The Architecture Foundation’s new year starts with the first leg in our exchange programme between new architects from Norway and the UK; plus an exhibition at the AF Project Space by Louise Lemoine and Ila Bêka (of Koolhaas HouseLife acclaim).
Stephen Bittel’s Terranova and the evolution of Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile. Nestled among palm trees, sunny Coral Gables has long enjoyed a reputation as being a favorite destination for native Floridians looking for an immersive experience, and out-of-town guests alike.
Architects Estudio Ramos decided that the actual structure of the building would serve not only a structural purpose, but through its forms, the bare concrete shell would protect the glassed walls.
These homes were originally developed with a single story floor plan, with long galleries and a tower or belvedere, used to watch from a distance the presence of native Indians
Yes is More Exhibition by BIG Architects, Arc en Rêve, Bordeaux, France : Yes is More – Comic Strip Architecture Book, BIG Architects book
Design: Architect Bogdan Chipara. An Urban Design Solution for “The Connected City” International Competition. “Bridging on steroids’… draws many new links animated with energy, ecology and fascinating juxtapositions. But these are bridges for people not for cars.” “It pays homage to Kessler and the original intent of the city… very appealing and as it speaks to the character, structure and form of the city”.
Curtis Hixon Park Tampa, Florida downtown waterfront district renewal design by landscape architects Thomas Balsley Associates, USA – FL images, news
The first centre, located outside of Cape Town, South Africa, was completed in December 2009. Centres in Nairobi, Namibia and Mali are currently under construction and aim to be completed around the time of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Main Street Garden Dallas design by landscape architects Thomas Balsley Associates – images of TX architecture, USA new urban-core public park
This home, surrounded by a dense foliage of aged trees, sits atop a wide lot, (30 mts), which permitted an expansive floor plan and a distinct separation between bedroom quarters on the upper floor and living and service areas on the ground floor
Estudio Ramos Arquitectos, Argentina architects, Buenos Aires and New York – building photo, USA + Argentina architecture studio – property designs
The A House design by Wiel Arets, The Netherlands, is a detached private single family residence situated on the corner of the centrally located, compact and low-rise housing district of Nishiazabu, Tokyo, Japan.
M-team Anderlecht – Brussels office building designed by BURO II Architects, Belgium : images + information on M-team Anderlecht Offices
This is a single storey lightweight structure perched over A& E and the fracture clinic. It is situated in a busy and chaotic part of the town, cut off by roads and surrounded by hospital buildings with different dates, styles and looks all embracing one other.