Tel Aviv Arcades by Penda. Penda reveals a residential high-rise for Tel Aviv that is defined by arches and cascading terraces and that responds to the broad display of the city’s Bauhaus era and the haptic materiality of its Old Town.
Measuring 116m in height, the condominium tower features 17.650 squaremeters of residential areas on 18 floors. Nico Van Der Meulen Architects / House in Blair Atholl. Located in Blair Atholl, Johannesburg, South Africa.
This 750 square meter house was designed by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects. Nico Van Der Meulen Architects “Designed by Werner van der Meulen of Nico van der Meulen Architects, this double storey home boasts nearly 750 m² under roof and is surrounded by serenity and tranquility. B L O O D A N D C H A M P A G N E » TWO CONTAINERS – ONE HOUSE. When artist and designer Julio Garcia created his own home and studio in Savannah, Georgia, he connected a fine line between two opposite worlds: organic and industrial.
Working with two 40′ shipping containers, natural materials and the lush foliage of his lot, Julio succeeded in joining disparate elements into a unified whole. The two 40′ shipping containers were placed about 6′ apart on a foundation system of steel I-beams resting on concrete piers. The 6′ gap was filled with a wood-framed floor and shed roof. Natural wood delineates the gap between the containers as well as the new window openings cut into them. An elevated terrace made of local wood invites us to enter through a glass sliding door positioned between two parallel blue steel containers. Contrasting with the exterior, Garcia gave the inside a clean contemporary look. The kitchen is subtly set off from the rest of the open living area by the use of wood flooring instead of what appears to be black-tinted concrete.
Beachfront Residence in Chile by Raimundo Anguita » Homedezen. This 3000 m2 beachfront residence was designed by Raimundo Anguita.
It is located in Papudo, one of the more exclusive and elegant places on the central Chilean littoral. Description: Windhover contemplative center offers tranquility at stanford university. Feb 04, 2015 windhover contemplative center offers tranquility at stanford university windhover contemplative center offers tranquility at stanford universityall images © matthew millman the ‘windhover contemplative center’ by aidlin darling design in collaboration with rammed earth works, is located on the campus of stanford university where it serves as a sanctuary for quiet contemplation amid the academic bustle.
Hump-shaped house covered in plants by Patrick Nadeau. A layer of grasses, herbs and flowers blankets the roof of this hump-shaped house near Reims, France, by architect Patrick Nadeau (+ slideshow).
Named La Maison-vague, which translates as Wave House, Patrick Nadeau's project is one 63 experimental houses being built in the commune of Sillery, near Reims, and was designed with an arching profile to resemble the shape of a mound or hill. Plants wrap around the east and west facades, primarily to provide thermal insulation but also to allow the house to fit in with its rural surroundings. The Green School. The Open Parliament of Albania / Coop Himmelb(l)au.
Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(l)au shared with us their winning scheme for ‘The New Parliamentary Complex of the Republic of Albania’.
The building, located on a site area with approximately 28,000 m², is going to be the first project in Albania for the Viennese headquartered studio. More images and architect’s description after the break. Architectural and urban design strategies As the future political center of the Albanian Republic, the Open Parliament of Albania creates an outstanding architectural landmark in one of the main parts of Tirana’s urban fabric. Situated along the compositional axis of the city, it is located in vicinity to the major governmental institutions. SBA_EXPO Japan Pavillion. Another goal was to construct the pavilion using methods that were as low-tech as possible, so they argued for simple joints of fabric or metal tape.
As the intersection between two paper tubes was pushed up to form the three-dimensional grid, an angle would open and a suitable amount of tension would be applied. Further, since the paper tubes themselves would rotate to draw a gentle S curve, the joint would allow for three-dimensional movement. Tape was an appropriate solution. Apartment No. 1 - Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Aga Khan Development Network Aga Khan Award for Architecture About UsFrequent QuestionsHis Highness the Aga KhanAbout the AKDNAKDN Agencies What's NewGeneral NewsPress ReleasesSpeechesSpotlightsPublicationsIn the MediaE-mail Bulletin ArchivesPhotographs & Slide ShowsVideosPodcastsAwards received by AKDN Agencies Aga Khan Academies (AKA)Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM)Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED)Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS)Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS)Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC)Aga Khan University (AKU)Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS)University of Central Asia (UCA)
Bamboo: The new super construction material. Researchers from the University’s BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials, in collaboration with a team from Coventry University and the University of Cambridge, are exploring the use of bamboo for the widespread construction of homes.
Bamboo holds a number of benefits over other construction materials – it grows extremely quickly, reaching maturity three times faster than hard woods, and is renowned for a strength that is comparable to steel. However, inherent drawbacks currently prevent the widespread use of this material. Bamboo has limited durability when exposed to UV rays and humidity, and its thin walls and empty internal diaphragm imply that it has poor fire-resistance.
Royal Opera House in Essex, England by Nicholas Hare Architects LLP. Detroit Sustainability Center in Michigan by Inform Studio. Pedestrian footbridge in Evry, France by DVVD. Cassia Coop Training Centre in Sumatra, Indonesia by TYIN tegnestue Architects. October 14th, 2012 by Sumit Singhal Article source: TYIN tegnestue Architects Project Description The work on Cassia Coop Training Centre started during the autumn of 2010. 2010 Professional Awards. Honor Award EDSA, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL USA Client: Longmen Mt. Nankun Zhongheng Ecotourism Development Co. Ltd. Close Me! Nankun Shan Mountain Nature Reserve is located in Central Guangdong and 80 miles from Guangzhou. Close Me! The Great Geek Manual » The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries.
Gravity defying floating House in Ukraine (Located 1 km from Krasnosilka) A Trampoline Bridge Design And Other Amazing Images From This Week. Layar Villa by GM Architects in Bali. ‘Hydropolis’ Competition Entry / Margaux Leycuras, Marion Ottmann, Anne-Hina Mallette. Designed by architecture students, Margaux Leycuras, Marion Ottmann, and Anne-Hina Mallette, from the architecture school of Nantes, they recently won a prize in a competition organized by the Foundation Jacques Rougerie. Their ‘Hydropolis’ proposal answers to this competition, in the category rising waters, by a project located in the Nile Valley which aims to exploit the phenomenon of rising waters instead of suffering the consequences. More images and the students’ description after the break. Problem. Crazy rooms. Stair Porn .org – Stairs and nothing but.
Aedas - West Kowloon Terminus, Hong Kong, China. Image courtesy Aedas Located centrally within the city's urban realm, the West Kowloon Terminus functions as an indicator of how relations have improved between Hong Kong and Mainland China. World’s First Vertical Forest Under Construction in Milan. Himalaya Water Tower. First Place 2012 Skyscraper Competition. IBN WAGENINGEN ATRIUM - green architecture, sustainable lifestyle, do-it-yourself, creative environmental options, craft, organics, gardening, planting, flower pots, reusing, old and vintage, nature, environmental news, recycling tips,
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