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- The Coffee Museum / M+DA ARQUITECTOS
- AIA Announces Winners of the 2018 Topaz Medallion, Whitney M. Young Jr. Award and Edward C. Kemper Award
- House Alpha A1 / Arquitetura Viva
- New Renderings Reveal Interiors of Shigeru Ban-Designed World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Building in Vancouver
- Residential Po 32 / INGENOR
- 16 Firms Selected by OBO to Provide Designs for U.S. Diplomatic Buildings Across the Globe
- WORLD CLASS Olympic / VOX Architects
- Explore Oscar Niemeyer's Unbuilt House in Israel with This 3D Model
- Moenda’s House / Felipe Rodrigues
- Future Expansion's 'Flatiron Reflection' Transforms Flatiron Public Plaza for the Holiday Season
- The Architectural Review Announces Winners of the 2017 AR Emerging Architecture Awards
- Fórum do Futuro / fala atelier
| The Coffee Museum / M+DA ARQUITECTOS Posted: 08 Dec 2017 09:00 AM PST  © Alan Morgado
 © Alan Morgado Text description provided by the architects. The proposal consists in working on the interior of a historic building in the center of Cordoba Veracruz; respecting the historical and architectural value of the building as it is located within the first city block and it is under the protection of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH in Spanish). The general approach is to proceed with the second stage of the Coffee Museum in an area dedicated to Souvenirs, a Traveling Pavilion and a sensory garden, which will lead visitors to the end of the museum tour.  Group Plan The architectural concept of the proposal was based on relaying the significance of coffee as a representative ICON for the city of Cordoba Veracruz and looking for a contemporary and permeable language that would work with the existing columns and serve as a guideline to generate the modular composition of the entire pavilion in its permeable structure; maintaining respect for the historical and contextual heritage that the building has as a reference for a story.  © Alan Morgado The architectural proposal of the pavilion is to propose a light space, which is visually and physically permeable and which will integrate all the elements that make up the Museum tour. The main structure is based on blacksmith modules in PTR and a natural textile braiding called "Henequen": a hard fiber from the Mexican agave leaf used for making ropes, cords and carpets; this textile replicates the fabric of the coffee sacks which due to its texture and color bring warmth to the space and also works as a bioclimatic sun block element by providing shade and directly blocking solar incidence.  © Alan Morgado All the elements that make up the pavilion such as the modules, the structure and furniture were manufactured by hand which honors the good quality of workmanship and the importance of manual labor performed by the people of Cordoba.  Section  Foundation Plan The Souvenirs area incorporates different modules made of wood that maintain a reticular composition inside a network system, which is highlighted by ironworks, and the modules are hierarchized by the effect caused by the textile located in the back which are highlighted by indirect light and providing warmth to the space as a result of the colors and natural textures of the materials.  © Alan Morgado Finally, the main objective of this work is to give continuity to the museography which is offered by the Coffee Museum and include a space for the people of Cordoba and Tourists who visit it, thus allowing for a longer stay during the tour and generating a true sensorial experience, a memento in the collective memory of all visitors.  © Alan Morgado  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 08 Dec 2017 08:30 AM PST  The Center for Asian Art at the Ringling Museum of Art / Machado Silvetti. Image © Anton Grassl / Esto Following the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) announcements of the 2018 AIA Gold Medal and Architecture Firm of the Year, three additional national awards have been revealed: the Topaz Medallion, for excellence in architectural education; the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, honoring architects tackling social issues; and the Edward C. Kemper Award, for professional service. The 2018 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion, honoring "an individual who has been intensely involved in architecture education for more than a decade and whose teaching has influenced a broad range of students," has been awarded to Jorge Silvetti, Int'l Assoc. AIA. As founding partner of Boston-based practice Machado Silvetti and professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design since 1975, Silvetti has made a profound impact on the architectural thinking of young students for decades, most strongly during his stint as chair of the architecture program at the GSD from 1995-2002. "This is not a stylization of architecture that is visually and immediately identifiable, but a way of thinking about history, precedent, and the contextual complexities of architectural production that has inspired generations of architects and educators such as myself," wrote Christian Dagg, AIA, head of the Auburn University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, in his nomination letter.  Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life / Machado Silvetti. Image © Anton Grassl / Esto Honoring "architects and organizations that champion a range of social issues, including affordable housing, minority inclusion and access for persons with disabilities," the 2018 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award has been awarded to Tamara Eagle Bull, FAIA. Over a 30-year career as leader of Encompass Architects, Eagle Bull has advocated for culturally relevant and responsible design, particularly through the lens of contemporary Native American architecture. "As the first Native American woman in the U.S. to become a licensed architect, she uses her position and knowledge to improve the schools and communities in which she works," says the AIA. The final honor announced, the 2018 Edward C. Kemper Award -- given annually to an architect "who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to the AIA" -- has been awarded to Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA. As former executive director of AIA New York, a leader of the AIA College of Fellows Executive Committee, and a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards executive, Lucey has advocated for architects by demonstrating their relevance and influence on society. Key accomplishments have included helping to develop the prototype for the first ATM in the 1970s, as well as driving the design sensibilities of the the American Broadcasting Companies (ABC), leading the company to construct two award-winning buildings by Kohn Pedersen Fox. You can read more about this year's recipients via the following links: News via AIA.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| House Alpha A1 / Arquitetura Viva Posted: 08 Dec 2017 07:00 AM PST  © Marcus Camargo
 © Marcus Camargo Text description provided by the architects. More than a residence, this project is a laboratory, office, and generator of knowledge and permaculture and bioarchitecture practices. Several tests and ecotechnologies are constantly implanted in this house-school. In the first floor is developed the social part of the house. The living room has double ceiling height and zenithal lighting in order to improve the thermal and luminous comfort. This room is directly connected to the balcony, which closes with mineralized wood brises, giving access to the deck and the pool. On the lower floor are the service environments: offices, toy library, and garages.  © Marcus Camargo In this project, the sustainability potential has been explored in order to promote a living, healthy and permacultural architecture. In the almost two thousand square meters of land, functional and edible landscaping has been implanted, irrigated by reused water. On green roofs, irrigation is done with rainwater coming from the reserve tank. The blackwater is treated through a "banana cesspool" system, which creates local microclimate through the banana leaves evapotranspiration.  © Marcus Camargo  Upper Floor Plan  © Marcus Camargo In the wall seals and internal walls was used adobe masonry (raw earth bricks measuring 20x20x40cm), which guarantees excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, in addition to being a highly biocompatible material. Quarry scrap stones were also used and all the wood of portals, doors, and furniture are demolition timbers and these pieces were created by the architect Luana Lousa at the office joinery, Movelaria Viva. In this project were made sun and wind studies, which summarize the passive lighting and ventilation systems. There is also the use of photovoltaic panels and solar water heating, guaranteeing great energy savings.  © Marcus Camargo  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 08 Dec 2017 06:00 AM PST  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving A new set of renderings has been released the Shigeru Ban Architects' Terrace House development in Vancouver, revealing the interiors of the residential building for the first time. Being developed by PortLiving, the project will utilize an innovative hybrid timer structural system. When completed, it will become the tallest hybrid timber structure in the world.  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving "Terrace House has been thoughtfully executed and planned, drawing on Shigeru Ban's iconic design codes to ensure that each of the 20 homes are individual works of art," said Macario (Tobi) Reyes, founder and CEO of PortLiving. "The residences each have a full suite of smart home technologies, museum-quality glazing that helps to control temperature and provides UV protection for art collections, and fully-integrated air conditioning and heating systems paired with in-floor radiant heating and cooling that extend onto enclosed balconies, creating comfort and maximizing use of indoor/outdoor living spaces all year-round."  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving The building will be contain just 20 residences, allowing nearly half the homes to occupy their entire floor plate, and some to span multiple levels. The top 7 floors, for example, taper to create 3 multi-story homes. The interiors are reflective of Shigeru Ban's signature style, with clean lines, warm materials and an abundance of natural light taking center stage. Custom fixtures, millwork and details designed by Ban will feature throughout the units, including the kitchen's marble counters and polished chrome and stainless-steel fittings. The bathrooms will maintain the clean aesthetic with Corian countertops and Thassos marble floors, while bedrooms will be topped off with custom millwork, walk-in closets, and spa-inspired en-suite bathrooms. All living spaces will feature generous ceiling heights, up to 27 feet tall.  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving Connecting to the outdoors, each unit will offer dramatic views of the city skyline and nearby mountains. Signature terraces will be accessible via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door systems that will allow interior spaces (including the bathrooms) to seamlessly transform into larger outdoor rooms. Landscaping by Cornelia Oberlander will add greenery to each terrace and the building's common spaces. On the building's upper levels, the sturdy Douglas Fir timber frame — sourced from sustainably managed forests in the Kootenay region of British Columbia — will be left exposed in the unit interiors, complementing the white oak and porcelain tile flooring, while acoustic channels in the ceiling will absorb sound. The upper floor units will also contain their own Winter Gardens equipped with motorized glass-sliding panels, a pioneering design PortLiving believes is the first of its kind.  Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects / PortLiving "Terrace House is the pinnacle of modern development and will stand out among some of the greatest residential buildings in the world," added Reyes. "Shigeru Ban and his team's attention to detail is unparalleled and have ensured that each of these homes is truly unique to any other in Vancouver. To further enhance the ownership experience, residents will enjoy a dedicated concierge team, and a plethora of amenities ensuring a best in class lifestyle."
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| Posted: 08 Dec 2017 05:00 AM PST  © Ana Zaha
 © Ana Zaha Text description provided by the architects. Río Po 32 was developed in a rectangular land of 190 sq. m., located in one of the most representative and central zones in Mexico City. Cuauhtémoc is one of the oldest neighbourhoods, having high demand in the city, due to the great development that has been exposed during last years. Housing development has become the main protagonists around the zone. That is why one of the main targets when conceptualizing was to achieve the identity of the building, through the elegance of its materials.  © Ana Zaha The new residential building is on top of a parking basement half floor below grade, it has 8 apartments divided into 4 floors. Having a clear separation into day zone and night zone, it was a priority to have a direct connection between the street and the interior spaces of the apartment through terraces, which interact with the low density of the neighbourhood. The outstanding elements of the project are the structural simplicity and its dynamic façade, result of the different movements of its wooden exterior lattice, allowing the residents to move it horizontally according to their own necessities.  Zoning The spacious terraces look forward to creating a connection with the urban environment, acting also as a transition area between the vibrant city and the intimate atmosphere of each department. The accurate use of spaces causes that the two apartments located on each floor are identical. The 4th story apartments have a double height that communicates to private terraces on roof level, giving them a plus about outdoor surface. Río Po 32 has the purpose of offering its habitats a harmonious and contemporaneous atmosphere in full coexistence with the neighbourhood.  © Ana Zaha  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 16 Firms Selected by OBO to Provide Designs for U.S. Diplomatic Buildings Across the Globe Posted: 08 Dec 2017 04:00 AM PST  A view of the new U.S. Embassy in London, designed by KieranTimberlake, currently under construction . Image © U.S. Embassy London The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) has selected the 16 architecture/engineering firms that will provide comprehensive design services for new construction and modernization projects at U.S. diplomatic facilities across the globe. Chosen from a shortlist of 26 architectural practices (itself chosen from 136 total submissions), the chosen firms were selected by OBO as "the most highly qualified technical teams [who have] demonstrated exemplary past performance, strong management and project delivery experience, a well-defined approach to public architecture, and a commitment to sustainability and integrated design." Check out the full list below:
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| WORLD CLASS Olympic / VOX Architects Posted: 08 Dec 2017 03:00 AM PST  © Sergey Ananiev
 © Sergey Ananiev «World Class» - the Russian fitness clubs chain, absolute leader of the fitness industry in the "luxury" and "premium" segments. In 2016 the management of «World Class» announced a contest for the best concept of a new image of the whole chain of fitness clubs. VOX Architects won this competition and decided to create a unique modern space with an individual character for comfortable and effective sports.  © Sergey Ananiev It was important to achieve the perfect balance between the different areas of the club: to emphasize the ease of the halls for practicing yoga and pilates, to make correct accents in the halls for martial arts and power loads, and, of course, to create an ideal atmosphere in the swimming pool.  Floor Plan Fitness club «World Class Olympic» - the third realized club of the chain designed by the studio VOX Architects. The main space of this club is a swimming pool.  © Sergey Ananiev The project provides for the reconstruction of an already existing pool, so the goal was to implement the project as soon as possible without interrupting the club's operation for a long time. At the core of the Worldclass concept is a strong contrast of shapes, materials and colors, giving rise to a powerful dynamic.  © Sergey Ananiev The pool is divided into two main zones: the entrance zone with a lowered ceiling - red-saturated - sensual, carnal and material and, the main zone of the pool - with raised arches and smooth white forms, flying, weightless standing on a large blue water field.  © Sergey Ananiev The light concept is determined by the absence of visible and rigidly-directed light sources: interior light is diffuse and full of reflections from large shapes and planes. The project was implemented in two months.  © Sergey Ananiev  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Explore Oscar Niemeyer's Unbuilt House in Israel with This 3D Model Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:30 AM PST The name Niemeyer stands for one thing above all: curves. Whether undulating lines, soaring domes, or swooping pillars that repeat in perfect rhythm, his designs reject "the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man" in favor of "the curved Universe of Einstein," as he wrote in his 2000 memoir The Curves of Time. Indeed, a late interview with him was headlined "the architect who eradicated the straight line." But what happens to an artist who becomes wedded to a certain philosophy of form and pursues it exclusively for decades; does it become restrictive? I wonder whether Niemeyer ever questioned his monogamous dedication to the curve. Perhaps a certain restlessness drove the uncharacteristically sharp-edged plan of the Tel Aviv house he designed for hotel magnate Yekutiel Federmann—or perhaps it reflects the political and personal upheaval of the moment.
During the 1964 coup in Brazil, when Niemeyer's left-wing political affiliations made him a target, he spent six months in Israel and produced a raft of designs, though only one was ever built—and many were unpopular. In contrast to the low-rise, sprawling arrangements that predominated in Israeli cities, he wanted to put up skyscrapers, arguing that flat Tel Aviv needed landmarks and kibbutz-style social living (while furthering the entrepreneurial ambitions of his host).  Terrace. Image Courtesy of Archilogic The private residences he designed in the city, meanwhile, sat low and wide, with typical modernist flat roofs and glass walls, as well as his trademark concrete slab construction. But the Federmann design stands out as remarkably... square. In the original drawings (as modeled here in 3D by Archilogic), the only curved line is a single strip that extends over the front terrace and then bends down to support the entrance ramp, resembling the cabinetry of the era more than Niemeyer's famous swoops.  Courtesy of Archilogic It's not all right angles, of course. Small triangular terraces slice into three of the bedrooms; though straight themselves, three striking pivoting walls beyond the terrace provide a kind of visual curve effect; and tilted supports beneath the raised terrace create a floating effect. A later iteration of the design added an upper level with a roof bending upwards, as well as striking tilted planes at the end first intended for the bedrooms—as if those pivoting walls had been upended and multiplied. But in this original conception, it seems as if Niemeyer challenged himself to find redeeming features in hard angles.  Dining room. Image Courtesy of Archilogic It's an odd experiment. While the public end of the house is flooded in light, the light in the bedrooms is far more limited. Those glass doors are pointed directly at the entrance (and in one case, the living room and main terrace beyond—all clearly visible through floor-to-ceiling glass), which seems to intrude on their supposed privacy.  Living room. Image Courtesy of Archilogic The Rothschild house, a design he started around the same time, shares this house's pivoting walls, as well as the raised platform and tilted supports. But its dramatic curved roof and irregular swimming pool—strongly reminiscent of features on his own home, Casa de Canoas—provides the lyrical line we associate with his style. Niemeyer had of course just been forced to abandon that beautiful home, and was embarking on what would become decades in exile. Did he perhaps want to break with the past?  Courtesy of Archilogic Since it was never built, the only way to explore this stylistic departure is through Archilogic's model. Take a look for yourself and decide whether Niemeyer's lyrical spirit is still apparent. Stage it with your favorite furniture designs and share your creations online. Thanks to ROS for creating the great 3d model and thanks to David for sharing the tutorial on how he created the VR experience. Archilogic recently launched 3d.io to enable creators who shape the future of the web in 3D.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Moenda’s House / Felipe Rodrigues Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:00 AM PST  © Pedro Vannucchi
Text description provided by the architects. The 20.000 m² property in the state of São Paulo was the first of a recently subdivided farm to be built on. With around 70% occupied by protected virgin forest land, the plot is at the highest point of the development, with a panoramic view of the horizon in front and protected by the Mantiqueira forest in the rear. The client has suggested two independent yet interconnected blocks. The first, which will be used more often, is for the actual owners, while the second is for guests.  © Pedro Vannucchi  Site Plan  © Pedro Vannucchi In the main block, at the lower-level, between two reinforced concrete slabs, are the sitting-room, TV room and kitchen, as well as the terraces, which are covered by generous cantilevered structures and separated from the inside by glass panes and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. This decision has created wide open spaces with plentiful ventilation, and more importantly, enabled one of the project's main aspirations, which was to draw the landscape inside the building. In the same block, at mid-level, are two en-suite rooms, and at the upper level, a small studio with a terrace and wooden deck. Still, on the upper-level, a blind wall separates the pump installation and water tanks.  © Pedro Vannucchi  Section A  © Pedro Vannucchi The infinity pool faces the forest and complements the main volume of the house. The guest block houses two en-suite bedrooms, a dining area and the service areas. The garage is located beneath the prolonged roof slab and constitutes the point of access to and circulation between the two blocks in the construction. The choice of concrete screen blocks in the circulation of the bedrooms is worthy of note. This permits natural lighting and permanent ventilation while unifying the elongated façade and producing a very interesting visual effect with light and shadows.  © Pedro Vannucchi  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Future Expansion's 'Flatiron Reflection' Transforms Flatiron Public Plaza for the Holiday Season Posted: 08 Dec 2017 12:06 AM PST  © Noah Kalina The winner of the fourth annual Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition, 'Flatiron Refelection' by Brooklyn-based Future Expansion, has been unveiled in New York City. Hosted by the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) and Van Alen Institute, the temporary installation will serve as the "highly-visible centerpiece" of the neighbourhood's holiday season programming.  © Noah Kalina Designed to provide different experiences from a distance and up-close, 'Flatiron Reflection' is constructed from tightly bundled tubes clad in a reflective surface. As you walk toward the sculpture, its reflections transform from soft interplays of light and shadow into hazy impressions of the surrounding landmarks, most notably Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 skyscraper, the Flatiron Building.  © Noah Kalina  © Noah Kalina The pavilion can also be occupied in several different ways: The fluted perimeter offers individually-sized occupiable niches, while the hollowed out center opens up like a stage into the plaza. Standing in the center, the familiar sights and sounds of the city are obscured, providing allow the majestic architecture of the Flatiron Building to be isolated on the skyline.  © Noah Kalina  © Noah Kalina "We're excited to be working with the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership and Van Alen Institute to temporarily transform this spectacular site," said Deirdre and Nicholas McDermott, principals of Future Expansion. "The installation is designed for three scales of experience: The deeply creased exterior makes spaces for individuals; the interior room offers an intimate panorama for small groups; and the north-facing wedge presents a platform toward the plaza. We hope that the installation opens new possibilities for interaction and experiences while reinforcing the pure public essence of the site."  © Noah Kalina The installation will be on display until January 1st. News via Van Alen Institute.  © Noah Kalina  © Noah Kalina  © Noah Kalina
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| The Architectural Review Announces Winners of the 2017 AR Emerging Architecture Awards Posted: 07 Dec 2017 10:00 PM PST  Winner: Rue Bonnet Social Housing/ Avenier Cornejo Architectes. Image Courtesy of The Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards The winners of the Architectural Review 2017 Emerging Architecture Award are Christelle Avenier and Miguel Cornejo. The duo's social housing project in Paris was selected as winners by the judges. All finalists gathered in Berlin this year to present their projects to a panel consisting of Marina Tabassum, Martyn Hook, and Matthias Sauerbruch. For the last two-years, the jury has received the applications at the World Architecture Festival. The Architectural Review has recognized young designers for their talents since 1999 in the AR Emerging Architecture awards. With 18 years of award winners, the Architecture Review has had the privilege to honor now-household-names such as Shigeru Ban, Anna Heringer, Thomas Heatherwick, Jürgen Mayer H and Frida Escobedo. 2017 Emerging Architecture Award Winner Winner: Rue Bonnet Social Housing/ Avenier Cornejo Architectes. Image Courtesy of The Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards The jury commends Avenier and Cornejo for their realization of social housing. Despite an extremely tight budget, the project exemplifies generous internal spaces and well-detailed treatment of materiality. Rue Bonnet Social Housing proves the architects' point, that 'even social housing can be noble'. The project begins to tackle important social issues while addressing a challenging urban context. Highly Commended Projects Highly Commended: Fort Vechten Waterline Museum / Studio Anne Holtrop. Image Courtesy of The Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards The judges selected two Highly Commended projects. Studio Anne Holtrop was applauded for the sophisticated and gestural architectural language used at the Fort Vechten Waterline Museum in Utrecht. José Luis Muñoz was also Highly Commended for Casa de Los Vientos in Cadiz, Spain. The jury praised the project for its economy of material with a drastically reduced budget.  Highly Commended: Casa de Los Vientos / José Luis Muñoz. Image Courtesy of The Architectural Review Emerging Architecture Awards The winners, Christelle Avenier and Miguel Cornejo as well as the Highly Commended projects by Studio Anne Holtrop and Jose Luis Munoz were selected from a shortlist of fourteen finalists, which you can find below. The 2017 Finalists
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| Fórum do Futuro / fala atelier Posted: 07 Dec 2017 09:00 PM PST 
 © Ricardo Loureiro Text description provided by the architects. On the occasion of the Forum of the Future 2017, a series of conferences and debates at the Rivoli Theater in Porto, the proposed scenography was the background for discussions with themes as diverse as nature, pleasure, freedom or the anthropocene.  © Ricardo Loureiro A set of contradictions was defined: between the perennial idea of nature and its almost nonexistence on stage, between the mathematical rigor of the structure and its apparent ruin, between a polished natural stone and a circumference of impossible colors.  Axonometric ‘Terra eléctrica’ was the excuse for a play of double meanings disconnected from the ornament that surrounded it.  © Ricardo Loureiro  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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