pushing our overall vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people. The company was founded with the aim of enabling people to have a well-designed home—including the many people who couldn't afford designer furniture," mentioned Göran Nilsson, Manager of IKEA Concept Innovation. "Today we want to experiment how to introduce our democratic design principles of combining form, function, quality and sustainability—all at a low price—in new areas. In that respect, one opportunity we find interesting lies in the home itself." To learn more about One Shared House 2030, click here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Oscar Niemeyer's "Favorite Project in Europe" Captured in Spectacular Photo Set by Karina Castro Posted: 18 Nov 2017 01:30 AM PST  © Karina Castro As a trailblazer of Brazilian Modernism, Oscar Niemeyer is celebrated for his bold, sinuous forms, and his use of the "the liberated, sensual curve." Paul Goldberger described it best when he wrote that "Niemeyer didn't compromise modernism's utopian ideals, but when filtered through his sensibility, the stern, unforgiving rigor of so much European modernism became as smooth as Brazilian jazz." When Georgio Mondadori, chairman of the Italian publishing house Mondadori, commissioned Niemeyer to design the company's new headquarters in 1968, he wanted the building to look like the Itamaraty Palace (also known as Palace of the Arches) in Brasília. Niemeyer agreed, but given his playful spirit, he deliberately deviated from the earlier design and proceeded to build what he would later identify as his favorite of the projects he completed in Europe. Read on to see a striking set of sixteen photographs of the Mondadori building by Milan-based photographer and visual artist Karina Castro, who was commissioned by Mondadori to capture their headquarters over 40 years after the building's completion.  © Karina Castro "[…] whoever goes to see the Mondadori headquarters remains astonished because nobody has ever seen a colonnade in which the arches are different from each other" elaborated Niemeyer in an interview, as he talked about the importance of, and his love for, the element of surprise in architecture.  © Karina Castro The central concrete volume and its colonnades along with the two adjacent sweeping volumes are reflected in the surrounding pool, and this is perhaps what the photographer's eye delights in most when capturing Niemeyer's beloved building—most, if not all of Castro's remarkable photographs play with the building's several planes, volumes, geometries and reflections.  © Karina Castro Perhaps it is the design of this building, rather than the Itamaraty Palace, which best embodies what the word "itamaraty" roughly translates as: "river of small stones." By simply using varying spans for each of the arches, the architect breathes life into the colonnade; what was previously static acquires, in Niemeyer's words, something akin to "musical rhythm."  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro For more on Oscar Niemeyer's life and work, check out our previous collection of articles here.  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  © Karina Castro  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Millénaire Footbridge / Explorations Architecture Posted: 18 Nov 2017 01:00 AM PST  © Michel Denancé
 © Karolina Samborwska Text description provided by the architects. Le "Millénaire" is a recent mixed-used development located on the North of Paris. The development is centered around an old shipping dock which is connected to the canal Saint-Denis, Paris' second most important waterway after the river Seine. The 180m long footbridge spans the dock in order to create a new promenade along the canal.  Site Plan  Sections The structure consists of two separate decks which are linked in the middle to form a viewing belvedere. As per the City of Paris requirement, the crossing is fully accessible to disabled people and strollers without the use of elevators. The maximum gradient is 5% with landings every 10m. Each deck, including its own staircase, is a continuous steel structure supported on inclined pinned columns. Approach ramps and abutments at each end of the bridge are built in reinforced concrete.  © Karolina Samborwska The decks are formed with 2.5m wide steel boxes. Their depth is constant for the approach spans (11,5m typical) and variable for the 42m main span (with a 35cm depth at midspan). Despite their slenderness, the steel decks include conduits for utilities as well as tuned mass dampers for dynamics. The bridge parapets emphasize lightness with a transparent stainless steel mesh. At night, miniature round LED fixtures are built in the stainless steel handrails and the large bench at the central belvedere.  © Luis Diaz Diaz The footbridge is painted a bright red (steel and concrete structures, deck surfacing and parapet posts) in order to create a visual landmark on this former industrial site marked by terracotta buildings. The color is also a reminder of the infamous architectural Follies of the nearby Parc de la Villette by architect Bernard Tschumi.  © Michel Denancé  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Playful Animation Tells the Story of Humankind’s Quest for a Perfect City Posted: 18 Nov 2017 12:00 AM PST Cities are universes in themselves; furiously spawning, spewing, hissing through time and space. They are cudgeled, raked, plastered, worshipped, fought over, set on fire; they are slippery wombs that cradle wars, victories, blood and brilliant storms. The built environment has always been indicative of its inhabitants' fears, desires, and ideals. As such, it is one of the earliest, most powerful forms of human expression. For World Cities Day 2017, the new BBC Designed section of the BBC Culture website commissioned motion graphics designer Al Boardman to create The Perfect City, an animated video covering a brief history of humankind's quest for the "ideal" and the "perfect" in urban design. With a voiceover and script by renowned architecture critic and writer Jonathan Glancey, the video is a remarkable 2-minute overview of some prominent examples in city planning, both old and new, successful and unsuccessful.
Tracing the story back to Eridu (present day Abu Shahrein, Iraq), Glancey narrates how the world's first city was built 8,000 years ago, a few miles south of where Ur would later emerge. Similarly, the concept of an "ideal city-state" was first demonstrated in the 5th century BC by the Greek architect and mathematician Hippodamus—commonly known as the "father of city planning"—in his grid plan for the city of Miletus (present-day Balat, Turkey).
From Palmanova's plan borrowing from Thomas More's Utopia, Stalin's "socialist cities," and the 20th century Garden City Movement, to Norman Foster's embattled Masdar City, and Fritz Lang's fictional Metropolis, hundreds of visions for the "perfect city" now populate the past and the present. Some have been highly successful, others are lost to time, while the rest are forever relegated to the realm of failed dreams.
Boardman's signature style is bold and playful, yet delightfully minimalistic; his work employs neat, solid chunks of bright color and geometric shapes. This particular animation makes use of four colors and several variations of four basic shapes that constantly group and regroup to illustrate skylines, cityscapes, and master plans.
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