UNStudio (88 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.
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 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.
UNStudio completes mixed-use le toison d'or development in brussels
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conceived as a hybridisation of a traditional building-block typology and a mixed-use development with podium, the scheme combines a retail and residential program.
conceived as a hybridisation of a traditional building-block typology and a mixed-use development with podium, the scheme combines a retail and residential program.
UNStudio's ambitious arnhem central station opens after 20 years of development
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as well as establishing arnhem as an important transport node between the netherlands, belgium and germany, the twisting roof form has enabled column-free spans up to 60m.
as well as establishing arnhem as an important transport node between the netherlands, belgium and germany, the twisting roof form has enabled column-free spans up to 60m.
UNStudio unveils proposed terminal design for taiwan taoyuan airport
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in an effort to propose a new standard for efficient and sustainable mass infrastructure, the project seeks to challenge utilitarian approaches to airport design.
in an effort to propose a new standard for efficient and sustainable mass infrastructure, the project seeks to challenge utilitarian approaches to airport design.
UNStudio defines fairyland guorui villas with sculptural curving façades
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the waterside residential scheme based in beijing features a neighborhood of villas each embodying similar yet distinctive structural qualities.
the waterside residential scheme based in beijing features a neighborhood of villas each embodying similar yet distinctive structural qualities.
local residents decide between UNStudio and ector hoogstad for dutch theater project
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in the netherlands, residents of ‘s-hertogenbosch are set to choose between two proposed plans for a new city center venue.
in the netherlands, residents of ‘s-hertogenbosch are set to choose between two proposed plans for a new city center venue.
UNStudio completes the first phase of vast university masterplan in singapore
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in order to drive technological innovation and economic growth, the campus directly reflects SUTD’s curriculum, using the creative enterprise of the school to facilitate a »
in order to drive technological innovation and economic growth, the campus directly reflects SUTD’s curriculum, using the creative enterprise of the school to facilitate a cross-disciplinary interface.
UNStudio completes an integrated smart home in the dutch countryside
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a comprehensive home automation system enables integrated control of the electrical network, including solar panels and mechanical installations.
a comprehensive home automation system enables integrated control of the electrical network, including solar panels and mechanical installations.
UNStudio composes angular volumes for beethoven festspielhaus
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upon describing their design for the concert hall competition, founding partner ben van berkel states that, 'the visitor experiences architecture captured in a frozen symphony.'
upon describing their design for the concert hall competition, founding partner ben van berkel states that, 'the visitor experiences architecture captured in a frozen symphony.'
UNStudio-designed theater de stoep to open in the netherlands
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the facility will serve as a prominent cultural institution for the dutch city of spijkenisse, containing two primary performance halls and an interconnecting foyer.
the facility will serve as a prominent cultural institution for the dutch city of spijkenisse, containing two primary performance halls and an interconnecting foyer.
UNStudio designs stations for phase one of the doha metro
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the network will serve as the primary public transport system within the greater doha area, with the design serving as a bridge between the country's past and future.
the network will serve as the primary public transport system within the greater doha area, with the design serving as a bridge between the country's past and future.
pavilion + underground parking by UNstudio in city garden, groningen
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the facilities are located within a new city garden, conceived by lodewijk baljon landscape architects, and complement the EEA & tax office campus, completed 2011.
the facilities are located within a new city garden, conceived by lodewijk baljon landscape architects, and complement the EEA & tax office campus, completed 2011.
qingdao world horticultural expo pavilion by UNStudio
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the sinuous and fluid design highlights the relationship between science and nature, with structures that emerge organically from the terrain.
the sinuous and fluid design highlights the relationship between science and nature, with structures that emerge organically from the terrain.
