UNStudio (100 articles)
founded in 1988, UNStudio is a network of specialists in architecture, urban development and infrastructure led by dutch architect ben van berkel. they employ 200 staff from 27 countries that are spread across three full-service international offices in amsterdam, hong kong and shanghai.
'state of extremes' exhibition at design museum holon explores the global crises of our time
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curated by aric chen, the exhibition gathers over 70 works that together investigate our current condition of extremes.
curated by aric chen, the exhibition gathers over 70 works that together investigate our current condition of extremes.
UNStudio's 'looking glass' façade in amsterdam mimics billowing fabric
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taking cues from nearby museums, the retail exterior sets the stage for a unique and distinctive flagship store by re-imagining the display of clothes.
taking cues from nearby museums, the retail exterior sets the stage for a unique and distinctive flagship store by re-imagining the display of clothes.
UNStudio's raffles city hosts new conrad hangzhou luxury hotel
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forming part of the mixed-use development, the conrad hangzhou opens its 50+ story hotel with panoramic views from every guest room.
forming part of the mixed-use development, the conrad hangzhou opens its 50+ story hotel with panoramic views from every guest room.
UNStudio to connect russia and china with cross border cable car
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journey time will be approximately seven and a half minutes, while actual travel time will be three and a half minutes.
journey time will be approximately seven and a half minutes, while actual travel time will be three and a half minutes.
UNStudio is chosen to build a new business school for creative industries in the UK
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the building is designed around a central core that intends to provide a place for conversation and the exchanging of ideas.
the building is designed around a central core that intends to provide a place for conversation and the exchanging of ideas.
UNStudio masterplans bangalore's 'karle town centre' as a hub for tech innovation in india
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the buildings rise up from a dense green canopy, with the aim to create a ‘garden city of the 21st century’.
the buildings rise up from a dense green canopy, with the aim to create a ‘garden city of the 21st century’.
UNStudio unveils plans for ‘the smartest neighbourhood in the world’ in the netherlands
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the new 'brainport smart district' aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and unique living concept.
the new 'brainport smart district' aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and unique living concept.
the coolest white by UNStudio aims to cool down the planet with paint
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developed with paint specialists monopol colors, UNStudio's coolest white paint reduces the temperature inside and outside of buildings.
developed with paint specialists monopol colors, UNStudio's coolest white paint reduces the temperature inside and outside of buildings.
UNStudio designs TBC forum, an innovative cultural hub in tbilisi
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the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
UNStudio designs 'the lyric theatre complex' in hong kong's vibrant cultural district
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the building boasts a waterfront location in the west kowloon cultural district and intends to become a center of social activity.
the building boasts a waterfront location in the west kowloon cultural district and intends to become a center of social activity.
UNStudio presents the 'city of the future' as a new vision for urban environments
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the architects have designed 'socio-technical city' for the ‘central innovation district’ (CID) test site at the hague.
the architects have designed 'socio-technical city' for the ‘central innovation district’ (CID) test site at the hague.
UNStudio completes both 'V on shenton' and 'the scotts tower' in singapore
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the two projects aim to combat singapore's density issue by creating vertical cities that combine office and residential spaces.
the two projects aim to combat singapore's density issue by creating vertical cities that combine office and residential spaces.
amsterdam to frankfurt in 53 minutes? UNStudio unveils hyperloop 'stations of the future'
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‘the hyperloop is not only a realistic and viable alternative to flying, it is going to revolutionize travel,’ says ben van berkel.
‘the hyperloop is not only a realistic and viable alternative to flying, it is going to revolutionize travel,’ says ben van berkel.
UNStudio plans to create 'new social ecosystem' with media park transformation
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the urban vision responds to new technologies and shifting consumer demands, and includes potential programmatic, spatial, and infrastructural development models.
the urban vision responds to new technologies and shifting consumer demands, and includes potential programmatic, spatial, and infrastructural development models.
UNStudio + COX architecture selected to build australia's tallest skyscraper
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the proposal saw off competition from other high-profile firms, including BIG, coop himmelb(l)au, MAD, MVRDV, and OMA.
the proposal saw off competition from other high-profile firms, including BIG, coop himmelb(l)au, MAD, MVRDV, and OMA.
from self-driving cars to 3D printing, BMW, patricia urquiola & UNStudio predict the future of mobility
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hosted by joseph grima, BMW roundtable participants speculate on how our relationship with cars might evolve in the coming years.
hosted by joseph grima, BMW roundtable participants speculate on how our relationship with cars might evolve in the coming years.
UNStudio completes the keppel cove marina & clubhouse in china
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carried out by the studio's asian office, the marina and clubhouse are designed to resemble the experience of being on a yacht.
carried out by the studio's asian office, the marina and clubhouse are designed to resemble the experience of being on a yacht.
UNStudio's design for amsterdam cable car references the city's ports and ship cranes
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the one and a half kilometer cable car line will connect amsterdam-west and amsterdam-noord / NDSM.
the one and a half kilometer cable car line will connect amsterdam-west and amsterdam-noord / NDSM.
UNStudio creates woven 'ellipsicoon' pavilion for revolution precrafted
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the project was designed and developed digitally, before being handwoven by highly skilled craftsmen.
the project was designed and developed digitally, before being handwoven by highly skilled craftsmen.
UNStudio chosen to build new bridge in budapest over the danube river
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the new road, tram, pedestrian, and cycle crossing will reduce traffic congestion and accelerate the development of the former industrial area.
the new road, tram, pedestrian, and cycle crossing will reduce traffic congestion and accelerate the development of the former industrial area.
UNStudio + USM explore the boundaries between work and domesticity at salone del mobile
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the installation brings furniture design to an architectural scale, creating the biggest piece of USM modular furniture ever built.
the installation brings furniture design to an architectural scale, creating the biggest piece of USM modular furniture ever built.
gothenburg cable car plans by UNStudio reference the city's shipyard cranes
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the new system will comprise one cable car line with four stations and six towers.
the new system will comprise one cable car line with four stations and six towers.
celebrating 1.5 MILLION instagram followers with our next star architect #takedesignboomover
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look out and follow the hashtag #takedesignboomover where famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
look out and follow the hashtag #takedesignboomover where famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
UNStudio designs new extension for georgia's kutaisi international airport
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the large airport extension aims to maintain a user-oriented experience where the comfort of every passenger is serviced through architecture and spatial design.
the large airport extension aims to maintain a user-oriented experience where the comfort of every passenger is serviced through architecture and spatial design.
ben van berkel/UNStudio designs alessi alba truffle slicer as microsculpture
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designed by ben van berkel/UNStudio, the alessi ‘alba’ truffle slicer combines beauty and power to deliver a sculpted and high functional elite utensil.
designed by ben van berkel/UNStudio, the alessi ‘alba’ truffle slicer combines beauty and power to deliver a sculpted and high functional elite utensil.
UNStudio to masterplan vast 32-tower eunma housing development in seoul
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to enable the addition of more than 1,500 apartments, existing 35 storey residential structures will be replaced with 50 storey towers.
to enable the addition of more than 1,500 apartments, existing 35 storey residential structures will be replaced with 50 storey towers.
UNStudio to group four mixed-use towers in frankfurt's city center
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the winning proposal with the sculptural family of towers will aim to invigorate the financial district with retail, housing, commercial and public spaces.
the winning proposal with the sculptural family of towers will aim to invigorate the financial district with retail, housing, commercial and public spaces.
interview with architect ben van berkel of UNStudio
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designboom recently spoke with the architect who discussed the future of travel, his introduction to the world of architecture, and the words of advice he received from frank »
designboom recently spoke with the architect who discussed the future of travel, his introduction to the world of architecture, and the words of advice he received from frank gehry.
