FRAC centre opens in new site by jakob + macfarlane. Jul 29, 2013 FRAC centre opens in new site by jakob + macfarlane FRAC centre opens in new site by jakob + macfarlaneimage © nicolas borel all images courtesy jakob + macfarlane the extension draws from the lines of the existing building image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane faceted aluminum cladding articulates the tubular shapes image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane dubbed ‘the tubulences’ the addition links the historic buildings to the courtyard image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane a dynamic skin characterizes the structure image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane interior view image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane in collaboration with electronic shadow, hundreds of diodes express climactic information as points of light image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane image © nicolas borel image courtesy jakob + macfarlane cat garcia menocal I designboom.
Faux pli gourmet supermarket extension by archinauten. Jul 23, 2013 faux pli gourmet supermarket extension by archinauten ‘faux pli’ gourmet supermarket extension by archinautenall images courtesy of archinauten south-west view in twilight, the facade merges into the surrounding promenade the extension is an enlargement to the existing gourmet spar supermarket facade in public use the wooden bench seating allows people to enjoy the view of the lake from the other side ‘faux pli’ is located at the bank of gmunden, lake traunsee, upper austria view of the lake and spar supermarket in its context detail of the precast concrete components with view through to supermarket’s interior lighting detail site designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.
Public Space Is... Hot tub cinema. Jul 20, 2013 hot tub cinemas pop up across london top image: hot tubbers enjoy anchorman at a screening in east london with a heatwave currently hitting the UK you’d imagine most people won’t be prioritizing a trip to the cinema – but an outdoor screening viewed from the comfort of a hot tub with seven friends on the rooftop of a trendy east london venue might just twist your arm. hot tub cinema combines relaxing hot tubs, classic films and fashionable spaces across east london. attendees can purchase whole tubs to share with friends or buy individual tickets to share with fellow hot tubbers – just go easy on those gassy beers out of respect for others. hot tubs, classic films and fashionable spaces reserve a tub for up to 8 people – or share with other guests the events have been popping-up throughout the year in london and hot tub cinema is also preparing to tour internationally in the near future. daytime and nightime screenings available more details here » andy butler I designboom.
Polk Street Showdown: The Redrawn Lines, Lanes, And New Plan at SocketSite™ July 18, 2013 Polk Street Showdown: The Redrawn Lines, Lanes, And New Plan Having run head-on into a wall of seemingly unexpected opposition, the SFMTA was forced to revisit and redraw their plans for removing metered parking along Polk Street to make way for dedicated bike lanes from Union to McAllister.
The revised project has been divided into two segments, with two different designs for Polk Street, one from Union to California and another from California to McAllister. Roughly 90% of the metered parking spaces on Polk Street between Union and California will be retained by adding a green bike lane in one direction, adding green shared lane markings in the other direction, and implementing morning tow-away regulations on the shared side of the street to provide more space for cars and bikes to share the road (click plan to enlarge): First Published: July 18, 2013 8:00 AM I hope that everyone is enjoying the transformation of San Francisco into a bedroom community for Silicon Valley. Huh? OMA wins miami beach convention center bid. Jul 18, 2013 OMA wins miami beach convention center redevelopment bid OMA wins miami beach convention center bid all images courtesy of south beach ACE see designboom’s previous coverage of the early proposal here. rem koolhaas and the southbeach ACE team talk about the intentions and decisions driving the winning proposal video © south beach ACE by reorienting the conceptual axis of the convention center, east-west neighborhoods are more readily connected the proposal seeks to weave together the strengths of the existing site with choice greenery and subtle density an 800 room hotel will top the reconfigured convention center renovations and carved public spaces are respectful to both the needs of miamians and important neighboring projects view of the rock climbing wall and part of the ample public park that represents an 800% increase in greenery informal promenades and walkable civic spaces allow the center to become a force of urban organization cat garcia menocal I designboom.
The fifty united plates by ceramic designers corbe company. Jul 16, 2013 the fifty united plates by ceramic designers corbe company the fifty united plates by ceramic designers corbe company all images courtesy of corbe company based on the traditional map of the united states ‘the fifty united plates’ is a collection from american ceramic designers, corbé company. made of porcelain, the project crosses the boundaries of craft, art and design. constructed to scale the unique pieces fit seamlessly in with their neighbor, to collectively form the entire nation. ‘the 50 united plates’video courtesy of ryan lawless washington strawberry-rhubarb pie texas cornbread with florida & oregon california and washington plates oregon plate michigan plate camp-style denizen mugs are a reward level anatomy of a state plate the fifty united plates is copyright of corbé company designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.
ErickRivard : Le Plateau Mont-Royal, bel... Laurie Olin: The Man, The Myth, The Landscape Architect. This is a big week for landscape architects. Laurie Olin, one of our profession’s most respected practitioners, educators and leaders will soon be standing on stage next to celebrities such as George Lucas, Herb Alpert and Elaine May, being presented with the prestigious National Medal of Arts by President Obama. Awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, it is the highest honor given to artists by the US Government.
Olin is the fourth landscape architect to receive the award, joining superstars of the profession Lawrence Halprin, Dan Kiley and Ian McHarg. The White House press release describes Olin as a “preeminent landscape architect,” who is “renowned for his acute sense of harmony and balance between nature and design.” The list of all Olin has achieved in his illustrious career would take up too much space here. Olin’s collective work displays the heart and mind of a true urbanist. I have had the great fortune of knowing Laurie for over a decade. Congratulations, Laurie. BRT: Cities Get on Board with Better, Reliable Transportation. Young people across the country are decreasing the amount they drive and increasing their use of public transit. Meet Jacob Curtis, a 29 year old young professional who was recently featured in The New York Times.
Jacob moved to Charlotte for a new job. He found a home close to bus and rail lines. His home is in a location where he can ride his bike to the office along a no-traffic greenway. During his off hours, he navigates the Queen City easily thanks to his smartphone, which helps him plot routes that blend biking and mass transit options. Sound familiar? It should, because Jacob is just one example of many Millennials who would rather use public transportation, bike-share or walk instead of drive.
Contributing to this shift in transportation choices among Millennials is the fact that many young people – especially after the Great Recession of 2008 - are choosing to live in urban communities that are walkable and well connected by mass transit. Attention City Leaders BRT Done Right. Manitoba matsqui. Manitoba matsqui. Archdaily. 2013-06-28+All+Boards+Open+House+June+20. Shortlist Announced to Design Moscow’s First Park in 50 Years. In the 20th century, it was going to be the site of the world’s tallest skyscraper, but it became the world’s largest hotel.
In 2006, the hotel was replaced with a fence, the largest advertising space in all of Europe, enclosing acres of undeveloped, highly valuable land. In 2014, it will become Moscow’s first – and most important – park in over 50 years. Zaryadye Park, located on 13 acres of land just a minute’s walk from the Kremlin and the Red Square, will become a gateway to Moscow, one that will “project a new image of Moscow and Russia to the world.”
Because of the Park’s significance, the city of Moscow (with aid from the Strelka Institute for Media Architecture and Design) has decided to host an international competition for its re-design. The 6 finalists shortlisted for this significant project, after the break… The Shorlisted Finalists are: The jury panel consists of leading experts from all over the world, including: Competition schedule: A Disappearing American Original: The Roadside Rest Area - Mark Byrnes. During a move from Los Angeles to Austin six years ago, photographer Ryann Ford kept coming across 20th century rest stops, each one different from the other. Humble in stature, these traditional rest areas, despite their charm, have become a relic of America's roadside past, unable to match the conveniences of modern day travel centers with their fast food restaurants, wireless internet, and large bathrooms.
On her website, Ford expresses disappointment in the nation's increasing preference for homogeneous travel centers, allowing rest areas to lose "the fight to commercial alternatives. " We talked with her about her ongoing rest stop project, why they're so special to her, and the modern day travel centers that are replacing them along America's roads: I started noticing these cute little roadside tables along the different Texas highways. While doing my research, I read about a rest area just north of Ft. Walker Lake, Nevada What surprised you about these places as you discovered them? Longboard stroller: an experiment in urban mobility.
Jun 11, 2013 longboard stroller: an experiment in urban mobility longboard stroller: an experiment in urban mobilityall images courtesy longboard stroller the ‘longboard stroller’ by quinny presents a different approach to urban mobility; re-thinking how parents can commute within a city. the four-wheeled mode of transportation provides an alternative to traveling at longer distances with children in environmentally-friendly manner. collaborating with studio peter van riet to design a refined prototype, the longboard hybrid comes equipped with a full scale stroller and ergonomic handles for added stability and control. although the project is still a concept and in its initial research phases, the company plans to evolve the design over the next months. the ‘longboard stroller’ presents a different way of urban mobility; re-thinking how parents can commute within a dense metropolis ‘a day out experimenting and having fun’ video courtesy longboardstroller prototypes rodrigo caula I designboom.
Saint John Invests in Bicycle Infrastructure | Spacing Atlantic. SAINT JOHN - Saint John does not typically come to mind when thinking of a city with a cycling culture. In the 2006 census, the Saint John CMA had the lowest cycling rates in Canada with only 0.3% of the population using a bicycle as their primary commute mode. This is compared to the North American average of 1 to 3%. The highest cycling rates in Canada were reported in Victoria, BC with 5.6% of the population regularly commuting on a bicycle. Closer to home, Moncton and Halifax each experience a cycling commute mode share of 1.0%. The city is hoping to change this.
The recent announcement of the “Campus Harbour Connection” proves the city is serious about active transportation. The route will connect the Tucker Park Collaborative, the largest concentration of employees outside of Uptown Saint John, to the central business district. Stakeholder Involvement The investment has cycling advocacy groups in the city applauding. The city consulted multiple stakeholders when designing the route. Painting Your Own Crosswalk: Crime or Civic Opportunity? - Sarah Goodyear. In Vallejo, California, last week, a man was arrested and jailed for painting a crosswalk at what he says is a dangerous intersection in his city. Anthony Cardenas, 52, was bailed out to the tune of $15,000 by an anonymous donor after a night in the slammer. When he got back to his neighborhood, he was greeted with what the local Times-Herald referred to as “a hero’s welcome”: "He does nothing but try to do good," said Vanessa Arriola, who works at a hair salon across the street from Cardenas' house.
"He's harmless as a person can be, to be completely honest Cardenas told reporters assembled at the spot that he was motivated by a concern for public safety, but that he won’t be repeating the action: "I thought, 'They have to do something there, or I'm going to have to do something,' " Cardenas said. Prosecutors have not yet decided if they will press charges, or what the charges would be. For citizens who deploy these tactics, the goal is not simply to provoke or disrupt.
Development Done Well Is a Community Affair. The era of build-it-and-they-will-come is, if not over, waning. The era of easy financing is dead. And the reaction by developers and planners is, to say the least, mixed. Everyone, it seems, is taking the news a little differently. The Kentlands Initiative in Salt Lake City is taking a unique approach to the problem by not just polling their community to find out what they want, but actually engaging them in making it happen. The Kentlands Initiative is a non-profit spin-off of The Kentlands Company, developers of the heralded New Urbanist community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Granary District is a diverse neighborhood in this more-diverse-than-you-might-expect city.
It's a hardworking neighborhood that grew up around the railroad — light and heavy industry, warehouses and silos — but as the railroad moved west, many of the businesses moved with it. The first thing on their plate was a neighborhood block party — funded in part through Kickstarter. One of the many coffee klatches. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Rotunda to be Transformed into Turrell Skyspace. With his first exhibition in a New York museum since 1980, James Turrell will dramatically transform the sinuous curves of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim Museum into one of the largest Skyspaces he has ever mounted. Opening on summer solstice, June 21, 2013, the temporary installation Aten Reign will give form museum’s central void by creating what Turrell has described as “an architecture of space created with light.” As described in the exhibition overview: “In Aten Reign, daylight enters from the museum’s oculus, streaming down to light the deepest layer of a massive assembly suspended from the ceiling of the museum.
Using a series of interlocking cones lined with LED fixtures, the installation surrounds this core of daylight with five elliptical rings of shifting, colored light that echo the banded pattern of the museum’s ramps. James Turrell is curated by Carmen Giménez, Stephen and Nan Swid Curator of Twentieth-Century Art, and Nat Trotman, Associate Curator, Solomon R. Photography by Jesper Rasmussen. A New Humanism: Part 20 - Point of View - May 2013. Where Americans Want To Live: New ULI Report, America In 2013, Explores Housing, Transportation, Community Preferences Survey Suggests Strong Demand for Compact Development - Urban Land Institute.
It's Time For City Planners To Adapt A New Model. Everyone Deserves Good Design - Point of View - May 2013. Patrick Oystryk. Their Wall | A really cool idea for a community wall! Changing The Land: Integrating Ecological Science With Design. Warren Byrd: How to Be a Landscape Architect. Feyssine Park by Ilex Paysage Urbanisme. Graphisoft Park by Garten Studio. Ideas + buildings | People and Perspectives at Perkins+Will. LOLA Landscape Architects win Maaskant Prize 2013: Topos. Steeling Beauty. 21 Balançoires (21 Swings) 6 Hyper Exotic Urban Gardens - Amanda Erickson. Arkadien Winnenden by Atelier Dreiseitl. TUMO Park. In the Rock - Fire Brigade Magreid. Development Bank Of The Meurthe by Atelier Cite Architecture. What If the Entire World Lived in 1 City? - Emily Badger. Tanner Springs Park by Atelier Dreiseitl. Urban Coffee Farm and Brew Bar by HASSELL.
Actually Worthwhile Advertising: a Water-Producing Billboard - Technology. L.A.'s Parklets Have Gotten Quite Fancy - Arts & Lifestyle. What Will Happen to Budapest's 'Ruin Pubs' Once All the Ruin Is Removed? - Arts & Lifestyle. Schöneberger Südgelände Park by Odious. Calendar Garden by Studio Basta. Købmagergade Shopping Street by KBP.EU (Karres en Brands + Polyform) Nicholson Street Mall by HASSELL. The Case for Walkability as an Economic Development Tool - Design. San Francisco's Parklet Built Out of a Citroën H Van Might Be Shut Down - Neighborhoods. Fairy Tale Architecture: The Halloween Edition. Flashback: MoMA's Ideas to Combat Rising Seas in New York Harbor - Design. Philips Hue: The Light Bulb You Can Control With Your Phone.
The digital doesn't annihilate the analog, and the business card creativity proves it. Patrick Oystryk. An Airport Terminal That Perks You Up Instead Of Grinding You Down. In Osaka, A Camper Store With A Floating Trail Of Shoes. (Slide 1) | Mad Scientists Offer $1,500 Shoes Made From Genetically Engineered Stingrays. Designed in Hackney: Costume designs for Carbon Life by Gareth Pugh. Maria Chairs \ estudio e+d. Camper store in Lyon by Studio Makkink & Bey. A Chair Made Of Balsa Wood Weighs Under 3 Pounds, And Still Won't Shatter. A Blanket Made Out Of Wood That Actually Works! Imagine A Kitchen-Friendly iPad That You Can Cut On.
Gentle by Front for Porro. Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show. Image of the Week: New York Details; Brooklyn and The High Line. Dude, Seriously: They Invented A One-Handed Beer Bottle Opener. How Do You Market A Breakthrough Camera Like The Lytro? Very, Very Cleverly. Salvador Dalí's Real Masterpiece: The Logo For Chupa Chups Lollipops.
Architecture / Table Vic made from one piece of plywood. Rendre publique la durabilité : La plateforme d’observation du Bayou à la Nouvelle Orléans. Redevelopment plan presented for historic Port-au-Prince | New Urban Network.