A typiclaly purist white building by celebrated Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. Simple concrete forms are located in a neighborhood south of Rennes, unusually the central space is circular rather than his usual rectilinear geometry
Yale School of Architecture symposium – Noncompliant Bodies: Social Equity and Public Space, “designers of the built environment tend to overlook or actively exclude persons who fall outside white, male, heterosexual, able-bodied norms.” Convened by Joel Sanders and Susan Stryker with a cross-disciplinary group of designers and scholars.
Jacob’s Ladder is a stunning new sculpture by Gerry Judah for the thousand-acre open-air Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park in Kaipara Harbour, near Auckland in New Zealand. Gerry made his name with the wonderful Central Sculpture for Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Surface Design Awards news – highlihgts from the show in London ; Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) by AL_A was Supreme Winner from world projects featuring innovative materials and surfaces.
The spectacular, undulating roof at Quintain House which won the NFRC’s ‘UK Roof of the Year’ award has also won an International Federation for the Roofing Trade award at the 65th IFD Congress in Vienna, Austria.
Budi Pradono Architects, Jakarta design studio – buildings photos, Indonesia architect office: architecture practice news and key designs
Borromini architect, Rome, Italy – Baroque architecture, Italian buildings photos, churches – historic Italian architecture images & info
Two pairs of white, skeletal towers designed by DNA Barcelona in Puerto Cancún. The organic-shaped buildings – in plan and section – are strongly articulated through the rhythm of their balconies. Hotels, condominiums, shopping mall, time shares and retail are present.
This property on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has panoramic views out to the Pacific Ocean. Stealth House is a bit of a misnomer as the residence juts out boldly from the sloping landscape, Located high up on a ridge the home design is by Teeland Architects.
To maintain a comfortable environment while integrating the brand’s existing fundamentals regarding design and sensory experience, Matt Fajkus Architecture created a welcoming space that is open, intuitive, light-filled, and relaxing.
Modernization of a staircase in a late 19th century building, designed by Zalewski Architecture Group: the concept is based on the idea of evoking in recipients associations with the old character of the building but obtained through the use of modern spatial and formal solutions.
Wells Coates architect: buildings, English Modern architecture – 20th Century English architect of Lawn Road flats – Isokon, London architecture, England, UK
This rational brick-clad building designed by architects tp bennett maximises the wellbeing of its occupiers through abundant natural light, indoor planting, fresh air and noise reduction measures. The interior features brick walls and exposed services and structure above.
New York City’s sea level is due to rise 50 to 75 inches by 2100: most buildings cannot accommodate such changes. The design for Pier 40, a dilapidated 15-acre structure in the Hudson River, by DFA uses exposed lattice framing around a cluster of cylinderical towers, with honeycomb soffits at ground level.