The artist – who is known for his brightly coloured, cartoon-like works and limited-edition objects – covered two side-by-side courts on Manhattan's Stanton Street. The project is part of the sportswear giant's latest campaign, New York Made, which will see a series of community collaborations and interventions across the city. Kaws, whose full name is Brian Donnelly...
The Towada City Plaza is a friendly new face in Towada, Japan. Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates created a community-friendly design for the the small city, which is tucked in the foothills of the Hakkoda Mountains in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture. The community center is a gathering place for citizens of the community that encompasses offices, a kitchen, ...
When we decided to choose our favorite building of 2013, it didn’t take us long to pick the MuCEM. Maybe you can call us biased because we are based in Marseille, but there are many reasons that the MuCEM came out on top. Of course, the fact that the MuCEM is France’s first major attempt at decentralizing culture from Paris plays a role, but let’s not forget that our poi...
The architects sought to create an attractive facility while limiting costs. It is built of low-impact materials, primarily from Scandinavia. The green roof helps control rainwater runoff and is more attractive to those living on the slopes above. Neighbors are pleased that the indoor operation emits little noise or odors. Such facilities can be placed in proximity to re...
This highly unusual outdoor “gallery” in 24 waypoints—binoculars, a streetlamp and other colorful objects—is in striking contrast to the landscape through which the footpath wanders. At its zenith, at Tüllinger Berg, the route offers panoramic views of Weil Am Rhein in Germany and the Swiss city of Basel. In the latter, modern buildings make it more difficult to pick out...
This empowerment also fosters community, as design plans are used both for single homes and public housing projects. Many of the new designs stress environmental sensitivity and economic sustainability. Some software incorporates appliance, furniture and building materials modules. Multiple file formats and user friendliness have attracted architects and designers, as we...
BIG's huge urban park in Copenhagen, a power station in Baku and a university in Morocco are also shortlisted to win the triennial award, billed as one of the most lucrative architectural prizes in the world. Other projects recognised include an open-air community centre in Bangladesh, Jean Nouvel's latticed Qatar tower, a library built around an ancient archeological e...
The open ideas competition organised by Arch Out Loud called for an aquarium and waterfront proposal at Long Island City's 11th Street Basin – opposite Louis Kahn's Four Freedoms Park at the lower tip of Roosevelt Island. Lissoni came top with his Aquatrium design, comprising two circular elements within an extended basin.The Aquarium and Marine Center would be formed...
The Bystrup-led team, which also includes London architecture studio Robin Snell & Partners, has been recommended as the winner of the Nine Elms to Pimlico Bridge competition, ahead of architects including Amanda Levete and Hopkins. Featuring a slender structure and spiralling ramps at both ends, the proposal is described by the design team as a "minimal, seamless cro...
The practice winning-design was selected from a shortlist that included schemes by high-profile architecture firms including Steven Holl Architects, Mecanoo, and OMA. The design features a pair of glass-encased cubic structures that house a museum, library and underground archive, arranged around a public plaza. The museum will offer 15,000 square metres of space a...
The structure is intimately connected to the event’s overarching theme, “Feeding the Planet: Energy for Life.” The primary sculpture is entitled The Hive and was conceived in close collaboration with bee-expert Doctor Martin Bencsik’s research on pollination and the collective dynamic of bees. The 46-foot (14-meter) cuboid of interlaced aluminum elements is based on the ...
Nikken Sekkei, the Japanese architecture firm ZHA teamed up with as part of a required consortium of firms, released a statement on 18 September indicating the two firms were not able to secure a construction company in its consortium. Hadid's firm said in the statement: "It is disappointing that the two years of work and investment in the existing design for a new natio...
The competition requires capabilities in planning and design, construction and construction supervision, and asks design firms to form a consortium covering all these capabilities. nikken sekkei and zaha hadid architects have not been able to secure a construction company in its consortium and therefore, they are unable to enter the competition. zaha hadid architects...
The enormous green roof is part of Sand Hill Property Company’s $3 billion renovation plan for the Vallco Shopping Mall, renamed Hills at Vallco. The ambitious project will transform the failed shopping mall into a sustainable and walkable LEED Platinum mixed-use community. The Hills at Vallco’s crown jewel is without a doubt its $3 million 30-acre green roof, an unpr...
Planned in the late 50’s, it is now under a “Renewal Plan” in the goal to adapt to today’s needs and comply with sustainable development objectives. The D2 Tower is first of all an urban project: it transforms the current ring road into a urban boulevard where life can be resettled. Its implementation erases the fracture between the Esplanade and the road; people com...
confronted with an untenable status quo and a structure designed for the dawn of the jet era when boeing 707’s and douglas DC-8’s ruled the sky, a completely new structure presented the only viable path forward. in 2014 new york’s governor cuomo launched the ‘masterplan design competition,’ now the plans and the consortium to build it have finally been unveiled. the f...
Completely vacant, in 2000, six cave houses dating back to the 5th and 6th century were converted into an unconventional, yet truly unique 30-room, 5-star hotel called the Yunak Evleri. Each underground room has been decked out in Ottoman era antiques and topped off with a personal spa and patio. The rest of the hotel is a reclaimed 19th century Greek mansion that sits a...
Located near the entrance of the Future Food District, this futuristic design showcases the intersection of food, design and energy like you've never seen it before. Hit the jump to learn how harvestable, edible food is embedded in the canopy's infrastructure, and why the sun is such an important ingredient. Visitors to Milan Expo 2015 have an opportunity to interact ...
Positioned between the high line and the hudson river, the much-anticipated project contains a series of indoor and outdoor galleries that double the institution’s floor space in comparison to its former home. conceived as a laboratory for artists, the scheme features dedicated areas for education programs, as well as a 170-seat theater, a study center, a multimedia p...
designed by melbourne-based practice denton corker marshall, the granite-clad building is the first 21st century pavilion built on the site, and replaces the previous structure completed by philip cox in 1988. conceived as a white volume set within a black box, the scheme seeks to embody a singular, contemporary aesthetic designed to appear as a sculptural object inte...
Today, in the information age, architecture is a technology platform that consists of computer system connections and new materials. This project has been commissioned by The Consortium of the Zona Franca CZFB and 22@ of Barcelona. 22@ is an experimental district with a powerful, distributed and accessible energy load. Part of the Districlima network, where new busine...
It’s a cautionary tale that can be seen to sum up many of the issues from the past 20 years of the city’s rocky architectural and planning history, yet one that may still have a happy ending. If one wanted to pick a city as a case study for European urban development over the last 1,000 years – warts and all – Warsaw would be a good candidate. Over a relatively small ar...
The founders of design and branding agency Kemistry are turning their eponymous gallery into a not-for-profit organisation, supported through print sales, private donations and public funding. The gallery is now searching for a permanent space after losing its Shoreditch home due to a rent rise at the end of 2014. It has been awarded £15,000 by the Arts Council – the Br...
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, revealed plans this week for the Museum of the Future – an institution dedicated to innovation in design and technology. The Dubai ruler said on Twitter that the museum will be "a destination for the best and brightest inventors and entrepreneurs", offering an "integr...
According to 3XN, the new administrative home of the organisation governing the Olympic Games will feature a "dynamic, undulating facade" and an "open and flexible" interior. Olympic Unity House will consolidate the IOC's existing operations around Lausanne, creating offices for up to 600 employees on the edge of Lake Geneva. "In recognition of the symbolism of the Oly...
News: more than half of employees prefer a private work space, while open-plan office workers often experience too many distractions to work effectively, according to new data. Research commissioned by British office equipment company Expert Market found that 54 per cent of workers would prefer to work in separate offices, while 65 per cent said that lack of natural lig...
Opinion: the Brutalist architecture of 1960s British university campuses may not have been popular among students at the time, but recent styles of education architecture suggest a far more cynical approach, says Owen Hatherley. Although for some the architecture of higher education in the UK will always be defined by the (usually half-faked) Gothic and baroque courtyar...
As babies don't have fully developed immune systems, they are more susceptible to infections caused by viruses and bacteria. This risk of infection increases in public restrooms, especially if these places are not adequately and regularly disinfected. In the case of such an essential piece of equipment for babies in a public restroom as diaper changers, at Mediclinics, w...
By adopting this innovative approach, organizations can achieve economic benefits and play a crucial role in preserving the environment. As environmental awareness becomes a reality, the Waterloop cooling system stands out as a responsible and progressive choice in the field of refrigeration in a commercial context.
With the start of a new year and the 21st edition of Euroshop, the world's largest food retail trade fair, FRICON has decided to launch a new communication motto that represents the FRICON New Era. This is a mindset, a lifestyle. It's how we want to influence the world and how we want our customers to feel. Pure and sustainable. In each of our partnerships.
The renovation of the Auditorium della Tecnica was the last step in the process of improvement and functional enhancement of the Confindustria Conference Center in Rome: the space was reinterpreted through a contemporary lens, using only Italian-made products and materials. Giovanni Baccolini designed a new armchair for the occasion, inspired by the original seats design...
Dublin’s Tallaght Stadium, home of Irish Premier League football team Shamrock Rovers, has had its stands refurbished with Avatar Compact and Avatar Premium seats from Daplast. The Compact version of AVATAR basic seat, is designed with measures to install it on a very narrow tread bleachers (open occupies only 480 mm deep) or for sports venues that need to optimize its ...
SPA areas in Yogh Hospitality Surinam Hotel and Casino were successfully designed and manufactured by Juno Spa company. The project is located in South America.
In the world of commerce, security is paramount. Anti-Ram security bollards, made from iron or stainless steel, offer a robust defence against vandalism and theft. Their versatile design, fixed, removable, or telescopic, makes them the perfect choice for protecting commercial premises exposed to the risk of break-ins, ensuring the integrity of your business. Our wide ra...
The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is the oldest covered theatre of the modern era. It was the architect Andrea Palladio's final work, and is also among his most evocative. To make the seats more comfortable, Aresline designed custom-made cushions to reduce bulkiness while still maintaining comfort. Upholstered in red velvet, they are constructed of a single piece comprising...
Our company, Dias Design, stands out in the wellness and luxury universe for its exceptional quality and ambitious vision. Specializing in high-end massage tables, Dias Design has quickly established itself as a benchmark in the sector. Founded in 2018 by Guillaume Dias and Vincent Dias, an experienced osteopath, our company has undergone a surprising international expan...
