A+U 623: 6a architects
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Founded by Tom Emerson and Stephanie MacDonald in 2001, 6a architects is based in London and deeply immersed in the British art and design scene. With a sensitivity to the environment, community, and context, this edition presents 20 projects as distinct experiences, divided into four chapters – “Repairing,” “Gardening,” “Shaping,” and “Walking.” 6a’s earlier works at(...)
A+U 623: 6a architects
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Founded by Tom Emerson and Stephanie MacDonald in 2001, 6a architects is based in London and deeply immersed in the British art and design scene. With a sensitivity to the environment, community, and context, this edition presents 20 projects as distinct experiences, divided into four chapters – “Repairing,” “Gardening,” “Shaping,” and “Walking.” 6a’s earlier works at Raven Row and Clore Studio showcase how the architects “work with what is already there and understand time as part of that existing material.” Includes opening statements by the architects and essays by Sam Jacobs, Anna Puigjaner, Nicholas Lobo Brennan, and Lucia Allais.
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The first decade of the 21st century has passed. Today expectations for architecture and architects are changing. The world is facing new conditions and circumstances such as the building boost which has become a normalcy since the recession in the late 2000s, the rise in the world population which will exceed 8 billion in 2030 due to rapid urbanization, concerns of(...)
A+U 485 Diversified solutions
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The first decade of the 21st century has passed. Today expectations for architecture and architects are changing. The world is facing new conditions and circumstances such as the building boost which has become a normalcy since the recession in the late 2000s, the rise in the world population which will exceed 8 billion in 2030 due to rapid urbanization, concerns of environmental issues and the development of technologies.This issue has collected 12 interviews and six essays from leaders in politics, economy and technology in Europe. Contributions by Noero Wolff Architects, Fabrizio Caròla, Michael Maltzan Architecture, Elemental, Urban-Think Tank, Li Xiaodong Atelier, Emre Arolat Architects, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos. Essays by Saskia Sassen, Junya Ishigami, Sou Fujimoto, Colin Harrison, and Mitsuhiro Kanada.
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Architects’ offices are environments where new architecture is born. Especially now, many architects are trying new approaches in response to developments like environmental requirements, improved construction technology, and the acceleration and diversification of communication and design technology, all of which have led to a search for new design styles. An architect’s(...)
A+U 486: 50 architects' offices
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Architects’ offices are environments where new architecture is born. Especially now, many architects are trying new approaches in response to developments like environmental requirements, improved construction technology, and the acceleration and diversification of communication and design technology, all of which have led to a search for new design styles. An architect’s office, where these trends can be seen in concentrated form, is an expression of an attitude taken toward architecture. Offices include Studio Mumbai in Alibag, Peter Märkli Architects in Zurich, Atelier Bow-Wow in Tokyo, WOHA Architects in Singapore, SeARCH in Amsterdam, Import. Export Architecture in Antwerp, junya.ishigami+associates in Tokyo, Mass Studies in Seoul, Tryptique in São Paulo, Kerry Hill Architects in Fremantle, BIG in Copenhagen and others.
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With more than 90 offices in over 30 countries, Arup is known as a pioneer in environmental engineering as well as in structural engineering. The firm's approach addresses energy and resource conservation as well as the social value and environmental consequences of urban development. This issue introduces about 30 works as case studies categorized by building type. Most(...)
A+U 487: Arup and sustainable buildings
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With more than 90 offices in over 30 countries, Arup is known as a pioneer in environmental engineering as well as in structural engineering. The firm's approach addresses energy and resource conservation as well as the social value and environmental consequences of urban development. This issue introduces about 30 works as case studies categorized by building type. Most have been completed over the last 10 years.
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Projects include Achim Menges/Jan Knippers (ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2010), Jürgen Mayer H. Metropol Parasol), Patka Architects (Winnipeg Skating Shelters), Anne Holtrop (Temporary Museum), Werner Schmidt(vonRoll pavilion) Rodrigo Sheward (Observation Deck in Pinohuacho), schneider+schumacher(Claras Baumhaus). Also another special feature on OMA Hong Kong with works in(...)
A + U 490 Timber innovation - OMA Hong Kong
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Projects include Achim Menges/Jan Knippers (ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2010), Jürgen Mayer H. Metropol Parasol), Patka Architects (Winnipeg Skating Shelters), Anne Holtrop (Temporary Museum), Werner Schmidt(vonRoll pavilion) Rodrigo Sheward (Observation Deck in Pinohuacho), schneider+schumacher(Claras Baumhaus). Also another special feature on OMA Hong Kong with works in progress such as: the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the Taipei Performing Arts Centre, the New Campus for Chu Hai College of Higher Education, the Binhai Mansion, the West Kowloon Cultural District. Essay on OMA by David Gianotten.
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A+U 493: Manhattan grid
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This issue commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Manhattan Grid by looking at it from a number of perspectives. The first part presents visualizations of census and zoning data made available by the city, as well as photographs and axonometric drawings to illustrate the changes and realities of Manhattan over the past two centuries. The preface collects commentaries(...)
A+U 493: Manhattan grid
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This issue commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Manhattan Grid by looking at it from a number of perspectives. The first part presents visualizations of census and zoning data made available by the city, as well as photographs and axonometric drawings to illustrate the changes and realities of Manhattan over the past two centuries. The preface collects commentaries on the grid from 11 architects whose practices are based in the city. Traversing from past, present to future, their perspectives shed light on the relationship of the grid to the city, its architecture, and its society today. The latter part of this issue catalogues 100 notable buildings in Manhattan.
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A+U 495: recent sacred space
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The beginning of the twenty first century saw an architectural boom in synagogues, churches and memorials. A+U highlights a number of projects in Norway, Finland and Brazil which won the heart of parishioners, the general public and architects. Projects include the Parish Centre of St. Francis by Königs Architekten, the Synagogue IJG by SeARCH, the National(...)
A+U 495: recent sacred space
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The beginning of the twenty first century saw an architectural boom in synagogues, churches and memorials. A+U highlights a number of projects in Norway, Finland and Brazil which won the heart of parishioners, the general public and architects. Projects include the Parish Centre of St. Francis by Königs Architekten, the Synagogue IJG by SeARCH, the National September 11 Memorial by Peter Zumthor and the Viikki Church by JKMM Architects. An introduction by Karla Britton.
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In 1980s, Dutch architectural design was stigmatized as “SuperDutch” or even as “pragmatic”. In the roaring 90s, this all changed as Holland became known as the architectural playground for young designers around the globe. In this Issue of A+U takes a closer look at architectural trends over the last 10 years in the Netherlands. What is the current state of Dutch(...)
A+U 496: architecture in the Netherlands 2000-2011
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In 1980s, Dutch architectural design was stigmatized as “SuperDutch” or even as “pragmatic”. In the roaring 90s, this all changed as Holland became known as the architectural playground for young designers around the globe. In this Issue of A+U takes a closer look at architectural trends over the last 10 years in the Netherlands. What is the current state of Dutch architecture? And how has the global economic crisis inspired the Dutch architectural landscape? In addition to the 30 featured works, a special list of a hundred selected buildings is also highlighted. Architects featured are Claus en Kaan, Rapp+ Rapp, Wiel Arets, NL Architects and Concrete.
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A+U 497 : Recent projects
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A+U 497 : Recent projects
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This issue of a+u features projects of a small and sustainable nature. From the passive house in Bessancourt, France, by Karawitz Architecture and a solar house in the Aosta Valley, Italy, by Studio ALBORI, to TYIN tegnestue Architects’ Safe Haven Library and Bathhouse in Thailand and Virginia Tech Center’s ‘Lumenhaus’ in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA, the global range of(...)
A+U 499
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This issue of a+u features projects of a small and sustainable nature. From the passive house in Bessancourt, France, by Karawitz Architecture and a solar house in the Aosta Valley, Italy, by Studio ALBORI, to TYIN tegnestue Architects’ Safe Haven Library and Bathhouse in Thailand and Virginia Tech Center’s ‘Lumenhaus’ in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA, the global range of projects herein are all examples of how architecture can contribute to realizing a sustainable society in the future. Also included is an essay on the C2C (‘cradle to cradle’) concept, as investigated by the Belgian research collective Rotor.
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