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TLT Tilting Hotel by BIG

2012-04-10T07:34:00.000+08:00

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Copenhagen based practice BIG architects designed a high-rises that will reshape the city of Guiyang in China. Among several other international architects, BIG will help redefine Guiyang’s Huaxi district, the city’s educational and cultural center. By proposing a generic hotel slab on one of Huaxi’s mountain slopes, architects envisioned a new and unique landmark, attracting visitors to an area already known for its touristic appeal.

Seongbuk Gate Hills by Joel Sanders Architect and Haeahn Architecture

2012-01-07T18:51:00.000+08:00

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This project is located in the exclusive district of Seongbuk-dong, a neighborhood where precious traditional architecture and natural landscape is preserved and celebrated.

Presented with the challenge of a steeply sloping site, this enclave of 12 private houses is designed so that every residence possesses ample private outdoor space and unobstructed views of the landscape. From the scale of the site plan to the design of the individual units,the project weaves together building and landscape, natural and synthetic materials, and indoor and outdoorspaces. Each residence is 3,000 sf with a garage/entertainment level and two living levels.

Dalian Museum by 10 Design

2012-01-07T18:17:00.000+08:00

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Hong Kong and Shanghai-based international firm 10 design has proposed the 'Dalian Museum', for urban planning topics positioned within the heart of the government district in Dalian, China. The building's external appearance responds to the established sculptures and parks scattered throughout the city, becoming a focal element in itself. The form opens towards an adjacent park to the west, visually incorporating the current urban planning elements and green spaces of the encompassing context into the museum.

Metro-Station Entrances for Donostialdea by Snøhetta

2011-10-30T18:08:00.003+08:00

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Chosen as the winning proposal among seven other competition finalists, the 'Vamos' project is a design for Donostialdea metro-station entrances. It is promoted by the Basque Government and is currently in the drafting stage of the construction process. The aim of the competition was to deliver a design that will attract the attention of users of the future suburban transit system and help those residing in the areas it serves to easily identify it. The selected design is intended to become a “new icon” of the city.

NYC Tech Campus by SOM Architects

2011-10-30T17:56:00.000+08:00

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Cornell University’s proposed New York City Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island plans to become a sustainable landmark. Oriented by the sun, the 10-acre campus encompasses the largest solar array in New York City, four acres of geothermal wells, and 500,000 square-feet of open green space dedicated to the public. If built today, the campus’s 150,000 square-foot main academic building would be the largest net-zero energy building in the eastern United States.

Brussels Airport Connector by UNStudio

2011-10-30T17:11:00.003+08:00

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Seeking to unite functions of the three existing buildings of Brussels Airport, architects at UNStudio introduced an elongated fibrous structure. The insertion establishes its own identity while serving as a connection between contrasting entities of the terminal and Pier A. It is a fully integrated commercial zone which facilitates various operational processes, retail functions, etc. Once past the screening area, the passengers are introduced to a duty-free shopping area and led towards a double height central plaza with cafes. The elevated Cockpit occupies the highest area of the Connector, offering best views of the plaza below as well as the planes, landing and taking off.

Ring Installation by Arnaud Lapierre + AUDI

2011-10-29T22:52:00.001+08:00

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French designer Arnaud Lapierre has created 'Ring', a series of mirrored cubes placed in a circular pattern in collaboration with AUDI. The vast amount of reflections and angles warps the perspective of the surrounding area. The optical effect creates a surreal environment in which both the structures and people are distorted and recreated, fracturing the usual relationship that individuals have with the piazza as well as themselves. Overall, the installation measured 5500 x 4000 mm (216 x 157 inches).

The 'Ring' installation was on show at place Vendôme, Paris, at the 2011 Foire Internationale D'art Contemporain (FIAC).

Transitlager by BIG

2011-10-29T22:43:00.000+08:00

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Copenhagen based practice BIG architects have created 'Transitlager', the winning competition proposal to renovate and extend a warehouse in the industrial district of Basel, Switzerland. Dating from the 1960s, the 18,000 square meter concrete structure will receive an additional 7,000 square meters for residences and arts-related spaces to transform the upcoming Dreispitz neighborhood into a bustling arts district. Visually separated into two stacked volumes, the combination will become a hybrid of mixed-use program, rearranging the distribution within the existing floors to merge activity from the art, commerce, work and living spaces.

Roca London Gallery by Zaha Hadid Architects

2011-10-29T18:02:00.000+08:00

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London based firm Zaha Hadid Architects recently has completed 'Roca London Gallery' for the high end global bathroom brand, Roca. Comprised of gallery spaces, lounge areas, a bar and meeting rooms, the 1100 meter square location will serve to host a variety of activities such as exhibitions, presentations, seminars and debates. To make the space versatile to all the functions and events, audiovisual, sound and light equipment are incorporated into the surfaces.

House in Nukuikitamachi by Mizuishi Architect Atelier

2011-10-29T17:26:00.000+08:00

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Japan based practice Mizuishi Architect Atelier (Kota Mizuishi) has completed 'House in Nukuikitamachi', a two-storey private dwelling for a family of four and their pets in Tokyo, Japan. Aiming to be a flexible living space that does not require constant maintenance, the design utilizes a series of 'futokoro' - recess void within something - to create a number of functional areas that extend the layout.

Minna-no-ie by mamm-design

2011-10-29T16:48:00.001+08:00

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Designed by a Japan based architecture practice mamm-design, called minna-no-ie, a two-and-a-half storey dwelling in a residential district of tokyo, Japan. Situated on a 4.5m by 12m plot bound by neighbouring buildings, the design seek to provide a space that seemingly expands beyond its borders by inserting a six meter-high garden room at its center.

Zaha Hadid Architects brand identity by Greenspace

2011-09-11T17:16:00.000+08:00

Design and brand strategy specialists Greenspace have developed a new identity, bespoke typeface and website for Zaha Hadid Architects.

Two of the brightest minds from the past century.

2011-09-11T16:22:00.003+08:00

Back in 1946, Le Corbusier meet Albert Einstein at Princeton after traveling to New York to present at the United Nations his project for the UN Headquarters.

I had the pleasure of discussing the “Modulor” at some length with Professor Albert Einstein at Princeton. I was then passing through a period of great uncertainty and stress; I expressed myself badly, I explained the “Modulor” badly, I got bogged down in the morass of “cause and effect”… At one point, Einstein took a pencil and began to calculate. Stupidly, I interrupted him, the conversation turned to other things, the calculation remained unfinished. The friend who had brought me was in the depths of despair. In a letter written to me the same evening, Einstein had the kindness to say this of the “Modulor”: “It is a scale of proportions which makes the bad difficult and the good easy.” There are some who think this judgement is unscientific. For my part, I think it is extraordinarily clear-sighted. It is a gesture of friendship made by a great scientist towards us who are not scientists but soldiers on the field of battle. The scientist tells us: “This weapon shoots straight: in the matter of dimensioning, i.e. of proportions, it makes tour task more certain.”

- Le Corbusier, The Modulor (1954)

Via Awesome People Hanging Together.

Ozone by Wonderwall

2011-09-11T16:13:00.001+08:00

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Wonderwall have designed the interiors for the Ozone bar located on the 118th floor of the new Ritz-Carlton hong kong.

Cove Way House by Bedmar + Shi

2011-09-04T00:38:00.000+08:00

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Singapore based practice Bedmar + Shi has recently completed 'Cove Way House', a single family residence located in sentosa island, Singapore. A dark void flanked by thick stone walls is the beginning of a processional approach through a cavernous passageway which leads inhabitants into the home. Terminating with an airy double height room filled with daylight, the dramatic contrast between enclosure and openness is emphasized with strategic manipulation of illumination and shadow. Operable floor to ceiling shutters wrap the rear of the dwelling, unfolding to reveal the canals and ocean beyond.

Star Wars: The Blueprints

2011-09-02T09:53:00.000+08:00

Compiling over 200 of the original production, highly detailed architectural drawings created for all six films of the STAR WARS Saga, the book provides an in-depth look into the universe that was painstakingly pieced together down to the most minute detail. Complimenting the blueprints are over 500 photographs (which even highlight the construction process) and illustrations.

Transmaterial: Lumisty

2011-07-16T02:37:00.000+08:00

Lumisty first drew widespread attention when it was used on the windows of Pleats Please, Issey Miyake’s clothing boutique in SOHO.

Upon first encountering the product, people are often struck by what seems like an optical illusion. Walking past a window with Lumisty applied, a perfectly clear, transparent glass surface becomes partially fogged. Two or three steps later, the same window is completely fogged. As the viewer’s angle shifts, so does the transparency or translucency of the film.

Vertical Living Gallery by Sansiri & Shma

2011-07-16T02:33:00.000+08:00

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Bring nature along as you move upwards. While Bangkok living ground has been rising, little of the green area rises with it. This green envelope is designed for condominium sale office gallery, a place where a new urban living definition is displayed.

Ring Around A Tree by Tezuka Architects

2011-07-16T02:10:00.000+08:00

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Japanese practice Tezuka Architects has completed 'ring around a tree', a dual-purpose annex building at fuji kindergarden - designed by the duo in 2007 - in tachikawa, tokyo, japan. sited adjacent to the existing school, the structure functions as both english-language classrooms and as a waiting station for school buses.

Cineteca Nacional Del Siglo XXI by Rojkind Arquitectos

2011-07-16T01:49:00.000+08:00

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Mexican practice Rojkind Arquitectos has been awarded the design of 'Cineteca Nacional Del Siglo XXI' by the national council for culture and the arts of Mexico. With a focus on generating new cinematic experiences, the renovation project will increase the complex's built area from 20,000 m2 to almost 29,000 m2, of which 7,000 will be dedicated to the public.

Rem Koolhaas’ Opening Lecture at The Strelka Institute

2011-07-16T01:14:00.000+08:00

Strelka Research Themes from Strelka Institute on Vimeo.

Strelka Institute, a postgrad school for media, architecture and design in Moscow. The school focuses on a series of themes aimed to reshape Russia’s current role in the world: from the preservation of the urban environment and migration to the future of energy and the role of virtual space.

The curriculum for the first academic year has been developed together with AMO (OMA’s think tank) as a framework for these creative investigations. Research projects will be led by OMA head Rem Koolhaas, AMO director Reinier de Graaf and cultural advisor Michael Schindhelm.

On the opening lecture (video above) Rem Koolhaas explains the program (first 40 minutes), addressing several global issues. Koolhaas’ interest in Russia will now play a vital role in shaping the next generation of architects.

NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal: The World’s Largest Media Façade

2011-07-16T01:02:00.000+08:00

All images courtesy of GKD Metal Fabrics

One of the New York City’s most forgettable buildings has been transformed into a model of modern technology. The Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT), located in midtown Manhattan between 40th and 42nd street, now boasts the world’s largest transparent media façade completed by GKD Metal Fabrics which effectively covers the building’s outdated steel façade.

New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion by UNStudio

2011-05-15T17:46:00.000+08:00

The Plein & Pavilion project was conceived by the Battery Conservancy to create an extraordinary ‘outdoor living room’ for spontaneous and scheduled activities, public markets, seating and shade, and a gleaming white, state-of-the-art pavilion for visitor information and delicious locally grown gourmet food. Designed by UNStudio in collaboration with Handel Architects LLP, New York serving as associate architect. The project’s landscape was conceived by Parks Dept. Landscape Designer Gail Wittwer-Laird.

Mobile Art Pavilion by Zaha Hadid

2011-05-15T16:17:00.000+08:00

Designed by Zaha Hadid for CHANEL in 2007 and commissioned by Karl Lagerfeld, the Mobile Art Pavilion’s opening exhibition showcases a selection of work by the 2004 Pritzker Prize laureate Zaha Hadid, designer of some of the world’s most highly acclaimed projects.

Jewell by Kavellaris Urban Design

2011-05-15T15:08:00.003+08:00

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Victoria-based practice Kavellaris Urban Design has completed 'Jewell', an multi-unit residence in Brunswick, Australia. Surrounded by an urban landscape of parking lots, railway tracks and main roadways, the building aims to be highly visible and relevant in its context.