Built in the mid-19th century to be the house of a Douro nobleman, the building’s fame was consolidated over time by the meticulous decoration of the woodwork, framed within the compositional rigor of the 19th-century facade, and the incredible staircase in the core of the building, which extends to the top floor and is topped off by the central skylight.
Decorative brick-clad buildings fold around courtyards at Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, a boarding school in Bangladesh designed by British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. Located in the capital Dhaka, the academy was created for the Muslim spiritual leader Aga Khan by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios with local studio Shatotto Architecture. Aga Khan Academy Dhaka comprises a
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In addition to adding valuable shade, a pergola can transform a yard or other outdoor area. In the following four makeovers, landscape design and building pros created custom pergolas that frame space, add architectural interest, increase privacy and …
This private house was built on a plot of land in a residential area on the outskirts of Mondercange, south of Luxembourg. It stands on a quiet street in a residential-type area with single-family housing, integrated into the urban structure of the sector in a contemporary way. Although the shape of the roof is clearly different from the surrounding buildings, it is nevertheless perfectly integrated by the softness of the use of the brick together with the light grey zinc roof material.
Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. Speaking to Dezeen ahead of the UIA World Congress of Architects conference, Danish urban planning and design expert Søholt argued that it is more important for cities to focus
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Advancements in technology have paved the way for a revolutionary approach to architecture, one that involves responsiveness and movement. This concept called “kinetic architecture” allows buildings to dynamically adapt to their ever-changing surroundings. As of today, kinetic principles are commonly applied to enhance the environmental sustainability of buildings, especially through facades. However, kinetic architecture has the potential to impact the built environment in other facets as well. In public spaces, kinetic architecture holds immense promise, presenting opportunities to make them more accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. Introducing kinetic elements into public spaces challenge long-held assumptions about architecture as a passive arrangement, ushering in a new era of interactive and engaging urban environments.
Worker’s pavilion – Architecture needs a change. We believe that beyond the projects that clients bring to us, it is about carefully observing and identifying the needs of the society and providing technical solutions that can address the context, climate and needs of the people. We developed a temporary modular structure, that can be rapidly deployed, for various uses.
PMMT arquitectura integrates the interior and exterior to create a breezy, sunlit dwelling outside girona, spain.
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Since the launch of the Norman Foster Foundation, its mission has been to promote interdisciplinary thinking and research to help new generations to anticipate the future. In order to respond to the growing importance of urbanization and its challenges, the Foundation is now embarking on a new initiative addressed to those who wish to improve the quality of life in cities worldwide, the Norman Foster Institute.
At the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, NEOM has unveiled the “Zero Gravity Urbanism- Principles for a New Livability” exhibition to present the concept and standards guiding the design of the Line, their proposed 170-kilometer-long linear city in north-west Saudi Arabia. The event aims to introduce to the public an alternative vision for urban planning whose compact configuration strives to become a model for the development of more efficient and sustainable cities. Prior to the opening of the exhibition, more than 20 internationally recognized architects and designers joined the design team, including Sir Peter Cook, Massimiliano Fuksas, Jean Nouvel, and Ben van Berkel. The exhibition is open from 20 May to 24 September 2023 at Abbazia di San Gregorio, Venice.
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