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Circular Living Room and Temporary Housing / VLOT architecten

August 28, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

For the municipality of Haarlem, we have developed a design for the temporary housing of approximately 200 Ukrainian refugees. This project builds upon our research conducted for the Dutch Government Real Estate (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf) published as “Woonkwaliteitsplan FLEXwonen”. It provided us with a unique opportunity to translate theoretical insights into practical solutions, exploring and implementing the potential of high-quality, flexible housing.

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Critical letter found hidden inside Sainsbury Wing false column

August 28, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

A decades-old letter has been found at the National Gallery’s Sainsbury Wing, in which donor John Sainsbury calls its false columns “a mistake” of architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. The letter, which was found last year as the wing was undergoing work for its controversial revamp by Selldorf Architects, was written by Sainsbury, one of

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Sixteen Japanese architecture studios photographed by Marc Goodwin

August 28, 2024 Starr Charles 0

British architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has gone behind the scenes to capture 16 architecture workspaces in Japan. The project by Goodwin – who is the founder of photography studio Archmospheres – forms part of his latest photography series that documents architecture workspaces, most recently spanning Taiwan, Vienna and Munich. Focusing on “young, non-traditional studios” in

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The New Stone Age: 12 Contemporary Houses in Latin America and the Diversity of Their Natural Stones

August 28, 2024 Camilla Ghisleni 0

Latin American architecture is rich and diverse. This is reflected in the various stones used across different regions over the centuries. These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulting in unique and meaningful architecture. In contemporary architecture, stone aligns with sustainability principles due to its durability, low carbon footprint, and local availability. Additionally, stone’s aesthetic appeal enhances the creation of timeless spaces that strengthen the connection with nature and the surrounding landscape.

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The New Stone Age: 12 Contemporary Houses in Latin America and the Diversity of Their Natural Stones

August 28, 2024 Camilla Ghisleni 0

Latin American architecture is rich and diverse. This is reflected in the various stones used across different regions over the centuries. These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulting in unique and meaningful architecture. In contemporary architecture, stone aligns with sustainability principles due to its durability, low carbon footprint, and local availability. Additionally, stone’s aesthetic appeal enhances the creation of timeless spaces that strengthen the connection with nature and the surrounding landscape.

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Sydney Central Station Renovation / Woods Bagot

August 28, 2024 Hana Abdel 0

Sydney Metro is Australia’s biggest infrastructure project. When complete, Sydney will have 31 metro stations and more than 66 kilometres of new metro rail, delivering a world-class transport solution for a global city. Serving 96 percent of Sydney’s train services, Central Station forms the backbone of the entire rail network. The upgrade has the capacity to accommodate 40,000 metro passengers every hour – a 60 percent increase on current capacity.

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Sydney Central Station Renovation / Woods Bagot

August 28, 2024 Hana Abdel 0

Sydney Metro is Australia’s biggest infrastructure project. When complete, Sydney will have 31 metro stations and more than 66 kilometres of new metro rail, delivering a world-class transport solution for a global city. Serving 96 percent of Sydney’s train services, Central Station forms the backbone of the entire rail network. The upgrade has the capacity to accommodate 40,000 metro passengers every hour – a 60 percent increase on current capacity.