Eco-pods Project by Howeler + Yoon Architecture & Squared Design Lab
Howeler + Yoon Boston based architects and Squared Design Lab from Los Angeles have designed a conceptual structure for Boston, where an unfinished building would be covered in modular pods growing algae for biofuel.
The pods would be continuously rearranged by robotic arms (powered by the micro-algae produced) to ensure the optimum growing conditions for alage in each pod. The designers intend to use the structure, called Eco-pods, to inform the public about the potential of micro-algae, a bio-fuel that can be grown vertically. The pods could also house research projects.
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Case House by John Pardey Architects
Case House created by John Pardey Architects is a holiday home in the Cotswolds, the Case house assumes a simple, linear box-like form – when closed, only a single opening onto an open courtyard space hints at domesticity – but once occupied, a series of hydraulically operated shutters hinge down to open up the house to the sun and views.
November 2, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Latest, Pavillion - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Outdoor Library in Magdeburg, Germany by KARO Architekten
Designed by a group called KARO, the library started out as an art installation consisting of beer crates stacked up in an abandoned district centre in Madgeburg, Germany. The new building comprises sheltered seating areas and niches to store books.
October 30, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Facade, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Anglesea Beach House by Andrew Maynard Architects
For Andrew Maynard Architects, a holiday home in Anglesea VIC, the clients’ requirement was simple: more space for their growing and aging family. The design response to the home was a series of “finely-crafted multi-functional timber boxes” nestled around the existing house.
A new trafficable roof extends the top floor living spaces out into the treetops in an attempt to connect the house with the site. Below the roof, the wood continues downward to create a deck for the first level. Parts of the structure are carved out creating “a multi-dimensioned element” that provides shelter as well as habitable areas for the children to play.
July 31, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Beach House, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Ladderstile House by ThreefoldArchitects
Ladderstile House by ThreefoldArchitects is a new build sustainable family home bordering Richmond Park, arranged around a central courtyard built from a solid timber system, clad in hand thrown bricks, a vertical garden and filigree stainless steel screens. Geothermal boreholes provide the energy for all the heating and swimming pool.
Two volumes sit astride the structural beams at first floor, the master bedroom block sits over the swimming pool facing south, part glazed and part solid it is entirely covered by a veil of stainless steel panels, laser cut with an abstracted foliage design. The other first floor block sits over the main entrance to the house and looks directly into the park, intended as a ‘hide’ it will be entirely covered in foliage all year round.
July 20, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Latest, Prefab - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 1
Zaha Hadid’s Edifici Campus, Barcelona
The British-Iraqi designer Zaha Hadid has joined the rush of architects to Spain, to create an emblematic tower block in Barcelona along with major buildings in Seville and Zaragoza.
The 11-storey building, with its irregularly aligned floors, sea views and large open roof and terrace spaces, will be completed within 18 months, according to Barcelona’s mayor, Joan Clos.
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July 14, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Latest, Zaha Hadid - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Apartment Harbour Isle by Lundgaard and Tranberg Architects
Harbour Isle Apartments by the Danish architect are part of the new Havneholmen area of Copenhagen, which is known as a former industrial area that has been transformed into a residential and business zone, taking better advantage of the harbour front location.
July 14, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Beach House, Latest, Residence - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 1
The Read-Nest Cabin by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter
Denmark’s Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter has designed this cool summer house. At less than ten square metres, this wooden hut is set at the foot of the client’s garden in an unnamed Danish location. Deliberately austere. The space is designed to offer solitude, relaxation and to help the occupant focus. With the only elements of the cabin being a window, day bed, roof-light and shelving, the Read-Nest provides a sanctuary to spend quality time with some good books.
July 3, 2009 - Category: Architecture, Latest, Pavillion - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 2
IJburg House by Kirsten Gabriels and James Webb
IJburg House by the architects Kirsten Gabriels and James Web is a freestanding villa on the new island of IJburg provides for a family to live both independently or together. The two story house with children’s room, kitchenette and bathroom in the lower ground, and can be accessed from the street.
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Harvest Green Project by Romses Architects
Winner of “The 2030 Challenge” organized by the City of Vancouver “to address climate change plans and to guide greener and denser development, reducing carbon emissions for the future,” the “Harvest Green Project’ by Romses Architects will grow vegetables, herbs, fruit, fish, egg laying chickens, and a boutique goat and sheep dairy facility through the vertical farming. Featuring a green design, the structure will harvest renewable energy with photovoltaic glazing and small and large-scale wind turbines to support the solar and wind-farm infrastructure.
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Moët & Chandon Marquee by PTW Architects
The Sydney, Australia based PTW Architects designed this Marquee for the champagne producer Moët & Chandon.They transformed an off-the-shelf tent into a sparkling and surreal atmosphere.
Gwanggyo Project Competition Won by MVRDV Architects
Award-winning architects have come up with an extraordinary design for a new self-sufficient city made up of organic ‘hill’ buildings. The cluster of green towers are designed to be home to 77,000 people and also house offices, shops and schools. Architects MVRDV came up with the revolutionary plans in which every floor of each tower is fringed with lush box hedges.
It is hoped this will improve ventilation and reduce energy and water consumption in the eco-friendly city called Gwanggyo. The amazing new city, seen in these visuals, to be built 20 miles south of Seoul in South Korea, is expected to be completed in 2011.
December 17, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 3
Museum Brandhorst by Sauerbruch Hutton Architects
For one of the most extensive and important collections of modern art – the Brandhorst Collection, which is part of the distinctively organized Udo and Anette Brandhorst Foundation the Bavarian state government has commissioned the construction of a museum in Munich. On an area adjacent to the Pinakothek der Moderne, the winners of the contest in December 2002, Sauerbruch Hutton Architects, will be erecting a three-story, well-defined structure containing approximately 3200 square meters of exhibition space that will open to the north side of Munich’s museum complex.
With its lightness, inner logic and natural elegance, the design corresponds to the profile of the collection, which combines private passion with high museological standards.
The spatial concept of the architecture, which will take daylight closely into account, was developed in close cooperation with the architects. This will guarantee an optimal presentation of the art works.
December 16, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 1
S House by Moomoo
Szymon Szczesniak house created by Moomoo architects from Poland features a dynamic skin, a curtain that covers the long side of the elevation.
The intermediate space changes during the day due to the winds of the area.
A textile elevation of the house reacts for any tiny wind move, it creates an unusual space for resting, relaxing and finding inspiration.
December 1, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0
Dupli.Casa House, Germanywith by J.MAYER H. Architects
The original house was in no fit state for yet another refurbishment, having been subjected to two decades of extensions and alterations to accommodate a growing family.
The geometry of the building is based on the footprint of the house that previously was located on the site, originally built in 1984 and with many extensions and modifications since then.
A new structure redesigned by Jurgen Mayer H. was demanded, one that occupied the floorplan of the old. Yet between ground and first floor, the plan was tilted and shifted, a dynamic rotation that has been expressed in the fluid treatment of the external walls.
November 24, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 2
The Royal Q Series by Kohn Shnier Architects
The Royal Q designed by Kohn Shnier Architects is a cabin in the wood, a refuge, a chalet, a place to get away to a place to build memories. The basic model is 620 sq.ft of efficient, modern design with two bedrooms, tons of storage, all of the necessities and a few of the niceties of life. Because not only the wealthy should be able to afford a home designed with flair and skill by a great architect.
November 14, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest, Prefab - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Schwimmhaus House Boat by Confused Direction Architects
It’s called the Schwimmhaus and was designed by Confused-Direction in Germany. It is a sustainable house boat designed to be stationary or mobile, made from salvaged wood from an old farm house, has a green roof, and just looks amazing.
November 13, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Green, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Floating Stairs at The Gray Hotel, Milan by Florence Architect Guido Ciomp
This creative “floating” stairs are designed by Florence architect Guido Ciompi for The Gray Hotel in Milan, Italy.
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