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Project to Reconnect Homeless with Support Services Wins 2018 RIBA Research Medal

December 5, 2018 Eric Baldwin 0

The Royal Institute of British Architects has awarded the 2018 RIBA President’s Medal for Research to Chris Hildrey of Hildrey Studio for ProxyAddress: Using Location Data to Reconnect Those Facing Homelessness with Support Services. Hildrey’s project addresses one of the main causes of homelessness in the UK: the end of an ‘assured short-hold tenancy’, where a landlord is legally entitled to issue a possession order. ProxyAddress tackles this issue through collaborative research and real-world application.

‘digital’ skin clads undulating timber structure in china community center

December 5, 2018 macnadusa 0

shanghai-based firm challenge design completes the multi-purpose ‘yuanlu community center’ in chongqing, china. the project, sited near the ancient town of longxing, faces the yulin river and mirrors distant rolling hills. as a response to the topography of the site the project is divided between three buildings, organized side by side along the slope resulting in […]

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APS / ARP – Architecture Research Practice

December 5, 2018 Rayen Sagredo 0

APS house is located at the south of Antiparos island, Cyclades, Greece, facing a protected archaeological island, Despotikon and its ancient Apollo sanctuary. The topography is steep, creating a natural protection from the north winds, while still catching the view to the sunset. During the ‘70s, a poor urban plan was juxtaposed on the area, thus transforming it in a rare case study of Cycladic post-rural suburbia.

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Smart Center / Studio Paul Kaloustian

December 5, 2018 Daniel Tapia 0

Targeting the rural regions, the Smart Centers will respect the integrity of rural aesthetics in sync with contemporary architectural design, maintaining the authenticity of the region, while encouraging progressive ideology. Each campus will utilize sustainable and green design, off the grid components and renewable energy. They will have classrooms, health posts, studios, computer lounges, meeting points, an auditorium for performances and presentations, libraries, restaurants and various spaces for diverse indoor and outdoor activities varying from sports to entertainments and arts to agriculture and diverse other workshops to train and enable developing children, youths and adults alike. 

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Olea All Suite Hotel / BLOCK722 architects+

December 5, 2018 Pilar Caballero 0

OLEA ALL SUITE HOTEL is situated on the island of Zakynthos. Perched organically on an evergreen hill in Tsilivi, sheltered from the winds and merging with the emerald colors of the lush natural landscape, the Olea All Suite Hotel is a contemporary, peaceful retreat; a design-led sanctuary that taps into the ever-present element of water.

Snøhetta updates proposal for Philip Johnson’s AT&T Building

December 4, 2018 Eleanor Gibson 0

Snøhetta has revealed an updated proposal for the overhaul of Philip Johnson’s AT&T Building, after a major backlash against its initial scheme resulted in the postmodern tower gaining landmark status. Johnson’s postmodern AT&T Building was awarded landmark status earlier this year, sending Snøhetta’s controversial renovation plans for the Midtown Manhattan skyscraper back to the drawing board. Since the landmarking, the architecture

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