November 2024 - Page 12 of 33

“Can’t decide if it’s out of place or fittingly random” says commenter

November 8, 2024 Rheanna Hopkins 0

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a house in Melbourne with a curved roof and textured concrete walls designed by LLDS Architects. Called Northcote House, the home is slotted into the site of a former car park, with bespoke elements including the irregularly shaped plywood roof structure created using computer numerically controlled (CNC) robotics.

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Atelier Heyman Hamilton revives 1970s summer house in the Swedish archipelago

November 8, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Architecture studio Atelier Heyman Hamilton has renovated and expanded Torö, a holiday home on an island with the same name in Sweden, focusing on “the meeting between the building and the site”. The careful renovation aimed to honour the house’s 1970s Folkhem architecture, a Swedish movement that combined modern materials and mass production systems with

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House for a Family in Strasbourg / nara.

November 8, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

The project involves the complete renovation of a Neustadt building dating from the late 19th century. On the street side, the Vosges sandstone and brickwork will be cleaned and restored to their original appearance.

Reiach and Hall Architects renews “dated” science facilities at the University of Aberdeen

November 8, 2024 Starr Charles 0

This video produced by Jim Stephenson spotlights the University of Aberdeen Science and Teaching Hub by Reiach and Hall Architects, which has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. It is the fourth video published by Dezeen in collaboration with the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) to highlight

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studio gang completes hybrid mass timber expansion of california college of the arts

November 8, 2024 kat barandy I designboom 0

the structure is designed to adapt to future technologies and become a closed-loop, net-positive building.
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“The Building as a Dance Between Design and Habitation”: In Conversation with Níall McLaughlin

November 8, 2024 Maria-Cristina Florian 0

In an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate emergencies, and evolving societal needs, architecture has a complex role to play, and a responsibility to engage actively yet sensibly with cultural, political, and economic considerations. In this context, Níall McLaughlin stands out for his balanced approach rooted in historical contexts, yet aware and responsive to contemporary challenges. His studio, Niall McLaughlin Architects, embraces a dialogue-centric approach, fostering a collaborative environment. ArchDaily’s senior editor Maria-Cristina Florian had the chance to sit down with Níall McLaughlin and discuss his perspective on the role of architecture in today’s society and the emerging challenges of architectural education.

Guiré Yéro Bocar Library / croixmariebourdon architectes associés

November 8, 2024 Hadir Al Koshta 0

Guiré Yéro Bocar is a rural commune in Casamance, an agricultural region in the south of Senegal. The new library, designed by croixmariebourdon as part of a community patronage project, is home to 15,000 textbooks and examples of literature collected from French high schools and secondary schools. The current school is arranged around a rectangular courtyard surrounded by classrooms. This courtyard is arranged around multiple focal points: the majestic central mango tree which offers shadow for the school’s social activities, the entrance (reception, food), and the well (access to water). The new construction is also reminiscent of the traditional round Fulani hut and the shadow cast around the trunk of the mango tree.

11 Powerful Extensions to Boost Designer Productivity

November 8, 2024 Rene Submissions 0

With a longstanding dedication to empowering designers and beautifully bringing their ideas to life, SketchUp software offers an intuitive, comprehensive 3D modeling toolset straight out of the box. Still, users can supercharge its capabilities with a range of powerful extensions.

Revealing the Europe 40under40 Best Young Architects & Designers of 2023-2024

November 8, 2024 Maria-Cristina Florian 0

The winners of the “Europe 40under40®” program for 2023-2024 have been announced, celebrating promising talents in architecture and design. This recognition highlights projects from emerging professionals under the age of 40, including architects, landscape architects, urban planners, and industrial designers. The program, initiated by The European Centre, aims to showcase a new generation of designers who are poised to impact the future of living and working environments, cities, and rural areas.

DeDe House / OYO architects

November 8, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

OYO Architects, an architectural studio based in Ghent and Barcelona, is led by Ferran Massip, Nigel Jooren, Eddy Soete, Veroniek Vanhaecke and Lies Willaert. They present DeDe House, one of their most unique housing projects. Located in Drongen, just outside Ghent, this unique 369 m2 house preserves the soul of the site by fusing it with contemporary design. DeDe House respects the inherent beauty of its surroundings and is fully customizable for the current and future needs of its residents, being the perfect example of adaptive design.