In 2013, after countless storms, harsh winters, and more than one lightning strike, the tree next to the Mies van der Rohe–designed Farnsworth House reached the end of its life, making it a hazard to the architectural landmark. Thus it was chopped down limb by limb in the spring of that year, and its 60-year tenure as the home’s rooted companion came to an end. Instea...
Apis Cor, whose motto is "we print buildings," just completed the world’s largest 3D-printed building to date—a 6,998-square-foot, 31-foot-tall government facility comprised of concrete, gypsum, and proprietary materials developed by the company. The company’s 3D printer—which is about the size of a large car—spit out the structure section by section in a total of aro...
The Harry Butler Environmental Education Centre will be the home of the Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University’s research centre that will explore the co-existence of economic development and protecting the natural environment. The Institute and building are named for Australian wildlife documentarian Harry Butler who was jointly named Australian of the Year in 1979 ...
The document, which is out for public consultation, follows the publication of five speculative designs for what the park could look like by five local design practices in September 2019. Those designs, by Conrad Gargett, Urbis, Lat27, Place Design Group and Tract, were used to start a discussion with the public which, in turn, informed the draft vision. 5,400 ideas were...
A concept development application with drawings prepared by Turner and Turf Design was submitted for the development of the Waterloo Metro Quarter precinct in November 2018. The site is bound by Botany Road and Raglan, Cope and Wellington Streets. The Design Guidelines indicated that a lead architect would be responsible for the design of the station, ground plane, podiu...
The City of Sydney’s 20-year Central Sydney Planning Strategy will allow for up to 50 percent more floor space in the four “tower cluster areas” of Barangaroo, Circular Quay, Central and Town Hall, in developments that demonstrate design excellence. It will also prioritise office space over housing, with a 50 percent cap introduced on residential accommodation in any ...
Designed by Architectus and Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, the project has created a variety of new public spaces, in part by rehabilitating parts of the building that have been closed for decades. The total amount of floorspace available to the public has increased by 40 percent, with a 70 percent boost in seating. The first stage of the $88.1 million redev...
“Sustainability and retail don’t generally go hand-in-hand and we are proud to play a role in breaking the paradigm of what traditional retail centres offer in their design and output that facilitates sustainable consuming,” said Roger Nelson, managing director of NH Architecture. Among a number of exacting requirements, buildings that meet the LBC guidelines need to ...
LIGMAN SAS France has recently completed a striking installation for the Saint Leonard de Noblat Care Home (EHPAD), which is located next to the city of Limoges. Working alongside the project Architects; Dhalluin-Peny (DPA) based in Brive, LIGMAN delivered a high-quality clean solution that met DPA’s desired angular design aesthetic whilst also addressing the brief re...
Made of powder-coated aluminum, the interlocking metal fins direct light and shadow throughout the day for an animated visual effect. Getting the angles of the canopy just right proved particularly challenging. SOFTlab used a Grasshopper plugin called Galapagos, which runs evolutionary algorithms to optimize the rotation of each pillar’s trunk, reducing the number of ...
The best facilities must ensure creature comfort while also providing creating immersive, visually pleasing experiences for visitors. Opened to the public in April, the spacious new panda enclosure at Copenhagen Zoo raises the bar when it comes to zoo architecture. Co-designed by Bjarke Ingels (founder of architecture firm BIG) – together with Schønherr Landscape Arch...
“Their strategic investment is a testament to the strength and value of The Mart as a premier business location and NeoCon as an invaluable resource and hub for the commercial interiors industry,” Byron Morton, VP Leasing, NeoCon, stated. The event welcomed a large number of new exhibitors, showrooms and showroom expansions for its 51st edition. Seven new permanent s...
From 16 to 20 February 2020, Dickson will present its new Woven Flooring collection during Euroshop! Will you be there? Do not hesitate to visit us: Booth 11E85 - Hall 11
PEAKnx presents the latest generation of its Controlpro touch panel. Compared to its predecessor, the new Controlpro offers several improvements: the exchangeable glass cover is now even thinner, and the special coating optimizes the touch behavior. On the other hand, the touch panel features the latest generation of RAM and an even more powerful processor. In addition t...
AVE New Style 44 toggle switches with aluminium front plate are the emblem of modernity and of this new trend that aims to rediscover the aesthetics of the past, that AVE reinterprets with a forward-looking glance towards the future. AVE New Style 44 toggle switches with aluminium front plate represent a perfect synthesis between technology and design. You can choose ...
The AVE anti-intrusion range is enhanced by two smart IoT central units with integrates Wi-Fi module and web server, that are developed to interface perfectly with AVE home automation, sharing with it a single integrated platform with the same use and programming mode of the home automation supervisors. These devices can be easily controlled from Android and iOS smartpho...
DOMINA Smart is the revolutionary AVE platform that meet all the modern needs of tech living: a single integrated and IoT ready system that concentrates all AVE technological systems. Home automation, anti-intrusion and video intercom combine with remote control and voice commands to expand both the system possibilities and the professionals’ opportunities who can design...
More integration among the systems, more supervision tools, more interactivity to create a cutting-edge smart home, suitable for every technological need. It’s with these assumptions that DOMINA Smart is born: the new integrated IoT ready platform that concentrates all the AVE technological systems. Home automation, anti-intrusion and video intercom interact with each ot...
Benefitting from the numerous advantages of porcelain stoneware, the line combines design and contemporary appeal to shape a project that highlights the diverse variety of details present in natural stone. There series comes in four shades, in keeping with the latest trends in interior design: Grey, reminiscent of the subtle tones of the original material; pale, delic...
A collection of unique and original white body ceramic coverings that plays on the combination of glossy textures on matt background creating dynamic geometrical relief games and 3D effects. The decorative concept of this series by FAP Ceramiche focuses on patterns with an absolutely contemporary language. Mat&More Deco rediscovers the charm of the quarter-circle deta...
Safe access to the roof – for your own employees or for third parties – is absolutely essential when it comes to providing a safe working environment. I have therefore put together a number of tips for creating a safe roof access point. TIPS FOR SAFE ROOF ACCESS 1. Make sure all the necessary PPE is available When going onto the roof to perform work, make sure th...
Bleu Provence, the retro style bathroom specialist, announces the release of its "Pastel Colors" collection for its line of TrueColors washbasins. Blue, green and pastel pink enrich the already rich collection of a dozen colors and give the various washbasins of the range (sizes from 26cm to 120cm) a look of the most seductive. So trendy!
ou can choose a roof hatch as a roof access point if you are looking for a safe, economical, and easy way of accessing a flat roof. The main advantage of a roof hatch is that the climb onto the roof is only one storey high. You simply use the existing stairwell inside the building to get to the top floor, after which you only have to bridge one storey by climbing the...
It is an absolutely out of the ordinary house which was designed in order to spend joyful convivial moments, for business meetings or to organize unforgettable parties. A location able to understand and, at the same time, to make a deep passion for vintage cars coexist with a strong inclination for the hospitality of the landlord. The kitchen, in fact, evokes the same co...
The Permanent Observatory of ADI Design, Association for Industrial Design, has selected Mosaico+ for publication in the ADI Design Index 2019: The winner is JOINTED designed by Massimo Nadalini JOINTED is the collection, disegned in 2018 that symbolises the Mosaico+ revolution. Beyond decoration, beyond the traditional mosaic concept, beyond chip size, rigidly defi...
Newflush® system, designed by Catalano, optimises the WC flushing performance thanks to its powerful vortex system. This technology significantly reduces the sound of toilet flush, reduces the water consumption and with its dynamic cleaning action there is a reduction in the use of detergents. By removing the rim - where bacteria, limescale and grime build up - the insid...
The historic brand, founded in 1883 by a Czech salami maker, became a symbol of the city’s post-war economic regeneration—and the architects aspired to channel that heritage while simultaneously creating a modern, functional venue in the CityLife shopping district. First and foremost, it’s not only a delicatessen: While visitors are free to choose from a selection of ...
EXPRESSION OF ITALIAN TALENT In an extraordinary territory, a sole global production site near Rome includes R&D department, management, prototyping laboratories and production departments. This unique organizational set-up creates effective synergies and a constant collaboration among the different teams wihitn the company. For us, MadeinItaly means excellence, relia...
DoorBird's IP video door stations can now be quickly and easily connected to tci's luna touch panels. Bird Home Automation, the manufacturer of DoorBird products from Berlin, Germany, and tci have joined forces to ensure that the smart home solution is tailor-made to the needs of users. "Our luna touch panels for building services engineering complement ideally DoorBi...
Bird Home Automation, a global leader in IP video intercom technology, has released the first indoor station for its DoorBird door intercom product line. The A1101 indoor station displays a live video feed from the DoorBird door intercom and provides 2-way audio communication with visitors. With a customizable high-resolution touchscreen display and hard keys for commonl...
Macalloy has a new website, including a Blog and new Heritage page too.
Wood as building material and complying the fire protection at the same time often sounds like a contradiction. But we combine the fire protection criteria with the rustic flair of reclaimed wood. According to IMO criteria, our 3-layer spruce wood panels with fire retardant and multi-colored coating have been tested for flame retardancy and can now also be used for wa...
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It is an improvement of Cataglaze® glazing system; besides being more resistant to limescale and therefore easier to clean, it has a powerful antimicrobial action able to kill germs and bacteria. The effectiveness of the new formula is guaranteed by the presence in the mix of silver and titanium ions. The antibacterial action is ISO 22196 certified and it is 99.99% effec...
New porcelain stoneware tiles have been added to the Marmoker collection, which is now even richer. The timeless charm of Calacatta Extra, Titan White, and Canova, with the same classic veining on a white background that ignited the creativity of Tuscan masters; the delicate shades of White Musk, Fior di Pesco, and Oyster Grey; the brighter tones of Caribbean Green, Brow...
Tom’s Design Research (TDR) Studio created and designed the new 100-cover restaurant which has been pre-opened during Salone del Mobile this April 2019 and it will welcome the public as it opens its doors to all in May 2019, following the design event. Dixon explained in an official press release from his own design studio that Milan needed a place where a permanent d...
