Month: August 2023

Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos has created the 12 -metre-high Wedding Cake pavilion, which is clad in ceramic tiles, at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. Part sculpture, part architectural garden folly, Wedding Cake is an immersive sculpture “combining patisserie and architecture as a temple to love,” Vasconcelos told Dezeen. The exterior of the three-storey pavilion was clad

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Timber craft has a long tradition in almost all cultures. In the face of the globalized industry and the digitalization of the craft, the project aims to present timber construction as an exemplary case of contemporary building and reminds us to preserve this cultural heritage. So, what would it mean to build a house made almost entirely of wood? The architectural concept for this project was driven by finding a sustainable way to build it. It meant minimizing the use of glue, metal, and concrete and avoiding the use of plastic altogether.

in the heart of rome, an old atelier that hosted pablo picasso has been revamped according to the desires of the new owner.
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In the competitive world of restaurants – particularly at a time when influencers are gaining more and more control over the sphere of fine dining –, creating a memorable meal experience is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. While factors like food quality and service certainly play pivotal roles in making diners return to their eatery of choice, the impact that restaurant interiors can have on an establishment’s longevity should not be overlooked. Among the various elements contributing to a memorable ambiance, color takes center stage. We delve into the significance of striking the right tone in restaurant design through 20 projects from our ArchDaily database.

Our customers’ desire was to have a new house with simple lines, to enjoy the surrounding park.
MIDE Architects designed a single-floor house, where the large open space of the living room, facing south, is meant as a glass box mirroring the park, protected by a large porch.

the design of the meandering wall ensures secluded coves for privacy, all bordered by a water element.
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Los Angeles officials have voted on a motion to implement the first Park Block, a pilot project that creates a car-free grid of city streets to open up public space for pedestrians and cyclists, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. The plan takes inspiration from Barcelona’s Superblock program, which creates groups of nine blocks in the district of Eixample and restricts the traffic to the outside streets, freeing up the rest of the streets for pedestrian and local transit only. Implemented in 2016, the plan has led to reduced levels of air pollution, urban noise and traffic fatalities. A similar program is now planned for Los Angeles, United States.

GOSIZE fuses traditional japanese design with modern aesthetics to blur boundaries between interior and exterior, and motion and stillness.
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