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- Meet the 15 Finalists in ArchDaily's 2018 Refurbishment in Architecture Awards
- Footbridge over the Mongent River / Alfa Polaris
- Step House / Bureau de Change Architects
- Chongqing Awe-inspiring Bar / B.L.U.E. Architecture Design Studio
- The Mill / GutGut
- ARTE S / SPARK Architects
- Green Box / Muxin Studio
- Sunshine Insurance Finance Plaza / Woods Bagot
- Coach House / Gardner Architects
- SOM to Design 2 Skyscrapers on Former Chicago Spire Site
- Morumbi Corporate / Aflalo/Gasperini Arquitetos
- Georgica Cove / Bates Masi + Architects
- Morphosis Releases Details of Competition-Winning Scheme for Unicorn Island Masterplan in China
- Cascade High School Expansion / Neumann Monson Architects
- 5 Lessons From Norman Foster’s Lecture at the Barbican
- Mint Santa Teresa / Studio Saxe
- Dogchitecture: WE Architecture Designs a Center That Challenges Traditional Animal Shelters
- 5 Architects Create 5 New Community Spaces Beneath a Disused Japanese Overpass
- Benoy Shares Their Design for a New Global Business School in Saudi Arabia
- House between Houses / alberto facundo
| Meet the 15 Finalists in ArchDaily's 2018 Refurbishment in Architecture Awards Posted: 15 May 2018 05:41 AM PDT  After 2 weeks of voting in our first ever Refurbishment in Architecture Awards, our readers have narrowed down over 450 projects to 15 finalists, representing the best architectural refurbishment projects ever published on ArchDaily. With finalists from five continents, this award developed in partnership with MINI Clubman clearly demonstrates the global importance of refurbishment architecture as a method of achieving sustainable development and flexible, living cities. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa / Heatherwick Studio - VOTE.jpg?1526346140 "© Iwan Baan") © Iwan Baan  © Iwan Baan Santa María de Vilanova de la Barca / AleaOlea architecture & landscape - VOTE.jpg?1526346306 "© Adrià Goula") © Adrià Goula .jpg?1526346210 "© Adrià Goula") © Adrià Goula Twisting Courtyard / ARCHSTUDIO - VOTE © Wang Ning  © Wang Ning The Silo / COBE - VOTE © Rasmus Hjortshøj  © Rasmus Hjortshøj MASS MoCA Building 6 / Bruner/Cott & Associates - VOTE © Michael Moran  © Michael Moran Fitzroy Loft / Architects EAT - VOTE © Derek Swalwell  © Derek Swalwell Ruin Studio / Lily Jencks Studio + Nathanael Dorent Architecture - VOTE © Sergio Pirrone .jpg?1526346203 "© Sergio Pirrone") © Sergio Pirrone B30 / KAAN Architecten - VOTE © Karin Borghouts  © Karin Borghouts Modern Cave / Pitsou Kedem Architects - VOTE © Amit Geron  © Amit Geron Memphis Teacher Residency / archimania - VOTE © Hank Mardukas  © Hank Mardukas Colonial House Recovery on 64th Street / Nauzet Rodriguez - VOTE.jpg?1526346084 "© Pim Schalkwijk") © Pim Schalkwijk  © Pim Schalkwijk Caroline Place / Amin Taha Architects + GROUPWORK - VOTE.jpg?1526346023 "© Timothy Soar") © Timothy Soar .jpg?1526346075 "© Timothy Soar") © Timothy Soar University Library / OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen - VOTE Courtesy of Office KGDVS  Courtesy of Office KGDVS The Waterdog / Klaarchitectuur - VOTE © Toon Grobet .jpg?1526346068 "© Toon Grobet") © Toon Grobet The Department Store / Squire and Partners - VOTE © James Jones  © James Jones  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Footbridge over the Mongent River / Alfa Polaris Posted: 15 May 2018 10:00 PM PDT  © Xavier Font
 © Xavier Font Text description provided by the architects. Montornès del Vallès is a municipality of 16,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. Montornès Centre is the main settlement, where most of the population —more than 12,000 inhabitants— live. However, a significant part of its residents —some 3,700— live in Montornès North, located just over a kilometer away.  Floor Plan The two urban areas are on opposite sides of the River Mogent, which crosses the municipality from east to west. So far, there was only one bridge to cross the river. The main goal of the construction of this new footbridge was to provide a new pedestrian path to reduce the length of the displacements between these two main districts, and at the same time provide a more friendly route for pedestrians and cyclists.  © Xavier Font In essence, the project consists of three large objects: the deck over the river and the two access ramps. The three elements are of a comparable size and our intention was to provide them with similar volumes but highlighting, with an appropriate choice of materials, the contrast between them.  © Xavier Font For the deck, a simple structural solution of a single 47.7-metre long span Corten steel truss girder was chosen. The proposed structure is formed by two longitudinal Warren truss girders linked together at their top and bottom flanges by horizontal Warren trusses.  © Xavier Font The depth of the girders was fixed inferiorly by the geometric limitation established by the hydraulic requirements, and at the top by the minimum safety distance to the cables of a high-voltage overhead power line that passes through the center of the river.  © Xavier Font The decking of the footbridge is placed over the lower horizontal truss so that the users walk inside a tubular element of rectangular section, of a functional width of 3.0 meters and a free height of 2.7 meters; an arrangement that offers a safer feeling against the proximity of the power line cables.  © Xavier Font The choice of the truss typology provides a great transparency to the crossing and allows pedestrians to fully enjoy the views that result from the necessary elevation of the path. However, with the aim of attenuating the tunnel effect generated by this configuration, which might become somewhat claustrophobic, the upper horizontal lattice is interrupted in wide sections and appears only at its two ends and around mid-span, where, for structural reasons, is more necessary.  © Xavier Font The Warren truss is a classic typology in the world of structures, which is sometimes perceived as an outdated form. For this reason, we transformed its shape introducing a marked irregularity to the rhythm of the trusses and we accentuated an intended effect of controlled chaos.  © Xavier Font As a result, we provided pedestrians and cyclists a special user experience with a highly effective and very low maintenance structure, which, along with a careful selection of the rest of materials (gabions for the ramps, polymeric timber and electrowelded Corten steel grating for the decking, LED lamps for the street lighting,...), allowed us to achieve the sought goals with a highly cost-effective solution.  © Xavier Font  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Step House / Bureau de Change Architects Posted: 15 May 2018 08:00 PM PDT  © Ben Blossom
 © Ben Blossom Text description provided by the architects. Instead of the more expected glass structure, this innovative addition reimagines the conventional terraced-house extension, celebrating and elevating the humble brick. The brick's inherent potential as a stackable module is maximized to create a more sculptural expression of the material.  © Ben Blossom  Ground Floor Plan  © Ben Blossom Using bricks reclaimed from the fabric of the house, the extension exploits the rights of a light diagram to create a staggered, extruded form that appears to melt away from the existing structure. This rhythmic stepping generated by the brick is echoed throughout the interior and is integrated into both the plan and section. Viewed from the terrace above, the form creates a striking silhouette – a feature rare in more straightforward additions.  © Ben Blossom Inside, the domestic setting is dramatized by a considered sequencing of spaces – transforming the expansive ground floor into a journey through carefully designed ambiances. The standard layout has been flipped, with the kitchen taking its new place at the front of the house – an often underused, forgotten space. Here, the original features of the house are retained, emphasized by dark colors and material tones. Moving onward, the spaces unfold in a sequence from dark to light – intensifying the bright, voluminous feel of the addition.  © Ben Blossom  © Ben Blossom In the center, the dining room is marked by a change in floor treatment: narrow timber planks with aligned seams transition between the smooth concrete of the kitchen and the roughly-grained concrete of the extension. A light-well ensures the full depth of the plan is bright and provides a moment of pause within the interior. Here, where the faceted glass meets stepped brick, the geometry of the concept is accentuated.  Section A Working closely with the structural engineers, an entirely column-free space has been created in the extension, using laser-cut, double-direction stepped beams to support the first floor. The structure of the addition is integrated into the design from the start – working hand-in-hand to create the appearance of a first floor that is sunken into the extension. The brick left exposed inside and out, is celebrated in a way that respects the existing house while clearly departing from the traditional language of the historic architecture.  © Ben Blossom  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Chongqing Awe-inspiring Bar / B.L.U.E. Architecture Design Studio Posted: 15 May 2018 07:00 PM PDT  © Guanbo Li
 © Guanbo Li Text description provided by the architects. The project is located in Liajia Wharf, Jiangbei District, Chongqing. The design includes indoor and facade renovation. The facade is made of black carbonized wood and copper bars, and is understated and restrained in the bustling downtown. Handmade gray brick floor extends from the outside to the interior, bringing the city's breath to weaken the border, is a welcome gesture. The openable facade windows project the views and lights of the store into the city and relax the nightlife to the city.  © Guanbo Li Long table of sleepers extends through the window from the outside to the end of the room, running through the space. Through the different sizes and splicing way, the design blend sofa, long table, bar and other different areas. The concise form contains the functional and spatial changes. The natural texture of sleepers, giving people a rough and warm feeling. Another design highlight is a metal box suspended above the first floor bar.The box is surrounded by perforated steel plates of different colors.  © Guanbo Li  1F Plan  © Guanbo Li The industrial atmosphere of the steel plate and the cordial wood form a strong contrast and collision.As a two-story room area, each box uses different scales and windows to adapt to different spatial needs, rich changes make each box full of personality. When Guests are entering, the light in the box is revealed through the gap and create a dialogue with the light outside. Indoor and outdoor, open and intimate margins, fusing through the language of material and space together. Walk into the awe-inspiring bar from the hustle and bustle of the city as if walking into a quiet and fun corner and enjoying another urban rhythm.  © Guanbo Li  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 15 May 2018 05:00 PM PDT  © BoysPlayNice
 © BoysPlayNice Text description provided by the architects. The building of Mlynica is part of a large post-industrial area of Light Building Materials in Bratislava. Since 1960s, porous prefabricated concrete blocks, slabs and panels have been produced here. Production took place until 1992. After privatization, the new owners sold off the complex and a gradual disintegration of the structures began.  © BoysPlayNice The architectural design builds on the structural logic of the original building. The reinforced concrete frame filled with porous concrete masonry façade is retained and new programme is inserted into the existing container. The façade is opened up purposefully in places where it aligns with the new layout, without compromise and with respect to the load-bearing capacity of the existing perimeter structures. The new openings have a free and readable composition as opposed to the original rational mesh of window openings typical of an industrial building.  © BoysPlayNice The object of Mlynica is vertically divided into three functional blocks. The design of the individual parts of the new programme – event space, administrative premises and flats –communicates via the central space of the former production hall.  © BoysPlayNice  Section B  © BoysPlayNice The rigid construction of the structural skeleton is complemented by transparent partitions of the new layout, soft timber infill panels, Profilit walls and exposed media ducts. Three new floors for administration are created within the original concrete hoppers which are made accessible from the central hall.  Ground floor plan  © BoysPlayNice  Second floor plan The design builds on the contrast between old and new, highlighting the quality of the original building. With this approach it is necessary to get rid of unnecessary layers in order to emphasize the structural logic of the building and thus maximize the potential for its new use. The reconstruction transforms the former industrial complex used for purely technical production into a modern mixed-use building for cultural events, businesses presentation, administration and in smaller part open plan living.  © BoysPlayNice  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 15 May 2018 03:00 PM PDT  © LinHo
 © LinHo Text description provided by the architects. SPARK has completed Arte S, a residential development located at Jalan Bukit Gambier near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. The project consists of a pair of condominium towers containing 460 residential units. The tallest tower is 180m, the buildings together comprise the tallest "twin tower" development on the island. The client Nusmetro, a Malaysian property developer commissioned SPARK Architects to design the building and its landscape. .jpg?1525838303 "Courtesy of Nusmetro Group") Courtesy of Nusmetro Group  1st floor plan  © LinHo Architecture The Arte S twin towers sit at the base Bukit Gambir, a lush tropical mountain located at the heart of Penang Island off the Western coast of Malaysia. The geometry and composition of the towers was inspired the dramatic surrounding land form that mediates between the steeply rising hillside of Bukit Gambier and the coast line of the Penang Strait.  Courtesy of Nusmetro Group  Section. Image Courtesy of SPARK Architects  © LinHo The twin towers and the podium are articulated by the curvilinear movement of balconies, terraces and pools that echo the way man has occupied Penang's mountainous terrain over time. The mountain landscape has been interpreted as a series of layered flat surfaces that resemble steps, a graduated terracing of the building podium and its twisting towers is the signature of the Arte S project. The geometry of the two towers was generated by the extrusion of an elliptical floorplate, augmented by the addition of a waveform brise-soleil that is subtly rotated at each floor level to achieve the building's twisted appearance.  © LinHo  Courtesy of SPARK Architects  © LinHo The Western tower sits closer to the mountain, climbing to 50 storeys, it is the third tallest tower on Penang and offers spectacular views towards the ocean. The shorter of the two towers rises 32 storeys from the layered podium. The geometry of both towers steps back at their upper most levels to create penthouses sculpted from the final 3 floorplates.  © LinHo  29th floor plan The taller tower has a sky garden at level 35 that incorporates two pebble-form recreational "resident club" pods. The larger pod can accommodate up to 60 people for events, the smaller hanging pod houses a Jacuzzi. Together the pods create a dramatic visual signature for the development whilst offering the residents spectacular views across Georgetown and the Strait of Penang.  © LinHo  37th floor plan The design provides a variety of apartment types for buyers. Future flexibility is achieved with column-free and beam-free apartment spaces that facilitate interior adjustments as tenant requirements change. Designed for tropical living the units are orientated to bring in light and air without the need for air-conditioning. All common areas are naturally ventilated and day-lit.  Courtesy of Nusmetro Group Landscape The lushly planted perimeter gardens and podium levels shroud the building's car park and takes advantage of the tropical climate to merge naturalistic tropical planting with the building's geometry. This result is layered, comfortable and shaded pool terraces supplemented by an organic form gymnasium pod. The green layering of the terraces continues to form a distinctive street presence and address for the development that has human scale and lush texture.  © LinHo "In the early residential work of architect like Mies van der Rohe he created a new ground level by elevating the first floor. In Malaysia many residential developments sit atop ugly car parks" says Stephen Pimbley. "We wanted to capture the value of the Mies idea by lifting the piano nobile to create a beautiful landscaped communal space for the residents, that steps down as a series of green terraces to the primary street elevation of the development, shrouding the car parking facilities in a manner that is consistent and sympathetic with the layered terracing of the apartment towers" he added.  © LinHo  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 15 May 2018 01:00 PM PDT  A split open rest area. Image © Daqi Zhang
 An unexpected indoor scene. Image © Daqi Zhang Text description provided by the architects. The purpose of the project client is to add a relaxed area to the work environment. What makes us feel interesting behind this statement is that people often intentionally or unintentionally presuppose the two sides antagonism and juxtaposition of the two characteristics of "tense work" and "relaxed mood". The idea of this scheme is not to forcibly let it come from the two element structure of the simple perception difference. On the contrary, we try to distinguish and interlock the two elements between "work" and "rest", and to shape the tension between the two and rethink the office space in the process. The trait of reason. The two places are characterized by a dramatic contrast between knife and cut: the sense of scene cutting in workspace and rest space.  The axonometric drawing First, we define the identity of the two elements through the difference of materials: the original color of wood constitutes the main tone of the rest space, and the white paint and veneer are a symbol of the symbol of the working space. Therefore, the tension and interpenetration of the two spatial characteristics are most intuitively manifested in the connection and collocation between material and tonal. At the boundaries of the two spaces, we do not intend to create an artificial fusion, but to make the two place traits sharp and dramatic in some places, creating a sense of surreal scene cutting.  Rest Area - green open space for bring Charm. Image © Daqi Zhang The client initially worried that this sense of cutting might cause adverse consequences of a sense of mixed feelings, but the spatial form after completion showed that the fear was redundant: breaking and contrasting the spatial pattern based on the separation and contrast of material and tone, encouraged the user's interaction and communication, and improved the sense of comfort, thus bringing the customer to think. The effect of relaxation and decompression is achieved.  Rest Area - green open space for bring Charm. Image © Daqi Zhang In addition to the direct collision at the boundary, these two elements permeate in a more mild way in other places, unlike the other two white - based, more pure office spaces. We allow the rest elements of the log material to infiltrate into the maximum office space, thus forming a combination of two characteristics. The "heterozygosity" space changes the monotonous and stereotyped impression of traditional office space.  An unexpected indoor scene. Image © Daqi Zhang The interesting exploration in our form is no lack of fact based evidence: at the beginning of the design, we interviewed about 15 original office space users, and most of the users mentioned that the traditional office environment was too repressive, serious and tense, and the state of working all day was tight. Employees are eager to belong to their "true" office space, which should be more open, shared and communicated as the office space that takes over 1/3 of our day. In addition to fixed office space, employees can selectively conduct offices in different spaces of the company. They can freely communicate, play creatively and inspire thinking.  Green light and enrich the space level . Image © Daqi Zhang The traditional office space is usually short of public space, the multi space is scarce, the moving line is monotonous, and the office area also takes most of the half and half outside "ambiguous" space form. In contrast, we aim to create a multidimensional and interesting office where people's moving lines are interlaced to create a collision of behavior and inspiration, and the way of work in this space will gradually produce a change from fixed point to walk, from concentration to cooperation, from unit to pluralism. Work and life should be closely interdependent and complementary.  The mutual penetration of space. Image © Daqi Zhang  The difference between the wall surface and the light is used as decoration to create rich lighting effects. . Image © Daqi Zhang  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sunshine Insurance Finance Plaza / Woods Bagot Posted: 15 May 2018 12:00 PM PDT  Courtesy of Woods Bagot
 Courtesy of Woods Bagot Text description provided by the architects. Sunshine Insurance Finance Plaza provides a soaring new addition to Sanya Bay's rising skyline. Located at the southern tip of China's Hainan Island, the mixed-use development features a 35-storey tower rising above a tiered retail podium and lush gardens. The tower comprises A-grade offices, a 4-star Park Hyatt Hotel, a private clubhouse and a rooftop pool.  Courtesy of Woods Bagot Inspired by a strand of pearls, the landscaped gardens are dotted with low pavilions and cooling fountains. A grand allee lined with palm trees reflects the vertical axis of the site. Because this seaside resort is humid and windy, indigenous flora was planted at the office building's entries to modulate the temperature and buffer the ocean winds. The effect is an urban oasis in the middle of what locals often refer to as "the Hawaii of China."  Courtesy of Woods Bagot Patrick Daly, the lead architect, said, "We were honored to design this new HQ for China's preeminent insurance company. Our goal was to design a complex that seamlessly transitions between a variety of uses, moderates the tropical climate, and provides stunning views of the island, the ocean, and the hills beyond."  Master Plan At the base of the tower is a curved play of tiered, multilevel podiums that serve the people who live near and work in the building, as well as the surrounding community. This shared use is de rigueur for Woods Bagot's work in China. Acting as a community link, the four orb-shaped edifices connect to the outdoor common spaces by way of pedestrian paths and also feature roof decks and high-end retail spaces.  Courtesy of Woods Bagot Standing at 512 feet/156 meters, the central, curved pillar also serves multiple demographics. The concave portion includes the entryway to the offices, while the convex beckons hotel visitors and employees. Inside the offices, employees enjoy interior "pocket" atriums inserted into the sides of the tower to provide meeting places for companies. Large meeting places take the form of roof decks for the hotel.  Courtesy of Woods Bagot The strong western sun determined the shape of the tower. To alleviate its heat, the design team landed on a curved shape to disperse its rays on both sides. The blades on both the main pillar and the podium's façades help to further disperse the heat while also alluding to the local population's history of basket weaving.  Courtesy of Woods Bagot Sunshine Insurance Finance Plaza brings nature into the city, connecting work and play in a green and sheltered setting.  Courtesy of Woods Bagot  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Coach House / Gardner Architects Posted: 15 May 2018 10:09 AM PDT  © John Cole
 © John Cole Text description provided by the architects. Coachhouse comprises a two-story brick building that was originally constructed as a garage between 1907 and 1911. It was historically associated with the adjacent mansion built in 1905, the rear of which is visible in the context photos. Coachhouse is situated on an alley and a major avenue -- Florida Avenue -- with a courtyard between the building and the street.  Before. Image © John Cole  © John Cole Measuring only approximately 25' x 22' in plan, the building is of robust load bearing masonry and wood frame construction. It was converted to residential use and subdivided to be on its own lot prior to designation of the historic district in which it resides in the 1980s.  © John Cole The building is set back from the property line with its courtyard enclosed by a 6' high brick wall; a second lower brick wall separated a parking space from the sidewalk. Coachhouse, in orientation and distance, is fully removed from the avenue on which it sits. Further, it has no rear yard nor windows on the rear property line, thus it is dependent on the alley and the avenue for light and view.  © John Cole The building's context is defined by the alley and rear elevations of large townhouses facing 22nd Street and R Street which range in height between three and five stories. In its existing condition, Coachhouse was dwarfed by its context. -001.jpg?1526045234 "Section") Section Our client came to us with the goal of making Coachhouse their home. Their program required one more floor. Working through Zoning and the Historic Preservation Review Board, we gained permission to add one floor. Design goals for Coachhouse included the following.  © John Cole 1. Follow the principle of the second man, recalling Coachhouse's allegiance to its neighbor by mirroring the neighbor's configuration of solid mass and sleeping porch.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| SOM to Design 2 Skyscrapers on Former Chicago Spire Site Posted: 15 May 2018 08:05 AM PDT  The site at 400 N Lake Shore Drive with the hole for the foundations of the Chicago Spire proposal. Image© <a href='https://www.flickr.com/photos/orijinal/8329344372'>Flickre user orijinal</a> licensed under <a href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/'>CC BY 2.0</a> Since construction was halted on the Chicago Spire, the Santiago Calatrava-designed skyscraper at 400 N Lake Shore Drive, the hole which was to become the tower's foundation has become something of a local punchline, variously being caricatured as the site of semi-ironic proposals for inner-city adventure playgrounds or the pit into which the city's other failed ventures can be metaphorically dumped. But according to a report by the Chicago Tribune, that narrative might be about to change, as their sources within the city government have confirmed that a proposal is in the works to bring two skyscrapers to the site, designed by David Childs of SOM, the lead architect behind 1 World Trade Center. Images of the proposal have not yet been released, but according to the Tribune the two towers will be 1,000 and 850 feet tall (305 and 259 meters), clad mostly in glass, and will feature multiple setbacks, tapering toward the top of the building. The taller of the two, sited at the site's southern edge next to the Chicago River, is expected to contain condos and a 175-room hotel, while the shorter northern tower will contain apartments. Altogether, the proposal includes 1.3 million square feet of floor space and is expected to add 850 residential units to the city's stock. In addition, the deal between the city and developer Related Midwest would require Related to contribute to the construction of DuSable park, a new public space on the peninsula to the east of the Chicago Spire site that has been under consideration since the 1980s but as yet has never materialized. The plan includes the extension of an existing river walk through the site to connect to the new DuSable Park.  The original design for the Chicago Spire, which was scrapped in 2014. Image © Santiago Calatrava According to the Tribune report, city officials "have expressed cautious optimism" about the proposal, which would finally mark an end to the long saga of the Chicago Spire site. The hole which currently exists at 400 N Lake Shore Drive is all that remains of the Santiago Calatrava-designed Chicago spire, a 2,000-foot-tall (610-meter) spiraling tower that would have been the tallest building in the United States. The project began construction in 2007 but later became a high-profile casualty of the financial crisis, after which the proposal was left in limbo for years before it was finally scrapped in 2014. News via the Chicago Tribune.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Morumbi Corporate / Aflalo/Gasperini Arquitetos Posted: 15 May 2018 08:00 AM PDT  © Ana Mello
 © Ana Mello Text description provided by the architects. The Morumbi Corporate complex is situated in São Paulo’s newly expanding southern zone’s hub near the traditional mall, Shopping Morumbi.  © Ana Mello The concept of urbanity guided this project, composed of two corporate buildings integrated with each other and their surroundings. The complex is accessible to the city, having no low railings or fences but with wide sidewalks and semi-public spaces that take into consideration the line-up of the neighboring buildings. The positioning of the lower tower took into account the alignment of the neighboring Rochaverá building while the taller tower is aligned with the street.  © Ana Mello  Floor Plan  © Ana Mello The raised basement between both towers delineates the space for social interaction featuring a square that connects the towers. The elevated square incorporates a food court and social area accessed by an escalator in the hall of the convention center on the ground floor and thus serves as a semi-public space.  © Ana Mello  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Georgica Cove / Bates Masi + Architects Posted: 15 May 2018 06:12 AM PDT  © Bates Masi + Architects
 © Bates Masi + Architects Text description provided by the architects. A couple with property on a cove overlooking the ocean asked for a house that would be comfortable for just the two of them the majority of the time. However, with their love of entertaining, the house had to grow on busy weekends to accommodate their children, grandchildren, and guests. To instill the desired sense of comfort and peace, it was also important that the design blend with the pastoral setting and vernacular building traditions: predominantly shingle style homes and barns that are often built and added to over time. Historic precedent studies revealed that referencing New England connected farms in an innovative way could achieve both goals.  © Bates Masi + Architects Connected farms aggregated over time, interconnecting multiple buildings with distinct uses. The architectural style of the house was applied to subsequent buildings to unify the assembly, but partitions within provided the necessary separation between uses: house to kitchen, kitchen to shop, and shop to barn for instance. One volume was often offset or rotated from the next to provide greater access to light, air, and privacy from the other functions. Following that example, the program of this house is divided into owners' bedroom and office, eat-in kitchen and family room, formal living and dining, and guest rooms. The spaces are arranged around a courtyard to create visual and physical connections between them but those connections can be broken by large sliding doors. Each structure has an independent mechanical system allowing it to be shut down when unoccupied. This allows the livability of the house to expand and contract whether the couple is alone, hosting dinner guests, or has a full house of overnight guests.  © Bates Masi + Architects As with connected farms, a limited palette of materials and details unifies the various spaces and responds to the local climate. The cedar shingles common to local buildings are scaled up to the size of boards to cover the roof and sidewalls. Cedar screens provide privacy and filter light. A limestone plinth filled with sand elevates the house above the floodplain while also creating drywells to accept storm water runoff. Oak floors and millwork throughout unify the spaces.  © Bates Masi + Architects The design repurposes the historic typology of the connected farm to suit the very timely needs of the site and the family. By acknowledging the area's history and tradition of building, this home is an evolution of its cultural expression.  © Bates Masi + Architects  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Morphosis Releases Details of Competition-Winning Scheme for Unicorn Island Masterplan in China Posted: 15 May 2018 05:00 AM PDT  via Morphosis Morphosis has released details of their competition-winning masterplan for Unicorn Island in Chengdu, China. One of four entrants to be successful, including the OMA scheme we covered yesterday, Morphosis were recognized for their "walkable park city interweaving business resources, green infrastructure, and lifestyle" to offer the optimum conditions for both large and small companies to thrive in the Chinese development zone. As the Chinese economy transitions from a production-based system to one driven by services, the Unicorn island masterplan is an initiative commissioned by the Chengdu government to offer state-of-the-art resources and networks for both start-up firms and so-called "Unicorn" companies, those with a value of over one billion US dollars.  via Morphosis Spanning a site area of 67 hectares, the Morphosis scheme is envisioned as a walkable district lying in close proximity to Chengdu International Airport, the city center, and the central rail station. Positioned on Xing Long Lake, the scheme seeks to contribute to the Chengdu skyline, and create an "identity for China's booming startup community."  via Morphosis  via Morphosis The scheme centers on a mixed-use approach, comprising a mix of high-end residential communities, recreational areas, and office space. The masterplan is organized into four neighborhoods, each responding to a different stage of development for a successful Unicorn company. The four neighborhoods each offer flexible office space, shared resource hubs, and satellite outposts of Chengdu's leading universities.  via Morphosis  via Morphosis For the scheme's development, Morphosis worked in collaboration with sustainable designers Buro Happold. News of their winning entry comes as OMA also release images and details of their winning scheme for Unicorn Island. The other successful entrants were Foster + Partners, and a team comprising Arata Isozaki & Associates and Jun Aoki & Associates. The scheme also represents the latest statement of intent by Chengdu to become a technological hub, announced only weeks after Aedas unveiled a mixed-use "Cloud City" masterplan for the development area.  via Morphosis News via: Morphosis
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| Cascade High School Expansion / Neumann Monson Architects Posted: 15 May 2018 04:00 AM PDT  © Integrated Studio
 © Integrated Studio Text description provided by the architects. For many rural communities, the school and its activities provide a municipal heartbeat. The significance of this relationship is amplified at Cascade High School, which is located in the largest geographic school district in Iowa (555 square miles).  © Integrated Studio  Floor Plan  © Integrated Studio With the addition of new administrative, recreation, and music spaces, this project strengthens the relationship between the school and its community. New program supports the school's existing organization and public interface while unifying a building that had grown piecemeal over four decades.  Section A deliberate use of clear and translucent exterior materials creates a visual dialogue between the school's activities and the surrounding town. Daytime functions in the gymnasium become an extension of the park it faces. Clear glazing in the sunken gym connects students to the exterior at street level.  © Integrated Studio In other areas, the glazing is combined with translucent polycarbonate panels to create a pleasant naturally lit learning environment. At night, as music and sports activities begin, the glazing becomes a beacon to the town – and those passing on the highway – as the building emits a soft glow announcing the activities within.  © Integrated Studio  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 5 Lessons From Norman Foster’s Lecture at the Barbican Posted: 15 May 2018 02:30 AM PDT .jpg?1526385880 "Left: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/BSTX9-oA25D/'>via Norman Foster on Instagram</a>; right: Courtesy of Foster + Partners") Left: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/p/BSTX9-oA25D/'>via Norman Foster on Instagram</a>; right: Courtesy of Foster + Partners After being knighted in 1990 for services to architecture, winning the 1999 Pritzker Prize and then gaining peerage in the same year, it could be argued that there is no living architect that has had a larger impact on urban life than Norman Foster. In a recent talk, Foster addressed a sold-out Barbican Hall on the future of our growing urban landscape, in the seventh installment of the Architecture On Stage series organized by The Architecture Foundation with the Barbican. While the content was full of grandiose statements and predictions, of a scale similar to the projects Foster's practice undertakes, it was the problem-solving approach he showed that gave more of an insight into the man himself. The following 5 lessons gleaned from the presentation won't guarantee Foster-like levels of success, but they may be able to help you navigate the challenges that architecture can present, both personally and professionally.  Courtesy of Norman Foster Foundation 1. Architecture is more than a buildingAs obvious as this may sound, it is easy to fixate on a facade or roof, the most ego-driven aspect of any project. But what we can lose in the quest for Instagram perfection is the true purpose of architecture: designing a space to be used by a community. Foster consistently reiterated this point, referencing the creation of something more than just a building, saying it was "difficult to separate the architecture from the infrastructure." By not simply thinking about how it will look, and concentrating on how it will work, a building will have a greater chance of enriching the lives of the people who use it. Whether it's the creation of a public space, the pedestrianization of the surrounding context, or maintaining a path through the building's core—Foster's focus upon more than just aesthetics is key to the perceived success of many of his projects.  © <a href='https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:British_Museum_-_Great_Court.JPG'>Wikimedia user Russ McGinn</a> licensed under <a href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/'>CC BY-SA 3.0</a> 2. Research is kingWhat was clear from hearing Foster speak was the depth of historical and theoretical knowledge he had. While this might seem an obvious trait of someone who has been at the very top of his profession for over 50 years, it was nevertheless impressive how he could pinpoint individual elements of multiple projects and provide their research-driven purpose. Aside from the expected classic texts, Foster drew inspiration from slightly more off-piste references, like Georgii Krutikov and Nasa's "Stanford Torus," showing the extensive contextual background demanded in his office. He also frequently talked about the practice's primary research, from their extensive prototypes and models to the investigative studies of urban life in favelas, something Foster seemed particularly passionate about. If a decision is well researched then it can rarely be wrong, avoiding the awkward silence after a client (or college reviewer) asks "but... why?"  Courtesy of Foster + Partners, ARUP, Kier + Wright, Apple 3. "We all gravitate to what we do best"In 2010, Norman Foster was one of several peers to give up their seat in the House of Lords. During the Q&A, an audience member asked whether he regrets the decision in which he gave up a great platform to encourage the changes he had spoken so passionately about. In response, Foster said: "we all gravitate to what we do best." He claimed that he was far more useful as a designer, leading by example, than he would ever be as a politician arguing day after day. Taken at face value, this sentiment is key to the effective communication of ideas. Improving holistically is still important, but our skills are naturally weighted in certain areas; be it model-making, drawing, pitching or detailing; and in focusing on your strengths you can help maximize a project's success. In Foster's case, it's also probably the reason why the former RAF man has designed no less than 7 airports—he's good at it.  Courtesy of Foster + Partners 4. Bold solutionsBe bold. Most of Foster's work, in particular his earlier projects, is experimental in one way or another, and so were a lot of the topics brought up in his lecture (ambulance drones to be used all across London, for example). To be bold in architecture is difficult, as the hundreds of constraints and regulations try their best to maintain a palatable level of status quo. However, it is often in seemingly crazy ideas that change is facilitated. Creating something new—even if it means swimming against the tide—is critical for positive change within architecture, and as George Bernard Shaw once said:
 © <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinrp/376598421'>Flickr user martinrp</a> licensed under <a href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/'>licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0</a> 5. "Doing more with less"Buckminster Fuller was the mentor of Norman Foster, the pair first working with each other on a project in Oxford, 1971. Foster frequently referred back to conversations he had with "Bucky," using him as a touchstone in what he was trying to achieve and how he wanted to achieve it. The famous Fuller quote "doing more with less" is usually attributed to the performance of a project: using technological advancements in order to create a more efficient input (less) with a larger output (more). This is seen first hand in his geodesic dome, and later the Dymaxion House, and the relatively simple mantra mimics the sustainable agenda we face, reducing global reliance on finite supplies, something Foster addressed in the new Bloomburg European HQ. You can also apply this to the time you spend at work, maximizing output and leaving space to live—something essential for general well-being. And if you ever need any tips for how to live outside of architecture, a quick browse of Norman Foster's personal Instagram account will provide plenty of ideas.  © <a href='https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biosphere_montreal.JPG'>Wikimedia user Philipp Hienstorfer</a> licensed under <a href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/'>CC BY-SA 4.0</a> Find the video of the lecture here.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Mint Santa Teresa / Studio Saxe Posted: 15 May 2018 02:00 AM PDT  © Andres Garcia Lachner
 © Andres Garcia Lachner Text description provided by the architects. Contemporary Costa Rican coastal hotel combines modern design and traditional craftsmanship. Stepping down a steep hillside and overlooking the ocean, Mint Santa Teresa is a new hotel that blends a European design aesthetic with Costa Rican craftsmanship – created to ensure that guests can commune with nature, each other and local people. The Swedish owners fell in love with Santa Teresa as a surfing paradise, as well as its burgeoning yoga community. Inspired by Greek architecture, minimalism, and Scandinavian design, they commissioned Studio Saxe who have developed a reputation for their approach to architecture that harmonizes with tropical landscapes.  © Andres Garcia Lachner Hotel residents occupy individual pavilion-like structures where they can retreat into a private zone and yet still interact with the nature around them. The spacious guest rooms can be opened up completely to a personal terrace with an ocean view to the front and a garden with tropical plants in the rear. Even the bathrooms have an open layout, giving the guests the opportunity to shower while listening to the sound of the crashing waves. Each room is afforded its own rooftop terrace, complete with lush plants, a sail for shade and furnished with rattan furniture made in Sarchí, a Costa Rican town famous for its inhabitants’ craftsmanship. The tropical resort architects have used locally-sourced materials throughout the project, such as in ceilings that are made of “caña brava” (a type of grass) installed in an intricate fishbone pattern. Local craftsmen have also created custom furniture made of local wood and using traditional techniques in new ways.  © Andres Garcia Lachner  Diagram 3  © Andres Garcia Lachner The heart of Mint Santa Teresa is the communal lounge area with its infinity pool and sunset bar. It is open on all sides save for a single wall of plants by the entrance, providing the guests with some privacy while maintaining the natural setting. The lounge serves as a meeting spot for guests, owners, and locals of the area. In the morning, a breakfast buffet is eaten at a communal table and later in the day stories are exchanged over drinks by sunset. The experience at Mint Santa Teresa is part of a new form of tourism, where visitors want to learn more about a destination and get a sense of what it is like to actually live there.  © Andres Garcia Lachner Tropical resort architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe explains his vision: “Hotels traditionally became vast objects in the landscape that bear no relation to their surroundings and are devoid of genuine human interaction. At Mint, we endeavored to create a contextual design that adapts to its landscape and offers a new type of experience for a breed of a traveler seeking authenticity. We worked hard on creating spaces that combine an appreciation of natural beauty with a rich array of possibilities for social and cultural interaction. The result is a completely unique way of thinking about hospitality and wellness.”  © Andres Garcia Lachner  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Dogchitecture: WE Architecture Designs a Center That Challenges Traditional Animal Shelters Posted: 15 May 2018 01:00 AM PDT  Courtesy of WE Architecture Copenhagen firm WE Architecture has completed a proposal for a "Dog Center" in Moscow that challenges traditional notions of animal shelters. Nestled in the countryside, the one-story pavilion will rely on a series of courtyards divided by pergolas that disappear into the landscape. The firm notes that the courtyards, which provide enclosed outdoor space for the dogs, allow the center "to avoid the 'jail-like' fencing which is often associated with dog shelters."  Courtesy of WE Architecture WE, in collaboration with MASU Planning, hopes to create a "healthy and inspiring environment for sheltered dogs and for the different people who will visit and work at the Center." The project accomplishes its atmospheric goals by complimenting steel pillars with wooden rafters. The rafters extend to create an exterior overhang which functions as "a sun screen in summer time and as an exterior cover/hallway on rainy days." As visitors approach the building, the green roof, which sits atop the wooden rafters, is meant to serve as a "fifth facade" that can blend in easily with its wooded surroundings. Extensive outdoor seating space bleeds into greenery, inviting both human and animal recreation.  Courtesy of WE Architecture  Courtesy of WE Architecture
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| 5 Architects Create 5 New Community Spaces Beneath a Disused Japanese Overpass Posted: 15 May 2018 01:00 AM PDT  © Laurian Ghinitoiu A 100 meter stretch of land beneath a train overpass in Koganecho, a district of Yokohama, Japan, underwent a progressive refurbishment in which five different types of community space, each designed by a different architect, were built within a pre-set spatial grid. Historically there were many social issues in the area, largely in relation to its profitable but dangerous black market and red-light district. Once the illegal activity was eradicated in 2005, the underpass presented a great opportunity for social re-development, and the resultant project - the Koganecho Centre - emphasized an age-old Japanese cultural commitment, where what was once broken is used to make something new.  © Laurian Ghinitoiu An art gallery, a cafe, an artist's studio, a meeting space and an open-air piazza were designed by Contemporaries, Studio 2A, Workstation, Koizumi Atelier and Nishikura Architectural Design Office respectively. The resultant eclectic aesthetic was inevitable, and therefore the role that the existing overpass's heavy columns play in mediating each design cannot be understated.  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu The interaction between said structure and the architecture varies throughout the project; being simultaneously enveloped, clad, exhibited and wrapped at various moments; generating a dynamic yet shared typology as you walk through each building. The use of welcoming materials, such as wood, glass and pale concrete, has helped remold the perception of Koganecho, drawing back the community to fully utilize the new spaces.  © Laurian Ghinitoiu
 © Laurian Ghinitoiu The Koganecho Centre creates a platform of conversation between the artists who are granted the space and the community who live around it, successfully re-functionalizing the land through precise and well researched spatial planning, creating a precedent for future community-centric refurbishments.  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  © Laurian Ghinitoiu  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Benoy Shares Their Design for a New Global Business School in Saudi Arabia Posted: 14 May 2018 11:00 PM PDT  Courtesy of Benoy Slated to open in 2020, Benoy has released their design for a central academic building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It will house the Global Business School, an educational hub that will attract Saudi and international business students through executive education programs in collaboration with Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School of Harvard University (USA), SC Johnson College of Business of Cornell University (USA), and Imperial College Business School (UK).  Courtesy of Benoy The six-level building will be composed of two distinct wings connected by an enclosed atrium. Sporting smooth contours and rounded corners, the north wing will contain faculty offices, teaching spaces, and the innovation center. While the larger, south wing surrounds it with student dining halls, an auditorium, sports area, and a knowledge center. According to the firm, the layout was designed to foster social interaction and minimize hierarchy and social boundaries within the school community.  Courtesy of Benoy A significant presence in the Middle East with studios in Dubai and Bahrain, Benoy are known for their large-scale projects in the area including Yas Island, the Ferrari World theme park in Abu Dhabi, and City Walk and The Beach in Dubai. They are also responsible for a number of projects currently in progress, including the Tahlia Street retail development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and a new terminal at Bahrain Airport. News via: Benoy  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| House between Houses / alberto facundo Posted: 14 May 2018 10:00 PM PDT  © German Cabo
 © German Cabo Control of open space  Floor Plan The distribution integrates in the same space all the daytime needs, reserving the closed space for the night area. A storage system gives meaning to each of the environments, acting as a filter of this sectorization.  © German Cabo The design of the exterior openings manages to enhance the views of the park, closing to the public road. The design of the gratings and the railings, allows to control the sunlight, the cross ventilation of the house and the views towards the outside.  © German Cabo The strategic placement of the storage modules allows a clear reading of the space and offers privacy in its transversal sense avoiding direct visuals towards the night area.  © German Cabo The materials are the result to work from white to black, going through a gray scale that harmonizes as a whole and enhances the natural wood of the pavement. A home between homes, by contrast, by concept and by simplicity.  © German Cabo  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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