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- Monolitär / Dost Architektur GmbH
- Fallahogey Studio / McGarry-Moon Architects
- Space Guy Môquet / Oeco architectes
- Shangping Village Regeneration - Yang’s School Area / 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio
- Call for Submissions: Architecture-Themed Valentine's Day Card 2018
- Observation Tower Adapts Chinese Typologies to Create Dynamic Public Space
- Acute Intervention / David Stanley Architects + Romy Grabosch
- 15 Fantastic Photos of Stunning Staircases
- Why Do Cities Exist, and What Makes Them Grow? Here’s A Detailed Explanation
- BOX IN THE BOX / Arenas Basabe Palacios
- Laser-Cut Mini Architecture Masterworks As Wall Hooks
| Monolitär / Dost Architektur GmbH Posted: 28 Jan 2018 07:00 PM PST  © Andrin Winteler
 © Andrin Winteler Text description provided by the architects. The «monolitär» reacts strongly to its environment. Topography, views, noise emission and development characterize the building and shape its design. The two-sided orientation of the building creates exterior spaces with different qualities and references. For a young family, Dost projects a low-energy (minergie p) family house on the prominent Arova curve in Flurlingen, Switzerland.  © Andrin Winteler  First Floor Plan  © Andrin Winteler The design reacts strongly to its environment. Topography, views, noise emission and traffic ways, characterize the building and shape its design. The two-sided orientation of the building creates exterior spaces with different qualities and references. The reduced interior space creates generosity and allows for a continuous transition between the individual living spaces. All rooms are south-west facing so that you can benefit from the view and the sun.  © Andrin Winteler  Section and Elevations  © Andrin Winteler The front façade makes a slight crease, dividing the public spaces from the private rooms. The aim of the concept is to profit from the advantages of the location and the property and to avoid the negative aspects. Thus, the building was built into the steep slope and in the low level to the heavily travelled road, to escape the noise of the road and power lines. The building volume is understood as part of the landscape, so it is to be gently overgrown by the slope, the meadows and the vines and become one with nature.  © Andrin Winteler  Ground Floor Plan  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fallahogey Studio / McGarry-Moon Architects Posted: 28 Jan 2018 06:00 PM PST  Courtesy of McGarry-Moon Architects
 Courtesy of McGarry-Moon Architects Text description provided by the architects. The new office is situated in the lower garden of McGarry-Moons current home and studio, the award-winning Fallahogey House. Modelled to resemble the small agricultural metal sheds that abound in the rural locality, the office mirrors vernacular architecture, without mimicking it. Whilst the corten-clad exterior appears seamless and restrained, the interior reveals a surprising play in levels, serving several functions within a small area. Not only is the building to become the new office, it is also a garage for the nearby house, and is to be able to provide in the future a level access bedroom and shower room, for relatives with mobility issues.  Exploded Axonometric The office is accessed via a perforated corten steel bridge, passing through the existing apple trees. Inside, the birch plywood glulam structure is left exposed and forms shelving, drawers and cupboards. The structure has been designed around the dimensions of a plywood sheet and will be fabricated off-site, ready for a quick assembly.  Courtesy of McGarry-Moon Architects Inside, glazed gables cloaked in perforated corten and a long roof light throw light into the triple-height space. The entrance level houses the wc, and private meeting room/bedroom, with a set of stairs leading up to a mezzanine level, and a few steps down taking you to a casual meeting space. This overlooks the main office space on the lowest level, which sunk into the ground, will enjoy views over the grass to the newly planted orchard.  Courtesy of McGarry-Moon Architects  Section A  Courtesy of McGarry-Moon Architects  Section C  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Space Guy Môquet / Oeco architectes Posted: 28 Jan 2018 04:00 PM PST  © Kévin Dolmaire
 © Kévin Dolmaire Text description provided by the architects. Espace Guy Môquet is a mixed equipment gathering a leisure centre, a dance hall and collective accommodation. The project's ambition is to attract young people in this new space made for them. The project, located at the entrance of the city, looks massive and attractive thanks to its shape and materials. The compactness and the implantation of the volume provide large outdoor spaces. The project is a pivot of several geometries, with different concrete 's faces, a winded building designed to go through. Its scale is reduced thanks to the embedding of the volume in the ground and its indoor programmatic's imbrication visible from its central atrium. Half-levels connect the spaces and create generous and continuous volumes.  © Kévin Dolmaire  Site Plan  © Kévin Dolmaire An external staircase and terraces give independent access to all the higher levels, offering users freedom of use. Deployed on the three lower semi-levels, the Youth Space is defined as an open space, which can be divided as needed. It is organised around an atrium, the heart of the equipment, on which open all the spaces. The dance hall is connected to the Youth Space by the atrium but is also accessible via the staircase and the terrace. The Collective Accommodation is located at the upper and last level and benefits from the roof terrace with the view of the surrounding landscape and the sunset.  © Kévin Dolmaire  Section  © Kévin Dolmaire The facades of the building are built with only one single material, concrete. The sophistication of the material is provided by a double treatment, according to the faces of the project: the digs are made of smooth concrete, and the facade in the foreground is made of concrete moulded in a vertical matrix. The treatment of the facades is adapted to each orientation. Some facades are thus permeable and possibly protected by sun breezes or overhangs, and others are more opaque, depending on the orientations and winds. The project forms a homogeneous whole, thanks to the treatment of the surface in moulded concrete following the rhythm of vertical sun breakers.  © Kévin Dolmaire  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Shangping Village Regeneration - Yang’s School Area / 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio Posted: 28 Jan 2018 12:00 PM PST  © Meng Zhou
 Overview of Yang's School Area. Image © Meng Zhou Intro  Site Plan of Yang's School Area Yang's School Area is located at the intersection of the two streams in Shang Ping Village where two main trails dispatch from the entrance. That's the reason of being important geographically. According to historical legend, Mr. Zhu Xi, a national historian and educationalist, has lectured in Yang's School and created great poems as well as calligraphy here. The design of this part is to transform historical site into a tourist spot and unveil the great history of Shang Ping Village.  Night view of Yang's School Area. Image © Meng Zhou The design includes a few deserted agricultural buildings, such as utility rooms, cowsheds and barns. The design team hopes to transform the original buildings into a bookstore which provides space for tourists to learn about the history and culture of the village. Meanwhile, it also provide locals, especially children, with a place to get knowledge from the outside world. It is a great opportunity to indicate a well-known Chinese tradition called "Cultivation and reading is to bequeath to the family".  The view to Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore from Yang's School. Image © Meng Zhou 1. 'Guang Yue Granary Bookstore' and 'Jing Ya Granary Bookstore'  The new buildings were defined as a combination of "Live and Calm" . Image © Meng Zhou  Section of Granary Bookstores Spatial differences and 'flaws' bring about the difficulty of retrofitting these existing spaces. In the mean time, it seems to be a dramatic element for reforming architectural narrative, which is just an interesting moment for the project. By using the characteristics of the original space, the design team defined the new building as a combination of 'Live and Calm'.  The scene of the stream in the seating area of Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore. Image © Meng Zhou 'Live' refers to the sales space in Boostore transformed by utility room. It is relatively active to be here when exchanging books and sales activities happen periodically. Also, cultural products designed by the team are sold at this corner. Reading Bar is regarded as a cultural window connecting the village to the world outside. Visitors can get to know more about the village while local residents see the outside from a physical window(a full height glass door facing to the village ) and psychological one. It is called 'Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore'.  Lighting effect at night inside of Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore. Image © Meng Zhou  A platform was added within the existing structure in Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore. Image © Meng Zhou In the opposite of the building, the original surface across the stream is a solid wall with a high window on it. However, the landscape is so nice to be seen from the building that designer added a platform inside, on which people enjoy the view. This design principle maintains the existing relationship between interior and exterior. Thus, when people stay inside, stream is kept invisible for enjoying sound only. If visitors still wants to see the stream, one step on the platform makes it a great difference. A full-height glass window is embedded in the other side of the building to generate a new relationship with its' neighbor, the village, to provide a great solution for better natural lights.  A platform was added within the existing structure in Guang-Yue Granary Bookstore. Image © Meng Zhou 'Calm' refer to reading and meditation, named 'Jing-Ya'. It is transformed from former cowsheds. The identity of this space, connected but separated from top to bottom, is special to be kept. The lower level enclosed by rubble used to be dark and narrow living space for cow, while narrow wood-made upper level were used for forage. Wood structure seats on rubble part. Two levels are separated spatially (entrance are separated) but connected logically (cow on the bottom eats forage)in function.  Inside Jing-Ya granary bookstore, the "wood house" was elevated to bring natural light in. Image © Meng Zhou Maintaining this spatial character but elevating the upper 'wood house', it turns out to be a new home for readers since first floor is higher and gets more natural light. Nothing could disturb this quiet and enclosed space except the penetrated sunlight. The solid rubble wall on the first floor were maintained, contracting with cosy bean bag. Soft versus hard, warm versus cold and new versus old are co-existing in a dramatic space. The second floor was re-defined accordingly: three rooms are integrated into one with an atrium up to half size floor area. Glass panels are installed over the atrium to create more transparency. The forage room is still designed to be lower in height and must be entered from the outside by a ladder. This kind of 'uncomfortableness' is intentionally emphasized, creating a sense of slow and primitivity. The design is trying to allow people to get a monkish experience, to experience the space with cautiousness. Thus, all readers come to here would retrospect the relationship between human, space and nature without any disturbance of modern life.  "Jing-Ya" bookstore was transformed from former cowsheds. Image © Meng Zhou The requirement of "Being Slow" is also revealed at the hallway. When being here, visitors should walk slowly through it to the other side. This intentionally designed lower space is to indicate a "modest" tradition in China: Bow your head and be in awe.  Inside Jing-Ya granary bookstore, the "wood house" was elevated to bring natural light in. Image © Meng Zhou 2. Cultural and Creative Products  Overview of Yang's School Area. Image © Meng Zhou  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Call for Submissions: Architecture-Themed Valentine's Day Card 2018 Posted: 28 Jan 2018 08:00 AM PST  Roses are red, violets are blue; we'd love to receive a valentine from you! In what has become an ArchDaily annual tradition, we are opening a call for our readers to share the love in 2018. <3 Competition Guidelines:
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| Observation Tower Adapts Chinese Typologies to Create Dynamic Public Space Posted: 28 Jan 2018 06:00 AM PST  Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio A proposal for the 'NaTian' Cup International Design Competition, "The Gentle Giant" from Stefano Corbo Studio acts as a continuation of the existing bridge providing a unique path for the public, as well as a visual link to the surrounding Flower Farm area. The proposed landmark combines the vertical presence of Chinese "Pagodas and Porcelain Towers" with the dynamic geometry of the Great Wall, whose powerful arrangement has a direct relationship to its changing topography. .jpg?1516842697 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio The tower is made up of two overlapping paths. One path provides visitors with a complete journey around the panoramic view from the tower. The second is a more direct connection to the ground, allowing for a quicker visit to the building. The tower is apexed by a "circular lounge area" where visitors can enjoy a rest while taking in the view of the Flower Farm. .jpg?1516842650 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio .jpg?1516842674 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio "The Gentle Giant's geometry recalls the existing bridge: a sinuous, sensual and organic ramp that turns into a vertical tower. Visitors are trapped into a spiral labyrinth-like effect that will guide them from the ground up to the sky," described the architects. .jpg?1516842687 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio .jpg?1516842662 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio As visitors travel up and down the paths, the perception of the skeleton-like structure changes depending on the interaction of the users. Vegetation incorporated into the structure will also continue to grow, thus continuing to change the user experience. .jpg?1516842711 "Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio") Courtesy of Stefano Corbo Studio
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| Acute Intervention / David Stanley Architects + Romy Grabosch Posted: 28 Jan 2018 05:00 AM PST  © Juliet Murphy
 © Juliet Murphy Text description provided by the architects. The metamorphosis strategy adopted was to extend out to create a flexible family room; and to dig down to create an independent sunken office and fully functional granny annexe – the garden being the focus.  © Juliet Murphy Views to and from the garden are framed through panes of (almost) frameless glass. A blackened timber cladding we liken to a snug fitting Balmoral bonnet sits atop this ephemeral border, which makes a striking contrast to the beech timber panels cladding the walls and ceiling of the Lounge.  Plan - After Renovation  Section From the comfort of the sofa, the striations of the laminated timber panels direct the eye up towards a small roof light that catches the golden hue of the late afternoon sun. These same beech panels are further employed to articulate the various activity spaces throughout the flat – the reading 'nook'; the utility shelf; the concealed fire door; the cubbyholes. At the heart of the family room is the undulating bespoke Kitchen island unit. Constructed of oak veneered boards and floating on a sea of concrete this piece of landscaped furniture was designed to encourage the interaction of everyday family life.  © Juliet Murphy At the end of the day it is the views framed by this architecture that are most remarkable and eye catching – from the majestic tree ferns in the 'Zen' garden to the Chinese Rosebud and Carpinous Domes in the blackened timber planters. And when the last rays of the setting sun hit the Corten BBQ backdrop with a reddish-orange glow… could that be a hint?  © Adelina Iliev Photography  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 15 Fantastic Photos of Stunning Staircases Posted: 28 Jan 2018 04:00 AM PST  © Johannes Vogt The staircase is a fundamental element for the connection of architectural spaces. But beyond its functional use, in many projects the staircase serves as a sculptural object, offering an opportunity for architects to generate creative spatial forms that animate the built space. In this installment of our Photos of the Week, we present 15 incredible staircases captured by photographers such as Patricia Parinejad, José Campos, and Brigida González. Bharath RamamruthamSDM Apartment / Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop © Bharath Ramamrutham José CamposTwo Houses in Monção / João Paulo Loureiro © José Campos Brigida GonzálezGreiner Headquarter / f m b architekten © Brigida González Patricia ParinejadHouse FMB / Fuchs Wacker Architekten © Patricia Parinejad Bruce DamonteWieden+Kennedy NY / WORKac © Bruce Damonte Ed ReeveTwisting Wooden Staircase Prototype / ACME © Ed Reeve Koji Fujii / Nacasa&PartnersHouse in Byoubugaura / Takeshi Hosaka © Koji Fujii / Nacasa&Partners Pietro SavorelliVinícola Antinori / Archea Associati © Pietro Savorelli Timothy SoarCaroline Place / Amin Taha Architects + GROUPWORK © Timothy Soar Tobias ColzLoft Panzerhalle / Smartvoll Architekten ZT KG © Tobias Colz Wang Ting - Wang JinElephant-Parade Office / CUN Design © Wang Ting Fernando Guerra | FG+SGSotheby's / Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Mark CocksedgeLiving Staircase / Paul Cocksedge © Mark Cocksedge Scott FrancesUnited States Courthouse, Salt Lake City / Thomas Phifer and Partners © Scott Frances Johannes VogtHouse FMB / Fuchs Wacker Architekten © Johannes Vogt  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Why Do Cities Exist, and What Makes Them Grow? Here’s A Detailed Explanation Posted: 28 Jan 2018 01:30 AM PST In this video, Wendover Productions asks some simple (if rarely asked) questions about cities: Why do they exist? What causes them to grow exponentially over time in the way they do? In answering these questions, the video suggests that, somewhat paradoxically, the creation and growth of cities is a natural phenomenon, bringing up some interesting implications regarding city planning in the future. Wendover Productions explores the idea of Zipf's Law, which states that within each country, the population of the second largest city will be around half of the population of the largest city, the population of the third largest city will be around a third of the population of the largest city, and so on. In other words, the population of a city is approximately inversely proportional to its rank. This mathematical phenomenon does not only hold true for the distribution of populations in cities, but also in various other parts of our world: the ranking of the most commonly used words, the diameter of moon craters, the popularity of opening chess moves—all of these seem to follow Zipf's Law, with no definite answer to why. This suggests that the distribution of population density across the world follows natural laws, and this could play into the ways in which we make decisions about the design of our cities. If we are aware that the "rank" of each city in a country has a low possibility of changing, how does that change our city planning? The video describes cities as a result of "natural selection," in which humans chose the optimal place to live after a nomadic lifestyle was no longer necessary, and these settlements evolved into our cities. It suggests that the existence of cities follows the Principle of Least Effort, where people crowded into cities because dense populations are efficient at generating trade and income. If businesses are geographically close to one another, people will flock there in search of employment, which will then lead to businesses moving to these cities in order to be able to hire the best employees. This cyclic situation creates a common labor pool and more efficient trading and collaboration between companies. In analyzing the possible correlation between wealth and urban population, the richest countries in the world were found to have the highest percentage of their population living in cities. Inversely, the countries with the lowest GDP were also those with some of the lowest rates of urbanization. Although these statistics do not show a perfect correlation, this fact nevertheless suggests that cities exist because they make wealth possible. Cities create efficiency, which in turn creates wealth. So what does this mean for architects? The idea that population density could be an almost fatalistic, natural phenomenon gives us a starting point in how we look at cities and population growth. The video also touches on suburbanization, which has grown due to more widely accessible transportation methods. As the peripheries of our cities continue to grow and extreme high-density living becomes unavoidable, how can we change the way we analyze the growth of our cities and how we design for them?  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BOX IN THE BOX / Arenas Basabe Palacios Posted: 28 Jan 2018 01:00 AM PST  © Imagen Subliminal
 © Imagen Subliminal Text description provided by the architects. The project entails the refurbishment of a 940 m2 warehouse located in Móstoles (Madrid) and its conversion into a building that provides spaces for a cultural association and sporting activities for young students. The scheme aims to preserve the existing structure and the industrial character of the building, whilst introducing two new components which serve as an element of reference for the user, both internally and externally. On the outside, a new layer is added to the facade, a corrugated aluminium skin which draws attention and intensifies the presence of the building within its industrial context.
This ventilated shell is fitted with a system of adjustable perforated window shutters that can be folded to display either an open or closed character. On the inside, THE BOX, a massive core made of OSB boards, accommodates the servant spaces: circulation, foyer, toilets, storage and MEP services. This structure spans four storeys and becomes a unifying element that gives access and weaves the varied uses of the program together: indoor playing court, assembly hall, chapel, classrooms, meeting room, offices, etc.  © Imagen Subliminal  Axonometry  © Imagen Subliminal The use of clean lines and neutral-toned materials give these spaces a homogeneous appearance. The mostly white palette of translucent, transparent and opaque walls and grey continuous polished-concrete floors contrast with the forcefulness of the engineered lumber boards which clads the internal core. A double height space acts as both meeting place between users and playground for spontaneous games. The presence of THE BOX is especially prominent here, granting the building a recognizable identity, deeply associated with its new cultural use.  © Imagen Subliminal  © Imagen Subliminal  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Laser-Cut Mini Architecture Masterworks As Wall Hooks Posted: 28 Jan 2018 12:00 AM PST  © Sameer Tawde Indian design and fabrication studio, MuseLAB creates customized furniture and products. Their 2017 creations include to-scale miniature architectural wall hooks. These functional household items were inspired by the works of Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, Charles Correa, Michael Graves, and others. It is said that innovation is taking two things that already exist and putting them together and we did exactly that, said MuseLAB.  © Sameer Tawde To make these "to-scale miniature marvels," MuseLAB laser cut and engraved 4mm Birchply, assembled the pieces by hand, and finished them with Pu Sealer. The hooks hold 3Kgs and they are for sale on India-based online creative marketplaces like Natty and intro. Currently, these Etsy-like websites aren't selling internationally but they hope to soon. Mondadori Wall Hook © Sameer Tawde  © Sameer Tawde Denver Public Library Wall Hook © Sameer Tawde  © Sameer Tawde Palace of Assembly © Sameer Tawde  © Sameer Tawde Kanchanjunga Apartments © Sameer Tawde  © Sameer Tawde  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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