Month: September 2024

Landscape architecture has traditionally been associated with lush greenery, rooted in the historical development of gardens and parks as spaces that bring nature into urban areas. This connection to greenery is deeply ingrained in the origins of the field, where the creation of verdant retreats was seen as both aesthetically pleasing and beneficial to human well-being. However, in regions like the Middle East, where water scarcity and harsh climates are more prevalent, there is a growing trend toward using local materials such as sand, stone, minerals, and indigenous plants. This shift reflects a more sustainable approach, reimagining landscape architecture to align with the environmental and cultural contexts of the region.

What is the link between architecture and pastry? What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops? While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language. Focusing their thinking on people and their needs, both disciplines strive for precision, with interior design being a broad field where the use of figures, colors, materials, and various equipment can be explored to enhance user experiences.

Qiaochengbei Park Visitor Center is situated on a hillside covered with pristine forest, surrounded by high-density urban development in the central area of Shenzhen.

The site is located at the boundary where residential areas meet natural green spaces in Daera-ri, Gijang-eup, Busan. Although quite distant from the center of Busan, it benefits from its strategic position within Gijang County, offering easy access to the Busan urban area. Consequently, many factories and warehouses have historically coexisted with residential neighborhoods here. However, with the opening of Gijang Station on the Donghae Nambu Line, public transportation has improved, enhancing the livability of the area. This, along with rising land prices, has led to the demolition of many factories and warehouses, making way for multi-family and multi-unit housing and accompanying neighborhood facilities. Considering this urban context, we aimed to design a small-scale building that fosters a residential-friendly atmosphere, replacing the industrial structures.

Architecture studio Goettsch Partners has unveiled the design of the Paramount skyscraper , which is set to be the tallest skyscraper in Nashville, Tennessee. Construction recently began on the Paramount skyscraper, which is planned to reach 60 storeys and stand 750 feet tall (229 metres) upon completion, unseating the 617-foot-tall (188 metres) AT&T Building. The

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“They say that flowers are all words that the earth says” Fernando Pessoa.
Like a flower, the house “patios of petals” is fed and protected from the sun. It touches the floor simply, with a large “U” glazing. An internal curved structural wall that together with the heart of the house (the stairs), builds its interior. The flower petals embrace the entire upper floor. In its organicist movement , the openings, the patios appear. To reinforce their presence, we limit the use to three materials: White, which draws the petals, aluminum and glass. Thus, the petals gain more expression, more “body”.

In the spring of 2024, the city of Montreal announced a municipal investment of $21 million to support the creation of 670 student housing units by 2028. As the new school year starts, the shortage of affordable housing remains critical in Montreal, highlighting the relevance of the Rose des Vents project. Designed by ADHOC for the non-profit organization UTILE (Unité de travail pour l’implantation de logement étudiant ), the student residence located in the Angus Technopole offers 123 affordable units. Addressing the urgent housing crisis, Rose des Vents provides tangible solutions and demonstrates ADHOC’s commitment to creating inspiring and sustainable living spaces for students, while enhancing the vitality of the local community.