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- Morphosis Designs a 15-Story Hotel for L.A.'s Sunset Strip
- Copper Facades: Architecture’s Original Bling
- Blue House / BETA office for architecture and the city
- Minimalistic Industrial Loft / IDwhite
- K-House in Tsujido-Higashi / Ushijima Architects
- RMT14 Residence / Design Identity Unit
- Maison A / Nghia-Architect
- CC Office / Creative Crews
- Langtin Yuanzhu Experience Hall / CHALLENGE DESIGN
- Infinite Creativity / PENY HSIEH INTERIORS
- Mashouf Wellness Center / WRNS Studio
- Casa Naranjos / Fabrizio Pugliese
- Lavi+ / Estúdio Leme
- Oslo Architecture Triennale Releases 'Being Tectonic' Publication
- Francis Kéré Designs a Wooden Art Pavilion for Tippet Rise
- Deer Clan Longhouse / Brook Mcllroy
- UNStudio Begins Construction on Visionary Financial Forum in Georgia
- Hudson River House / Resolution: 4 Architecture
- The Architectural Trends that Dominated News Stories in 2018
- 15 Reasons why 2018 was a Record-Breaking Year for Tall Buildings
| Morphosis Designs a 15-Story Hotel for L.A.'s Sunset Strip Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:00 PM PST  8850-8878 Sunset Boulevard. Image Courtesy of Morphosis Morphosis has revealed a design for a new 15-story hotel along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The design comes four months after Silver Creek Development purchased the property and the site of the landmark Viper Room night club. At nearly 200 feet in height, the mid-rise structure would feature an a large interior opening through two connected towers. The sinuous hotel would redefine one of L.A.'s most iconic streetscapes. As Urbanize LA reports, the new hotel would include 115 guest rooms, ground-floor commercial space, and guest amenities. The proposed development would also incorporate 31 condominiums, 10 units of affordable housing, and parking for up to 300 vehicles. According to Plus Development, which is representing property owner Silver Creek, Morphosis was selected after a design competition that began with submissions from 12 architecture firms. Bordered by San Vicente Boulevard and Larrabee Street, the project would include a new space for the Viper Room. The project is expected to be formally submitted to the City of West Hollywood, after which it will be considered by the West Hollywood Planning Commission's Design Review Committee for feedback. A timeline for the proposed hotel development has not been announced.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Copper Facades: Architecture’s Original Bling Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:30 PM PST  © Thomas Ott Since its discovery in 8700 B.C., copper has been one of the most used metals in the history of humankind. It has a variety of uses from coins and weapons to statues and even architecture. One of its first architectural uses was in Ancient Egypt for the massive doors of the temple to Amen-Re at Karnak in 300 B.C. _13.39.17.jpg?1544637155 "Types of Copper Coatings") Types of Copper Coatings Golden Workshop / Modulorbeat Ambitious Urbanists & Planners
 © Christian Richters Sports Hall St. Martin / Dietger Wissounig Architekten
 © Jasmin Schuller  Sports Hall St. Martin / Dietger Wissounig Architekten Day-Care And Young Workers Hostel / Avenier Cornejo Architectes + Chartier Dalix Architectes
 © David Foessel Courthouse and Public Square / Christian Kronaus + Erhard An-He Kinzelbach © Thomas Ott  Courthouse and Public Square / Christian Kronaus + Erhard An-He Kinzelbach Pre/Post-School / Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes
 © Thomas Jantscher Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop / Staab Architekten
 © Stefan Mueller Cultural Center Alb'Oru / Devaux & Devaux Architectes + atel'erarchitecture © Joan Bracco & Cécile Septet We also wanted to mention these copper stairs. Experimentarium / CEBRA
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| Blue House / BETA office for architecture and the city Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:00 PM PST  © Marcel van der Burg
.jpg?1544744573 "© Marcel van der Burg") © Marcel van der Burg Text description provided by the architects. Blue House is not polite: it is an expression of the hyper-personal. Enveloped in Yves Klein Blue it both questions and celebrates Build-It-Yourself architecture. .jpg?1544744597 "© Marcel van der Burg") © Marcel van der Burg As with many developments initiated during the economic recession, the brownfield redevelopment of Buiksloterham was kickstarted by Build-it-Yourself (BIY) plots. This form of urban development leads to experimentation in the house typology. Personal preferences in spatial organization make their way to the façades, resulting in eclectic streetscapes. Blue House is an experiment, paying homage to this condition and at the same time criticizing it. .jpg?1544744974 "© Marcel van der Burg") © Marcel van der Burg Blue House celebrates individuality and undeniably reflects the clients' colorful personalities. Tailored to the combination of entrepreneurial and family life, the house sits on top of the office. A sculptural main living space starts out raised above passing traffic and cascades down into the garden, creating a strong visual connection with the outdoors from every level. Large openings in opposite façades balance natural light, while the space is formed by the plasticity of kitchen and staircase. Apart from the haptic steel railings, all surfaces are dematerialized and artificial. .jpg?1544744731 "© BETA") © BETA .jpg?1544744792 "© Marcel van der Burg") © Marcel van der Burg  Section Scheme While Blue House reflects the hyper-personal, it lacks many formal characteristics of a house: it even seeks to disturb the image of a typical home. Its materiality and its spatial characteristics resemble those of a public building rather than a domestic interior. The façades are enveloped in Yves Klein Blue and adorned with figurative compositions. The house is deliberate in its ambiguity: does it want to stand out between its soft-toned neighbors or does it want to vanish? .jpg?1544744335 "© Marcel van der Burg") © Marcel van der Burg  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Minimalistic Industrial Loft / IDwhite Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:00 PM PST  © Leonas Garbačauskas
 © Leonas Garbačauskas Text description provided by the architects. The minimalistic industrial loft is located in Kaunas, Lithuania, designed by IDwhite. The 64 square meter apartment was created in a reconstructed multi-storey industrial building. The main thing that the client wanted was to design space suitable for rent and where the people will be the centre of design.  © Leonas Garbačauskas  Plan  © Leonas Garbačauskas The basic idea of the project was to leave many of the existing raw constructions as possible, only covering the essential areas. Interior has a monochrome look, with natural materials such as wood, concrete, metal, glass. The black colour is commonly used in the project and it creates an impression of depth and also works as a contrast by highlighting important details.  © Leonas Garbačauskas The surfaces of the ceiling concrete beams were scrubbed and painted white to get a fresh look, columns were left as they were originally found, giving the interior space the visual esthetic balance, between industrial and minimalistic design look. To reach visually warm space look, wood was introduced in all areas as an opposite material for concrete.  © Leonas Garbačauskas Dimmable LED lights are directed towards the ceiling to highlight the relief and by bouncing back it softly lights the interior space. Bedroom area for privacy can be transformed with the curtains, metal yellow open wardrobe acts as a nerve in the space and main bedroom wall is covered with burned wood.  © Leonas Garbačauskas  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| K-House in Tsujido-Higashi / Ushijima Architects Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:00 PM PST  © Kengaku Tomooki
 © Kengaku Tomooki Text description provided by the architects. This is a wooden 2-story house for family of 4 members, located in about 1km from Shonan-seaside. (Shonan is the most famous seaside area near Tokyo)  Section 01 This new residence is not open to surroundings, for keeping client's privacy in the narrow site, but has the atmosphere of this region by attaching the small volumes to a large volume.  © Kengaku Tomooki  Plan  © Kengaku Tomooki Most of recent houses in Shonan is added a wide terrace and warehouses for marine sport in the outside of the main volume after the completion, because of the strict restriction of the BCR in this area.  © Kengaku Tomooki  Section 02  © Kengaku Tomooki That's why I chose to situate a large volume for family space installing small volumes which are subfunction for this context.  © Kengaku Tomooki  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| RMT14 Residence / Design Identity Unit Posted: 17 Dec 2018 04:00 PM PST  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO
 © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO "It would be nice to come back from work to a place that closes to nature and feel like a vacation in a countryside every day." is the owner's feeling that has been brought to the design. Courtyard which surrounded by the building is the main character for layout plan. These spaces allow nature inserted itself into different ways according to each building's function. From the gate to the entrance, you will find a large tree in the middle of the drop‐off courtyard. Shading of this large and beautiful tree creates an interesting shadow to the two-story building in front of it. In addition, it is surrounded by green hills that the landscape architect designed it to be the fence of the house to create a natural view and atmosphere.  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO  First Floor Plan  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO When walking through the two-story building from the front yard, you will find the reception area beneath it with a view of the central garden where big trees were planted by the shallow pool that extends along the side of the parent's residence. This garden court gives a peaceful feeling to the house and also makes a beautiful reflection on the architecture as well. At the other end of the garden is a guest house, where the owner often arranges a party for friends to have fun together.  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO Between the guesthouse and the master area, there is a wooden terrace with stone walls to help to keep privacy for the master house. This building is surrounded by trees and green grassy hills to make a feeling like being in the midst of nature as same as a vacation in the countryside. Only the front building is a 2 story building, remain buildings are single-story building to get close to nature as much as possible. Box‐shape with flat roof keeps a simple look for the house among the large trees around. Interior and exterior spaces are connected by openings at the area that adjacent to the garden.  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO  Section 1  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO Nature look is an idea for material selection. Stone with texture and pattern was chosen to make a plain wall look more interesting. Wood was chosen to use for a warm and cozy feeling. Dark grey color was painted on a building to blend the house with nature around. All this make the architecture consistent with nature. It is a harmonious cohabitation as the owner first intention.  © Viteethumb Studio | TAKE@PHOTO  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:00 PM PST  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen
 © Tuan Nghia Nguyen Text description provided by the architects. Maison A's main occupant is an aging mother who has lived in the coastal village of Nam Dinh her whole life.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen Her son who grew up and settled in the city wanted to build this house for his mother after after his father had died. It is like a place to return to childhood life with traditional family lifestyle but in the modern look.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen When the architect talking to the client, he remembers fondly the banana trees that used to grow at the site. This childhood memory inspires the architect to create a place which has a mental connection from old familiar images.  Ground floor plan The design combines the Nam Dinh countryside housing vernacular with in-depth material research in order to bring the comfort of modern living into the coastal village. During the holidays, the mother greets her children and grandchildren who would come to visit and stay with her. For this reason, the house has multiple flexible spaces to accommodate the extra guests.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen The coastal climate of Nam Dinh is unpredictable and the area usually faces large storms. Due to this condition, the facade of the house consists of 3 flexible layers. The outermost layer is made entirely from Bat Trang floral ventilation bricks in order to bring daylight and fresh air into the house. The second layer of plants provides additional privacy while allowing the light casted indoor to change harmoniously with the surrounding environment. The third skin, a strong glass layer, allows the mother to easily close up the house during large storms. During warmer months, the triple-skin facade also allows the interior space to open up into a countryside veranda.  Section 01 The Bat Trang floral ventilation bricks are customized to trap air in its hollow interior. The empty space in the brick is heat-insulating layer which helps the facade coller under the direct sun from the west.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen  Customized ventilation brick Rustic crafting techniques are also refined with modern technology in order to reserve the bests of tradition and science. For instance, the family-bedroom wall is made from special laterite stone (called "hive stone")-a natural yet rough material from the nearby Son Tay region. The local stone craftsmen are invited to participate in the construction process. They are challenged to create a wall with an arched window opening that would connect the bedroom to the living room area. While "hive stone" is not typically used indoor because of its roughness and lack of precision, the craftsmen here are challenged to refine their process in order to match the architectural precision that the project requires.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen In addition, a hand-pressed intaglio method is used to transfer the tactile beauty of the banana leaf onto the concrete surface. The design team works closely with the craftsmen in order to achieve the desired effect. This is an important element of the conceptual design as the house used to sit on a small banana farm. These familial memories are an integral part of the design, allowing the site's history to become a part of the day-to-day life of its inhabitants.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen Maison A mixes the countryside traditions with modern comfort in-depth material research to create an ancestral place for the mother and her returning children. The brutalist composition of local materials reflects the richness of the surrounding cultures while the design elevates them to higher grounds. From here, the memory of the family is recorded in each brick and passed down through generations.  © Tuan Nghia Nguyen  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:00 PM PST  © Takdanai Raktawat
 © Takdanai Raktawat Text description provided by the architects. Located in Talad Noi district, at a corner where two meandering alleys meet, three row houses down from a local Chinese shrine, stands the new Creative Crews office. The project involves the adaptation of two adjoining row houses into a new workplace and base for the crews.  © Takdanai Raktawat Talad Noi is a heritage district with intimate urban scale. The tectonic comprises of and its most notable typology; the row house, small walkable alleys network, and generous scatter of street vendors. Planning rules and regulations have hindered high rise developments and densification. Recent development has been limited to use change of row houses from traditional craft and trade to hostels and cafes. However, renovation needn't be limited to these uses. The row house typology is truly versatile.  Section The altered building is split into two halves, with formal functions on the airconditioned south side, circulation and supporting facilities on the naturally ventilated north side. The 1st and 2nd floor are retail spaces for let. A flexible meeting spaces on the 3rd floor is both rented out to the public and utilised by CC Staff with an adjoining double volume, semi outdoor courtyard used for public functions. The white cheese wood tree provides shade for those utilizing the grill for BBQ parties. Having green on the premise helps increase and contribute to the overall limited greenery of the neighbourhood. The 4th, 5th and 6th floor are offices. The top floor house dormitories for staff and has a sizable terrace home to a table tennis table and a monkey bar. Pantries can be found on the 3rd 5th and 7th floor.  © Takdanai Raktawat  Second floor plan  © Art4D Magazine The existing building had numerous occupants previously; each have made their own impressions on the building. Each alterations and marks hold memories which has built up overtime. All the original finishes were left intact and new additions are treated as new layers which distinguishes itself from the existing via raw materiality and finish. To maximise circulation, the existing reinforced concrete staircase was removed, and a new steel dogleg was inserted. To celebrate the spirit of the area, local elements such as the scissors gate line the stair well which serves as flexible partition. Traces on the adjoining walls are left un-rendered to serve as reminders of the original staircase. Crayon drawing of a sunny day at a faraway island from the previous occupant is preserved and now serve as a rejuvenating sight for the architects on the fourth floor.  © Takdanai Raktawat The completed building recognises and preserve multi layered history imbedded within the building essence and differentiate additions to allow the continuation of this building timeline, whilst efficiently organises new spaces to serve new functions. A sensitive approach with brute, edgy and raw result. It also exhibits the versatility of the row house typology to accommodate a variety of uses.  © Takdanai Raktawat  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Langtin Yuanzhu Experience Hall / CHALLENGE DESIGN Posted: 17 Dec 2018 12:00 PM PST .jpg?1543848993 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu
.jpg?1543848830 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu Project Profile .jpg?1543849742 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu The architecture shall be a space and carrier showing artistic conception instead of an abrupt existence. The texture and form of the architecture somewhat show our life experiences. This floating building, through shaping of different spaces, goes against the traditional pattern and creates a rhombus-shaped structure bringing about impressive visual impact. Based on "harmonious unity of art and function", the architect created a brand new lifestyle experience hall. .jpg?1543850363 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu Sustainable Planning .jpg?1543849262 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu The sceneries, paths, squares and steps, etc. are scattered along the footway to create ultimate overall visual, auditory experience.The route system full of plot and the curves between people and things or among things in the process of conversion gives spectacular visual delight and shows the original aspiration of the designer. .jpg?1543849294 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu Architecture Interpretation .jpg?1543848887 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu There should be some empirical connections between architecture and nature; among these connections, one is metaphysical connection, and the other is poetic connection. The fold-line design is adopted for the facade to create a unique rhombus shape. The building presents a unique texture and light-shadow under the natural light, forming a dialogue relationship between architecture and nature, creating an artificial geometric form and an exhibition form in which nature and human coexist. .jpg?1543850156 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu At the boundary of the building, the minimalist line of light strips are used, which is particularly bright under the stars. Three layered different materials are used with layers of progressive enhancement, making the building more crystal at night. .jpg?1543850424 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu The backyard landscape platform not only can guide the flow of people, but also acts like a converter between the indoor and outdoor green space. The fold-line stair that looks like a sculpture can increase the plasticity of the landscape and echo the form of the building. .jpg?1543849394 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu Square aluminum tubes are arranged on the facade, forming a feather-like texture and making the whole building exhibit the dynamic integrity of a folded sculpture. The presence of water blurs the inner and outer boundaries of the building, allowing the building to fully integrate with the environment.  Section Functional Layout .jpg?1543850802 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu The exquisite sculptures at the lobby offer ubiquitous modern stylishness and elegancy. The matching of materials and the tuning of the lighting colors both contribute to a shiny effect. When people walk up the stairs step by step, natural light spills into the indoor exhibition space through large glass window, making the exterior view unobstructed.  1F Plan A high-quality architectural space never comes by luck, but from careful design. In the design process, the architect first conceived the concept of a floating space in the water, and then shaped the space according to the functional requirements, and paid special attention to the integrity of the building, the continuity of the space, the organic nature of the environment and the initiative of human being in creating the environment. .jpg?1543850705 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu .jpg?1543850636 "© Weimin Yu") © Weimin Yu  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Infinite Creativity / PENY HSIEH INTERIORS Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:00 AM PST  © Hey!Cheese
 © Hey!Cheese Text description provided by the architects. Creativity is infinite and without borders. Creativity is a line, as well as a surface gathered and transformed by the lines.  © Hey!Cheese  © Hey!Cheese The straight line is the trace of ideas and thoughts. The surface is the turning point of each creation. Static and dynamic lines are connected with each other, creating the space. The original texture of base station's natural form is kept deliberately. Implanted brand-new elements of design show the contradictory aesthetic of roughness and delicacy, and express core brand spirits: avant-garde, young, exquisite and elegant.  © Hey!Cheese  © Hey!Cheese The sculptural-style counter stands in the public space, providing the elegant demeanor and outlining the outstanding new corporate image.  Plan The light is used to shape the space. Through the simple abstract design of linear luminaires, we jump and shuttle back and forth in the space; as if every inspiration comes to the head all at once, symbolizing infinite possibilities.  © Hey!Cheese  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Mashouf Wellness Center / WRNS Studio Posted: 17 Dec 2018 09:00 AM PST  © Jeremy Bittermann
 © Jeremy Bittermann Text description provided by the architects. The Mashouf Wellness Center at San Francisco State University is a new center of student life and an iconic campus gateway. Located on a prominent intersection at the edge of campus, the facility includes a mix of social, recreational, and competition spaces: a two-court gym, a large multi-purpose activities court (MAC), pools for both competitive and recreational swimming, a spa, cardio / fitness areas, a running track, a lounge, and meeting rooms. The Mashouf Wellness Center (MWC) will serve Associated Students, Campus Recreation, and the Cesar Chavez Student Center, as well as the broader campus community.  © Jeremy Bittermann  Floor Plans  © Jeremy Bittermann The MWC advances SF State Campus Recreation's mission to "promote positive physical and mental health, encourage lifetime interest in active, healthy lifestyles and provide student leadership opportunities that complement the academic experience." The project supports a holistic take on student success that values physical, emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing as integral to academic achievement. Recognizing the reciprocal relationship between notions of wellness and sustainability, the MWC is targeting LEED Platinum and models sustainability in a building type that has historically consumed large amounts of energy and water.  © Jeremy Bittermann The massing and design are crisp, modern, and fluid, reflecting both the forward leaning ethos of the campus and the dynamic activity within. The MAC is situated at the northwest corner of the site, reaching into the heart of campus and presenting the building's public face to its community. Its large entry plaza also serves as a pre-function area for important campus events, such as graduations or performances. The natatorium, situated at the northwest corner, engages passersby on its well-traversed intersection with a large expanse of glazing – a gateway beacon showcasing life within, and glowing at night. The two-court gym located at the southeast corner captures views of a nearby park and a stunning eucalyptus grove. Playfields to the east serve as an active and green welcome mat.  Diagram Visitors enter the building into a 2-story "mixer" space with a climbing wall that serves as an active backdrop to the main entry and lobby space. The climbing wall reaches up, culminating in a glazed rooftop "lantern" that provides natural light to the main lobby and a more organic climbing experience. From here, visitors can choose between the main fitness room, the two-court gym, or the pool, or they can pause for a quick chat with friends in the lounge.  © Jeremy Bittermann MWC is SF State's first LEED-rated building and soon to be one of the few LEED Platinum collegiate recreation facilities in the country. Strategies include a pool discharge and on-site greywater system for collecting and treating water for landscape irrigation and toilet flushing, saving up to 600,000 gallons of water a year. A displacement ventilation system, LED lighting, and photovoltaics help offset 33% of the building's energy consumption and 25% of the building's energy cost. Over 90% of the construction's waste was diverted, eliminating debris from landfills. Lifecycle cost analysis for the various sustainable design components showed net savings over a 20-year analysis period.  © Jeremy Bittermann  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Casa Naranjos / Fabrizio Pugliese Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:00 AM PST  © Federico Kulekdjian
 © Federico Kulekdjian Text description provided by the architects. It is a detached house which is structured from 4 brick walls painted in white, modulated with different fittings according to the space that surrounds, the patio of the bedrooms, the laundry patio, the public area, and a central courtyard that articulates the private area of the public area.  © Federico Kulekdjian  Floor Plan  © Federico Kulekdjian  Axonometric The rest of the program is organized by partitions of ethereal condition that do not reach the ceiling and allow future transformations. The nexus between the walls is the roof, which is separated from them by a vacuum that demonstrates its structural independence and leaves diffuse the limits between the exterior and interior.  © Federico Kulekdjian The research was based on generating atmospheres linked to our constructive traditions from brick as vernacular material painted white taking advantage of their different possibilities of bonding.  © Federico Kulekdjian  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:47 AM PST  © Marcos Mendes
.jpg?1542721661 "© Marcos Mendes") © Marcos Mendes Text description provided by the architects. Lavi was developed with the purpose of promoting wellness through tasty raw foods. The name itself, inspired by the Haitian language, signifies LIFE. The whole concept surfaces from the notion that healthy, truly nutritious foods are the means by which to foster longevity and the betterment of individual’s quality of life. The architectural design of the restaurant has been inspired by the same concepts of the brand, creating an atmosphere capable of nurturing all five senses through the combination of its simplicity and orderliness with the nourishing, fresh raw foods served. .jpg?1542721392 "© Marcos Mendes") © Marcos Mendes  Floor Plan .jpg?1542721645 "© Marcos Mendes") © Marcos Mendes Inspired by references of minimalism linked to unpretentious yet elegant designs, very few materials were used in the project. The fair-faced concrete, natural wood, and iron are in evidence, mixing different textures and joining raw materials that refer to nature or handmade craftsmanship. The real wood panel forms a geometric, proportional design, that, once assembled, slat by slat, become the Lavi brand’s symbol. .jpg?1542721417 "© Marcos Mendes") © Marcos Mendes Two tables, composed of metal tabletops with a shared tree trunk base, were placed near the vertical garden in order to encourage the interaction between customers. On the side porch, there are several plant plots with dense vegetation, creating a visual barrier to preserve the restaurant’s intimacy. Unique luminaires made of iron were created especially for the restaurant. They possess a vase-like where vegetables and fruits can be planted.  © Biana Gregorio  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Oslo Architecture Triennale Releases 'Being Tectonic' Publication Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:30 AM PST  © Thomas Johannessen As part of the programming ahead of the 2019 Oslo Architecture Triennale, the "Degrowth" curatorial team have released a book in association with Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO.) The book, titled "Being Tectonic" was developed with students as part of a course focusing on domestic architecture. While the word 'tectonic' - a word referring to texture and tangibility - looms large in architecture, the 2019 curatorial team argues that a '20th-century preoccupation with efficiency' has left the tectonic relationships at the heart of architecture behind. Phrases like 'seamless' and 'smooth' instead dominate the conversation, implying expertise and a high-tech nature in opposition to the rough and inherently textured nature of 'tectonic.' "In human tectonics, this same inclination for simplification has infected our social worlds, diminishing our capacity to engage with complexity in our society and be present in our relationships with each other," explain the curators. "As Umair Haque put it in his article for the Harvard business review of the same name, 'Our economy is obsessed with efficiency and terrible at everything else.'" Being Tectonic explores what it might mean to abandon the notion of efficiency and seamlessness within both architectural and social contexts - and suggests that texture lends necessary richness to our lives. News via Oslo Architecture Triennale  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Francis Kéré Designs a Wooden Art Pavilion for Tippet Rise Posted: 17 Dec 2018 04:00 AM PST  Tippet Rise Gathering Pavilion. Image Courtesy of Kéré Architecture Berlin-based Burkinabé architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has designed a wooden pavilion for Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana. Located in the Beartooth Mountains, the pavilion commission will support the construction of an environmentally sustainable secondary school in Burkina Faso called Naaba Belem Goumma. Kéré designed the project so visitors can experience a "rain of light" as sunlight filters through a structure of vertically stacked logs.  Tippet Rise Gathering Pavilion. Image Courtesy of Kéré Architecture The 1,900 sq ft wooden pavilion was designed to reimagine Kéré's Serpentine Pavilion in London last year. The structure will be created in collaboration with the Montana-based architect Laura Viklund of Gunnstock Timber Frames and host poetry readings, classical recitals and other programs. It will be made as a gathering place for contemplation from Ponderosa and Lodgepole pine, two types of local timber.  Tippet Rise Gathering Pavilion. Image Courtesy of Kéré Architecture The artists and philanthropists Peter and Cathy Halstead founded the 10,000-acre Tippet Rise outdoor center in 2016. Cathy Halstead says that, "Kéré has done many beautiful and imaginative projects that felt to us like they could be native to Tippet Rise. His projects and astounding life story—and what he's accomplishing for the students of his home village—is so moving and compelling, and that made us think beyond the borders of the center to create a partnership that would help accomplish his goals, creating a link between Tippet Rise and Kéré's vision in Burkina Faso." As Kéré states, "The logs of the canopy are assembled in circular bundles supported by a modular hexagonal structure in weathering steel, lying on top of seven steel columns. The upper surface of the canopy is carved in order to create a rounded topography that blends in with the surrounding hills. At the same time massive and light, the roof is inspired by the "toguna", the traditional sacred space in every Dogon village, a wooden and straw shelter designed in order to protect from the sun but at the same time to allow the ventilation of the shaded space underneath." The pavilion is scheduled to open in summer 2019.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Deer Clan Longhouse / Brook Mcllroy Posted: 17 Dec 2018 04:00 AM PST  © David Whittaker
 © David Whittaker Text description provided by the architects. The reimagination of a 15th century Longhouse in Crawford Lake was designed and programmed as a collaborative effort between the Indigenous communities in Halton, Conservation Halton, and the Brook McIlroy design team with the assistance of Indigenous facilitator J.P. Gladu. The exterior of the building is faithful to the traditional form and appearance of a 15th century Longhouse, while the interior provides contemporary interpretive learning spaces juxtaposed against a diorama of a traditional Longhouse interior.  © David Whittaker  Plan  © David Whittaker Central to the project is a consultation process with Indigenous representatives, Elders, and community stakeholders, informing how architectural and educational programming can reflect the realities of historic and modern Indigenous cultures. This collaborative effort is essential in helping to create meaningful cultural exhibits, multimedia elements, and architectural spaces that act as filters through which the historical recreations can be interpreted.  © David Whittaker An adaptable space to accommodate a wide range of programmed and passive functions is crucial to this project. Mobile millwork units act as storage or displays and can be assembled into a boardroom table. These units fit between structural elements along the perimeter when not in use, allowing the area to function as an exhibition space. Suspended frames drop down on wires to display artwork.  © David Whittaker .jpg?1544659408 "© David Whittaker") © David Whittaker  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| UNStudio Begins Construction on Visionary Financial Forum in Georgia Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST  via UNStudio UNStudio has broken ground on their TBC Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia, exploring a "new open, flexible and interactive approach to financial institutions." Departing from the traditional closed, introverted typology of historic banking structures, the TBC Forum is founded on the design principles of flexibility, and transparency. Situated in the natural surroundings of the Lisi Lake resort, the TBC Forum is strategically placed to form a contemporary yet respectful interpretation of the historic highland stone-and-mortar village of Shatili.  via UNStudio The TBC Forum merges work, culture, and nature in a financial knowledge center and innovation platform, forming an integrated element of the green journey from the Georgian capital through local landscapes and vineyards.  via UNStudio The existing historic village of Shatili, with clustered stone and mortar towers, forms a captivating image of traditional Georgian architecture. UNStudio drew heavy inspiration from the structures, reflecting on their exemplary unification of nature and architecture.  via UNStudio The scheme features a series of flexible outdoor spaces for social and leisure events while connecting the separate buildings to the surrounding landscape. The roofscapes, peaking at varying altitudes, form a "fifth façade of the TBC Forum" with a vertical cluster of landscapes blending into the scenic backdrop.  via UNStudio The Forum is composed of three primary programs, forming three clusters connected around a public esplanade. The TBC HQ will act as the headquarters of TBC Bank, while the Innovation Lab will form a new center for research and idea generation. The Culture Hub will incorporate galleries, restaurants, daycare, and co-working spaces, "enabling interaction between different fields of interest."  via UNStudio Internally, the TBC Forum's circulation forms "an integrated and continuous extension to the interactive and social realm." The towers' internal programs are organized into clusters and connected by double and triple height social nodes "creating vertical sequences within the building for flexible and interactive socialization and connection." To this end, a "work journey" is created by elements such as café tables, desks, breakout spaces, stairs, and corridors, offering a flexible approach to collaboration and innovation.  via UNStudio News of the scheme comes weeks after UNStudio designed a transparent, stacked theater for Hong Kong's cultural quarter, intended as a "celebration of the world of theater." News via: UNStudio UNStudio: Ben van Berkel with Frans van Vuure, Roman Kristesiashvili, Alex Kalachev, Filippo Lodi, Melinda Matuz, Raul Forsoni, Pere Maicas, Franck Fdida, Michele de Simone, Caterina Micucci , Matthew Harrison, Assaf Yizzak Cooremans, Nanang Santoso, Harlen Miller, Megan Hurford, Johanna Mencia, Fernando Herrera, Attilio Ranieri, Courtney Jones, Jae Geun Ahn, Elizabeth White, Ksymena Borczynska, Gys le Roux, Jung Jae Suh PM: CMC  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Hudson River House / Resolution: 4 Architecture Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  © Emily Andrews
 © Emily Andrews Text description provided by the architects. After living in Manhattan for decades, the owners – a couple nearing retirement – sought to trade the confines of city living for a site with sweeping views of the Hudson River. They wanted a compact home that was as extraordinary as the vista it offered, equipped with just enough space for two. The houseis lifted high in the air to enhance views, with storage spaces and an outdoor recreational zone below.  © Emily Andrews The living space is open and airy – fitting for a house floating in the trees. A long kitchen island and low cabinetry near the built-in banquette provide ample storage while maintaining sight lines to the landscape. The master suite has built-in wardrobes flanking either side in lieu of a master closet to maximize space. The built-in bed conceals a TV on a lift mechanism, so it can be hidden when not in use, preserving the view through the full height windows. With the bath open to the bedroom, the couple can get glimpses of the water from the vanity.  © Emily Andrews The home office, serving as a threshold to the guest bedroom, offers additional views when seated at the built-in desk. A covered central deck, enclosed on three sides, can transform into a seasonal outdoor room with a firepit and drop-down insect screens. The guest room features a murphy bed, so it can be used as additional living space when unoccupied. Below, a long lap pool and deck provide shade while exercising or lounging in the water.  © Emily Andrews  Floor Plans  © Emily Andrews The site is entered via a winding gravel drive through meadow grasses and lilacs up to a framed view of the Hudson River through the carport. The lightness and reflectivity of the façade enhance the reading of a hovering volume in the sky, resting on just a few thin steel columns. Metal panels on the underside bounce light and reflections from the pool water below.  © Emily Andrews From the approach, the house utilizes daylight but maintains privacy by means of clerestory windows. The slatted ipe volume contains vertical circulation to the main level. Located on one of Croton-on-Hudson's highest overlooks, the house was conceived around maximizing panoramic views of the town and river below via floor-to-ceiling windows across the facade.  © Emily Andrews When needed, operable windows are utilized for cross ventilation from the river breezes, reducing the mechanical load. In addition, solar panels are arrayed across the entire roof of the house. As requested by the owner, an elevator accompanies the stair to the raised main level to enable the couple to live comfortably in the house as they age in place.  © Emily Andrews The exterior materials were chosen for durability and longevity - metal paneling, untreated ipe, and pvc - guaranteeing that minimal maintenance is required. The interior palette of white oak and light grey provides a muted backdrop to highlight select pieces from the owner's pottery collection. The Hudson River House's simple form, extensive glazing, and subdued material palette reinforce the project's initial goal - prioritizing the stunning natural landscape.  © Emily Andrews  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Architectural Trends that Dominated News Stories in 2018 Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:30 AM PST  MARS Case. Image © WU Qingshan In a year packed with headlines, you'd be forgiven for occasionally letting them pass you by. But even within the mass of project proposals, awards, competitions, and events, a few trends emerged in 2018 - trends that both tell us about the year past and suggest where things might be heading. These trends, below: Net Zero Courtesy of Sydney Opera House Even in the wake of the US' shameful departure from the Paris Agreement in 2017, plans for designing a net zero future have not abated. In September, 19 mayors of cities across the US committed, with climate action group C40, to ensure that by 2030 all new structures built in their cities are net zero. In Sydney, Jorn Utzon's Sydney Opera House is already there, having announced that it had become carbon neutral at the end of September. A Helsinki energy company announced that it would convert its entire coal and natural gas energy production to climate-neutral processes by 2050. These big stories may generate the most attention but pale in comparison to the vast variety of projects, material innovations, and plans for net-zero living that came out this year. Mass Timber © Sumitomo Forestry Co. As the environmental impact of current construction methods comes more clearly to light, more and more architects seem to be experimenting with the idea of mass timber construction. In Japan, this is already common practice, with plans for a timber-constructed skyscraper already forging ahead.Timber skyscrapers also have been proposed for Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. With Oregon becoming the first state to legalise mass-timber high-rise construction and plans moving ahead to build Europe's largest timber building in the Netherlands, there's sure to be more of this typology soon. Hyperloops Courtesy of Plompmozes As the technology to make hyperloops possible inches ever closer to reality, architects have begun to offer their visions of stations, networks, and urban plans based around the new transit typology. UNStudio shared prototype designs for hyperloop hub stations that, due to their tessellated structure, can easily be scaled up or down depending on space availability of their site. London based Foster+Partners also shared plans for their own Hyperloop vision, to be realised in Dubai. Down the road in Abu Dhabi, plans are going ahead to realize a fully-functioning commercial hyperloop station by 2020. The future seems ever closer. Life on MarsWith things a mess on Earth, perhaps it's no surprise that designers' eyes seemed to be focused squarely on the stars. Foster + Partners and Open Architecture both shared visions this year for life on Mars, debuting their visions at the Goodwood Festival and China House Vision respectively. TEN Arquitectos shared designs for a new NASA research center, celebrating 60 years of the organization. And NASA is fully on board: after launching the 3d Printed Habitat Challenge, they've committed to working with winning team AI Spacefactory to make their vision a reality. Expo 2020 Elusive Boundary Pavilion. Image Courtesy of Yong Ju Lee Architecture + Atelier KJ It may still be more than a year away, but with countries across the world announcing the winners and runners-up for their national pavilions, the future event has been a major source of news this year. Some of the highlights have included:
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| 15 Reasons why 2018 was a Record-Breaking Year for Tall Buildings Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:00 AM PST  Shenzhen Energy Mansion / BIG. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu The CTBUH has released its Year in Review, charting the year's tall building developments around the world. 2018 saw a record-breaking 18 supertall buildings (over 300 meters tall) built across the world, and 143 buildings of over 200 meters in height completed. To quantify the extent to which architecture reached to the sky throughout the year, the CTBUH estimate that if each tall building completed in 2018 was laid end to end, it would exceed the entire length of the island of Manhattan; some 13 miles (21.6 kilometers). Below, we have extracted some of the most impressive statistics from the CTBUH report. For more in-depth reading, download the full report and interactive tool from the CTBUH website here. 14: the number of tall buildings completed in Shenzhen alone thing year. Shenzhen Energy Mansion / BIG. Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu 16: the number of tall buildings completed in North America this year. 3 World Trade Center / Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Image © Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners 19: the number of cities that saw a new tall building completed this year._Tim_Griffith.jpg?1544720743 "Shenzhen recieved the largest number of new tall buildings.. Image © Tim Griffith") Shenzhen recieved the largest number of new tall buildings.. Image © Tim Griffith 42: the percentage of tall buildings completed that were dedicated to offices..jpg?1544721329 "Zhengzhou Twin Towers / gmp Architects. Image © ZMG China") Zhengzhou Twin Towers / gmp Architects. Image © ZMG China 76: the percentage of tall buildings in the world completed in Asia in 2018, with 109 in total.tim__griffith.jpg?1544722085 "China Resource Tower. Image © Tim Griffith via CTBUH") China Resource Tower. Image © Tim Griffith via CTBUH 88: the number of tall buildings completed in China in 2018. Zhengzhou Twin Towers / gmp Architects. Image © Jianghe Zeng 90: the number of concrete tall towers built in 2018, equaling 63%.maximiliano__moratti__-__inmobidrone-(1).jpg?1545034672 "The Alvear Tower Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires. Image © Maximiliano Moratto - Inmobidrone via CTBUH") The Alvear Tower Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires. Image © Maximiliano Moratto - Inmobidrone via CTBUH 220: the height (in meters) of the Nurol Life building in Turkey, the only tall building completed in Europe this year. The Nurol Life building in Istanbul was the only tall building completed in Europe this year. Image © Arma Elektropanc 260: the height (in meters) of the Bacata Torre 1 in Bogota, the new tallest building in Colombia. BD Bacata Torre in Bogota, Colombia. Image © Yeison Garcia via CTBUH 326: the height of the San Francisco Salesforce Tower, one of 13 tall buildings completed in the USA this year..jpg?1545035216 "Salesforce Tower / Pelli Clarke Pelli. Image © Tim Griffith") Salesforce Tower / Pelli Clarke Pelli. Image © Tim Griffith 381: the average height (in meters) of the world's 100 tallest buildings. CITIC Tower in Beijing. Image © CITIC Heye Investment 461: the height of the Vincorn Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City: the first building in Vietnam to break the 400-meter mark.vingroup.jpg?1545035571 "the Vincom Landmark 81 is now the tallest building in Vietnam. Image © Vingroup") the Vincom Landmark 81 is now the tallest building in Vietnam. Image © Vingroup 528: the height (in meters) of Beijing's City Tower, the tallest completed building in 2018. CITIC Tower, Beijing. Image © Shuhe Photo via CTBUH 1,478: the number of tall buildings now in existence around the world. Torre Paradox, Mexico's new tallest building. Image © Lester Ali via CTBUH 35,246: the sum (in meters) of heights of all tall buildings completed in 2018..jpg?1545036282 "© Viktor Sukharukov. Image") © Viktor Sukharukov. Image Read the full report here. News via: CTBUH  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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