Articles by macnadusa

the shigeru ban shishi-iwa house opens its doors in karuizawa

February 1, 2019 macnadusa 0

shishi-iwa house, a ten room boutique resort designed by pritzker prize-winning japanese architect shigeru ban, opens in karuizawa, japan. the restorative retreat is characterized by the integration of architecture within its natural surrounding, and reinforces the visitor’s connection with nature. the project was developed by HDHP GK, a social enterprise sponsored by HDH capital management. […]

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NZI architectes forms glazed façades to bring light into french leisure center

February 1, 2019 macnadusa 0

paris based studio, NZI architectes, has designed the bonneuils leisure center in bonneuil-en-france. the project aims to create a space for children that considers their well-being by incorporating both safe and playful atmospheres. the concept by the architect conceives of a protective place that is turned outwards. images © juan sepulveda grazioli     as opposed to creating […]

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heatherwick studio gets green light for £1 billion overhaul

January 31, 2019 macnadusa 0

in july 2018, ‘olympia london’ — the major exhibition and events center in west kensington — announced the biggest investment in its 132-year history. the plans involved transforming the site into a world-leading cultural hub with hotels and restaurants, plus performance venues and state-of-the-art offices. heatherwick studio and SPPARC are leading the design and implementation […]

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mitsuhiro shoji completes a 47 sqm two-level apartment in shanghai

January 31, 2019 macnadusa 0

uchida shanghai has completed a very small residential area of 47 square meters in shanghai, china. the concept was to acquire the spatial richness as well as secure the maximum storage space for a family to live. all images © kenta hasegawa     most of the furniture was custom-made to make the space feel […]

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BIG to connect oakland’s new ballpark with gondola lifts

January 30, 2019 macnadusa 0

in november 2018, bjarke ingels group (BIG) revealed plans to build a massive stadium complex for the oakland A’s baseball team. located at howard terminal, a waterfront location close to the center of downtown oakland, the new complex will include a series of high-rise structures that surround the park and in some cases directly overlook […]

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safdie architects reveals plan for surbana jurong headquarters in singapore

January 30, 2019 macnadusa 0

safdie architects reveals designs for the new headquarters for surbana jurong, singapore’s leading architecture, urban design, and infrastructure firm. the project marks the first initiative for the joint venture between safdie architects and surbana jurong to develop innovative and iconic works in asia-pacific. the campus, featuring treehouse pavilions linked by a centralized footbridge, harmoniously integrates […]

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BETA constructs the ‘3 generation house’ in amsterdam with open-plan façade

January 29, 2019 macnadusa 0

dutch practice, BETA office, has completed the ‘3 generation house‘ for an entire family in amsterdam. the architect was challenged to develop a building for a household comprising of a young couple, their parents and grandparents. the resulting concept creates a mini-apartment that facilitates adaptation over time for changing spatial requirements. all images by ossip […]

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villa didaar in iran repeats the natural patterns of trees

January 29, 2019 macnadusa 0

‘villa didaar’ by local architect behzad atabaki is located in an area where the caspian sea and the green mountains of northern alborz, iran, meet. the main objectives of the architect were creating a fluid and transparent connection between the sea view and the green landscape, as well as interconnecting the interiors while having separate […]

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the afife house in rural portugal emanates the modernist style of adolf loos

January 28, 2019 macnadusa 0

guilherme machado vaz takes influence from the early modernist movement with the afife house in northern portugal. the rural settlement on which the house is situated was first established at the foot of a hill, extending to the sea. the presence of a neighboring historic stone chapel served as a secondary influence to the design […]

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eleena jamil renovates a construction and structural engineering laboratory in kuala lampur

January 28, 2019 macnadusa 0

the new project developed by eleena jamil architect involves expanding an existing full-scale construction and structural engineering laboratory to include a new range of state-of-the-art testing for building materials and structural components. the facility is managed by a local construction research institute and is located within an existing warehouse-like structure in the heart of kuala lumpur. […]

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