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Villa Rotterdam / Ooze
Feb 20th
© Jeroen Musch Architect: Ooze - Eva Pfannes & Sylvain Hartenberg Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Site Area: 2,500. including water Completion: 2010 Photographs: Jeroen Musch © Jeroen Musch Living in a Structure The project is a redevelopment of a villa located in a green neighbourhood of Rotterdam. The existing villa was composed of an eclectic set of buildings stuck together forming a strange architectural patchwork: An original building from the early 20th century, a first extension built in 1991 mirroring the house and a final touch in 2003 to add 3 rooms and several facilities just before the current owner moved in
Multipurpose Centre Valle De Salazar / Gutiérrez – De La Fuente Arquitectos
Feb 19th
© Fernando Alda Architects: Gutiérrez – De La Fuente Arquitectos – Natalia Gutiérrez Sánchez y Julio de la Fuente Martínez Location: Navarra , Spain Client: Navarra de Suelo Residencial, S.A. Gobierno de Navarra.
5 Things to Keep in Mind After Graduation / Nicholas Kreitler
Feb 19th
© Caro Wallis As a young architect and recent graduate of Kansas State University, Nicholas Kreitler shares with us five important recommendations for every graduate entering into the “real world”. Please feel free to add your recommendations in the comment section below
Dreamland Margate / Assael Architecture
Feb 19th
Courtesy of Assael Architecture Assael Architecture recently shared its vision for the Dreamland Margate, one of Britain’s most famous seaside amusement parks, into whether Thanet District Council will be allowed to compulsorily purchase the former fun park. Assael is the fifth architectural practice to be appointed and the only one to protect and reuse the Grade II* Cinema and Scenic Railway as part of a low density housing scheme designed to attract inward investment.
Flashback: Glen Murcutt on Sustainability
Feb 18th
In reference to Living Steel ‘s 3 rd International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing, Glen Murcutt discusses his ideas surrounding the issue of sustainability . He emphasizes the strategies employed by the top contenders such as the planning of orientation, thermal performance, and human effort in addition to other variables involved in sustainable architecture. One particular method that Murcutt stresses is using materials that can dissolve back into the earth, citing earth walls as an excellent medium to build with and their inherent thermal mass qualities. Each team was invited to present their ideas in person, a variation from previous years which Murcutt believes led to the highest quality of work and diversity of the competition series
Flashback: Glen Murcutt on Sustainability
Feb 18th
In reference to Living Steel ‘s 3 rd International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing, Glen Murcutt discusses his ideas surrounding the issue of sustainability . He emphasizes the strategies employed by the top contenders such as the planning of orientation, thermal performance, and human effort in addition to other variables involved in sustainable architecture. One particular method that Murcutt stresses is using materials that can dissolve back into the earth, citing earth walls as an excellent medium to build with and their inherent thermal mass qualities.
2012 MoMA PS1 YAP Runner-Up: PS1 Moments / AEDS
Feb 18th
Courtesy of AEDS ArchDaily announced the winning proposal for the 2012 MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program (YAP) earlier this month. In order to bring you full coverage of the annual competition, we are featuring the other four creative designs that competed against HWKN’s Wendy
San Telmo Museum / Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos
Feb 18th
© Stefan Tuchila The successful architectural rehabilitation and expansion project for the historical San Telmo Museum by Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos emphasizes its connection with society both artistically and historically. Recognized internationally for recovering the original building to make it a contemporary work, the architects made it possible for the museum to reopen by providing a museum as well as a place to spread knowledge and create thought. Also designed for the new museum is its extension with a new wing, under Mount Urgull along the seashore, intended to house the new cultural and commercial uses along with optimize accessibility for the public and the collections
Casa Cristo / PEEL Living Projects
Feb 17th
© Arménio Teixeira Architects: PEEL Living Projects – Paulo Costa, José Carlos Nunes de Oliveira Location: Trofa, Portugal Design Team: Paulo Costa, José Carlos Oliveira, Rui Cardoso, Atsushi Ueno, Jorge Vieira Client: Cristóvão Campos Gross Built Area: 280 sqm Completion: 2006 Cost: 180,000€ Photographs: Arménio Teixeira © Arménio Teixeira The site has strong countryside characteristics, between growing fields and scattered constructions, connected by winding roads and paths which arise some delicate urban issues. © Arménio Teixeira The program was conceived for a young couple: a living and dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a studio, bathrooms, and the master bedroom. In the basement, storage and garage.
Bar La Boheme / AVA Architects
Feb 17th
© José Campos Architects: AVA – Atelier Veloso Architects – Carlos Jorge Coelho Veloso, Rui Filipe Coelho Veloso Location: Rua Galeria de Paris, Porto , Portugal Client: Alberto Nuno Oliveira da Fonseca Completion: 2011 General Contractor: ConstruPóvoas (Sr. Manuel Póvoas e Sr. Tiago Póvoas) Constructed Surface: 165 sqm Photographs: José Campos © José Campos The Bar “La Bohème” (entre amis) is located in the “Galeria de Paris” street, amidst the downtown area of Porto
