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- Capital Gate / RMJM
- Office at #15 / Biome Environmental Solutions
- Cliff House / Leuschke Kahn Architects
- Funktion Design Studio / Funktion Design
- 21 Peter Doherty Street / COX Architecture
- VRV40 House / Estudio erre
- Construction of Heatherwick's Pier 55 is Underway (Again)
- VINT / Hype Studio
- BIG, OMA, and MVRDV Among Shortlisted Firms for Melbourne Landmark Competition
- Ulstein Arena / Lund+Slaatto Architects
- Our Readers Show Off Their Most Impressive Architectural Models
- Swoon Art House / Tres birds workshop
- Virtual Reality Opens Up New Possibilities for Historic Preservation
- DISSING+WEITLING Wins Competition for Scenic Pedestrian Bridge in China
| Posted: 27 Apr 2018 07:00 PM PDT  Courtesy of RMJM
 Courtesy of RMJM Text description provided by the architects. The Capital Gate 'Feature Tower' is an iconic development located on the exhibition site of the greater ADNEC masterplan. The tower is distinguished by a dramatic steel and glass facade with a striking organic form. With its cantilevered tea lounge and open air pool deck, it provides a unique presence on the skyline of Abu Dhabi and creates a memorable identity to the exhibition centre. A sculptural stainless steel 'splash' flows down the front and at low level forms the hotel entrance canopy, flowing over the existing grandstand and acting as a solar shading device for both the building and the grandstand seating.  Courtesy of RMJM  Ground Floor Plan A free form internal atrium with a dynamic glass roof brings natural light and space deep into the tower. External lighting is designed to minimise both light pollution and energy consumption, based on a combination of low-level landscape lighting with façade lighting comprising a net of compact LED clusters integrated into the design of the steel glazing system. At over 160m tall, the building stands 35 storeys high and offers over 16,000 sqm of high quality office space, as well as Abu Dhabi's first Hyatt hotel, 'The Hyatt@Capital Centre'. _Presidential_Suites.jpg?1519801566 "Presidential Suites Floor Plan") Presidential Suites Floor Plan  Courtesy of RMJM Structurally, this challenging building sits on an intensive distribution of 490 piles which were drilled 30 metres underground to accommodate the gravitational, wind and seismic forces caused by the distinctive lean of the building. The Feature Tower is an exemplary example of RMJM's design and in-house engineering capabilities. In January 2010 Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi was recognised as the world's furthest leaning manmade tower by the Guinness Book of World Records.  Courtesy of RMJM  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Office at #15 / Biome Environmental Solutions Posted: 27 Apr 2018 03:00 PM PDT  © Vivek Muthuramalingam
 © Vivek Muthuramalingam Text description provided by the architects. The office for Biome is built over an older building. The owners had found the use of the upper floor to be redundant for them and were seeking to rent it out. An additional floor was added for this purpose. The project presented an opportunity to apply and test some new ideas in space, technique and material.  Ground Floor Plan Given that a floor was to be added to an older foundation, the additions were kept as light as possible. The use of steel columns for support and metal roofs was guided by this rationale. This also allowed for a design where space visually connected across various levels. Such a space was very important to the design practice that Biome follows- where everyone in the office knows of and contributes to each other's designs through critique and sharing of ideas. The workspace is also a belvedere of sorts, overlooking the foliage of the neighbouring site - a pleasant diversion from work when needed.  © Vivek Muthuramalingam  Section B  © Vivek Muthuramalingam The first thought to provide for thermal comfort under a corrugated metal roof was to provide a false ceiling, further deliberations led to the idea of a shaded metal roof. Precast panels of perforated terracotta 'jaali' blocks over the metal roof provide it shade and also break the noise of the falling rain to a large extent.  © Vivek Muthuramalingam The debris from taking out the erstwhile waterproofing layer has been used to build a wall of mud concrete - a wall that screens the activity of the model making area and the approach to the toilets from the main work floor. An open shower has been provided in one of the toilets, for those who might have worked overnight, or who cycle to the office. The project thus extends Biome's efforts to build on a need- rather than a growth-based paradigm, reduce material throughput through reuse of material considered as waste, and create spaces that are sustainable while being people-centric.  © Vivek Muthuramalingam  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Cliff House / Leuschke Kahn Architects Posted: 27 Apr 2018 01:00 PM PDT  © Sophie Leuschke
 © Sophie Leuschke Text description provided by the architects. The design of this home was a direct response to its site, being south facing and on a steep bluff overlooking Hobson Bay, a city fringe suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. "It had great views back to the city, and my client asked to be able to stand in her kitchen and see the Sky Tower," says architect, Paul Leuschke. The issue was there was no building platform. "It was a delicate exercise in making the most of a not-so-favorable site facing the wrong way [for the sun] and on a cliff, plus achieving a degree of separation from its neighbors." says the architect.  Site Plan and Floor Plans Following some substantial remedial work during up an existing driveway, the form of the new house comprises two boxes over three levels – a ground-floor volume constructed using smooth-plastered concrete-block, containing a motor court and three-car garaging and an upper volume, clad in dark-stained vertical cedar housing the bedrooms. Between the two boxes is the stair, with a bridge above between the parent's ensuite and the children's bedrooms.  © Sophie Leuschke Sandwiched in between, the living spaces are surrounded by an almost continuous ribbon of glazing that not only allows in much-needed sunlight in from the north but also affords great views out towards the city to the south. "To stretch the view further, we cantilevered the family room out over the cliff," says Leuschke. "This allows the family to see further around the bay towards the harbor and tha marina below." As a bonus, the architect gave his client a private yet perfectly framed vista of the Sky Tower from her bathtub by popping out a narrow vertical section of the upper story.  © Sophie Leuschke  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Funktion Design Studio / Funktion Design Posted: 27 Apr 2018 12:00 PM PDT  © Adarsha R
 © Adarsha R Text description provided by the architects. Building an office and studio for one's own architecture practice is a challenging and an exciting prospect at the same time. When Funktion Design set out to build their own studio, they wanted to bring to the fore, a strong conceptual ideation and structural exploration that they have hallmarked in all their projects to date. The layout accommodating Funktion Design is a South facing site, 40 feet x 40 feet in dimension and located in a bustling residential area of Sanjaynagar, Bangalore characterized by dense low rise housing with very little distance between adjoining buildings.  © Adarsha R The site is skirted by two voluminous Gulmohar trees along the road canopying at around 9-10m from the ground and offering their woody charm to an otherwise concrete neighborhood. The best light and ventilation is available in the upper reaches of these high-density sites. The design strategy, therefore, evolved as a response to this site context as well as a reinterpretation of the program of an architecture office typology. The office spreads across the top two floors of the building.
The topmost floor comprises of meeting rooms, conference hall, and reception that essentially forms the public face of the studio; and the floor below embodies the studio workstations aligned fascinatingly in level with the Gulmohar canopy outside. These two floors are expressed as a large aluminum-clad box placed on a concrete portal at an 8m level and open out into long balconies (facing the road) with recycled teak wood louvers to cut off the harshness of the South Sun. At the level below, hangs a glass-walled re-adaptable plywood floor mezzanine suspended from the concrete portal, which currently is being used as an art gallery. This social space still remains in the pipeline for future expansion.  © Adarsha R Funktion Design is an expression of an interesting structural language. The main supporting structure is cast by three 9m x 8m concrete portals on which three steel portals form the framework supporting the steel deck roofs of the studio level and the meeting zone. The mezzanine gallery suspended from the concrete portal is expressed to look like a translucent lantern covered with vertical wooden louvers that act as a climate screen. The three large concrete portals reminisce the structural expression of brutalist masters of the 60s. Widening at the top and tapering in all three dimensions gives the audience the impression of an animal's limbs. The subtle changes in dimensions along the cross section render an ingenious delicacy to an otherwise large scale.  Section A The material palette consists primarily of concrete, steel, and wood. The use of recycled teak wood sourced from old demolished houses and the organic earthy finish of the concrete portals left in their raw form expresses skilled workmanship and an intuitive execution process with very basic formwork and resources. The white painted steel deck roof and structural member emanate a constant rhythm through the interior spaces. All the interior cabinetry and wall inner cladding are polished plywood.The flooring has been done using green kota stone in the studio and recycled wood in the meeting areas complimenting other natural materials.  © Adarsha R  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 21 Peter Doherty Street / COX Architecture Posted: 27 Apr 2018 10:00 AM PDT  © Christopher Frederick Jones
 © Christopher Frederick Jones Text description provided by the architects. The 21 Peter Doherty Street multi-residential project is part of the Boggo Rd Urban Village master planned precinct. It provides a total of 64 apartments over 5-storeys in a mixture of 1, 2 and 3-Bed options. Car spaces are wholly concealed within basements and it boasts a substantial private roof terrace with stunning views over the heritage listed gaol to the city skyline.  © Christopher Frederick Jones The project aspires to create a sub-tropical language for this scale of residential typology which avoids the 'double stacking' of apartments around a stagnant internal circulatory corridor. The scale of the development has been broken down by dividing the mass into three separate 'wings', each served by external circulation.  Floor plan Each wing has been arranged carefully to create a sub-tropical courtyard space in the centre of the scheme, open to the sky and the prevailing breezes, thus providing a naturally lit and ventilated heart. The buildings step from five to four storeys in response to the steeply sloping topography of the site, maintaining a human scale.  © Christopher Frederick Jones  Section A  © Christopher Frederick Jones Exterior cladding is a restrained and limited palette of simple materials including textured render, face brick base, glazed tiles, powder-coated aluminium and profiled metal used sparingly to accent and reinforce the various elements of the architectural expression.  © Christopher Frederick Jones  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 27 Apr 2018 08:00 AM PDT  © Marcos García
 © Marcos García Text description provided by the architects. Developed from a typical residential area in the city of Guadalajara, starts from a commission to create a commercial exercise, being able to obtain the certain capacity to distinguish from the other residences around. The typical program of a residence is reflected in the floor plans, the decision to exclude the service areas to the basement was taken to create more generous spaces in the private areas of the house.  Ground Floor Plan  © Marcos García  Upper Floor Plan The main access is situated on the west side of the house to take advantage of the lateral restriction, providing greater hierarchy and presence to the main access, covered with steel and wood details. In this way, in the main entry, a small distributor is created to separate the study room, one of the private areas of the house, to the common areas such as the living and the dining room, the terrace and the kitchen.  © Marcos García The vertical circulations are resolved by creating a block of concrete and wood, which rises from the basement to the second floor, being like a sculpture of the house, feeling like the common areas were already furnished, even when they were not. The dark finish of the house emphasizes the heaviness of the walls on the facades, the cuts that were generated for the distribution of the spaces and the different inner courtyards of the house.  © Marcos García  Section B  © Marcos García  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Construction of Heatherwick's Pier 55 is Underway (Again) Posted: 27 Apr 2018 07:00 AM PDT  © Pier55, Inc. and Heatherwick Studio, Renders by Luxigon Construction has resumed on the Thomas Heatherwick-designed Pier 55 on the Hudson River in New York. Almost eight months since the scheme was officially abandoned by primary backer Barry Diller due to soaring costs, work has resumed on the site following negotiations between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Diller and the civic organization City Club in October 2017. The Architect's Newspaper has reported that the scheme's walkways are currently under construction, with concrete piles being laid into the river.  © Pier55, Inc. and Heatherwick Studio, Renders by Luxigon The $170 million Pier 55 was designed by Thomas Heatherwick's studio to be a lush undulating landscape, raised atop 300 mushroom-shaped concrete columns placed 186 feet off of the Hudson River shoreline. Functioning as both an outdoor performance venue, a marine sanctuary for striped bass, and a guard for the city against storms, the scheme was to feature an 800-seat amphitheater access via two doc-like pathways connecting back to the New York City shoreline.  © Pier55, Inc. and Heatherwick Studio, Renders by Luxigon With preparatory work underway in March 2017, the scheme ran aground following a ruling by a United States District Court judge that the scheme would require an intense wildlife impact review. Primary backer Barry Diller, chairman of IAC/InterActive Corporation subsequently announced in September 2017 that the scheme was unviable due to a soaring $250 million price tags, and unforeseen environmental concerns.  © Pier55, Inc. and Heatherwick Studio, Renders by Luxigon However, as a result of mediations and a $50 million pledge by Gov. Cuomo, construction is now underway once again. The two walkways connecting the scheme to the New York waterfront have been laid, as evidenced in photographs taken by CityReality last week.  © Pier55, Inc. and Heatherwick Studio, Renders by Luxigon Pier 55 is scheduled to open in the fall of 2020. News via: The Architect's Newspaper
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| Posted: 27 Apr 2018 06:00 AM PDT  © Marcelo Donadussi
 © Marcelo Donadussi Text description provided by the architects. VINT building is located at a quiet street in a highly valued residential area of Caxias do Sul-RS, Brazil. The lot faces south, thus opposed to the sun path in the south hemisphere. Tall buildings surround all its sides, including the back. With little direct sunlight at a region that is cold for the most part of the year, the lot was not very suitable for a high standard residential building, which would be the obvious choice for the neighborhood.  © Marcelo Donadussi  Ground floor plan  © Marcelo Donadussi Aware of the site distinct conditions, the developer brought us the challenge of creating a commercial building that could break the paradigm of exclusive residential use in the area: a building that would instigate the desire to work there and would bring its own personality. Completing 20 years of operation, the developer sought to commemorate this date with the creation of a landmark in the architecture of Caxias do Sul.  © Marcelo Donadussi At the same time, the city master plan had restrictions to the maximum area allowed for non-residential activities. We would have to be creative to enlarge and enhance the private areas of the project, making the best use of the site, as well as reaching a desired high volume to dialogue with the tall neighboring buildings.  © Marcelo Donadussi We began with the proposition of balconies, which do not count as area for planning purposes and are not subject to the limits established by the city master plan. Taking advantage of the friendly external environment, we considered the front balconies a way to open the window frames from floor to ceiling, creating a pleasant feeling of integration with the outside, in opposition to the glass towers that seek to isolate the typical noisy avenues of our big cities.
In the corner rooms, we were able to create large balconies at the back, allowing the use as a formal meeting room or as a more casual space - with the barbecue grill option. Still with the idea of making the building taller and creating different environments, we proposed several rooms with double ceiling height, which also brought movement and a unique look to the façade.  © Marcelo Donadussi Pursuing quality of life at work and social integration, we proposed a whole floor for common use. We created a large square with happy hour environments, meetings and exercises on the 13th floor. With a privileged view and with the unusual presence of a 9 meters high olive tree, this common area creates an exception in the facade, making the transition to the last floors, built with metallic structure. The common area and the last two floors, composed by duplex office spaces, creates a singular light topping for the building.  Section A While integrating and respecting its surroundings, its special personality is noticeable at a first glance.  © Marcelo Donadussi  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BIG, OMA, and MVRDV Among Shortlisted Firms for Melbourne Landmark Competition Posted: 27 Apr 2018 05:00 AM PDT  via Southbank by Beulah The shortlist for a new landmark project in Melbourne has been announced, comprising award-winning global architects such as Bjarke Ingels Group, MVRDV, and OMA. For the "Southbank by Beulah" mixed-use development, the shortlisted architects will engage in a design competition working in collaboration with local Australian firms, each producing a design proposal for Melbourne's BMW Southbank site. With an end value in excess of $2 billion, Southbank by Beulah will be the first large-scale private project adhering to the Australian Institute of Architecture guidelines, while the design competition will be chaired by a jury of seven regarded individuals from academic, architectural, property and government sectors. Award-winning architects featuring in the shortlist include Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with Fender Katsalidis, Coop Himmelb(l)au with Architectus, MAD Architects with Elenberg Fraser, MVRDV with Woods Bagot, OMA with Conrad Gargett, and UNStudio with Cox Architecture.
The shortlisted teams will present their initial concepts to the jury on Thursday 17th May, with a winning design selected in July. News via: Beulah International
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| Ulstein Arena / Lund+Slaatto Architects Posted: 27 Apr 2018 04:00 AM PDT  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects
 Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects Text description provided by the architects. Ulstein Arena is about creating a place for sport and activity, a gathering place for the town of Ulsteinvik where the quality of the surrounding landscape is integrated with urban life. The multi-functional arena includes a large sports hall, a climbing wall, several swimming pools, as well as a library.  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects  Site Plan  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects Ulsteinvik is a city in development, with a visionary plan to combine the city's attractions in a sequence of places and corridors. By dividing Ulstein Arena into two main volumes meeting the surrounding landscape on three levels, a series of new urban spaces have been established. These are directly connected to the town's existing network of pedestrian paths. The two volumes also help adapt the building to Ulsteinvik's small scale and dense urban structure. The various functions of the arena are clearly identifiable and create a dialogue with the city through their shape and transparency.  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects The design of the house is based on the idea of strengthening local identity, where the sloping forms of the building mirror the mountains in the background. They are also a reference to the city's shipbuilding industry. The facades consist of exposed concrete constructions, partially clad with dark zinc plates, while the interior has a warmer materiality with extensive use of wood and vibrant colors.  Second floor plan The local population has embraced the project and made Ulstein Arena a gathering place for both young and old. The project has inspired the local government to further town development and has also provided guidance to future urban planning.  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects The Municipality of Ulstein is the client of Ulstein Arena, and the project is designed by Lund+Slaatto Architects with Peab as the main contractor. Bjørbekk & Lindheim are the landscape architects, Nils Tveit Architects contributed to the design of the bathing facility, and the Dutch architect Aat Vos participated in the preliminary phases of the library.  Courtesy of Lund+Slaatto Architects  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Our Readers Show Off Their Most Impressive Architectural Models Posted: 27 Apr 2018 02:30 AM PDT
In many ways, architectural models are strange objects. On one hand, like drawings, models are a representation of something else—a building—that might exist already but in most cases is so far only hypothetical. On the other hand, they are miniature constructions in themselves, which can be appreciated for their craftsmanship and intricacy. Perhaps this is why architects find models so fascinating; they can be simultaneously admired as an object in themselves and as a vision of something greater. Earlier this year, we asked our readers to send us images of their most impressive models, and the response clearly showed this fascination. We received photographs of a wide variety of models, from sensible and meticulously constructed miniatures to jaw-dropping expressive outbursts. From over 300 entries, we've narrowed down our readers' submissions to just 21 of the most awe-inspiring examples, splitting them into 5 categories to reflect the incredible range of ways that people have made their models worth looking at. Showing Off Your DesignThe goal of any architectural model is to sell a design. These model designers made smart choices to highlight their projects' best features. Contemporary Neighborhood Library / Mario Serrano + Samantha Sheppard  Contemporary Neighborhood Library / Mario Serrano + Samantha Sheppard. Image courtesy of Mario Serrano The lightness and geometric precision of Mario Serrano and Samantha Sheppard's design is captured perfectly in the materials and photographic style employed in this model. Pinecote Pavilion by Fay Jones / Garrett Wineinger + Laura Leticia + Angelika Sophi  Pinecote Pavilion by Fay Jones / Model by Garrett Wineinger + Laura Leticia + Angelika Sophi. Image courtesy of Garrett Wineinger Garrett Wineinger's study of the Pinecote Pavilion by Fay Jones uses "peeled back" layers to demonstrate this classic's construction logic. Thermal Baths in Pozzuoli / Clemens Kössler  Thermal Baths in Pozzuoli / Clemens Kössler. Image courtesy of Clemens Kössler It's not much to look at from the outside—in fact, we'd go as far as to say that from a distance this model looks like garbage. But the moment you see photographs of this model's interior, you feel a sense of immersion in this atmospheric design. The Reifier / Heffrence H P Teow  The Reifier / Heffrence H P Teow. Image courtesy of Heffrence H P Teow Given the odd form of this "extroverted" art institution, the decision to create a detailed sectional model helps put one's mind at ease about the design's interior logistics. Equestrian Center / Pierre Ide + Maël Barbe  Equestrian Center / Pierre Ide + Maël Barbe. Image courtesy of Maël Barbe Architectural models are often constructed of a single material. The decision here to have one contrasting material which highlights the project's most notable feature is striking. God Is in the DetailsOften, what makes a model excellent are the smallest details. These entries caught our eye thanks to the neat little touches that set them apart. Design Building at UMass Amherst by Leers Weinzapfel Associates / Matt Vocatura  Design Building at UMass Amherst by Leers Weinzapfel Associates / Model by Matt Vocatura. Image courtesy of Matt Vocatura Created for the Timber City exhibit at Washington DC's National Building Museum, the standout elements of Matt Vocatura's model are the tiny 3D-printed "steel" joints connecting the wood elements. Chamber Music Hall in Reichenau / Ivan Matas  Chamber Music Hall in Reichenau / Ivan Matas. Image courtesy of Ivan Matas This detailed model includes a painstakingly constructed section through the building, showing the structural elements in full. Visitor Center for Peggy's Cove / Andrew Hill  Visitor Center for Peggy's Cove / Andrew Hill. Image courtesy of Andrew Hill Split into 5 pieces, the base elements of this model are able to slide along 2 bars, providing a look at 4 different sections through the design. Greenhouse / Julius Puttkammer, Lukas Frenzel, Kai Wagner, Sophie Beike, Robin Bothe + Matthias Voigt  Greenhouse / Julius Puttkammer, Lukas Frenzel, Kai Wagner, Sophie Beike, Robin Bothe + Matthias Voigt. IMage courtesy of Julius Puttkammer This design's pillow-shaped window panes were created by softening plastic in an oven, requiring one team member to give their kitchen up for a number of days. Type Variant House by VJAA / Sarah Hefner, Ross Davidson + Zach Dawkins  Type Variant House by VJAA / Model by Sarah Hefner, Ross Davidson + Zach Dawkins. Image courtesy of Sarah Hefner, Ross Davidson, Zach Dawkins The love and care put into this model can be seen in its fastidious construction, even down to the alignment of the wood grain. Not visible in these images are the magnets that allow the model to be disassembled for closer investigation. Meaningful MaterialsJust like in buildings themselves, the materials used to construct a model can reveal a lot about the design's atmosphere and intent. Salient Extension / Ibrahim Ibrahim + Maryam AlJomairi  Salient Extension / Ibrahim Ibrahim + Maryam AlJomairi. Image courtesy of Ibrahim Ibrahim and Maryam AlJomairi What more can we say? When your model is not so much constructed as excavated, you've got our attention (and probably everyone else's, too). Christoph Schwarz + Thomas Obererlacher  Model by Christoph Schwarz + Thomas Obererlacher. Image courtesy of Thomas Obererlacher The main body of this model is made from a single gypsum cast, helping the angular profile of the design's steel walkways stand out to the viewer. Theater on Rundle Mountain / Dalton Kaun  Theater on Rundle Mountain / Dalton Kaun. Image courtesy of Dalton Kaun Another model that uses a cast to perfection, in this case the rugged, unrefined terrain of the "mountain" forms a beautiful contrast with the structural logic of the building. Patience Is a VirtueMaking architectural models is incredibly time-consuming, and it can be tempting to cut corners. These models show what is possible when you avoid that temptation. Rural Sports Hall / Ramtin Taherian  Rural Sports Hall / Ramtin Taherian. Image courtesy of Ramtin Taherian Look closely, and you'll see that this model's ceiling is made of hundreds of individual threads, each inserted through individually laser-cut holes in the ceiling structure. Maple Leaf Pavilion / Taiwei Wang  Maple Leaf Pavilion / Taiwei Wang. Image courtesy of Taiwei Wang This remarkable three-legged structure is made using only paper—no glue or fixings whatsoever. Bastian Marzoli + Pénélope Escallier  Model by Bastian Marzoli + Pénélope Escallier. Image courtesy of Bastian Marzoli + Pénélope Escallier At a certain scale, simple surface textures aren't enough. This model uses 3 varieties of individually cut bricks to provide an impressive sense of texture to its walls. Smart Construction ChoicesThese days, you could simply 3D print a model and call it a day. But these models demonstrate how different tools are suited to different applications, making smart construction choices for a model with real finesse. New Orleans Aquatic Center / Charles Weimer  New Orleans Aquatic Center / Charles Weimer. Image courtesy of Charles Weimer Combining 3D printing and laser cutting with more traditional techniques, this model is a case study in how different tools can be used to different effects. Shi Qi Tu  Model by Shi Qi Tu. Image courtesy of Shi Qi Tu While the burned edges of laser-cut wood is usually a distraction in models, here it adds a richness to the model's "ground" which works well with its perspex "water." Amalgamation / Eli Lurie  Amalgamation / Eli Lurie. Image courtesy of Eli Lurie In this masterplan design, the outlines of new buildings are shown with perspex that is lit up from below. And what is the perfect material to help these pure, bright shapes stand out? A dark-stained wooden base, of course. The Pro LeaguesWhile it perhaps wouldn't be fair to compare the submissions of most of our readers to those made by model-making pros, we couldn't help but showcase a few of the stunning professional models that were submitted. This selection gives just a hint of what's possible given the experience and resources of some of the best model makers in the world. Peter Wake  Elizabeth Quay Hotel designed by HASSELL / Model by Peter Wake. Image courtesy of Peter Wake Peter Wake, a senior model maker at Woods Bagot who has previously worked for Squire + Partners and HASSELL, sent us a variety of different types of work, ranging from concept and massing models up to complete designs. Radii Inc.  Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture by Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup / Model by Radii Inc. Image courtesy of Radii Inc. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Radii Inc. has an impressive client list, and you may just recognize some of the projects they've worked on. Thanks to every one of our readers who sent us photographs of their work!  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Swoon Art House / Tres birds workshop Posted: 27 Apr 2018 02:00 AM PDT  © Brooks Freehill
 © Brooks Freehill Text description provided by the architects. Unity, wholeness, infinite: the circle holds particular significance in ancient and modern culture, symbolizing that which is without a beginning or an end. It is eternal.  © Brooks Freehill Emphasizing circular energy and the bond between art and architecture, this 7,000 sf private artist's residency for Boulder artist, Rebecca DiDomenico, marks North Boulder with a new iconic landmark.  © Brooks Freehill This Earth-inspired project is energized using 100% renewable resources, demonstrating fossil-free potential of the built environment. Four vertical geothermal wells were installed to transfer the Earth's energy to the building's heating and cooling system. A solar electric roof on the carport generates energy for interior LED lighting and electricity. To test the energy efficiency of the structure, a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) was performed, ranking it in the 74th percentile and exceeding code requirements by three times.  © Brooks Freehill The structure was built using 200 tons of rammed Earth, a composite of regional dirt and pigments, compressed into 30" thick walls. This adds significant thermal mass to the building's whole, optimal for temperature regulation. Bearing the structural load, these dense walls allow the space to exist free from obstructions, ideal for a simplified interior and exhibiting artwork.  © Brooks Freehill Natural details were assembled to finish the space. Floors were ground to the point of reaching their natural polish and stacked black river rocks make up the bathroom walls. Spanish Cedar as well as reclaimed railroad boxcar flooring blend the building's Earth tones with the stark white walls.  © Brooks Freehill Creativity was given free reign. Working closely with the client on creative collaboration and holding a space for imaginative and conceptual thinking to occur, all ideas were allowed limitless space to expand. tres birds workshop then applied methodical contractions, while honing the client's desired result and meeting budget as well as physical constraints.  © Brooks Freehill Fulfilling a sense of wholeness, the design of the two-building structure is based on circular patterns. The ends of the buildings were created using tilt-up concrete walls and were poured on site. Windows cut into perfect circles create portals to the outside and allow for heavy light penetration inside.  Sections Swoon is a project that pays homage to the beauty of nature in both energy usage and aesthetics, proving sustainable design can result in a space that is both elegant and comfortable.  © Brooks Freehill  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Virtual Reality Opens Up New Possibilities for Historic Preservation Posted: 27 Apr 2018 01:00 AM PDT  via Google In partnership with a 3D laser-scanning nonprofit called CyArk, Google Arts & Culture began the Open Heritage Project, a new chapter for historic preservation in the form of virtual reality. By using advanced 3D laser scanning technology, high-res drone photography, and DSLR cameras, CyArk can virtually recreate historic architecture to be more easily explored and restored.  via Google So far, the Open Heritage Project has digitally conserved 25 landmarks across 18 different countries. One of these digital wonders is the Ananda Ok Kyaung temple in Bagan, Myanmar, which was successfully laser mapped before it succumbed to an earthquake in 2016. Historically preserved virtual reality can be experienced via virtual reality headsets, computers, or mobile devices by downloading the Google Arts and Culture mobile app. Explore the Open Heritage Project, here.  via Google News via: The Verge.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| DISSING+WEITLING Wins Competition for Scenic Pedestrian Bridge in China Posted: 26 Apr 2018 11:00 PM PDT  Courtesy of DISSING+WEITLING Architecture Nearly a year after opening its "Xiamen Bicycle Skyway," DISSING+WEITLING Architecture has won another major infrastructure project in the Chinese city. The winning design, "Xiamen Footpaths," is set to be a 21-kilometer network of paths and bridges creating a large-scale network connecting the surrounding nature and the budding metropolis of Xiamen. Much like DISSING+WEITLING's "Bicycle Snake" did for bicycles in Copenhagen, the "Xiamen Footpaths" will improve the traveling conditions and city experience for pedestrians in the bustling city of Xiamen.  Courtesy of DISSING+WEITLING Architecture  Courtesy of DISSING+WEITLING Architecture The footpaths take the city's residents and visitors on a journey through the peaceful mountainside and vibrant cityscape of Xiamen. To address the contrast between the serenity of the natural environment and the hustle-and-bustle of the city, DISSING+WEITLING had to create a "coherent yet flexible design language" that would adapt to the different contexts.  Courtesy of DISSING+WEITLING Architecture Steen Savery Trojaborg, partner and CEO at DISSING+WEITLING, said of the design, "It will be a fascinating experience to walk among the treetops and see the city and landscape unfold from a new perspective."  Courtesy of DISSING+WEITLING Architecture News via: DISSING+WEITLING Architecture.
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