ARCHITECTURE NEWS
pivoting bookshelves turn this office in paris into a gallery, by hugoo and brillet
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a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
new york's architecture & design film festival kicks off as part of archtober
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ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and dieter rams.
ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and dieter rams.
minimalistic house in southern germany by DIA merges natural and man-made
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the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
MVRDV wraps its beijing M·CUBE in subtly iridescent ceramic tilework
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MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
luciano kruk applies trademark concrete finish in buenos aires residence
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the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
shalaco sching documents the vanishing of black rock city now that burning man is over
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see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
Aedas conceives office building in taiwan as a 165-meter-tall bamboo shoot
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the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
this minimal 16 sqm apartment in paris seamlessly turns into a workspace
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the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
tūranga christchurch library by schmidt hammer lassen + architectus opens in new zealand
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the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
new york's 'central park tower' will be the tallest residential building in the world
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with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
proarh envisions concrete family retreat as artificial grotto on the croatian island of vis
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the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
MAT office's courtyard in beijing is fenced by green steel canopy imitating trees
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branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational space for the young »
branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational space for the young dwellers.
the sculptural timber facade of collins and turner's barangaroo house integrates edible plants
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the sculptural curving facade is constructed of charred, steam-bent timber dowels and integrates growing space for edible and ornamental plants.
the sculptural curving facade is constructed of charred, steam-bent timber dowels and integrates growing space for edible and ornamental plants.
those architects links rooms and courtyards through breezway in 1980s bungalow renovation
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echoing a modernist sensibility, the house differs in form and structure from the local beachside architectural vernacular of byron bay.
echoing a modernist sensibility, the house differs in form and structure from the local beachside architectural vernacular of byron bay.
taiwan celebrates the inauguration of the world's largest performing arts center by mecanoo
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the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), is the globe's largest performance center under one roof.
the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), is the globe's largest performance center under one roof.
this memorial in mexico only permits sunlight to pass through on the date of earthquake
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by inserting a perfect circle into a quiet, wild place, the architects introduce a special experience of heaviness and disturbance into a constantly changing natural environment.
by inserting a perfect circle into a quiet, wild place, the architects introduce a special experience of heaviness and disturbance into a constantly changing natural environment.
luca poian forms proposes vaulted dubai creek harbour mosque
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the mosque proposal respects islamic craft and tradition while investigating the double-curved vault as a new topology.
the mosque proposal respects islamic craft and tradition while investigating the double-curved vault as a new topology.
kos + zerebecky design a cloud-like staircase for this villa in shanghai
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concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a pink slide.
concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a pink slide.
herzog & de meuron reveals revised design for the museum of 20th century in berlin
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located between the neue nationalgalerie and the berlin philharmonie, the nationalgalerie20 building looks very different from each side.
located between the neue nationalgalerie and the berlin philharmonie, the nationalgalerie20 building looks very different from each side.
UGUNS pavilion in latvia by DJA refers to the dynamics of fire
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Pavilion UGUNS is designed as a place for meditation and conversation.
Pavilion UGUNS is designed as a place for meditation and conversation.
interview: lahdelma & mahlamäki architects on projects past, present, and future
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with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative collaboration.
with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative collaboration.
pygmalion karatzas photographs grimshaw and arup's fulton center transit hub in new york
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the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
knowhow shop custom builds its 'lighthouse' studio in los angeles
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lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
japan's first dispersed hotel maps five zen-inspired buildings across kyoto
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combining classical and modern design, enso ango comprises five zen-inspired buildings that act functionally as one innovative hotel experience.
combining classical and modern design, enso ango comprises five zen-inspired buildings that act functionally as one innovative hotel experience.
pink onyx, granite and brass take center stage at the forte forte boutique in paris
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the clothing brand's first store in paris echoes the architecture of jean prouvé and carlo scarpa.
the clothing brand's first store in paris echoes the architecture of jean prouvé and carlo scarpa.
interview with aziza chaouni on the renovation of morocco's 'sidi harazem' bath complex
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with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
marte marte architects' austrian veterinary practice houses both humans and horses
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the minimal concrete and wood project houses both animals and humans, combing an apartment, a veterinary practice and stables.
the minimal concrete and wood project houses both animals and humans, combing an apartment, a veterinary practice and stables.
noodle soup by office ca is an interactive, architectural playscape
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conceived as an interactive playscape, noodle soup features a set of fuzzy, fixed structures (walls) around which are soft, linear, pliable pieces of furniture (noodles).
conceived as an interactive playscape, noodle soup features a set of fuzzy, fixed structures (walls) around which are soft, linear, pliable pieces of furniture (noodles).
