Rendering to Reality trough the Construction Process
The engineering firm BES is building the spectacular Agora Tower in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. This is a luxury residential building also known as Tao Zhu Yin Yuan popular on net for…
Month: December 2016
19 Pictures Of The Plant Covered Exterior Of The Oasia Hotel In Singapore
Photography © WOHA Architecture firm WOHA have designed the Oasia Hotel Downtown in Singapore that’s covered in plants, making this tropical “living tower” an alternative looking building compared to the other sleek buildings around it. The hotel has its own sky garden, pool, and generous public areas, and is covered in 21 species of climbing plants with colorful […]
This 430 Square Foot Apartment Makes The Most Of Its Small Layout
Photography by Marcelo Donadussi Architects Raquel Zaffalon and João Pedro Crescente of AMBIDESTRO, have designed this 430 square foot (40m2) apartment in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where they aimed to show how it’s possible to live with comfort, design, and elegance in a small space. The apartment has the entry, kitchen, living, dining, and bedroom all […]
Berlin Holocaust memorial wouldn’t be built today, says Peter Eisenman
The memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin wouldn’t get built in today’s xenophobic social climate, according to its architect Peter Eisenman. The American architect, whose Holocaust memorial opened in 2005, said that growing hatred and anti-semitism across Europe would prevent the project from being realised if proposed now. “I believe that my
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Rope Lace Artwork Covers Meeting Room Windows At Etsy HQ In New York
Photography by Mantzalin Artist Manca Ahlin of Mantzalin, was commissioned by Etsy to create a collection of handmade rope installations for their new head office in Dumbo, New York. With a background in lacemaking, product design, and architecture, Manca uses her skills to create large one-of-a-kind lace installations around the world. Photography by […]
Platform-L Contemporary Art Center / JOHO Architecture
Platform-L Contemporary Art Center is located in a residential area of the Gangnam district in Seoul, South Korea. The sites irregular geometry – an irregular trapezoid – and being surrounded on three sides by street presented was a unique design challenge. The Laws of Architecture on the proposed site limiting building ratio to be no more than 60% of the total site area was a key focus to the design of Platform-L. This restriction typically leads to most projects designating parking to be on grade with a large mass covering the rest of the site. Platform-L situating the parking to be underground allows for a voided space on grade. The design of two independent masses with a central courtyard opening to the west proved to be the most efficient use of space. The north end mass is comprised of the museums entrance, two exhibition spaces, VIP lounge, as well as featuring a roof terrace looking out towards the cityscape. On the south end of the site a cafe / restaurant and office spaces are located. The exterior façade design inspiration came from Louis Quatorze fashion design company. This company is the sponsor for Platform-L and ideology is based on Louis XIV. The use of basic geometries of Louis XIV was reinterpreted to become the design for the façade of Platform-L. This design stands as a new symbol for the company and its high regard for fashion and culture.
vector architects finishes the suzhou cultural heritage museum in china
surrounded by water on three sides, the different volumes of the museum are connected through courtyards and outdoor corridors.
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MINI and Jaguar Land Rover launch creative spaces as car brands deviate from vehicles
Both MINI and Jaguar Land Rover have set up independent design-led startup hubs, as car brands look to move beyond the automotive field. Opening within a month of each other, MINI’s space in Brooklyn and Jaguar Land Rover’s facility in east London are both aimed at fostering creative development. This follows a trend for car
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Mrs. Fan’s Plugin House / People’s Architecture Office
Mrs. Fan is from a traditional Chinese family. Newlyweds like her are expected to purchase a car and move into a new house in the suburbs to start the next phase of their life. But for people in their early 30’s who wish to be financially independent, the astronomical price of real estate in Beijing makes buying a house on their own nearly impossible.
NFB Nursery / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro
Nara province where the site located has 8 world heritage architectures. So this city has a lot of history. On the other side, the site is located at the center of the industrial residence in Yamatokoriyama city. Surrounding is a special sight with simple and no color factories. This project is to reform an old kindergarten at that site.