2004 Foundation Technique 
Deezen
JANUARY 26, 2025
The thick walls of the building were created using an ancient technique known as cob, with local earth, straw, sand and water kneaded like dough and formed into walls atop fired-brick foundations. The illustration is by Jack Bedford and the photography is by Kurt Hoerbs.
Deezen
MARCH 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Jiakun Architects His firm is also behind the Department of Sculpture and the Design Department for Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (2004 and 2006), Hu Huishan Memorial (2009) and Suzhou Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick (2016). The portrait of Liu is by Tom Welsh for The Hyatt Foundation/The Pritzker Architecture Prize.
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e-architect
MARCH 4, 2025
Beyond knowledge and techniques, common sense and wisdom are the most powerful tools he adds to the designer’s toolbox,” states the 2025 Jury Citation, in part. That is to say, Liu Jiakun takes present realities and handles them to the point of offering sometimes a whole new scenario of daily life.
Architizer
JANUARY 21, 2022
So too do each of the following firms expand traditional ideas and techniques by reinterpreting history. Ever since it was established in 2004, by Ma Yanson, the practice has earned a reputation for experimental, inventive, and forward-looking work. The result is cultural architecture that resonates with people and place.
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Tillotson Design Associates University of Chicago – David Rubenstein Forum by Acuity Brands , Lighting by Tillotson Design Associates , Chicago, IL, United States, Photograph by Brett Beyer Tillotson Design Associates is a New York City-based lighting design consultancy founded in 2004.
ArchiDiaries
MARCH 15, 2022
Diébédo Francis Kéré, architect, educator and social activist, has been selected as the 2022 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of The Hyatt Foundation. Kéré founded his practice, Kéré Architecture GmbH, in Berlin, and a Non-profit Organization, Kéré Foundation e.V.,
Architizer
MAY 9, 2024
From its historic structures to its contemporary skyscrapers, Melbourne’s architecture blends building techniques and modern design approaches. As the “cultural capital” of Australia, the city’s buildings are iconic landmarks.
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