Architectural Works
Produced by Jorrit Spoelstra and Sven Prince, Genre de Vie is a documentary film about bicycles, cities and personal awareness. Shown in the video above, they document urban life empowered by [...] Read »
The second of two new libraries in Washington DC by architects Adjaye Associates comprises grey concrete blocks with yellow timber fins. (more&) Read »
Leo A Daly& , the well-known international architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm, was chosen by the SAC Federal Credit Union, Nebraska’s largest [...] Read »
Designed by Studio Kalamar& , the proposal for the National and University Library in Ljubljana, Slovenia connects itself to the urban fabric of the square in a clear, but quiet fashion. As the [...] Read »
The latest issue of 2G magazine has just arrived to ArchDaily from our friends from Editorial Gustavo Gili. This new publication is edited in Spanish and English and comprises a series of monographs [...] Read »
Although Olympic officials have been forced to offer ticket refunds to seats with obscured views in the London Aquatics Centre, Zaha Hadid Architects& denies that this issue is a result of bad [...] Read »
Japanese architect Tadao Ando and the Japan Sport Council& (JSC) has launched the an international design competition for the new National Stadium of Japan. The stadium will become the new symbol [...] Read »
Lake Quinault Lodge (photo by Brian Libby) BY FRED LEESON If you undertake a little internet research about the Lake Quinault Lodge in Washington’s Olympic National, you’ll find phrases such [...] Read »
The London 2012 Olympics start today, and once again architecture is on the spotlight. With a big focus on reusable and adaptable structures, the lineup includes renowned architecture firms such [...] Read »
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Miscellaneous
Do you have a world-changing idea under that thinking cap of yours? Maybe a design that could provide clean drinking water to those in need, or a program you think could change the education [...] Read »
Nerva, north of the province of Huelva, in the Tinto River basin, was born to host the mining. The construction of a building of its type (theater/cinema) is the most important event for the [...] Read »
Margot Krasojevic has recently designed the Buenos Aries Art Museum. The art museum design attempts to choreograph images and views into the city in an attempt to highlight the ever expanding [...] Read »
Among our offerings to clients through our consulting practice is a bundle of services under the heading of “Workplace.” Among our friends and others who look at our portfolio of great workspaces [...] Read »
In what has to be one of the strangest collaborations ever, military scientists from the UKs Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) have been working with global paint and coating [...] Read »
Miscellaneous
Luke Anderson started with a reasonable request for $4,000 on Kickstarter, and he reached funding in 24 hours. Now, with 14 days left, Anderson has $25,000 in support for Alva The Lightbulb [...] Read »
The Sound of Buildings is an audio exploration of Melbournes most architecturally significant buildings. Available free as an interactive iPhone and iPad app, The Sound of Buildings provides [...] Read »
The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAi) was founded in the early 19902s and has been one of the world’s leading centers for promoting architecture and urban planning and improving public [...] Read »
It looks like Mies van der Rohe’s Lafayette Towers in Detroit may avoid the auction block a little longer. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) foreclosed on the high-rise [...] Read »
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American Apparel will not be making official Olympic team uniforms for Russia, but has instead been asked to create “Russian-themed merchandise” for the event. Read »
Binds to the wine concept store The design of a concept store in a commercial is not obvious, located in an urban environment very cubic, it is often the result of a set of front linked to his [...] Read »
Among our offerings to clients through our consulting practice is a bundle of services under the heading of “Workplace.” Among our friends and others who look at our portfolio of great workspaces [...] Read »
New York City is home to over 700 food-producing farms and gardens spread over 50 acres of reclaimed lots, rooftops, schoolyards, and public housing grounds. This week at a launch and press event, [...] Read »
“What if mobile, self-sufficient living units were the building blocks for future cities?” asked New York artist Mary Mattingly. She explored this question in her Flock House Project, experimenting [...] Read »
Opinions
Until last spring, the number 322 bus route in Lambeth, South London was just another channel through the city. Now,... Read »
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The proposal starts with some conditions, housing: social, planning regulations: with quantitative and volumetric rules of a place: an area of expansion based on a pure model of growth without [...] Read »
Brisac Gonzalez Architects has recently completed the Pajol Sports Centre in Paris, France. The Pajol sports centre will formally open its doors at the beginning of the school year in September. [...] Read »
Alain de Botton wonders if embracing the modern world automatically means losing touch with the traditions of a culture... and visits Japan to find out. Read »
Though we all love fresh air, its sometimes hard to find time to stop and breathe while running the daily rat race and being confined to closed concrete office spaces doesnt help! Nendo has [...] Read »
Technology
Germany has built a home that produces so much clean energy it can charge the family cars as well. Efficiency House Plus with Electric Mobility designed by a collaborative team lead by Professor [...] Read »
Read the rest of Izhar Gafnis Incredibly Sturdy, Lightweight Cardboard Bicycle Costs Just $10 to Make! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bicycles, bikes, cardboard bicycle, cardboard [...] Read »
You may have heard rumors about a so-called light bulb ban but do you know the details of what is actually happening and when? The Federal Energy Independence and Securities act is coming [...] Read »
Read the rest of Shearer’s Quarters Country Home Wins Australias House of the Year Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: australia, Australia House, farm house, home, House of the [...] Read »
With endless summer days still aplenty, theres no better time to invest in a solar charger for all your gadgets. However, Joshua Zimmerman of the DIY site Instructables doesnt think you [...] Read »
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