SZHK shenzhen hong kong biennale 2011 (19 articles)
hong kong shenzhen biennale: rooftop creature by frank havermans
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the architecturally-conceived piece was developed as a sculptural exploration of the rooftop shanties typical to the hong kong city's skyline.
the architecturally-conceived piece was developed as a sculptural exploration of the rooftop shanties typical to the hong kong city's skyline.
netherlands architecture institute: housing with a mission
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divided into ten plots, this masterplan for the hui long guan site in china features diverse residential blocks designed by ten dutch and chinese practices.
divided into ten plots, this masterplan for the hui long guan site in china features diverse residential blocks designed by ten dutch and chinese practices.
prefab blox home by M3house + UAO creations
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this prefabricated prototypical house serves as an affordable living option for china who plans on adding over 10 million housing units throughout the country this year.
this prefabricated prototypical house serves as an affordable living option for china who plans on adding over 10 million housing units throughout the country this year.
pritzker prize winner wang shu: amateur architecture's 'squarely sphering'
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this prototypical structure addresses sustainability of materials with an efficient framework of short lumber components creating a lightweight tubular form.
this prototypical structure addresses sustainability of materials with an efficient framework of short lumber components creating a lightweight tubular form.
clavel arquitectos: ultralight centrifugal pavilion
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self-propelled merry-go-rounds found in children's playgrounds become an interactive installation for visitors to the shenzhen civic square.
self-propelled merry-go-rounds found in children's playgrounds become an interactive installation for visitors to the shenzhen civic square.
steven holl: horizontal skyscraper
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while on a recent trip in shenzhen, china, designboom experienced the horizontal skyscraper firsthand, hovering above maturing gardens and groves of native bamboo trees, as it was »
while on a recent trip in shenzhen, china, designboom experienced the horizontal skyscraper firsthand, hovering above maturing gardens and groves of native bamboo trees, as it was initially conceived by the architect.
designboom book report: META ten pavilions for chile
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this volume is a compilation of ten structures to be implemented near concepcion, chile, which respond to the landscape and cultural fabric of the chilean coastline which was »
this volume is a compilation of ten structures to be implemented near concepcion, chile, which respond to the landscape and cultural fabric of the chilean coastline which was devastated in the february 2010 earthquake.
standardarchitecture: social theatre housing
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this design is the result of a curated exhibition which features collaborative proposals by five dutch and five chinese architectural practices to create residences for a »
this design is the result of a curated exhibition which features collaborative proposals by five dutch and five chinese architectural practices to create residences for a low-income sector in the city of beijing, china.
counterpart cities: climate change response by hong kong and shenzhen
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the project draws a group of innovators from various fields based in one of the two adjacent cities to respond to climactic change in the pearl river delta in china.
the project draws a group of innovators from various fields based in one of the two adjacent cities to respond to climactic change in the pearl river delta in china.
MAD architects + mass studies: the street
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this exhibition features experiential installations within a series of small-scale facades placed in a row, similar to a neighborhood avenue.
this exhibition features experiential installations within a series of small-scale facades placed in a row, similar to a neighborhood avenue.
OMA: the shenzhen stock exchange nearing completion
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while in the rapidly growing city of shenzhen, china, designboom toured the construction site of this financial center, getting a first hand glimpse inside the elevated podium »
while in the rapidly growing city of shenzhen, china, designboom toured the construction site of this financial center, getting a first hand glimpse inside the elevated podium which cantilevers 36 meters from the tower.
shenzhen OCT design museum by pei zhu nearing completion
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positioned within a cultural development near the gulf in shenzhen, china, the spheroidal shell of this building evokes the image of a water droplet.
positioned within a cultural development near the gulf in shenzhen, china, the spheroidal shell of this building evokes the image of a water droplet.
favela painting by haas&hahn
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the duo's artistic venture offers local youth education and job opportunities, while beautifying their community and making it a more pleasant place to live. their next project is »
the duo's artistic venture offers local youth education and job opportunities, while beautifying their community and making it a more pleasant place to live. their next project is set for realization in shenzhen, china at the old buildings of luohu cigarette factory.
liu jiakun: rebirth brick project
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chinese architect liu jiakun exhibits the process and manufacturing of post-disaster bricks at the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture.
chinese architect liu jiakun exhibits the process and manufacturing of post-disaster bricks at the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture.
massimiliano + doriana fuksas: shenzhen international airport under construction
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designboom visited the terminal 3 extension which is formed with a triple layer steel structure, supporting 80 meter spans and clad with an exterior undulating honeycomb skin.
designboom visited the terminal 3 extension which is formed with a triple layer steel structure, supporting 80 meter spans and clad with an exterior undulating honeycomb skin.
'china builds' by john bennett & gustavo bonevardi
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comprised of thousands of precariously balanced orange safety cones, 'china builds' is the biggest installation at the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of urbanism \ »
comprised of thousands of precariously balanced orange safety cones, 'china builds' is the biggest installation at the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of urbanism \ architecture.
2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi city biennale of urbanism \ architecture opens tomorrow
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for this open-air project, invited by chief curator terence riley, five architecture practices explore their ideas through full-scale models for an 'ultra light village'.
for this open-air project, invited by chief curator terence riley, five architecture practices explore their ideas through full-scale models for an 'ultra light village'.
shenzhen & hong kong bi city 2011 biennale of architecture\urbanism
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'architecture creates cities, cities create architecture' is the title of the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of architecture\urbanism. the biennale will portray »
'architecture creates cities, cities create architecture' is the title of the 2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of architecture\urbanism. the biennale will portray the endless interaction between architecture and cities, and provoke an in-depth discussion on sustainability and urban vitality.
2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi city biennale of urbanism \ architecture
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'architecture creates cities, cities create architect' is the theme for the 2011 biennale, with hopes of portraying the endless interaction between architecture and cities, »
'architecture creates cities, cities create architect' is the theme for the 2011 biennale, with hopes of portraying the endless interaction between architecture and cities, provoking an in-depth discussion on sustainability and urban vitality.
