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Between Commercial and Real: Reflections on Architectural Representation

April 27, 2022 Giovana Martino 0

Architecture uses drawings as a form of communication. Whether to represent ideas, communicate spaces and their ambiences or even technically understand constructive issues, there are many types of drawings and tools used to make them. It is up to the architects to find, within their knowledge, preferences and goals, the best way to communicate. If, on the one hand, the work drawings are more technical, rigid and standardized, so that they can be used for constructive execution, those used to understand the project by the client are usually freer and have greater visual appeal. It is within this aesthetic freedom that we question: how far can we go with these representations without confusing people?

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The Architecture and Environmental Design of Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies

April 27, 2022 Dima Stouhi 0

Storytelling is undoubtedly one of the oldest informative tools; a universal language that has transcended generations and cultures, and has been adapted into different media such as video games, theater, and film. Regardless of how old the narratives are, the success of these adaptations relies heavily on production – the visual and audible elements – and their ability to allow viewers to fully immerse themselves in the storyline. In this article, we explore the magical and captivating world of Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how architecture played an important role in contributing to the movies’ notorious storylines. 

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Yorck Kino Passage Cinema / Batek Architekten

April 27, 2022 Clara Ott 0

One of Berlin’s oldest cinemas shines again. With their signature sensitivity towards existing spaces, Batek Architekten has brought new allure to the foyer and two smaller auditoriums of the Passage cinema through a series of precise interventions. This has allowed the historic aura of the hundred-year-old building in Neukölln to unfold in new ways yet simultaneously fulfill the functional and aesthetic requirements for a visit to a contemporary cinema.

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PONY House / WOWOWA Architects

April 27, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

WOWOWA PONY is an agile alteration and modest addition to a 1960’s apricot brick home. Our Clients came to us with open minds just wanting a renovation that suited the house – we leaned in hard, and the conversation quickly become about how their personal aesthetic could be brought alive through the design. As well as providing much-needed additional space, there was an extensive reconfiguration of the existing internal spaces. The kitchen and part of the original living room were reorientated into an open plan kitchen, dining, central bathroom, and walk-in pantry and two of the children’s rooms were squeezed into the existing rumpus.

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LabourUnion Fashion Studio / TRIOSTUDIO

April 27, 2022 Collin Chen 0

LaborUnion fashion studio is an American-style retro fashion design studio in China. The project is located in an Industrial Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. The designer transforms an open warehouse into a minimalist and open space. In the design of interior space, differently from most clothing stores, LaborUnion does not need a display area, Instead, it pays more attention to the clear road line and the details on the display points when entering the space, so that people can pay attention to the product itself.

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Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre / Woods Bagot + Warren & Mahoney

April 27, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

Bi-cultural spirit: The convention center that turned its back on the typical ‘big box’ – In a plane flying over the broad Rakaia River on the approach to Christchurch, Woods Bagot architect Bruno Mendes was struck by an idea. It was 2014 and Mendes was traveling to a workshop early in the design of the building. Seizing the opportunity to photograph the distinctive braided riverbed seeded a prescient and crucial design idea.

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Hill Terrace House / Atelier M+A

April 26, 2022 Andreas Luco 0

This is a terrace house for a family of 3 generations located in the east coast area of Singapore. Situated on the high point of the hilly neighborhood, the sloping terrain of the site allows for a unique ‘basement’ level that enjoys an open rear garden with views.

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Gimme Shelter Café and Workshop / Housescape Design Lab

April 26, 2022 Bianca Valentina Roșescu 0

“We are convinced that real architecture will leave an indelible trace in our minds by only elementary architectural action”. Today, architectural design for commercial spaces is expected and driven to try to communicate visually with users, or as a tool to attract people to spaces through visualization, photography, and social statement inevitably. In particular, restaurant and café type programs often borrow the other language of architecture to attract customers. But as a design worker in Chiang Mai, A city in which such businesses are driven by an architecture that requires Instagramable, is it necessary to question the situation through the design work? at least in order not to overlook the true essence of our profession.

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DD House / Bokey Grant

April 26, 2022 Hana Abdel 0

Originally a red brick coastal holiday complex sat on this site. Owned by Frank and Jess Kennett who donated the home for aged care use in 1968. In 2016 the 3 storey, 24 unit building was privately sold, demolished and subdivided into six seperate lots.