Ivan Navarro and Courtney Smith Art Studio / Scalar Architecture
Scalar works with a renowned artist who crafts socially and politically relevant sculptures and installations
Month: November 2021
Architects are “enablers of business as usual” say speakers at Built Environment Summit
Speakers at a climate summit organised by Architects Declare and RIBA last week called on architects to take responsibility for decarbonising their buildings, rather than blaming clients and the lack of regulations. Instead, they should actively lobby lawmakers, turn down projects and materials that contribute to climate change and challenge clients rather than prioritising profit
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Architects are “enablers of business as usual” say speakers at Built Environment Summit
Speakers at a climate summit organised by Architects Declare and RIBA last week called on architects to take responsibility for decarbonising their buildings, rather than blaming clients and the lack of regulations. Instead, they should actively lobby lawmakers, turn down projects and materials that contribute to climate change and challenge clients rather than prioritising profit
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Register for our Architecture Project Talk about Senate House by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
The University of Bristol’s Senate House building by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios is the focus of Dezeen’s next Architecture Project Talk, presented in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council. Register to watch the webinar at 11:00am London time on Wednesday 3 November. Architects from London architecture practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios will present the Senate
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New buildings in Amsterdam to be constructed from 20 per cent timber
The city of Amsterdam has mandated that all new buildings in the Dutch capital must be constructed from at least 20 per cent wood or other biobased materials from 2025. The agreement, which is named the Green Deal Timber Construction, has been signed by all 32 municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam (MRA) region.
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New buildings in Amsterdam to be constructed from 20 per cent timber
The city of Amsterdam has mandated that all new buildings in the Dutch capital must be constructed from at least 20 per cent wood or other biobased materials from 2025. The agreement, which is named the Green Deal Timber Construction, has been signed by all 32 municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam (MRA) region.
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Large Windows Overlook A Garage With A Green Roof At This Home In Toronto
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design has completed a modern house in Toronto, Canada, that’s situated on a narrow lot and provides outdoor living spaces on multiple levels to address the owners’ desire for a better connection to the home’s natural surroundings.
Multiple A-Frame Openings Add Light And Ventilation To This Home With A Wood-Lined Interior
Takeru Shoji Architects Co. has recently completed a new A-frame home in Niigata, Japan, that draws inspiration from the many vinyl greenhouses and work sheds in the surrounding area.
Minhang Riverfront Regeneration / SPARK Architects
SPARK is delighted to announce the completion of the Minhang Riverfront Regeneration, the initial phase of SPARK’s much wider regeneration master plan of the public space of Shanghai’s Minhang district. The Minhang Riverfront is an ambitious story of urban regeneration. A mere 24 months ago it was a decrepit overgrown riverfront faced by low grade industrial warehouses with remnants of paths, industrial and disused utilities evidence of many years of change and neglect within the district.
The Power of Timeless Design in a Modern Setting: Five Iconic Bathroom Collections
An icon in architecture and design holds a certain degree of widespread recognition, admiration, and originality, whether it be a famous building, an artwork or a popular piece of furniture. However, it must also be capable of remaining relevant through the years and never go out of style, constantly attracting an audience without having to entirely reinvent itself. In an era dominated by social media and the need for instant gratification, the design industry has become more trend-driven than ever, creating products that die just as fast as they’re born. That is precisely where the value of timelessness lies; classic, high-quality, and long-lasting functional products will rarely become a thing of the past.