News - Architecture

Casa Luar / Coelho Neto Arquitetura

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:37:31 +0100

The owner asked for a house to behold the moon, the sun, and the stars. For that reason, we create a fixed vent that crosses the house longitudinally, integrating the interior with the exterior, being an important axis of this project, which divides the intimate area from the social area. Also, to watch the moon we created a viewpoint, which also has a beautiful view of the city.

Gymnasium of South University of Science and Technology / URBANUS

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Relying on the hills behind, the Gymnasium of South University of Science and Technology stretches horizontally. The huge roof slides down along the rock mountain, hangs in the air, and stretches out a large eave to the west, providing a shady space under the local hot climate condition. Looking from the outdoor playground, the roof asymmetrically stretches down, emphasizing the dynamic exterior of the roof. The large steps are part of the gymnasium base, which leads to the playground and is supported by the V-shaped concrete structure. Since there aren’t risers between treads, the space under the steps can also receive lights, which means the space can be used as an informal sports space. Through these stands, the gymnasium and the outdoor playground are integrated as a whole.

El Anillo International Sports Innovation Center / José María Sánchez García

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0100

This project articulates a brief for an R&D sports technology centre focused on nature-related activities. The site is located on a peninsula in the Gabriel y Gal&aón Reservoir in C&aóceres Province, with seasonal changes in the water level.

Maine Coast House / Marcus Gleysteen Architects

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Set between saltmarshes and bedrock beach, Maine Coast House is a multigenerational residence for a retired couple with grown children. The original brief asked for a sculptural home that juxtaposes rather than conforms to the landscape. The design direction ultimately evolved from the former into the latter. Taking inspiration from informal harborside structures found along the coast, the volume of Maine Coast House is carefully broken into parts that fit naturally into the rocky setting.

Villa MSV / Johan Sundberg Arkitektur

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:53:41 +0100

MSV lies at the heart of a stately pine forest, beside the white beaches of Ljunghusen. Though it is designed as a home for a couple, the house provides space for friends, children, and grandchildren.

Velux's Build for Life Online Conference: Daylight in Architecture

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0100

As part of Velux's Build for Life online conference, ArchDaily will be hosting the in Architecture Sessions. Today Chris Precht, Sanne van der Burgh and Louis Becker will discuss how to leverage buildings to benefit the environment and improve the quality of life.

10 Tiny and Under 38 Square Meters Apartments

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:30:00 +0100

Finding an efficient configuration for a small apartment is not an easy task. Basic housing programs should be distributed in minimal spaces without losing comfort. Below, we have made a selection of 10 apartments under 38 square meters and compiled their axonometric drawings, to inspire you.

DM House / HORMA estudio de arquitectura

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100

Living on one floor implies continuity, articulation, composition, and fragmentation of spaces without losing the unity of the whole. The project of this house works the globality of the plot from its maximum use by its users.

A New Alternative in Interior Design: Two High-Quality Products on One Wood-Based Chipboard

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:45:00 +0100

The use of organic and natural materials, as well as products that successfully emulate them, has been a strong ongoing trend that continues to gain popularity in interior design. Especially in the past year, where confinement restrictions have heavily influenced the amount of time people spend in their homes, the industry has experienced an increased demand for products capable of bringing nature and visual comfort indoors – whether it be in the form of furniture or other decorative elements. It is, without a doubt, a design movement that is here to stay.

Spiral House in Berlin Proposes a New Residential Typology of Homogenous Living Spaces

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:30:00 +0100

German architecture firm has proposed a new residential typology that "adds a dynamic spatial dimension to a small building gap and emphasizes physical experience in housing". The competition-winning design features a central spiral staircase that connects the entire structure together and offers residents a fluid and dynamic interior that merges the outdoors and indoors.

Rieckshof Photo Studio / Helga Blocksdorf Architektur

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0100

The picturesque stand-alone location of a historic outbuilding and the parameters of the almost inexistent construction budget set the stage for a balance of introversion and extroversion in this barn conversion from the very beginning. In the transformation from a stable into a photo studio as a temporary workspace, the room initially closes itself off from the outside. It is entirely focused on the production of the images against the abstract setting of a background sweep. The double-height of this part of the room allows the gaze to wander all the way up to the closed roof panel.

VELUX and EFFEKT Develop Strategic Framework for Designing Healthier and More Sustainable Build Environment

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0100

VELUX Group reveals The Build for Life concept aimed at creating sustainable communities and built environment through affordable, socially-oriented designs and new housing models, healthy indoor climates and the use of low-impact materials. Developed together with , MOE engineers and Danish construction company Enemaerke & Petersen A/S, the concept provides architects and city planners with a “compass’ for navigating the sustainability imperatives of the moment while encouraging the design of healthier living places.

Parks and Squares: 20 Public Space Designs

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0100

Designing a public space means contemplating the aspects of everyday life in the city. Creating places for gatherings, conflicts, demonstrations, relaxation, and enjoyment. These spaces can be used in many different ways, depending on who interacts with them, and one of the main roles of those who design them is to expand these possibilities and sensations. Including plants, benches, sports facilities, spaces for culture, arts, and performances, conservation areas, or any other element that stands out, is essential to improve the quality of life of the citizens who enjoy these squares and parks.

Architecture and Engineering Side by Side: the Case of Urban Bridges

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0100

The technical needs of the construction of bridges many times guide the development of the design itself. However, architecture is never put aside, rather the opposite. The aesthetics of bridges that we collect in this article are the result of an intense, demanding, and stimulating dialogue between architecture and engineering, where the search for solutions only ends when both disciplines are fully satisfied.

Ithaca, New York Will Decarbonize All 6,000 of the City’s Buildings

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:30:00 +0100

Last week, the Common Council of , New York, voted to approve a first-in-the-nation decarbonization plan in which the roughly 6,000 homes and buildings located within the notably lakeside college town will be electrified to meet goals established by the city’s . That carbon-neutral-by-2030 GND plan was adopted unanimously by the Common Council in June 2019 to “address climate change, economic inequality, and racial injustice,” per the city.

Herdade da Cardeira Winery / EMBAIXADA arquitectura

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0100

This project is the expansion of the existing winery of Herdade da Cardeira, located in Borba, part of the Alto Alentejo region, in the center of the interior of Portugal.

Atelier for a Sculpture Artist / Maximilian Eisenköck Architecture

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:00:00 +0100

In 2019 the freelancing sculpture artist Ms. Monika Rienoessl decided to move from the city of Vienna to the country house in which she was raised in the small village of in Lower Austria in order to establish her artist’s studio.

Screen Tied Dual House / BCHO Partners

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0100

Geumkok-dong office, located on the outskirts of Seoul was originally a two individual housing situated closely to one another. The client initially wished the office to be an entirely new building. However, our firm strongly believed that seeking for the unique juxtaposition and the intersection of old and new may become the fundamental identity of this project where the two most opposing theme naturally coexists. As our core belief towards the project was solidified, we began by reinterpreting on spaces of different time via superimposing various parts of the existing region.

International Student Apartments of Gengdan Institute / HCBY Group

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0100

Gengdan Institute is an independent Institute jointly founded by University of Technology and Gengdan Education Development Center. It is named after martyr Gengdan, an early Educator, revolutionist, and doctor studying in Britain. In recent years, with the orientation of "open, international, and application-oriented", the school has taken internationalization as a strategic guide and carried out international education cooperation in an all-around way. Under this background, the international student apartment has been designed and built.