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OrigaMI Apartment / A I M

September 10, 2024 Anna Dumitru 0

In the heart of Milan, the renovation project of an apartment represents a balance between architectural tradition and contemporary living. In fact, the intervention aimed to enhance the historical elements of the architectural envelope, such as wooden and plaster frames, the original marble fireplace, and the typical symmetries of historic Milanese architecture; while at the same time integrating a contemporary and functional design into the interiors inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design. This offers a relaxing and serene environment, characterized by clean lines through the use of ephemeral and light partitions, almost reminiscent of screens, and natural and pure materials with a palette of neutral and warm colors, with particular attention to the tactile qualities of natural materials and a passion for craftsmanship. This contrast between traditional containers and modern content creates a fascinating dialogue, where history and modernism coexist harmoniously.

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Ten architectural installations from Burning Man 2024

September 10, 2024 Ben Dreith 0

From a canyon-like podium for the man effigy to a solar-powered battery library for artists, here are 10 large-scale installations from this year’s Burning Man festival in Nevada captured by photographer Gurpreet Chawla. Teams of artists, designers and volunteers gathered with thousands of visitors for the yearly Burning Man event, constructing inhabitations, art and music

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Ecole du Vieux Bourg / Plò architectes

September 10, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

Plò architectes is a firm focusing its work on interventions in the historic centers of the Provence region in France, whether through the rehabilitation of deteriorated buildings, the creation of public spaces, or urban-scale studies. The studio’s projects aim to demonstrate the relevance of these typologies in addressing today’s and tomorrow’s ecological and climate challenges.

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Manijeh Verghese aims to develop Open City to its “full potential”

September 10, 2024 Tom Ravenscroft 0

Architecture curator Manijeh Verghese has been announced as the CEO of Open City, which runs the Open House London festival. In this exclusive interview, she explains her plans for the educational charity. Verghese, who was announced as Open City’s new CEO today, wants the organisation to focus on changing cities for the better. “Open City

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Shigeru Ban wins 2024 Praemium Imperiale for architecture

September 10, 2024 Starr Charles 0

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has been named the architecture laureate for this year’s Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. The Praemium Imperiale is an annual global arts prize that celebrates creatives in the fields of architecture, painting, sculpture, music, theatre and film. Ban, who leads architecture studio Shigeru Ban Architects, was selected for

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Debunking the Myth that Prefabricated Structures are Rigid and Unattractive

September 10, 2024 Eduardo Souza 0

The term “pre-fabricated” may evoke images of standardized and repetitive  constructions, like the ones built after World War II when fast and affordable housing was a priority.. Today, however, the contemporary reality is quite different. With the advancement of technologies and construction methods, prefabrication has turned into a symbol of innovation, adaptability, and custom design. It allows the creation of multifunctional and flexible spaces that respond not only to practical needs but also to the aesthetic and sustainable demands of modern architecture. With cutting-edge materials and new technologies, prefabrication offers customized and adaptable solutions for modern living.

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Interactive Living Museum Yatiyawi / Samuel Hilari

September 10, 2024 Andreas Luco 0

The “Museo Vivo Interactivo Yatiyawi” is designed to house exhibitions and workshops, providing new spaces for the El Getsemaní foundation, an organization that works with children and adolescents in the periurban neighborhood of Tilata. This neighborhood is part of the outskirts of the La Paz-El Alto metropolitan area, at an altitude of approximately 3920 meters above sea level. The urban sprawl that is transforming the landscape of Tilata can also be described in material terms, as earthen buildings, witnesses of a recent rural past, are rapidly being replaced by concrete and brick constructions.