Archinect
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Architectural landmarks often become beloved symbols of their cities, but many were not always welcomed with open arms. Throughout history, some of our most acclaimed structures have in fact provoked heated debates, divided public opinion, sparked fierce controversy, and in one case, caused the late great architect Richard Rogers to be attacked by an elderly Parisian with an umbrella.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Newbern Town Hall. Image © Timothy Hursley Rural environments are often difficult to define in administrative and professional contexts and carry notable biases and complexities. Population and density thresholds are the most common determinants for drawing administrative boundaries, yet other factors, such as infrastructure, employment, and services , contribute to the characterization of rural environments.
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SW Oregon Architect
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Megalopolis movie poster. My wife and I went to see the movie Megalopolis this weekend. Despite what most charitably can be described as “mixed” reviews , I could not miss it. After all, the central character, portrayed by Adam Driver , is a visionary architect. Produced, written, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, I found Megalopolis at once ambitiously epic and fantastically confounding.
designboom
OCTOBER 11, 2024
features like raised flooring, custom handrails, and sliding doors for wheelchair access create comfort for the elderly family. The post tsutsumi and associates adds outdoor bath to house X in beijing for barrier-free accessibility appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
OCTOBER 8, 2024
JKMM Architects ' Tammela Stadium has been announced as the winner of this year’s Finlandia Prize for Architecture by the journalist Antti Kuronen and Association of Finnish Architects (SAFA).
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Deezen
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Economist Cris Ballester Parets has been awarded the 2024 Royal Academy Architecture Prize for her portfolio of sustainable social housing developments in the Balearic Islands. The annual Royal Academy Architecture Prize , which is now in its sixth year, recognises winners for their "substantial contribution to the public and a commitment to excellence in architecture and design".
designboom
OCTOBER 11, 2024
the design introduces natural elements like water, greenery, and stone, focusing on creating a sensory, immersive experience. The post cylindrical columns and stone steps outline resoul rooftop concept store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 11, 2024
An update has been provided for the Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R)-led Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology (CCAT) design at the University of New Mexico ’s main Albuquerque campus. The $65 million project is 60,000 square feet in total, establishing a new gateway to campus at Stanford Drive and Central Avenue. DS+R is working locally with the firm ROMA Architecture on what is the sole new construction realized as part of Studio Ma ’s 2021 master plan for the College of Fi
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Paco Sanchez Park / Dig Studio. Image © Vienna Vitek On the first Monday of October, World Architecture Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the role that architecture plays in shaping our world and our communities. Established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1986, this day was designated as a basis for the ongoing discussions on innovations in architectural practice, new approaches to the ever-changing role of architects and designers, and the varied responses to emerging c
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Deezen
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Taiwanese studio Bio-Architecture Formosana followed the principles of a circular economy when designing the Taisugar Circular Village, a housing complex in Tainan , Taiwan. The Taisugar Circular Village (TCV) provides 351 rental homes surrounding an urban farm, eco-pond and waste management area, allowing all of its residents' basic needs to be provided on-site.
designboom
OCTOBER 10, 2024
'parkside' is a compact, sustainable two-story home in melbourne designed for aging in place. The post melbourne’s compact courtyard house ‘parkside’ designed by austin maynard architects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The latest addition to Hollywood’s famous Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Estate has been completed by Los Angeles-based firm Conner + Perry Architects. Named Club James, the new annex was originally envisioned by mid-century architect John Lautner and estate owner James Goldstein. Image credit: Joe Fletcher Photography Image credit: Joe Fletcher Photography The overall residence continues to be a draw for architecture lovers, serving as one of Los Angeles’ most famous mid-century hom
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Courtesy of MIR, Designed by Oppenheim Architects Oppenheim Architecture has unveiled the design for the College of Europe's new campus in Tirana , Albania. This project introduces the first "purpose-built" campus for the College, following its established campuses in Bruges , Belgium, and Natolin, Poland. The College of Europe, created under the initiative of the Hague Congress, is dedicated to promoting European ideals of unity, cooperation, and integration.
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Deezen
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Architecture studio VATRAA has added an extension to a house in north London that features a "brutalist cat flap" and is built with the bricks of the structure it replaced. Located in Stoke Newington, the project was designed for a family of four who wanted to replace their existing dark, cramped extension with a dining and kitchen area open to the garden.
designboom
OCTOBER 7, 2024
the use of curved forms and circular openings introduces light to the interior and connects it to the surrounding landscape. The post concrete residence by tayebeh amini unravels around tree-centered courtyard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Zaha Hadid Architects is moving towards the end of construction for the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum. What will become the "pearl" of the city’s Guangming Science City district is just a few short months from completion. When it opens, it will yield about 1.35 million square feet of learning and exhibition space wrapped in a high-performance envelope that emerges from Guangming Park to address the city to the east orientation.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 6, 2024
© Bharath Ramamrutham architects: Malik Architecture Location: Lonavala, India Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Bharath Ramamrutham Area: 120000.
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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?
Dwell
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A new book celebrating the birthdays of influential designers recognizes the Swiss-born architect’s playful style that shaped the look of Palm Springs architecture. Albert Frey had a very good sense of humor. How else do you explain the dimmer he mounted directly on the gigantic boulder that he built his Palm Springs house around?! There’s a convenient headboard nearby, but Frey went to a lot of trouble to chisel the wire into the stone and mount the dial right at eye level.
designboom
OCTOBER 10, 2024
an inner courtyard allows natural light to flood the interior spaces of casa carceller. The post vertically clad bricks ornament casa carceller’s facade in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Studio Museum in Harlem announced it will reopen in the fall of 2025 at the conclusion of a seven-year and $300 million expansion project designed by Adjaye Associates. The new building is set to be inaugurated with the first major career retrospective of sculptor Tom Lloyd, whose solo exhibition was notably the first shown at the museum’s founding loft space on 125th Street when it opened in 1968.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 9, 2024
© Finbarr Fallon architects: Multiply Architects architects: Serie Architects Location: , Singapore Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Finbarr Fallon Area: 13089.
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World Architecture Community
OCTOBER 7, 2024
MVRDV has revealed the design for a new office building in Munich, the building&#Öü;s facade is covered in recycled plastic shingles. Called MK Ü MONACO, the six-story office skyscraper is added to the Werksviertel neighborhood of Munich&#Öü;s transformation. MON.
designboom
OCTOBER 8, 2024
bricks with crafted masonry joints create subtle shifts in shade as the sunlight changes throughout the day. The post gray brickwork envelops curved ‘S gallery’ residence near seoul forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Construction of Snøhetta 's Shanghai Grand Opera House is rapidly progressing towards a 2025 completion in the city's Pudong District. The firm, which is working with ECADI locally, won an international competition for its design in 2019. We last updated its progress in October 2023. The two firms have also collaborated on the new Beijing Library, which was named the winner of the 2024 IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year Award yesterday.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Aerial view of Valencia, Spain, with the City of Arts and Sciences at the forefront. Image © saiko3p via Shutterstock Valencia , one of Spain's most vibrant cities, boasts a rich architectural history that mirrors its cultural and historical evolution. Founded by the Romans in 138 BC, the city has been shaped by successive waves of influence, from the Visigoths and Moors to the Christian reconquest in the 13th century.
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