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L’Arc de Triomphe’s Wrapped Intervention Through the Lens of Jared Chulski

September 27, 2021 Dima Stouhi 0

After almost 60 years of its initial ideation, Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s temporary installation, the complete wrapping of L’Arc de Triomphe in Paris has opened to the public on September 18th, attracting thousands of tourists and locals. In this new photoseries, photographer Jared Chulski captures the wrapped monument, focusing on the details of the temporary intervention and how it compliments the city’s urban fabric.

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House of the Child / Parada Cantilo Estudio

September 27, 2021 Agustina Coulleri 0

This social project seeks to resolve the lack of a multipurpose space within a private, non-partisan, ecumenical, and non-profit NGO called “La Casa del Niño Encuentro”. This NGO not only provides school, health, and educational support in general but also breakfast, snacks, and lunch to children between 3 and 12 years old.

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Aga Khan Award for Architecture Reveals 2022 Master Jury

September 27, 2021 Andreea Cutieru 0

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture announced the Master Jury that will select the 2020-2022 cycle winners. The jury, among which are Anne Lacaton, Francis Kéré, Nader Tehrani, or Amale Andraos, will look for projects that respond to the cultural aspirations of their social context and show innovative use of local resources and building technologies. Founded in 1988 by Aga Khan IV, the award covering three-year cycles aims to highlight projects of relevance and positive impact for Islamic communities.

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Unboxed Homes unveils “London’s first custom-build homes”

September 27, 2021 Tom Ravenscroft 0
Blenheim Grove by Poulsom Middlehurst

Developer Unboxed Homes has created a terrace of customisable homes in Peckham, south London, which were designed by architecture studio Poulsom Middlehurst. Described by the developer as “London’s first custom-build homes”, the houses on Blenheim Grove were designed to be sold as structural shells so that people buying the properties could customise the interior layouts

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The Production Chain of Architecture: Reasons to Choose Local Building Materials

September 27, 2021 Giovana Martino 0

The construction industry is known to be one of the most polluting industries on the planet, but we often find it difficult to associate the role of the architect and urban planner with this industry, thus avoiding the responsibility of being involved in one of the most harmful production chains in the world. Therefore, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of questioning not only the materials used in the projects but also the manufacturing systems involved.