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Daoxiangcun Concept Store / Blackbird Brand Management

September 22, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

In designing the Beijing Sanhe Daoxiangcun pastry shop, we pursued the idea of injecting modern elements into the century-old brand to create a more elaborate and stylish look that would cater to the aesthetic needs of young consumers in the new era. We aimed to showcase the cultural and historical connotations of the Daoxiangcun pastry brand and combine them with international design trends, thus injecting new vitality into this century-old brand.

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An Architect’s Guide to Copenhagen: Anders Lendager and the Essence of the Sustainable City

September 22, 2023 Enrique Tovar 0

Copenhagen was founded in the 12th century and has undergone numerous transformations to establish itself as an urban benchmark of the 21st century. Its dynamic urban environment stands as an exemplar of architecture’s importance and crucial role in shaping a sustainable future for cities. Confronting global challenges like mobility, urban development, and eco-friendly construction, the city is an inspiring model. This is why in 2023, the Danish city was named the World Architecture Capital by UNESCO-IUA, positioning Copenhagen as a platform for discussions on climate, sustainable solutions, and livability.

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MoMA’s “Emerging Ecologies” Exhibition Explores the Ecolution of Environmental Architecture

September 22, 2023 Maria-Cristina Florian 0

The Museum of Modern Art New York has announced the opening of an exhibition focused on the first realized and unrealized projects that address ecological and environmental concerns. Featuring works by architects who practiced mainly in the United States from the 1930s through the 1990s, the exhibition titled “Emerging Ecologies: Architecture and the Rise of Environmentalism” is on view from September 17, 2023, through January 20, 2024. The over 150 works showcased reveal the rise of the environmental movement through the lens of architectural practice and thought.

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Lumber 4 Building / Oslotre

September 22, 2023 Hadir Al Koshta 0

“Lumber 4” is a commercial and office building spanning six floors. A recessed ground floor constitutes the commercial level, with the five floors above dedicated to office spaces. The structure is composed of a mass timber construction with columns and beams made of glued laminated timber.

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Mario Cucinella Architects Reveals Design for Italian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025

September 22, 2023 Nour Fakharany 0

Mario Cucinella Architects has just revealed the design of the Italian Pavilion for Expo Osaka 2025. Envisioned as a dynamic entity, the pavilion aims to foster knowledge and innovation through the interplay of different generations and cultures. It will serve as a collaborative repository of Italian expertise, encompassing artistic, scientific, entrepreneurial, and social experiments. The display is designed around Italy’s cultural treasures and aims to highlight, deconstruct, and then reinterpret them in a contemporary manner.

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More than Parking lots: Can Parking Facilities Provide new Spaces to Cities?

September 22, 2023 Agustina Iñiguez 0

While most cities around the world seek to implement more sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of transportation, encouraging new urban mobility habits in their residents, the use of automobiles still persists, occupying significant parking spaces in urban centers. Finding a way to integrate these uses, provide new spaces for their citizens, and leverage their facilities for ecological, productive, and other purposes is the challenge faced by many professionals in architecture and urban planning.

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Whipbird House / Zerni

September 22, 2023 Hana Abdel 0

Perched on the crest of the ridgeline of what could be Noosa Hinterland’s most breathtaking location lies Whipbird. Brutalist in style yet simple in its T-shaped pavilion form, Whipbird is a home that adopts a deeply poetic response to the environment, cultivating a close, meaningful relationship between its inhabitants and the unique and natural surroundings. 

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Buzenval / NZI Architectes

September 22, 2023 Pilar Caballero 0

The corner plot project involves real reflection because it is located at the intersection of two streets which express their own identity. The angle must find the right balance between the different characters expressed by the city’s arteries.