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- School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten
- Corporate Office for Team Thai / STAPATI
- Protection and Preservation Policies are Fundamental for the Rescue of Abandoned Architecture in Argentina
- Gender Neutral Playground Inspires Creativity and Intellectual Development by Combining Art and Architecture
- True North / EC3
- Competition Finalist for Leningrad Siege Museum Reaches for the Sky
- Inside the Rock 'n' Roll Life of Mexican Architect Michel Rojkind
- Cabin Sjusjøen / Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter
- GSAPP Columbia is Launching the First-Ever Ph.D. in Historic Preservation Program
| School and Community Center “B³ Gadamerplatz” / Datscha Architekten Posted: 20 Jan 2018 06:00 PM PST  © Stephan Baumann
 © Stephan Baumann "B³ Gadamerplatz" school and community centre is located in the new urban district of Bahnstadt in Heidelberg, Germany. The "3-in-1" building consists of a primary school with sports facilities, a kindergarten and a community centre. The goal of the project is to provide an educational and cultural space for all age groups and to allow collaboration and interaction between them.  © Stephan Baumann .jpg?1516272441 "Ground Floor Plan") Ground Floor Plan  © Stephan Baumann The building complex offers a cross-shaped inner courtyard, which is divided into a kindergarten and a primary school part. The latter is open to the public outside of school hours and then serves as a playground. The three usage components of the complex are situated in independent buildings, which are linked by colonnade-like connecting structures that provide additional recreational space and a good outlook to the nearby urban environment.  © Stephan Baumann The school component is designed for up to 12 classes and grouped around a 3-storey high atrium with grandstand stages for assemblies. The all-day school also provides a cafeteria and a students' library. The kindergarten/creche component offers 60 all-day places. The community centre component includes social club facilities and a public café on its ground floor, whereas on its first floor it offers an event hall with stage, backstage and kitchen facilities.  © Stephan Baumann The building is erected according to energy efficient Passive House standards. Its structure is mainly made of reinforced concrete. The facades are covered with a brickwork shell, using different-coloured bricklayers. Windows are framed by bright precast concrete elements. The interior is dominated by white-plastered and exposed concrete walls, terrazzo and different-coloured linoleum floors, as well as pinewood furniture surfaces.  © Stephan Baumann  Sections  © Stephan Baumann  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Corporate Office for Team Thai / STAPATI Posted: 20 Jan 2018 12:00 PM PST  © Praveen P Mohandas
 © Praveen P Mohandas Text description provided by the architects. A linear sloping site facing the southwest, along a busy highway defined the context for this Corporate office in Calicut. The functional areas of the building are deliberately raised up from the ground, leaving the ground floor free as a multifunctional space. Thus the external landscape continues into the building and onto the raised portion of the land on the rear, which is articulated as an informal extension of the office space. This continuous space is resolved as a series of levels which allows the landscape to move in & out and form the spine around which all activities are organized.  © Praveen P Mohandas The functional spaces are protected from the harsh western sun by a high barrier wall on the periphery, which has got breakout spaces in between. Triple height spaces further aids in the movement of air. The office spaces are further sheltered from glare by a screen wall on the front and side. The terrace is converted into a garden and lounge which adds another layer against the hot tropical climate and helps keep the interiors cool.  © Praveen P Mohandas  Sketch  © Praveen P Mohandas The front facade is designed as an interesting pattern of trellises to cut out the harsh sun, while at the same time allowing plenty of ventilation into the spaces. The open planning of the interiors further accentuates the overall openness of the office and sets the tone for a vibrant working atmosphere. There is an inherent truthfulness in the use of materials, most of which are left exposed – polished concrete flooring, cement board partitions and exposed concrete ceiling. This rustic theme is contrasted well with the sleekness of glass and the surrounding greenery, which creates an ambience of working amidst nature.  © Praveen P Mohandas  Section  © Praveen P Mohandas  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 20 Jan 2018 08:00 AM PST  Tourist Inn at A. del Valle and Parador in San Pedro. Image via Agustina Basile It is difficult to forget about the demolition of Clorindo Testa’s Commissariat of Santo Pipó and with it, the demolition of part of the Argentine architecture. With the objective of addressing issues related to the rescue and protection of the forgotten and deteriorated buildings, the MMM3 (Modern Movement in Missions) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (UNaM) held an exhibition on October 31 in the locality of A. Del Valle. The exhibition is part of the 60th anniversary of other works of the architect in the Argentine northeast: the Tourist Paradores, three buildings located in A. del Valle, San Ignacio and San Pedro product of the architects Boris Davinovic, Augusto Gaido, Francisco Rossi and Clorindo Testa.  Tourist Inn at A. del Valle. Image via Agustina Basile In 1956, the government of the young province in Misiones proposed a modernizing impulse of its institutions, where architecture and urbanism would be instruments that would manifest with concrete testimonies that desire to place the province in the development plan that the country was elaborating at that moment. National competitions of preliminary projects were called in 4 stages.  Tourist Inn at A. del Valle. Image via Agustina Basile The promotion of tourism played a strategic role in the General Plan of Public Works: developing a plan to promote provincial tourism that proposed the construction of motels, inns and a hotel, which would be accompanied by the improvement of the existing road infrastructure. The winners of the contest for tourist inns in the towns of A. Del Valle, San Ignacio and San Pedro were the team of Davinovic, Gaido, Rossi and Testa. 60 years on from the competition, we find the Inns in different degrees of conservation.  Tourist Inn at A. del Valle. Image via Agustina Basile Currently, the only one recognized as Municipal Heritage is in San Ignacio. The other two have been left unprotected, despite requests and presentations made by the research teams of the respective Deliberative Councils. The low heritage recognition of these works by the municipal, provincial and community authorities, has made it very difficult to preserve them without the corresponding declaration.  Tourist Inn at San Pedro. Image via Agustina Basile Today the need to address a policy for the protection and preservation of architectural heritage is fundamental. The community must be an active protagonist through raising awareness and campaigns about the works. Only in this way, will consciousness be generated and the buildings can be integrated into the society to which they have always belonged. Text courtesy of Agustina Basile.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 20 Jan 2018 06:00 AM PST  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers Having trained at Yale School of Architecture, Spencer Luckey decided to pursue a slightly alternate career designing vertical climbing structures to let children's imaginations run free. Luckey Climbers are part jungle gym, part work of art that rise up off the ground with undulating platforms sprouting out, creating an abstract space to inspire creativity and intellectual development.  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers Luckey recognized an overall male bias towards playground equipment and strived to change that; applying predominately white platforms, the structure remains gender neutral yet forms a blank canvas for the children to establish their own narrative. The shapes remain as abstract entities waiting to be explored, fusing architecture and design with a passion for kids. With over 80 structures across the US, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, each of them is unique to their environment as the constraints of the site inform the design. Previous projects have demonstrated their ability to mold to the existing surroundings; the Luckey Climber in the Liberty Science Centre was not permitted to touch the floor or ceiling and other cases have incurred limitations of entrances and exits.  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers Spencer Luckey takes pride in both the development and assembly of the climbers, his one rule is that "nothing ever leaves my office unless I love it." As he spent many years installing the climbers himself, he is prepared for potential trials and disasters that may incur. Luckey Climbers are mostly fabricated in their shop, as they press, mill and finish the plywood panels for the internal structures.  Courtesy of Luckey Climbers News via: Spencer Luckey.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 20 Jan 2018 05:00 AM PST  © Chris Miele
 © Chris Miele Text description provided by the architects. True North is a development comprised of nine rental units and shared community gardens, located two-and-a-half miles from Downtown Detroit.  © Jason Keen It has received international attention for pioneering creative affordable design attuned to both its context and community, as well as for catalyzing the redevelopment of a long-neglected area.  © Jason Keen For aesthetic and economic reasons, the client challenged EC3 to utilize Quonset Huts, a prefabricated lightweight structure consisting of corrugated galvanized steel and having a semicircular cross section.  © Chris Miele  Section 02  © Chris Miele Edwin Chan, founder of the Los Angeles-based studio EC3 and former design partner at Gehry Partners, commented: "We tried to capture the beauty of Detroit's toughness with the raw aesthetic in its design, while creating an inviting place for the neighborhood."  © Jason Keen Open to the neighborhood and without fencing, the strategic placement of the huts is driven by a need for openness and security, views and privacy, socializing and solitude, leaving the community accessible from the street via three pathways.  © Chris Miele  Zone Diagram  © Jason Keen Once inside the community, the pathways connect visitors to the eight huts (nine units total), communal gardens, thirty trees, and eight parking spots alongside the back alley.  © Chris Miele Each structure is assembled on top of a four-inch concrete slab with in-floor radiant heat, which is also the units finished floor. The end walls feature custom steel framing around polycarbonate panels that provide a higher level of security, natural light and high thermal value.  © Chris Miele For the interiors EC3 worked with the client and collaborators to develop a variety of layouts for the units – sizes ranging from 475 to 1,600 square feet – to inspire different creative lifestyles. Most of the units also feature an interior polycarbonate "island" containing a kitchen, a bathroom, and a mechanical/storage closet. Above the island, a mezzanine platform provides occupants with a flex for any use, possibly a bedroom, workspace or storage.  © Chris Miele True North recently won The Architect's Newspaper's 2017 Best of Design Award in the Multi-Unit Residential Category and won an honorable mention from Architect Magazine in the 2017 Progressive Architecture P/A Awards.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Competition Finalist for Leningrad Siege Museum Reaches for the Sky Posted: 20 Jan 2018 04:00 AM PST  Courtesy of Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects From the creators of Museum Of The History Of Polish Jews in Warsaw, comes a competition finalist proposal for the new Museum for the Defense and Siege of Leningrad in St. Petersburg. Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects, in collaboration with Ralph Appelbaum Associates, designed three main parts: the Thread of Life (museum and exhibitions), the Memorial of Heroes of Leningrad and the Square of Testimony. Thought to have the popular vote, this entry sought to redevelop and reconnect the city of to the park and museum with its Neo-Classical grid.  Courtesy of Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects The designers envision visitors arriving on the north end of the site to a lush riverside hilltop. Raised earth hides not only the parking but also bus stops and road noise as well, giving the memorial a more peaceful atmosphere. Three sunken floors create the cavernous space for the Thread of Life museum and exhibitions. From there, visitors climb up a white staircase to see the rest of the golden museum reaching for the sky above them and panoramic views of St. Petersburg. The floating gold box holds archives, temporary exhibitions, reading rooms, research spaces, lecture halls and more.  Courtesy of Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects  Courtesy of Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects A low wall, Memorial of Heroes of Leningrad acts as connector axis for the city and memorial. Set apart from the park is the Square of Testimony. An inverted pyramid, the square is a multi-sensory space for meditation and reflection with gentle sounds and views of the parks natural meadow beyond.  Courtesy of Lahdelma & Mahalmäki Architects See the winning design for the new Leningrad Siege museum, here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Inside the Rock 'n' Roll Life of Mexican Architect Michel Rojkind Posted: 20 Jan 2018 01:30 AM PST Today, Michel Rojkind is widely known as one of Mexico's most successful, and at times flamboyant, architects of the 21st century. But in spite of his success, his path to architecture was never straightforward; before founding Rojkind Arquitectos, he spent over a decade as a drummer in pop-rock band Aleks Syntek y La Gente Normal, an experience which he actually credits with sparking his interest in architecture. An article released this week by Surface Magazine offers an extensive profile of Rojkind, from his childhood, through his days as a drummer, to the difficulties he experienced on his architectural work--including the disastrous opening of Mexico City's Cineteca Nacional in 2014. Read some excerpts from Surface Magazine's article after the break.  © Alicia Vera for Surface Media On growing up, from 1975 to 1978, as a kid in the Bronx and Scarsdale, New York:
 © Alicia Vera for Surface Media On touring in the 1990s as the drummer in the band Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal:
 © Alicia Vera for Surface Media On comparing music and architecture:
 © Alicia Vera for Surface Media On the premature opening of Cineteca Nacional in Mexico City, in 2014:
Read the full profile by Spencer Bailey over at Surface Magazine here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Cabin Sjusjøen / Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter Posted: 20 Jan 2018 01:00 AM PST  Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter
.jpg?1516316177 "Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter") Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter Text description provided by the architects. The cabin is located in Sjusjøen, one of Norway's most popular areas for cross-country skiing. The plot is sloping towards the west overlooking the Gudbrandsdalen valley.  Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter In the area, it's a rapid and concentrated development of cabins and you have strong winds coming from the north. This makes it important to try to provide shelter from the wind and to establish private spaces close to the building. .jpg?1516316146 "Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter") Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter The building is organized as a volume put in the east - west axis of the plot, with a closed north facade and a open facade towards the south, giving great views of the valley below. The volume is given L-shaped ends to provide sheltered entrance from prevailing winds to the north, and to establish private space to the south. With the floor and roof following the terrain through five different levels, the building is connected closely to the natural slope of the terrain.  Plan The plan is solved within a strict geometrical concept. 12 identical triangles makes the shape of the cabin, and the levels and interior rooms are organized within the geometry. Together with minimal detailing, this gives the building a dynamic and sharp presence. .jpg?1516316302 "Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter") Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter Larger windows are located by a covered terrace, within the kitchen and living room and through the hallway where the bedrooms are located. The continuous windows are connecting all the rooms to the view of the valley. As a detached volume to the north-west, connected with the covered terrace, are a storage room and a more private annex/bedroom situated  Courtesy of Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter The cabin is built of prefabricated solid wood elements, visible in the interior walls and ceiling. The walls and roofs outside are cladded with carbonized wooden boards, making the cabin stand out in the white winter landscape.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| GSAPP Columbia is Launching the First-Ever Ph.D. in Historic Preservation Program Posted: 20 Jan 2018 12:00 AM PST .jpg?1516300417 "© Wikimedia <a href='http://https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ColumbiaUniversity.jpg#/media/File:ColumbiaUniversity.jpg'>user Beraldoleal</a>. Licensed under CC-BY-3.0") © Wikimedia <a href='http://https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ColumbiaUniversity.jpg#/media/File:ColumbiaUniversity.jpg'>user Beraldoleal</a>. Licensed under CC-BY-3.0 Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) has launched the United States' first-ever Ph. D in Historic Preservation. GSAPP is ranked within the top 10 architecture graduate schools in the US in the latest figures for 2017. It's leadership in learning and experimental practice is about to be further enhanced by the introduction of the course. Their Masters in Historic Preservation began in 1964, acting as a model for education as will their new postgraduate research degree. Professor Jorge Otero-Pailos, Director of the Historic Preservation Program was responsible for the encouraging the new Ph. D program alongside Dean Amale Andraos and Dean Emeritus Mark Wigley. The course will set the standard for doctoral level education, training future generations to engage with architecture and the built environment, equipping them to think laterally and make connections to other disciplines. Compared to other university-based subjects, architecture produces smaller scales of academic research, so this is a real step forward for the subject, leading the field of research. Historic preservation is necessary to enhance and understand culture, to move forward within architecture requires an understanding of historic buildings, cities, and landscapes to retain the value of historical documents and serve as a resource for the future. Students enrolled in the Ph. D of Historic Preservation with receive a scholarship to remunerate tuition for five years. The deadline for enrolling in this course is the 15th of March 2018. News via: Columbia GSAPP.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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