Building knowledge and connections
“Following an exciting week of nominations, ArchDaily’s readers have evaluated over 4,000 projects and selected 5 finalists in each category of the Building of the Year Award.”
“The national pavilion UAE has unveiled its proposal for the upcoming 2020 Venice Architecture Biennale.”
“The Interior Design Show (IDS20), Canada’s largest design conference, took place in Toronto from January 16-19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.”
“IKEA Austria is establishing a car-free city center store, in the heart of Vienna.”
“The new center and later extensions were designed by mono in a completely different style to the existing architecture.”
"As we settle into a new decade, projected design trends for 2020 are being put to the test. What will stick and what won't in the coming year?"
“This year, Burning Man will be getting an eight-pointed star structure called Empyrean as their official temple.”
“Stoss Landscape Urbanism is leading a 13-firm team creating the new Chouteau Greenway Framework Plan for St. Louis.”
“Bjarke Ingels’ planned design for Two World Trade Center (2 WTC) is out.”
“What hot topic will replace the buzz of millennial pink and modern maximalism? What design trend will top every client’s must-have list?”
“Architect Valentino Gareri has developed a low cost and modular prototype for an educational building in African regions, inspired by Vernacular architecture.”
“KPMB Architects and Suffolk recently broke ground on Boston University’s new Center for Computing and Data Sciences.”
“In a small Lebanese village called Chnaniir, DAZARCHITECTS has built ‘CH730 Villa’ to step into the surrounding topography.”
“In 2015, architect Dan Brunn invited Interior Design to visit his site in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles. What we encountered in this tony, mostly traditional neighborhood was an empty quarter-acre lot with a brook running through it.”
“BIG unveiled his latest intervention, the Toyota Woven City, his first venture in Japan.”
“Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and James Corner Field Operations have teamed up to masterplan a stretch of land along the new york waterfront.”
How has the architectural community responded to the Climate Emergency over the past year?
“The HOME competition 2019, organized by architectural initiative arch out loud, has released its winning projects.”
“People connect to wood differently than other materials,” said Thomas Robinson, founder and principal of Portland-based LEVER Architecture.
“The tightly-packed SoMa (South of Market) neighborhood of San Francisco will soon have a new addition in the form of an arresting mixed-use tower that’s likely to set a new cultural direction for the area.”
“Shanghai-based firm NAN Architects designed a community center in the Yubei District in Chongqing, China, that seems to peel out of the ground to invite visitors in.”
“The award-winning Toronto-based architecture studio imagined a new urban fabric that inspires citizens.”
“Standing 272 ft. tall in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood is a residential tower designed by Studio Gang. Named ‘solstice on the park’ the project explores the concept of ‘solar carving’, in other words shaping architecture to maximize sunlight in winter and minimize solar gain in summer.”
“On April 2+3, Facades+ is returning to New York in a robust two-day dialogue focused on the materials and techniques driving the next generation of enclosure design and engineering.”
“As 2020 approaches, designers already are considering the palettes and patterns that will shape the look of interiors in the coming year. And selecting just the right hue of paint is vital to this process.”
“To showcase these achievements, an exhibition will be held in London, from the 4th of December 2019 till the 1st of February 2020, before touring throughout the UK and internationally.”
“The closed-loop terrestrial village, called EBIOS, stands for experimental bio-regenerative station and is described as having ‘regenerative life support technologies.’”
Interior Design has announced the honorees of its 35th annual Hall of Fame (HoF) Awards.
“British architect Adam Richards of his eponymous firm, Adam Richards Architects, has built a home for himself and his family in the south downs national park, Sussex, UK, shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year 2019.
The variety of sustainable building rating systems promoting health and wellbeing can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.
“Indoor acoustic quality is dependent on how well sound sources are controlled.”
“A key design challenge was balancing the museum’s dual needs for transparency and security,” said Olson Kundig design principal Jim Olson.
“The new Manhattan headquarters will rise, above the 19-story, “in a series of graceful setbacks, which culminate in two, 320-foot towers and several terraces matching the scale of Hudson Square”.”
“‘Brookfield and park tower group have been working together to connect Greenpoint with its waterfront, and we are thrilled to be collaborating with them on our first project in Brooklyn,’ explains OMA partner Jason Long.”
“Now towering over Shanghai’s Suzhou Creek is Heatherwick Studio’s latest landscape-heavy development: a veritable mountain of trees populating a sprawling, mixed-use facility made for the city’s burgeoning M50 arts district.”
“Architecture firm Luca Curci architects presents Vertical City, a project proposal for a vertical city-building of 25,000 people settled in the water.”
“The site literally inspired the stacking; it was the only relevant solution for the project. As if the structure had always been there and nature, in time, only took back its place.”
“Dorte Mandrup has been selected ahead of BIG, Snøhetta, and Reiulf Ramstad to build ‘the whale’, a major new visitor attraction in Norway.
“Contemporary architecture is increasingly created as a product of the market. Human experience and natural systems are traded for convenience and the bottom dollar, resulting in buildings that become commodities rather than spaces for daily life.”
“In designing the office headquarters of Thai technology company Macrocare in Bangkok, Stu/D/O architects has developed a building of interlocking masses and tilting planes with various green pockets that visually connect nature with interior spaces.”
“Architects and engineers are turning to this more passive system to improve thermal comfort.”
“The Obama Presidential Center is arguably the tallest museum they’ve ever designed; the building houses vertically-stacked galleries inside a textured, granite-clad massing. “We design from the inside out,” Williams told the Chicago Tribune.”
Tesla has launched the third version of its solar roof tile.
“The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is pleased to announce the Baha’i Temple of South America in Santiago, Chile as the winner of the 2019 RAIC International Prize. The architects are Hariri Pontarini Architects of Toronto, Canada.”
“The innovative model creates future housing solutions and re-questions the idea of living in the city.”
“French architecture firm Hamonic + Masson & Associés generates a visionary residential tower concept to capture the atmosphere and beauty of Cyprus.”
Since the announcement in February 2018 to demolish the building details of the replacement have been scarce.
“The most basic urban design component can take many forms and can be created from different materials, always generating a statement and serving its purpose.”
“After a successful 2016 exhibition themed around migration and identity in the face of hyper-globalization, the program returned in 2019, this time examining climate change, resource allocation, and economic systems under the theme of “degrowth” with Enough: The Architecture of Degrowth.”
“Last month on September 12, the United Nations Economic Council on Europe (UNECE) and the Green Building Alliance (GBA) signed an agreement launching the Greater Pittsburgh International Center of Excellence on High Performance Buildings.”
“After a successful 2016 exhibition themed around migration and identity in the face of hyper-globalization, the program returned in 2019, this time examining climate change, resource allocation, and economic systems under the theme of “degrowth” with Enough: The Architecture of Degrowth.”
“For the first time in some four decades, visitors to the Philadelphia Museum of Art walked through its historic street-level North Entrance, a 22,000-square-foot space previously used as a loading dock and now the initial step in the Core Project, a monumental collaboration between the museum and Gehry Partners.”
“The design promises to challenge the “traditional hospital model” in order to provide patient-centric healthcare that ultimately will help “improve recovery times”, according to a September 19 press release.”
“Commanding a prominent site in Singapore’s Gardens by the bay, the team at AIRLAB has 3D printed a new temporary pavilion.”
“The firm, known for its “Trendsetting Modernist Miami Style”, was launched back in 1977.”
“From the sublime sea of Judd-like boxes in Jacques Tati’s Playtime (1967) to the endless adaptable furniture systems of today, the cubicle has long been at the center of the office environment.”
AEC Daily is at ARCHITECT@WORK Paris; a unique variation of the trade show world where all exhibitors have the same amount of space and each display must present innovation from a technical, aesthetic, environmental, or manufacturing aspect.
“The tower’s spire was recently raised and upon its completion, the building will offer a new type of experience in the Grand Central District.”
After more than a century since being built by in 1908 by Architect Williams Welles Bosworth, “New York-based architecture firm FXCollaborative wants to give ‘The Orangerie,’ a building on the estate, a new purpose, with plans to adapt it into a public arts center with net-zero carbon emissions.”
“The studio’s self-initiated design-develop-build project is located in the city’s lakeside streetcar suburb stands out from the surrounding architecture, proposing a new, more contemporary aesthetic for the residential style.”
Featuring elegant and futuristic forms, the bridges are made to be beacons for the city as they rise above the Jiangxi River.
“Renderings for the latest skyscraper at Hudson Yards have been unveiled—again.”
"Let me be clear, inaction will have consequences and I will name and shame those who do not act during the course of the autumn," said Jenrick.
“Superfuturegroup uses the functional walls not only to separate the rooms from the central living space, but also to host activity areas. Cutouts in the surfaces provide views through the spaces, connecting them to each other and the surroundings.”
“Evoking the label’s ethos and business structure—being run by women of different generations—the architecture and interiors project incorporates a full-color spectrum.”
“In a balanced interplay between transparency, landscape, and a modern concept of work, Behnisch Architekten has built a striking landmark within the Adidas world of sports campus, formed by an abstract volume that houses three workspace floors and hovers above a modelled landscape.”
"Working with real estate company Bedrock, the team will create a mix of residential, hospitality, retail and office space in the tower."
“During the design process, the team presented schoolchildren with the questions: ‘How did they imagine the cultural center? What elements would they like to include in order to enjoy it more?‘”
“The project, called SilviaBo, is an offshoot of the furniture giant’s affordable housing arm, BoKLok, and extends its same principles of wooden, prefab architecture for the masses to the world’s aging population.”
“The proposal aims to build a new campus in the heart of Melbourne's emerging knowledge district.”
Metropolis Magazine has released its spring/summer edition roundup of architecture’s newest and most exciting publications.
There are some big design ideas changing the face of commercial interiors.
“The amount and type of lighting directly affect concentration, appetite, mood, and many other aspects of daily life.”
“Called the Flowing Fish, the project aims to break the traditional notion of a church to create a "new ecosystem" for worship.”
Looking for inspiration?
Architects Advocate are encouraging widespread industry participation, stating, “we share responsibility for creating healthy and safe communities for all.”
“For his latest project, designer Mohammad Hassan Forouzanfar has created a series of photomontages that fuse icons of contemporary architecture with ancient sites in Iran.”
“It’s not a far-reaching proposal. In fact, some of want they want to actualize is very doable.”
“Called Antares, the project will be sited along the Mediterranean Sea.”
It’s "textile look" is “intended to evoke a theatrical curtain opening up to reveal the nature reserve, and is the first of a series of structures that the studio will design for the park.”
“Kengo Kuma & Associates has gone to great lengths to preserve and highlight a century-old Gothic Revival building in Seattle‘s Belltown neighborhood, proposing a mixed-use skyscraper that accentuates the ornate frontage of the five-story structure.”
“The idea sees the hotel built into the side of the rock, appearing almost as an extension of the cliff itself.”
“Requirements included a limited floor area of 400 square meters, and a height of 12 meters, and a budget of $200,000.”
“A 4.3-million-square-foot, multi-tower development by Pelli Clarke Pelli could reshape the Toronto skyline as it is expected to become the largest mixed-use project in the city.”
“WilkinsonEyre has gained planning permission for a major biodome complex in the Reykjavik region of Iceland, designed in collaboration with a local design team.”
“Situated in the center of Hong Kong’s Fashion District, CLAP studio has taken inspiration from Mars to form the interior of ‘HER’ cafe.”
“The structure is intended to be built at pace using second-hand shipping containers, paper tube columns, and a standard membrane roof.”
“Potential productivity benefits for architecture, engineering, and construction may depend on the outcome of copyright litigation by the International Code Council (ICC) against San Francisco-based start-up UpCodes.”
“Sited in a former 42-hectare dairy farm, the project is designed to create a new urban village.”
“Spanish architecture practice ERA Architects adorns its residential renovation with a vibrant facade inspired by the diversity of its context.”
“The 2019 shortlist for the WAF awards features 534 entries from across 70 countries and includes numerous projects by world-leading architecture studios.”
“Construction remains one of the most dangerous careers in the United States. Some solutions come with the looming specter of workplace surveillance in the name of safety, with all of the Black Mirror-esque possibilities.”
“A roughly plastered wall curves over the dining area of this restaurant in Toronto, designed by local studio Odami.”
“The New York State legislature has passed a wide-sweeping climate mobilization bill, that, if signed by Governor Cuomo as expected, would mandate that New York State goes totally carbon-neutral by 2050.”
This is also the fifth consecutive month that employment in construction’s transportation sector surpassed 2007 pre-recession levels.
“Designed inspire visitors of all ages to explore the world of science, the spectacular 230,000-square-foot project will add exhibition galleries, state-of-the-art classrooms, an immersive theatre, and a redesigned library.”
“The annual A’ Design Award and Competition aims to recognize, reward and promote good design, creators and brands. Crafted for architects, designers and entrepreneurs, the platform offers the opportunity to gain worldwide recognition and publication of their work.”
“For the design team, one of the greatest challenges of the project was how to structurally support the seven-story glass addition, and its 24-foot cantilever, without visually disrupting historic elements.
“Launched in December 2017, the reinventing cities competition is an initiative for local innovators to transform underutilized urban spaces in their communities into carbon neutral and resilient urban projects.”
“The group declared that as the construction and maintenance of buildings account for 40 percent of the world’s energy-derived carbon dioxide production, the architecture and construction industries have a responsibility to change their practices.”
“Compass Pools has unveiled a concept for a four-sided infinity pool atop a London skyscraper, accessed via a submarine-style door.”
Shot across both the United States and Europe, with students and scholars at Yale and Columbia talking about Palladio’s legacy intercut with footage of major sites like the Villa Foscari, Villa Capra, and other locations in Italy the film will expose the impact of 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio and his architecture.
“The client’s social responsibility plan asked the firm to develop aid for children with disabilities, tackling issues of visual impairment within the Thai society. The project results in a colorful, dynamic strategy to encourage students to learn through play.”
For the main dwelling, the architects conceived a long, low-slung volume topped with an asymmetrical gabled roof.
“Designed with zero-energy buildings, the site would run on solar and wind power with rainwater collection systems.”
“The Russian architects created ‘bridge house’ as the second residence located in the client’s open lot. This new house features the traditional gable roof found in neighboring houses, including the client’s first house a few meters away.”
"A four-metre-wide path now hangs underneath the Pont Adolphe bridge in Luxembourg, with a lightweight steel system that acts like a "well-controlled spider's web".
In collaboration between the Van Alen Institute and the City of North Miami to announce a request for qualifications for transforming the city’s flood-prone vacant lots, asking how underutilized communal spaces can be reimagined and utilized.
“Amey Kandalgaonkar took influence from the rock-cut tomb architecture of Saudi Arabia’s Madain Saleh. This ancient archaeological site expresses classical facades carved into a mass of sandstone, rationalizing the organic geometry.”
Architect I.M. Pei's iconic designs transformed cities around the world, and he will forever be remembered for his contribution to the architectural world.
“The estimated number of job openings in the construction sector increased to 360,000 in March; 54% greater than openings estimated in March 2018.”
.png "Diller Scofidio + Renfro creating new five-kilometre-long park in London's Greenwich")
"The first section of a five-kilometre-long, looping park is set to open in London's Greenwich this summer, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the architecture studio behind the High Line."
“Led by founder Victor F. “Trey” Trahan and partner Leigh Breslau, the renovation has created a signature piece of cultural architecture for Atlanta.”
“Demolition was ruled out so the studios instead designed subtle interventions to make the homes brighter, with more outdoor space at every level.”
“Kengo Kuma has transformed a nursing home located by the lake Toya, in Hokkaido, Japan, into a boutique hotel.”
“London-based firm Carmody Groarke and the National Trust for Scotland have celebrated the public launch and debut of The Box in Helensburgh.”
“After winning a competition to redesign ancient thermal baths in the French town of Aix-les-Bains, Vincent Callebaut unveils his proposal entitled ‘Ecume des Ondes’ (Foam of Waves).”
“De Blasio says the bill would require existing glass buildings to be retrofitted to meet new stricter carbon-emissions guidelines.”
“This holiday home in Spain by Laura Álvarez Architecture is built from the walls of a stone ruin and generates more energy than it consumes.”
“Bjarke Ingels Group.'s vortex-shaped education center has opened in the Faroe Islands. The design features glass façades that are mounted in a sawtooth shingle to form the building's circular shape.”
“Italian studio Architrend Architecture has completed house B in the seaside town of St. Julian’s, Malta, in the place of a terrace house which was demolished and reconstructed to fit the needs of the clients.”
"Through the repeated use of the zipper, we have opened up the fabric of a seemingly historic Milanese building to playfully re-imagine what lies behind its facade, floors and walls," said Chinneck.
The design for the hybrid building is centered on five principles: light, structure, urban porosity, open offices, and ecology.
Designed by Safdie Architects and opening on April 17, 2019, Jewel Changi Airport serves as a vibrant center of community activity, combining an immense indoor garden with retail and operational facilities to create a new destination for the airport.
“Transformation of 530 Homes – Grand Parc Bordeaux by Lacaton & Vassal Architects, Frédéric Druot Architecture and Christophe Hutin Architecture has been awarded the 2019 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award.”
“Planned for Chicago’s near west side, the project aims to provide radically accessible spaces for all users, including students, faculty, staff, and audiences.”
“Built entirely from local clay bricks, the coffee shop forms a single-storey base, while the two-storey home sits on top and cantilevers out over the green space below.”
“Dutch firm Benthem Crouwel Architects have transformed an office building in Amsterdam into the most sustainable renovated property in the Netherlands.”
“John Wardle Architects' Ian Potter Southbank Centre for the University of Melbourne's Conservatorium of Music has opened to faculty and students. The $109 million project was designed as part of the larger Southbank campus transformation in Australia.”
“The soon-to-be-approved Tulip may be superseded as the tallest building in the City of London before it's even built now that Norman Foster has revealed plans for a super-tall co-working and living space suspended above Bloomberg HQ.”
“The International Congress Center Jerusalem (ICC Jerusalem) will form the centrepiece of a 270,000-square-metre scheme designed by Studio Fuksas, which will be built within the city's new central business district.”
“Contributing significantly to the area’s skyline, the GMP proposal features three distinct volumes: a 250-meter-high office tower, a 36-meter-high conference center, and an 80-meter-high “culture tower.”
“The unique program, curated by designboom, recognizes both the extraordinary achievements and little sparks of beauty and delight that have emerged over the past 12 months.”
“The module is customizable inside and outside with numerous types of finishing materials are available for choosing. Overall, FLEXSE aims to provide a very adaptable space that can be tailored to the requirements of the end-user.”
“The museum has been constructed around the original palace of former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Doha.”
"The 47,000-square-foot Domaines Ott Winery rises from a stepped concrete foundation set into a hillside and includes two adjacent elevations, one of which has a gentle curve."
“Designed to increase the visibility of the structure from a variety of perspectives and create a memorable experience for occupants and passers-by, the outer skin features a variety of apertures that are optimized for ventilation and light.”
“Switches, HVAC, sensors, light fixtures, and shades can communicate with each other by forwarding a message, or command, across all the devices in that Bluetooth chain until reaching the destination to perform said operation.”
"Ancient building material cob has been brought up to contemporary standards by a team of British and French researchers, who see it as an environmentally friendly option for homes."
“The unanimous choice of a six-person jury, the Woods Bagot scheme was praised for “a masterful architectural clarity and precision throughout the scheme,” forming an elegant and coherent anchor at the heart of the city.”
“OMA's New York office has revealed the design for its first project in Brooklyn: a pair of residential towers shaped like "a ziggurat and its inverse".
“The project is conceived as a ‘slow down’ form of tourism where the integration of architecture within nature plays a primary role. Far from the conventional idea of a hotel, the tree houses by Peter Pichler Architecture offer guests a unique experience.”
Rocky Mountain Green (RMG), hosted by the USGBC mountain region communities, is a unique opportunity for collaboration and networking as hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers to discussion today’s most critical sustainability and green building issues.
“QuadCore™ Technology is Kingspan’s next generation of self-blended hybrid insulation core using gray microcells.”
"I think we miss this physical and mental connection with nature, and this project [the farmhouse] could be a catalyst to reconnect ourselves with the life-cycle of our environment," says Chris Precht.
“Dubbed Sky Trees, the project will include clustered towers clad in timber mullions that transformed into free-flowing wooden awnings at the base of the project.”
“We applaud the efforts of Congress and its committees this week to find new ways to support achieving a carbon neutral future by 2030, which is critical to our global future." - William Bates, AIA 2019 President
“‘By sharing the same formal language, height and material, the volumes form a visually cohesive whole without an apparent front or back façade,’ explain the architects.”
“The mixed-use model community will feature an international trade gateway with a new seaport and airport. The project is made to boost foreign direct investment to create an economic and cultural hub for West Africa.”
“Formerly a piano studio, the apartment measures just 17.6 square metres and has a ceiling height of 3.4 metres.”
“Opening on September 19, 2019, and remaining on view until January 5, 2020, the event promises to form an expansive and multi-faceted exploration of the field of architecture and the built environment globally.”
“Design group ENSSO has launched a “scale ruler fountain pen” for architects, featuring 12 imperial and metric scales.”
“The project employs multiple passive design strategies, the structure, comprised of clustered concrete planter boxes, houses the growth of over 40 types of edible plants. These boxes introduce a lush, urban landscape while offering the house a system of storm water retention and an irrigation reservoir.”
“MVRDV has released visuals of KoolKiel, a mixed-use complex in Kiel, Germany, which will have its final form determined in consultation with the community.”
“The shortlist has been announced for the Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture, recognizing excellence in design with an emphasis on achievements and completed projects.”
A 14-storey riverside residential block in Brisbane, named Walan, is conceived as a stack of traditional Queenslander residences with characteristic 360-degree verandas.
“The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has presented 27 projects with 2019 Design Awards. AIANY announced the results after two days of deliberations by a jury of independent architects, educators, critics, and planners.”
“Running a total length of over 30 miles, the bridge will connect Kuwait City on the south of the bay with Subiya New Town to the north.”
“As one of Israel’s most prestigious international awards, the prize is bestowed upon luminaries for their accomplishments in advancing science and art for the benefit of humanity.” The award recognizes a winner for either a focus in painting, music, sculpture, or architecture.
“Selected by an international jury, Le French Design 100 highlights one hundred of the most successful designers either from France or working in France.”
“The structure’s form follows that of the Katsura Rikyu Villa, one of the country’s most important cultural venues, using it as a point of reference due to its rich, multifocal relationship with its surrounding landscape.”
“These projects—which range from a movie theater and a wine shop to a noodle house and corporate headquarters—make exceptional use of wood elements.”
“The project was designed as a model for new educational buildings and campuses in Shanghai and beyond.”
“The ‘Campbell Street’ residence by DKO Architecture and SLAB sees a pair of urban townhouses that result from a case study in compact, high-quality inner city architecture. Transforming “a 76-square-meter parcel of land into two light-filled, three-bedroom vertical dwellings.”
"We've designed a pavilion, which is more a biotope than a building," said the design team in a video preview, "a miniature world, where the climate is controlled naturally. Where water, energy and food are intrinsically linked."
"Spanish architect Fran Silvestre is well known for his portfolio of nuanced, clean, and decidedly modern works. Each project is as stunning as the next, the type of home that shows up in Bond films and populates the Pinterest boards of aspiring homeowners."
Beijing's Zaha Hadid-designed airport and the M+ museum of visual culture in Hong Kong are among Dezeen editor Amy Frearson's picks of the most exciting new buildings opening in 2019.
"Car manufacturer Jaguar has teamed up with architect Tom Barton of Barr Gazetas to imagine the consequences of an electrified automotive future on cities."
“Drawing from the building’s former function and iconic circular shape, the architects have developed the project around the concepts of revolution (about an axis) and the circle, transforming it into a dynamic place that becomes a generator, accelerator and source of inventions.”
“Beyond their utility as lightweight, untethered screens, what can tablets offer the professional architect?”
“A 35,000-square-metre eco-village is going to be built in Copenhagen using recycled concrete, wood and glass.”
“Designed by project eleven, this temporary pavilion for PIK group is a reinterpretation of a living room. With its semi-transparent walls constructed out of rainbow-colored plastic tubes, the pavilion stood not only as an art object, but as well for its inviting nature.”
Dezeen’s deputy editor, Tom Ravenscroft, looks at the year's biggest trends in architecture and interior design.
It was all about function. “Being a roofing manufacturer, we are obviously concerned about the overall roof performance for the long-term,” said Ken Gieseke, Vice President of Marketing at McElroy. And as a long-time convert to S-5! products, it was, “for us, the obvious, and frankly only, solar attachment solution to consider.”
“Studio Weave has unveiled a pavilion in the form of a "typical terraced house", offering views over the construction site of a new design district on the Greenwich Peninsula in London.”
“Archi-Union Architects has completed a conference centre on Shanghai's West Bund in just 100 days, using robot-assisted design and construction.”
Looking for inspiration?
"Riffing on a feature that traces back to ancient civilisations, over time places to swim or bathe have been used to conduct religious ceremonies, offered a place to socialise, and of course, contained many a famous athlete, not to mention revolutionising a sense of hygiene that has developed over centuries."
"Thailand-based architecture firm NPDA Studio designed an elongated private home for a retired couple within the coconut trees in Koh Phangan, Thailand. The one-storey home features partially fragmented volumes which are clad by locally sourced red brick and polished concrete. "
“There are several different options to consider when selecting a wall system. These variations impact the appearance, spanning abilities, texture and even thermal properties of the architectural panels. This article explains how to select a wall system that’s right for your project.”
The flagship is prominently located on New York’s Fifth Avenue and “the aesthetics of the store were inspired by the fluidity of sport and have been created to ignite the next evolution of Nike retail.”
"Located at 123 Lafayette Street in the city's SoHo neighbourhood, the three-storey Glossier Flagship is designed by local interiors firm Gachot Studios in collaboration with architecture practice PRO."
Solidsprout latest conceptual project has reimagined the landscape of Bangkok, Thailand.
Infratech has long been a top choice for comfort heating solutions among architects, designers and builders of upscale properties because of the design versatility offered. Now, when you choose Infratech, you can expand your design possibilities with two new standard color options.
"Arquitectonica has revealed new renderings of its proposal for a
53-story tower of cantilevered pools in Downtown Los Angeles."
Dezeen Jobs this week is showcasing five interests roles, including positions with Swedish furniture brand IKEA and architecture firm HOK!
"Sitting on the shore of Bandak Lake in Norway, local practice Feste Landscape / Architecture’s design for a sauna that echoes the surrounding landscape is suitably picturesque."
The title of the E-book is ‘Need a New Roof? How Building Owners Reduce Cost with a Metal Roof.’
Is what’s said and presented in your conference room safe from hackers?
"Striking architectural forms spark collaborative learning and intellectual growth."
"The 2018 edition of Avant Garde Tudela brought together an international roster of artists to beautify, restore and rejuvenate the towns Tudela, Arguedas and Peralta in Spain. One of the most colorful contributions to Avant Garde Tudela this year is ‘parallel minds’, a sprawling mural by artist Kenor."
"Building an ICF home saves energy, money, and improves the safety and comfort of its occupants."
"We need to render humanly, we need to render humanity, with whatever tools we have at our disposal."
"Described as a living watercolor, at the heart of the pavilion a sculptural centrepiece envelops visitors in color and light."
Described as calm, composed, effortlessly sophisticated, the 2019 color of the year exudes glamour, beauty and balance.
“It’s really cool, but will I use it enough to justify the cost?”
.png "Autumn Colors and Finishes That Make Homes Warm and Comfortable")
Have you considered using seasonal colours for your interior design project?
.png "Anti-Flood Greenery-Boosting Climate Tile Installed In Copenhagen Street")
Have you heard about the new anti-flood climate tile that was installed in Copenhagen?
"Archtober 2018 celebrates architecture and design in our city," said Benjamin Prosky, executive director of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture. "As New Yorkers, we are lucky to have such a vibrant ecosystem of organizations highlighting the importance of design in everyday life."
Have you ever used colour blocking in your design?
With over $300 billion in damages according to the NOAA, 2017 was the costliest year on record for climate disasters in the U.S.! A new 3-D panel design will offer protection to homes during natural disasters.
“Research from Bath University has demonstrated that some of the sand used in concrete can be swapped out for waste plastic, potentially leading to more sustainable construction.”
"This is a space of contrasts," said architects. "An all-black and highly reflective gallery space with perimeter light bands serves to create a space with a somewhat otherworldly quality and one which contrasts and compliments the brighter spaces at either end."
"The 2018 London Design Festival is now underway, having returned for its 16th year. Running from 15th to 23rd September, and spread across the city, the Festival features works such as Snøhetta’s rotating book pavilion and a series of installations at the V&A celebrating the venue’s 10th year as the Festival’s official hub."
.png "SHoP Architects' skinny New York Tower Passes Supertall Height")
Have you seen SHoP Architects' skinny New York tower?
There are 41 projects across eight categories on the Dezeen Awards interiors shortlist, spotlighting the best new interior design from around the globe.
.png "50 Instagram Feeds for Architecture Students, And Everybody Else)")
Instagram has had a powerful impact on architecture "from allowing designers to showcase their work, to influencing the very design of buildings themselves." This is why ArchDaily compiled a list of 50 Instagram feeds that, although are aimed at offering inspiration, support, and references for students finding their feet in the architecture world, they are also applicable for all designers.
"This is the first-in-the-world on-site continuous concrete print." - Captain Matthew Friedell, Project Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Additive Manufacturing Team
Have you seen the new expansion on Facebook's campus? The offices are topped with a beautiful 3.6-acre roof garden that features over 200 trees and a half-mile pathway!
"Dubai has launched 3D Printing Strategy, a global initiative to make the city the world's leader in 3D printing. The initiative is designed to promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub of 3D printing technology."
"Morphosis has completed a 820,000-square-foot research and development facility for one of South Korea’s leading textile manufacturers. The design features flexible laboratory facilities, administrative offices, and active social spaces that encourage greater interaction and exchange across the company departments. Meanwhile, a striking façade is intended to demonstrate the company’s commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability."
"In a follow-up to their 10 Powerhouse Design Cities, Metropolis Magazine also reveals their choices for the "buzziest" design cities of 2018. Unlike the big-hitters of the Powerhouse category, these are a bit smaller - even scrappier - but punch far above their expected weight."
“To make cement you have to mix the flyash with an alkaline solution, in this case we use potassium hydroxide and potassium silicate, when you mix them together they form a cement material, containing potassium ions that act as the electrolyte.” - Mohamed Saafi, Professor from Lancaster University’s Engineering Department
Located at Parliament Slip – east of the city's Downtown area on the edge of Lake Ontario. The new neighbourhood, called Quayside is being designed by Sidewalk Labs who's design is proposes 'unprecedentedly' tall timber buildings, sprawling public spaces, and heated pavements to melt snow.
UNStudio has won the ‘Southbank by Beulah’ competition to build a new skyscraper in Melbourne, Australia.
"The bigger the crowd, the bigger the mess…XLERATE maintenance benefits for your large venue."
"Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans to build a mixed-use complex in miami’s allapattah neighborhood. the proposal, dubbed ‘miami produce’, will comprise eight buildings that contain a mix of residential, office, hotel, school, retail, and parking."
"Digitalisation has penetrated virtually every aspect of design and engineering, but in many ways physical construction itself has remained a stubbornly analogue process, centuries of accumulated human expertise resisting the allure of ones and zeroes, and human hands still doing much of the heavy lifting."
ICONIC WORLD has announced the winners of the 2018 Innovative Architecture Awards.
Modish pieces with earthy elan
The odd design was not an attempt at challenging gravity, or to be on the cutting edge of design, but rather adapting to the limits of the space at the north end of the Granville Street bridge.
“It really was a direct result of the constraints that were on the site,” said Westbank Corp. founder Ian Gillespie.
In contrast to Melbourne’s typical glass, box-like buildings, MAD's design clearly focuses on bringing nature back to citizens and flawlessly incorporates into this stunning architecture design.
“Well-traveled, tech-savvy, affluent baby boomers will choose communities that target their goals and dreams and demonstrate flexibility to keep the lifestyle current and interesting,” LuAnn Holec told Senior Housing News. “Interiors will need to reflect the diversity of this group, and provide a multitude of amenities that offer convenience, challenge and extreme comfort.”
"Shanghai-based Monoarchi architects built this bamboo treehouse based on three non-concentric circles and a fluctuating roof that defines its visual communications."
A mesmerizing array of geometries constructed in glulam timber greets visitors entering a new expansion by Diamond Schmitt Architects of the historical Brutalist structure in Ottawa.
Plans for a hotel on the Vietnamese coastline designed by Vo Trong Nghia architects has been shortlisted in the category of leisure-led development at the world architecture festival 2018.
Zippity Do Don’t
Technology is making independence and accessibity at home a reality
"Those who enjoy spending time outside during the spring and summer months know that having a deck makes it that much easier to enjoy outdoor spaces. Whether you enjoy hosting gatherings or simply relaxing with family and friends, having a deck adds a new layer of fun to your property. With that being said, wooden decks can be both attractive and durable."
Despite having been around for decades, prefab or modular homes made up just 2 percent of new single-family houses in 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
"High-traffic environments require solutions with the industry’s best warranties, which is where Excel Dryer’s commitment to customer support shines bright. If the XLERATOR can make it here, it can make it anywhere!"
"Iconic stadiums from world cup history"
South African artist Porky Hefer revealed a collection of seating pods that are both eco and animal-friendly.
Photos by Antonia Steyn
The American Institute of Architects has announced its 2018 Best Small Projects in the United States.
Photo courtesy of Geoffrey C Warner
Casa Bambu; relax and rejuvenate in this tropical oasis.
Secret hatches, rotating bedrooms, wings and more. Moving Buildings on Pinterest.
Small space? Get inspired! See 30 house plans under 100 square meters here.
As compiled by Dezeen, "Eight of Will Alsop's visionary but unbuilt architectural proposals"
New York City celebrates all things design from May 11-23 2018.
Family, friends, fans and colleagues have been paying their respects to British architect Will Alsop, who passed away over the weekend.
Reinforced concrete 'Casa H' in Chile is a 'testament to the beauty of reinforced concrete.' It was designed by Felipe Assadi.
Photo: Fernando Alda
20 winners of the Award for International Excellence were announced by The Royal Institute of British Architects, see them here.
Photo: Leonardo Finotti
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation reached out to fans and asked them to show off their FLW inspired tattoos. See them here.
Ford's new technology allows blind passengers to feel passing landscapes by touching the window of the vehicle they're in.
"Each year, the program recognizes 10 projects that integrate design excellence and environmental performance, with one winner being elevated to COTE Top Ten Plus—an indication of exemplary proven energy performance and post-occupancy lessons."
Photo: Doublespace Photography
ArchDaily asked their readers for images of their most impressive architectural models. See them here.
Different cities around the globe have different levels of pollution in the air. This Earth Day art installation in London includes 5 of them.
It's International World Book Day. Arch Daily compiled these architecturally innovative bookcases in tribute.
Elizabeth Diller of Diller Scofidio Renfro has been named the world's most influential Architect by Time magazine.
Each year, people gather in the Black Rock Desert for a week long event of unique Art and Architecture called Burning Man.
Designer Edward Van Vliet brought this out of service crane back to life. It's now a sought after accommodation, and part of the Yays Concierged Boutique Apartments. The crane-turned-cabin features fantastic views of the Amsterdam waterfront.
"Boogertman Partners, Africa's largest architecture practice, has promised to tackle its gender pay gap in response to Dezeen's Move the Needle initiative."
Mini living residences are grouped together and each use only use 15-20 sqm of space. The community shares things like a kitchen, gym and outdoor area.
ArchDaily celebrates International Women's Day (this month) with an open call to women all over the world who run their own firms.
Solar panels, sustainable building materials, and a fully rotational base make this northern Italy home quite unique!
Slim house cleverly allows natural light into the home through the sloped roof.
13 inclusive emojis have been proposed by Apple, including a hearing aid, guide dog and people using wheelchairs.
Safdie Architects new Golden Dream Bay project in China puts affordable housing on the map without sacrificing efficiency or humanity.
The newly completed Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in Toronto has a shell-shaped roof and mirrored panels that redirect natural light to the inside of the station.
Engineer and architect Eladio Dieste designed and built the revolutionary church of Cristo Obrero in the 1960's. Here, it is documented in photographs by Gonzalo Viramonte.
Pi plays a key role in architecture, design, engineering and construction. The 14th day in March each year is recognized as Pi Day. "Pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter."
The photo was borrowed from Martin Krzywinski and Cristian Ilies Vasile.
The Window House allows owners to enjoy the outdoors from inside.
2018 Pritzker Prize Laureate, Balkrishna Doshi.
Answers to many of the frequently asked questions surrounding Apple's new headquarters, Apple Park.
Levi's laser technology with partner jeanologia allows a variety of washes to be produced within 90 seconds. Using a laser to distress and shade jeans cuts back on Levi's environmental footprint, and helps them get closer to their "zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020."
Lego is cutting down on plastic waste by launching new blocks that are part of it's a plant-based (sugar cane) line.
10 questions about his career path, interest in design, and new products.
"Print Your City" initiative uses recycled plastic to make urban furniture.
Svart Hotel: The Arctic Circle's first energy net-positive hotel.
The World Architecture Festival is being held from November 28-30 in Amsterdam. It's time to submit your applications.
75 clever Valentines with Architecture in mind.
Louvres allow natural light to flood this London home during day, and provide protection and privacy during the night.
The 50-piece Ecocapsule is ready for production. It's a mobile dwelling that is self-sustainable and accommodates two.
Bogotá architecture captured via drone by designer Camilo Monzón Navas.
Gensler and Reebok are getting pumped up about their new collaboration.
Variety is the key to function at Troll's Peak cabin in Norway.
A collection of 15 'Sunning Staircases' by ArchDaily.
This Toronto office has recently updated with vibrant pops of color.
Winners have announced for the Circular Materials Challenge.
Fact-checking powerhouse Snopes recently published a collection of debunked architectural rumors. Read about them here.
Future Forward! 6 must-sees at the Interior Design Show in Toronto
Could you do it? Ab Rogers Design has created a 19 square metre concept apartment.
The American Institute of Architects awards projects that have "stood the test of time for 25-35 years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design and significance."
Self-contained cities of the past, present, and future.
A collection of the 50 most popular architecture photographs of 2017.
The Stretcher Railing Society in South London up-cycled stretchers from World War II into railings for the community.
Buildsense put old materials to good use when they reused materials from the previous build to complete this ranch style home.
Mushrooms, algae and ocean plastic; some of the unusual materials that were used in design this year.
Architecture students converted a historic bank into a library for the town of Newbern. It provides the first public internet hub, and social centre.
The National Association of State Fire Marshals has announced that it will offer a free fire-risk evaluation tool on it's website as of January 1st 2018.
The Mourn urn. "a bioplastic that can be produced from bacteria found in sewage water. It has similar properties to regular plastic, but biodegrades at a similar rate to wood."
As of early January 2018, Toronto's Bentway park will be open to the public. It's promises to "change how Torontonians gather and experience art and events downtown."
Marketing agency NeoMam transformed The Simpsons home at 742 Evergreen Terrace into a series of different architectural styles.
Instagram account floorplan_man. A creative, unique and very colourful perspective on typically bland floor plans.
The Discovery Centre is located in Quebec, Canada. It was constructed entirely of local wood and has received two awards at the 2017 American Architecture Prize.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi took 8 years to build. Watch it here in a 3 minute time lapse.
Building a bridge between the Yale School of Architecture and the community.
3 people can assemble this home in 6 hours. Best of all, it rings in for just $33K.
"The hotel opening is slated for summer 2019, but the complex’s revamp goes way beyond its signature structure."
Vietnam's skyscraper complex, named the Empire City, will feature three towers, a public viewing deck, and vegetated 'sky forest' terraces.
Aerial photographs of Los Angeles and New York's architecture.
The bus follows painted markings on the road, and is a combination of a train, bus and tram.
The Sol Friedman House in the Usonia Historic District is for sale. For 1.5 million, it could be yours.
Get inspired by the Swedish Fall colors and stay overnight in a Danish micro-dwelling.
How and why do people use parks? By answering this question, city and park planners can gain valuable insight.
Locally sourced wood was used to build the Bridgehouse. It won first place at the Ontario Wood Design Awards in 2016.
The restaurant is half-sunken into the sea; it will eventually become part of the marine environment it is surrounded by.
Located in Varna, Bulgaria; the seashell shaped library attracts citizens to its shelves and entices them to pick up a book and unplug.
Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Alphabet, (which is Google's parent company) has a vision for Toronto's waterfront.
Using basements to their full potential. 10 homes with impressive basement use.
A pinecone inspired treehouse created by Italian architect Claudio Beltrame is situated amongst the trees in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage area.
Forget parking cars! Where there's room for a parking spot- there is space for a tiny-Tikku-home.
12 gravity defying buildings-they're anything but ordinary.
Shipping containers repurposed and used to build a home in California.
POP UP: A water reservoir, parking garage (that moves up and down as water levels in the reservoir rise or drop) and green space...
Worth the wait? 7 years longer than originally planned, and 10 times more expensive than budgeted for; the Elbphilharmonie was built using algorithms to produce an exceptional sound experience.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has announced the winner of it's Moriyama RAIC International Prize.
As the Summer winds down, make plans to tour these LEED-Certified wineries and breweries.
Explore this modern, minimalist cottage situated inside a vineyard near Valencia, Spain.
A collection of spaces intentionally designed for someone who is fond of reading; and of course the books that come along with them.
Pedestrians can now enjoy Chicago from a never-before-seen perspective. The Chicago Riverwalk allows people to explore an active shipping route, the cities ecology, participate in outdoor activities and more
The first museum dedicated to contemporary African Art and the tallest building in the sub-Sahara.
A proposed timber tower will be the world's tallest. It will also filter water in Central Park.
The roof rotates; thus allowing the homeowner to enjoy the same view from multiple rooms in the house.
The flight 93 National Memorial.
9 Museums opening this Fall with significant Architectural influence.
Explore 10 dwellings that cling to a larger 'mother' building to survive.
Cibinel Architecture built this boathouse cottage combo in Northern Ontario. It boasts beautiful lake views and enough dock space for the entire family.
Titled "Turning The Pages 2.0" Microsoft and The British Library partnered to release pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Arundel.
What are your design preferences? Do you enjoy something more minimal, or something a little more rustic and refined?
One day set-up time, mobility, and minimal waste. Welcome to The SHED Project.
Designer Fernando Abellanas has created his own "refuge in the city", and the best part is, rent is cheap!
"At night, neon lighting illuminates the buildings through windows and skylights like a beacon, making the museum complex the focal point of the park."
"10 must-see landmarks on Norway's scenic tourist trails"
Bike culture in Toronto is booming. Bike specific condos are next.
"In the world of architecture, Frank Gehry is a living legend."
A park in San Francisco has been revamped with a pop of colour. The park has gone from "from unsafe and outdated, to accessible and vibrant."
The rip in this building is actually an Art installation that was designed by British Artist Alex Chinneck.
For any architecture lover out there, these 10 wedding locations are sure to have you saying "I Do!"
Mariana Bisti uses a drone to explore Hong Kong's skyline at an angle you've never seen before.
Landscape Architect Claude Cormier has come up with some clever designs for the revitalization of Berczy Park in Toronto.
A proposed underwater storage facility could potentially house Amazon's stock as the demand for online purchasing continues to grow.
Architecture from 68 countries are included in this years World Building Of The Year Award at the World Architecture Festival. Check out who is on the short-list:
This building had many layers of renovations and alterations before Original Regional Architecture came in and brought it back to life.
Inspired by sailing, boats and the sea; these buildings bring a taste of nautical life to land.
18 U.S must-see landmarks to visit on The Fourth of July.
Azure magazine explores the best of the best Interior Design studios in Canada.
10 of the worlds most stunning and creative water fountains.
We all scream for ice cream! This parlour is located in the heart of a popular Art courtyard in Poland. The cones were specifically used to help identify the cone shaped 'V' in the brands name: "Lodovnia".
The Royal Institute Of British Architects' annual award for the 20 best new builds.
Brillhart is brilliant when it comes to blending in with your surroundings-
A look inside some of the most extraordinary coastal homes.
1 Spadina: The University of Toronto's brand new location for the school of Architecture, Landscape and Design.
Take a spin through 20 of the most bike-friendly cities across the globe.
Recycle, Reduce, Re-Use! The environment is fragile, and we have an impact on it every day...This Dutch design team is turning poo into power.
We're pretty excited about Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday - To be Frank, our blog is all about FLW this week! Take this quiz and see which Frank Lloyd Wright building you are!
Tours of the Taliesin are 50% off today in honor of the upcoming 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Take a tour of the private island and home of Faith Hill & Tim McGraw.
Okie dokie, poke! Humblefish in New York needed to switch up their decor style. The restaurant used to be a dingy, dark bar. Now, after being re-vamped, it's light, fresh and inviting- Just like their poke bowls!
Today Google commemorates architect Zaha Hadid; the first female awarded the Royal Gold Medal.
"These gorgeous architectural feats prove, if nothing else, that inspiration for great design might come from the most natural of sources: nature"
The brick wall; which was hand-laid, was inspired by soundwaves as they move through water.
Why camp when you can glamp? Glamping can be summed up as glamorous camping, or people who can't be bothered to "slum it" in a tent.
Creative and compact tiny bedrooms are both functional and save on space. Check out the Dezeen top 10 here:
This apartment building was constructed without harming a single tree. The result is unique, charming and environmentally friendly.
Apple's new headquarters, "Apple Park" also nicknamed "The Ring" will run on sustainable energy and allow workers to feel the breeze from outside.
Get off the grid with this 250 foot Canadian built tiny home.
A piece of the popular HBO series Westworld is up for grabs. Located in Glendale, California, this historic cottage could be yours
The "coolest" shipping container this Summer...
A historic Philadelphia whiskey factory converted into a chic 4-bedroom boutique hotel and restaurant.
Off the grid: an aerial view of cities that evolve and consume historic railway and roadways.
Trend Alert! Blackout curtains with an edgy, creative style. These curtains have cut-outs of whatever your imagination desires...
Arch Daily defines art and architecture; 13 of the most noteworthy projects
In case you missed the AIA Conference on Architecture this week in Orlando, here is a summary of the conversation Michelle Obama had with AIA President Thomas Vonier.
Thanks to the subreddit /r/evilbuildings, BoredPanda was able to compile this list of "The Most Evil-Looking Buildings That Could Easily Be Supervillain Headquarters"
This library has no windows. Instead, engineers and architects used thin slabs of marble.
A look at the epic homes architects build for themselves.
Are gender-specific restrooms becoming old-fashioned?
Sarah Scoles cut her water consumption for a week and explored what life will potentially be like in a post-water America.
Travelling through the wilderness discovering homes built amongst the woods.
Inside Tokyo's intricate flood control system, "G-Cans"
Using a shake plate to test buildings in preparation for potential earthquakes.
"Former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, will give a keynote speech at this year's AIA National Convention in Orlando – following a protest over the lack of female speakers for the event."
A former tank station in Salzburg, Austria was converted into a very chic loft...
Hyper-realistic renderings allow us to experience things in a virtual way that was impossible just a few decades ago.
A look at 13 buildings that earn the title bizarre.
Nicknamed a "super-slender" skyscraper; this conceptual New York tower will bend at the top-making it the world's longest building.
The Franklin Mountain House-A 3 storey, stacked home located in El Paso, Texas.
Ethan Schlussler built the ultimate treehouse. He refused to use books-Instead, he relied solely on his imagination.
Architecture in Ireland: 8 of the best
Lego tape-that's right! A totally nostalgic trip down memory lane. Stick it to nearly any surface and start building.
The Vikings Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a beautiful stadium with a reflective glass exterior.
Welcome to the very possible future of construction. A Russian/San Fransisco based 3D printing specialist can print and paint an entire home in 24 hours.
Work wearables are popping up this year on a job site near you. They can track things like worker location, heartbeat, productivity and more
A glimpse inside a WWI cement factory that was purchased by architect Ricardo Bofill. To this day, he continues to transform the building from what it once was- into a lush, liveable paradise.
"To honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture."
Italian architect, Stefano Boeri is famous for creating plant-covered skyscrapers. Now he's thinking bigger...much bigger.
Abstract; a new Netflix series, started streaming on February 10th. It "tries to help people not only see the built, designed world, but understand how it gets that way."
World-Renowned Architect Frank Gehry is lining up to teach an online master architecture course.
The way to make a city great is to plan for public spaces, areas where people can gather, socialize and be together.
Design, innovation, passion and endurance. These homes really have it all.
Renaissance, Ranch and Tudor (to name a few!) Popular and iconic American architectural home design styles.
"The Schmiedhof Alm Restaurant lies in the exclusive Zell am See Ski region of Austria, 1,720 meters above sea level."
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; but when does one take it too far?
"Slightly reminiscent of a submarine’s periscope, the Horinouchi House’s triangular-shaped exterior allows it to fit snugly into its modest plot of land."
Replica architecture that resembles the original- it exists in many cities around the world, dubbed "Duplitecture"
Floating fields, aluminum buildings and rooftop swimming pools- the list goes on!
Architects from the Vardehaugen firm in Norway are giving their clients the full-scale experience.
"The goal is to have solar roofs that look better than a normal roof."
"With the number of passengers travelling by train set to double in the next 25 years, Network Rail is spending almost £27billion on new track and stations."
Two Dutch designers have created 'BAG2WORK'. They're employing refugees, producing knapsacks and recycling garbage.
Designer Sheng-Hung Lee utilizes mangroves and concrete pots to develop a green defence to soil erosion rising sea levels.
The Arcade Providence; which happens to be the oldest shopping mall in the U.S.A, has been renovated into micro lofts and businesses.
Exploring what is left of the caretaker apartments in the libraries of New York City.
Colombian startup 'Conceptos Plasticos' converts rubber and plastic waste into housing for impoverished communities.
Google and Monotype have teamed up to create Noto. One typeface that can translate 800+ languages and 100 different scripts.
"After being closed for a two-year restoration, the New York Public Library’s historic Rose Main Reading Room and Bill Blass Public Catalog Room will reopen to the public ahead of schedule on Wednesday, October 5th at 10am."
Opened in 1928, the luxurious Hotel del Salto had magnificent views of the Tequendama Falls in Colombia. Tourists flocked to see its old world architecture, and take in the beauty of the falls.
Spatial design affects psychology. We design office buildings to ignite creativity, hospitals to promote health and well being, and airports to reduce travel-related stress.
The African American experience is integral to the museum’s architecture. “You’re using construction as a vehicle to carry ideas” says lead designer David Adjaye
"In a city full of eye-catching structures, our first thought was that it shouldn't just be something to look at," said Heatherwick.
Inside the highly technical dining room of Nero. Located on the Palatine hill in Rome.
The Sagrada Família basilica has finally entered its final stages of construction. The basilica, located in Barcelona has been under construction for over 130 years.
Joyce Wang designs this Hong Kong restaurant with a nod to the unique grilling preparation used by the chef. She incorporates burning and smoking into the design process.
The Utsikten Viewpoint rests on the Gaular mountain along the western coast of Norway.
Economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability outline the 3 key qualities of the Banque Libano Francaise (BLF) in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Invisible Barn is covered in a reflective film that mirrors its surroundings. While humans can not recognize the reflection; animals can.
17 sites by Swiss architect Le Corbusier (or Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris) have recently been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The new app 'Pokemon Go' is allowing users to experience buildings and the environment in new and interesting ways
Architects have started taking over empty big box retail stores and transforming them into something the community desires.
"The Multi, from German engineering outfit Thyssenkrupp, is a mag-lev elevator system that doesn’t just go up and down—it goes sideways."
Joris Laarman Lab have created a robot in Amsterdam that quite literally prints a 3D bridge and builds it simultaneously.
A temporary floating bridge has been installed in Italy's Lombardy region. It was designed by conceptual artist Christo and allows pedestrians to literally walk on water
“The Playboy’s Town House, from a 1962 issue of the magazine, was originally created for Hefner himself."
"To make a moon village, think beyond Science and Engineering"
France to install solar pavement over the next 5 years.
"Being able to repurpose this waste and incorporate it into my gown for the #MetGala proves the power that creativity, technology, and fashion can have by working together." -Emma Watson
The so-called tough phone can be dropped 2m onto concrete and operate; it is water and dust proof and survives extreme temperatures.
The Smiths’ adobe-style house, designed by Stephen Samuelson with architect Harry Perez-Daple; the interiors are by Judith Lance.
The makers of this material are clearly being provocative- The ultimate recycled building material
Mashable got exclusive access to Apple’s brand new headquarters. The grand opening is scheduled for 2017
A statement released by her office said: "It is with great sadness that Zaha Hadid Architects have confirmed that Dame Zaha Hadid, DBE died suddenly in Miami in the early hours of this morning."
Arch Daily explores 9 projects that feature creative and eye-catching windows.
Block’hood is a virtual neighbourhood-building simulator that
enables users to get creative and experiment with buildings, without the
real-life consequences.
Dezeen asks famous architects to tell us about their favourite brutalist buildings. Click the button below to read more!
The SkySlide was designed by Gensler; it allows users to slide from the 70th floor to the 69th floor via a glass slide on the outside of the building.
Dutch microbiologist Hendrik Marius Jonkers has discovered a bacteria that is capable of mending cracks in concrete.
"China has seen a number of architectural gems springing up in recent years, including one building shaped like a teapot and another that has been likened to a pair of trousers."
Named "Next Tokyo" the skyscraper will accommodate half a million people. It includes urban farming, including the growth of algae to be used as a clean fuel source.
These builds are flood and earthquake resistant; and support communities through natural disaster.
Take a look at the 2016 Wood Design Award winners
The Ribbon of Light bridge is under construction in Los Angeles. The bridge will connect pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from the Boyle Heights neighbourhood to downtown Los Angeles.
Heneghan Peng Architects (Dublin, Ireland) and Kearns Mancini Architects (Toronto, Ontario) won the international competition to design the Canadian Canoe Museum on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
This sauna is built on the shores of Lake Huron. It has a cedar interior that mimics the curves of a grotto.
Laura Bliss writes about how the cities (some of us) live in have evolved from smog making machines into "Heroes of The Environment"
This concrete home was inspired by domestic water tanks that are used in the area to supply houses with water.
“Ten years ago if you said ‘green roof,’ a person would think the roof was painted green”
A favourite spot for the community to spend free time; Paprocany Lake in the city of Tychy has recently undergone a total facelift.
A look at the tallest skyscrapers to be completed in 2016.
A home armoured against extreme weather, fully solar powered & boasts the latest in renewable energy technologies... welcome to the Sure House
Hadid's first residential development in The Big Apple promises to be futuristic and sleek.
Wood buildings are sustainable, strong and a renewable resource. Builders & architects are making the move towards timber for their building product of choice.
They're 300 square feet- but designed to feel like 600. With high end finishes & butler service...these places won't last long
The Travolta/Preston residence was designed to accommodate John's passion for aviation- He even parks his Qantas Boeing 707 in the yard.
A skyscraper named "East 44th Street" in midtown Manhattan with open-air garden terraces between floors
TIME Magazines annual list of Inventions of the Year...These 6 made the list; and what's better-> they're by & for Architects.
Steven Holl, a New York architect has been approved to build two skyscrapers in Copenhagen harbour-The catch is the pedestrian bridge that connects them.
Former Mathematician and McMaster University professor; James Stewart had his Toronto home built with unique curves reminiscent of mathematical symbols.
Odd & intriguing: Thomassons exist in every city. They serve no apparent purpose, yet they're maintained.
Concrete Canvas: add water and erect a concrete tent that is durable and permanent
The drought in California is pushing farmers to get creative with their crops; utilizing solar energy is the new trend
Thai architect Jun Sekino teamed up with Design For Distaster (D4D) to design schools that were destroyed by...
The modest structure, so named because one could, if so inclined, fire a bullet clean through without hitting anything, first housed immigrant workers...
Nice Architects of Slovakia have designed the ultimate in glamping accommodations in their off grid Ecocapsule. With solar cells...
Today is the 46th anniversary of the first time we walked on the moon. The story from Time Magazine linked below...
Not sure Renzo Piano and Steven Holl have been getting it right? Here’s your chance to make your mark on one of their buildings...
And now for something completely different - the finalists for the 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition have been posted. Entrants...
Within days of Islamic State releasing a video showing their destruction of sculptures in the Mosul museum and the ...
Aboard a No. 6 local train in Manhattan, Weill Cornell researcher Christopher Mason patiently rubbed a nylon swab back and forth along a metal handrail...
Willy Wonka's glass elevator moves one step closer to reality with this new design for lifts that can move horizontally as well as vertically, and which promise to...
Bjarke Ingels is an architect who isn’t afraid to think weird. When a competition solicited ideas for what to do with a huge trash-munching power plant...
Only 25 years in, one of the ugliest examples of modern architecture is slated for a $270 million renovation. Mettre du rouge à lèvres à un cochon.
I can't decide what the coolest part of the Amager Bakke Waste-to-Energy plant is: The unique wedge design, the ski slope, or the laser lit smoke rings...
This unique house was envisioned as a safe haven from the common and powerful cyclones in Northern Queensland, Australia. I think it will also work for the zombie apocalypse...
Our friends over at Archdaily.com have posted a follow-up to their popular post "The 10 Most Inspirational TED Talks for Architects". This new list of an additional 10 talks runs the gamut of issues from...
What happens when you task an up-and-coming Thai architecture firm with the design of a modern orphanage? You get a design void of preconception and...
Read More
The 2014 Pritzker Prize has been deservedly awarded to Japanese architect Shigeru Ban for his innovative and inspirational humanitarian work. In the arena of social networks...
Dean Putney writes: "...users were booting up and creating any virtual world they wanted...Hopes were high! Oculus seemed untouchable; the white knight of VR. Well, F@%# it. Facebook just bought the thing."
Students in the Renewable Energy and Ecological Design (REED) program at Vermont’s Green Mountain College have designed a jewel of a home for ...
"Think Global, Act Local" has been a popular mantra for a number of years. Recently, one of the planets most recognizable brands has embraced this socially-aware philosophy...
Form before function or the other way around? The answer is obvious in the case of urban infrastructure facades. Recent technological advancements in areas...
David Pescovitz writes: "Cartoonist Rube Goldberg's absurdly complex mechanisms for achieving easy results are so ingrained in popular culture that the artist/engineer's name appears in the dictionary as an adjective..."
Kyle VanHemert writes: "Steve Jobs thought the best stylus was the one between your thumb and your middle finger. The iPad and iPhone were built around that simple idea..."
