chicago architecture biennial 2015 (27 articles)
francis kéré provides a place for gathering at the chicago architecture biennial
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the scheme broaches two themes that are fundamental to kéré's work: maximizing local resources, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
the scheme broaches two themes that are fundamental to kéré's work: maximizing local resources, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
wage islands installation by ekene ijeoma highlights new york's salary disparity
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the terrain is submerged into a box filled with black water, showing which parts of the city have affordable housing in relation to different wage brackets.
the terrain is submerged into a box filled with black water, showing which parts of the city have affordable housing in relation to different wage brackets.
the infinite happiness documents life inside BIG's 8 house
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shot by filmmakers ila bêka and louise lemoine, the 85 minute feature takes viewers inside the residential structure, capturing the lives of its occupants.
shot by filmmakers ila bêka and louise lemoine, the 85 minute feature takes viewers inside the residential structure, capturing the lives of its occupants.
interview with kunlé adeyemi at the chicago architecture biennial
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designboom speaks with kunlé adeyemi who presented his latest work as part of SAIC's visiting architecture program.
designboom speaks with kunlé adeyemi who presented his latest work as part of SAIC's visiting architecture program.
OPEN architecture + spirit of space present a visual manifesto on chinese architecture
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on show concurrently at beijing design week and the chicago architecture biennial, 'OPEN ReAction' presents a visual narrative built around a series of key topics.
on show concurrently at beijing design week and the chicago architecture biennial, 'OPEN ReAction' presents a visual narrative built around a series of key topics.
SO-IL's passage installation reflects on the spatial qualities of the ramp
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built from off-the-shelf steel studs, the work has been realized as part of the inaugural chicago architecture biennial.
built from off-the-shelf steel studs, the work has been realized as part of the inaugural chicago architecture biennial.
all(zone) installs habitable dwellings within an abandoned bangkok parking lot
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named 'light house', the prototypical unit has been designed for individuals living in large tropical metropolises.
named 'light house', the prototypical unit has been designed for individuals living in large tropical metropolises.
tatiana bilbao uses concrete blocks and wooden pallets for sustainable housing prototype
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presented at the inaugural chicago architecture biennial, the flexible family dwelling can be constructed for under $8,000 USD.
presented at the inaugural chicago architecture biennial, the flexible family dwelling can be constructed for under $8,000 USD.
ultramoderne's cross-laminated timber pavilion opens in chicago
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as well as providing shelter, the kiosk houses a food and beverage vendor, creating a new public space along the city's waterfront.
as well as providing shelter, the kiosk houses a food and beverage vendor, creating a new public space along the city's waterfront.
WORKac reconstructs ant farm's lost archive for the chicago architecture biennial
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influenced by ant farm's radical approach, WORKac has designed a floating habitat titled '3.C. city: climate, convention, cruise'.
influenced by ant farm's radical approach, WORKac has designed a floating habitat titled '3.C. city: climate, convention, cruise'.
kunlé adeyemi sources natural limestone rocks for lakefront kiosk in chicago
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coinciding with the chicago architecture biennial and in collaboration with students from SAIC, the public installation in millennium park marks the midway point before the rocks »
coinciding with the chicago architecture biennial and in collaboration with students from SAIC, the public installation in millennium park marks the midway point before the rocks are re-purposed for the chicago lakefront kiosk.
johnston marklee infills MCA chicago with gridded mezzanine
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located within the institution’s café, the immersive and experiential design references the predominant grid devised by the building’s original architect, josef paul »
located within the institution’s café, the immersive and experiential design references the predominant grid devised by the building’s original architect, josef paul kleihues.
pedro & juana creates public forum for guests at the chicago architecture biennial
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located inside the chicago cultural center, the design team has filled the space with carefully chosen pieces of furniture, while lights are suspended from the ceiling above.
located inside the chicago cultural center, the design team has filled the space with carefully chosen pieces of furniture, while lights are suspended from the ceiling above.
MOS architects presents corridor house at the chicago architecture biennial
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the overall configuration is loosely organized around a collection of external spaces that remain disconnected from the ground plane.
the overall configuration is loosely organized around a collection of external spaces that remain disconnected from the ground plane.
3D printed rock installation built by robots at the chicago architecture biennial
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'rock print' employs a specifically designed algorithm to guide a robotic arm in a three-dimensional, additive process.
'rock print' employs a specifically designed algorithm to guide a robotic arm in a three-dimensional, additive process.
vo trong nghia installs full-scale dwelling within chicago's cultural center
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the unit's floor plan can be increased lengthwise, allowing for future expansion for additional family members and changing functions.
the unit's floor plan can be increased lengthwise, allowing for future expansion for additional family members and changing functions.
selgascano constructs casa A, an adaptable prototype for a future dwelling
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presented during the chicago architecture biennial, 'casa A' explores the interplay of color and texture illustrated from its interchangeable panels and elevated bays.
presented during the chicago architecture biennial, 'casa A' explores the interplay of color and texture illustrated from its interchangeable panels and elevated bays.
aranda\lasch presents budidesa art park at the chicago architecture biennial
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designed for budi tek, a entrepreneur and art collector, the complex is to be constructed on a site surrounded by terraced rice paddies on the indonesian island of bali.
designed for budi tek, a entrepreneur and art collector, the complex is to be constructed on a site surrounded by terraced rice paddies on the indonesian island of bali.
urban therme spa proposal for chicago lakefront kiosk competition
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drawing from ancient roman spa archetypes, the kiosk proposal allows guests to congregate and relax in a fully-operational, lakefront facility.
drawing from ancient roman spa archetypes, the kiosk proposal allows guests to congregate and relax in a fully-operational, lakefront facility.
iwan baan documents chicago for the city's inaugural architecture biennial
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baan's photographs capture the city during a moment of its daily routine, spotlighting chicago's key landmarks, and setting them against the broader cityscape.
baan's photographs capture the city during a moment of its daily routine, spotlighting chicago's key landmarks, and setting them against the broader cityscape.
the chicago architecture biennial reveals four lakefront kiosk designs
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in addition to a cross-laminated timber pavilion by rhode island-based studio ultramoderne, three other kiosks will be installed along the lakefront.
in addition to a cross-laminated timber pavilion by rhode island-based studio ultramoderne, three other kiosks will be installed along the lakefront.
guillaume mazars' ambient light chicago lakefront kiosk proposal
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the project aims to emphasize the lighting environment present at the waterfront, focusing views towards the sky and horizon.
the project aims to emphasize the lighting environment present at the waterfront, focusing views towards the sky and horizon.
argot ou la maison mobile's extruded chicago lakefront kiosk proposal
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the design combines industrial components with customized elements -- curved beams -- and aluminum cladding to distinguish itself from the traditional waterfront kiosk image.
the design combines industrial components with customized elements -- curved beams -- and aluminum cladding to distinguish itself from the traditional waterfront kiosk image.
hyuntek yoon's hugging kiosk proposal for chicago architecture biennial
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whether a store, look-out point, or gathering place, the kiosk 'hugs' the space where people enjoy the sunshine and (sort-of) gentle winds of chicago.
whether a store, look-out point, or gathering place, the kiosk 'hugs' the space where people enjoy the sunshine and (sort-of) gentle winds of chicago.
rock together kiosk proposal by angelo renna and cécile-diama samb
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the temporary kiosk proposal can function as a climbing wall -- its principle characteristic -- gathering point, or information point.
the temporary kiosk proposal can function as a climbing wall -- its principle characteristic -- gathering point, or information point.
hujitsubo by toshiki hirano conceives kiosk for chicago biennial
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the semi-open base and variable geometry creates a space suited to a multitude of functions while the wheeled chassis offers superb mobility.
the semi-open base and variable geometry creates a space suited to a multitude of functions while the wheeled chassis offers superb mobility.
'form, heft, material' exhibition documents the architecture of david adjaye
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haus der kunst, munich is currently showing an extensive exhibition of over 45 projects that highlight david adjaye’s architectural sensibilities.
haus der kunst, munich is currently showing an extensive exhibition of over 45 projects that highlight david adjaye’s architectural sensibilities.
