Archinect
DECEMBER 30, 2021
2021 proved to be another gripping year filled with moments of triumph and challenge. However, as the architecture industry attempted to regain a sense of 'stability,' architects, academics, and designers persevered. Reflecting on the year, our Bustler editorial team has curated a few highlights featuring award-winning architects and designers of 2021.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The Conference Center, like the river, connects the region to the rest of the globe, promoting development and worldwide interchange. The post Morphosis completes a conference center inspired by the historic Yangtze River appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Aric Gitomer Architect
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Source: Houzz. Your precious bathroom may be out of other people’s sight. But it doesn’t mean that you get a free pass of carelessly buying any plumbing fixtures. Choosing the right plumbing fixtures needs as much effort as designing a bedroom or a living space. The end goal is not only aesthetics but comfort and functionality. Plumbing fixtures are critical elements of a bathroom.
SW Oregon Architect
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Farmers Market Pavilion - view from 8th looking north (this and other renderings by FFA Architecture + Interiors) Just a brief blog entry this week, as seasonal obligations and work demands compete for my limited time: I recently stumbled across the renderings for the new Lane County Farmers Market pavilion by FFA Architecture + Interiors. Construction of the pavilion is poised to take a big leap forward in the coming weeks, as the glulam framing and CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels are on si
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designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
kurokawa's digital explorations are translated in different formats such as concert pieces, multiscreen installations, prints, VR, and a screening version. The post ryoichi kurokawa superimposes 3D data of architecture + nature into mind-bending installations appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Stefano Boeri Architetti has released a short documentary on the Trudo Vertical Forest, which the firm bills as “the first social housing vertical forest in the world.” Built in the Dutch city of Eindhoven , the project draws its inspiration from the firm’s Bosco Verticale in Milan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stefano Boeri Architetti (@stefanoboeriarchitetti) The 19-story tower rises 230 feet (70 meters) and contains 125 apartments designed to accommodate long
Avontuura
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The site is located in an upscale residential area with lush greenery, with Nagoya University and Nanzan University walking distance. The post This house in Nagoya by Tomoaki Uno Architects utilizes traditional field masonry techniques appeared first on Åvontuura.
Aric Gitomer Architect
DECEMBER 15, 2021
When it comes to a kitchen design, you might have your Pinterest boards ready with the themes and shades for the cabinets to the worktops. But one critical aspect is the material you select. It could be something graceful yet hard-wearing and which could serve the dual purpose of aesthetics and durability. Whether it is stone or marble, concrete or wood, selecting a surface that will not only conform with the look of your kitchen but serve the purpose is essential.
SW Oregon Architect
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Tools of the trade from a simpler time. One of the reasons I enjoy being an architect is because what I do is so multifaceted. Every project presents unique challenges rooted in specific circumstances. My responsibility is to connect multiple and complex fields of knowledge and engage in multidisciplinary thinking to help the design team arrive at the most cost-effective, sustainable, and attractive design solution possible.
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This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
borrowing the defense mechanism of a pufferfish, the proposed structures inflate / deflate in response to water and weather conditions. The post sajjad navidi proposes a system of smart houses that adapts to rising sea levels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
DECEMBER 29, 2021
British architecture studio Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has completed a Hampshire house that aims to makes life easier for a wheelchair user, while not compromising on design quality. Every room in Claywood is designed to be both accessible and functional for retiree Jo Wright, who became a wheelchair user after suffering a spinal cord injury. Rather than creating a building that looks like a disabled person's home, Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt has produced a family home that embraces contemporary archite
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Zaha Hadid Architects ’ Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, Cyprus has been inaugurated. The project intends to be the city's primary gathering space, establishing new connections to unite a divided capital. Image: Laurian Ghinitoiu / Zaha Hadid Architects Eleftheria Square is located near the center of Nicosia, adjacent to the centuries-old Venetian Walls and the dry moat that encircles the city.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The concrete building is defined by horizontal slabs that are carried by house-shaped columns, forming an earthy stone shelf. The post Valerio Olgiati complete office building in Basel with house-shaped concrete columns appeared first on Åvontuura.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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The Architect's Newsletter
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency (MOCR) today announced the release of the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan, a [.]. Read More. The post New York announces a multibillion climate resiliency plan for South Street Seaport and Financial District appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
SW Oregon Architect
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Photo by Matt Barrett on Unsplash The flight of time never seems as fast as when we prepare to turn the calendar at each year’s end. Despite passing in what seems a blink of an eye, 2021 bore more than its fair share of virus angst, fear, division, fire, and flooding. The past twelve months have been strange, disorienting, and full of monumental events with global repercussions. 2022 will undoubtedly bring us more.
designboom
DECEMBER 31, 2021
the initiative proves how animal waste can be upcycled in a way that fosters cultural and economic values for local communities. The post boonserm premthada, THE DESIGN PRIZE 2021 social impact winner, creates elephant dung bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
DECEMBER 28, 2021
The first section of the plant-covered 1,000 Trees development, designed by British designer Thomas Heatherwick 's studio, has officially opened in Shanghai , China. Described as "Shanghai's Hanging Gardens of Babylon", the mixed-use development features up to 1,000 pillars, each with a tree planted on top. It was designed by Heatherwick for developer Tian An.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Heavyweight, humanist, intellectual hero, and pioneer of the high-tech style. Such are the remembrances of a beloved architectural icon seen in the outpouring of tributes circulating on social media following the death of Richard Rogers in London over the weekend. Reminiscent of the Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, Rogers was a genius in the application of color theory to his creative work.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 14, 2021
ZITA developed and built the House in the Andean Mooreland to set an example of how to build within this vulnerable ecosystem. The post Colombian studio ZITA completes raised house in the Andean Mooreland appeared first on Åvontuura.
The Architect's Newsletter
DECEMBER 20, 2021
After long-standing advocacy efforts by Indigenous community leaders and local housing proponents, the City of Chicago has offered financial backing to a new affordable housing development specifically for Native residents. [.]. Read More. The post Chicago will fund the city’s first affordable housing complex for Indigenous residents appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
SW Oregon Architect
DECEMBER 19, 2021
YouTube’s algorithm is unnervingly effective at suggesting which videos I am most likely to find interesting. My viewing history and preferences include a healthy dose of architectural content, so it isn’t surprising when YouTube occasionally introduces me to new channels devoted to architecture. Such was the case just yesterday, when several videos with the tagline of Architecture w/Stewart suddenly popped up on my YouTube list of recommendations for the first time.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
designboom
DECEMBER 30, 2021
tom hegen sometimes isolates the artificial salt flats from any obvious semblance of human contact, suggesting an abstract painting. The post tom hegen creates uncanny fields with aerial photography of utah’s great salt lake appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Australian firm Koichi Takada Architects has completed a mixed-use apartment block on Queensland 's Gold Coast featuring retractable slatted wooden screens and thin balconies that reference the form of a pine cone. Located on Goodwin Terrace, a strip of coastline at the southern end of Burleigh Heads Beach, the 1,012-square-metre seafront site has been developed for property developer FORME.
Archinect
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Museums in Denmark and the Netherlands will close as part of new coronavirus lockdown measures being imposed in both countries in reaction to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the disease. The announcements have been met with resignation and disappointment as it will mean further strain on the already stretched museum sector after nearly two years of sporadic closures and reduced capacity.
Avontuura
DECEMBER 8, 2021
This project, located in town on the heights overlooking Nice, lies in the middle of a broad dale descending to the sea. The post Maison Edouard François completes Europe’s largest greened façade in Nice appeared first on Åvontuura.
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