A+U 620 : Francis Kéré
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Awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2022, Burkinabé architect Francis Kéré has built his reputation on works that are not only innovative but also sustainable and collaborative in nature. This issue examines his development over the years by profiling his numerous projects for education, health care, social welfare, and the arts, as well as other prominent works such as the(...)
A+U 620 : Francis Kéré
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Awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2022, Burkinabé architect Francis Kéré has built his reputation on works that are not only innovative but also sustainable and collaborative in nature. This issue examines his development over the years by profiling his numerous projects for education, health care, social welfare, and the arts, as well as other prominent works such as the Burkina Faso National Assembly, Serpentine Pavilion, National Park of Mali, and Goethe-Institut Dakar. The magazine also features examples of Kéré’s work in exhibition design, furniture objects, and even an otherworldly pavilion in Montana. Four authors contribute illuminating essays on the architect.
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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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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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This issue of the esteemed Japanese magazine features Lacaton & Vassal, documenting a number of the French architects’ projects from 1992-2011 in their home country and beyond.
A+U 500: word and image
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The special 500th issue of A+U features a selection of the best from among the many essays contributed to the magazine by numerous international authors over the years, republished here as a reminder of their “insight into architectural trends of the time and for the inspiration they offer for the architecture of the future”. Forty years of architectural history are(...)
A+U 500: word and image
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The special 500th issue of A+U features a selection of the best from among the many essays contributed to the magazine by numerous international authors over the years, republished here as a reminder of their “insight into architectural trends of the time and for the inspiration they offer for the architecture of the future”. Forty years of architectural history are included here, with texts from such notable names as Toyo Ito, Rem Koolhaas, Jacques Lucan, Zaha Hadid, Colin Rowe, Bernard Tschumi and Paul Rudolph.
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As its main feature, this edition of A+U focuses on the unique attributes of Singapore’s urban environment. Fifty questions are formulated to explore the city state’s past, present and future through essays, interviews and round table discussions with key individuals from both the public and private sectors. Within can be found the stories and ideas behind some of(...)
A+U 501: Singapore capital city for vertical green
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As its main feature, this edition of A+U focuses on the unique attributes of Singapore’s urban environment. Fifty questions are formulated to explore the city state’s past, present and future through essays, interviews and round table discussions with key individuals from both the public and private sectors. Within can be found the stories and ideas behind some of Singapore’s most iconic projects, illuminated through such various lenses as history, culture, urban planning and development, environmental issues and housing concerns. Includes texts by Peter G. Rowe, Kenzo Tange, Herbert Dreiseitl, Dr Tan Puay Yok and others.
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This edition offers a special focus on four Spanish practices based in Madrid: Antón García & Ensamble Studio, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, Selgascano, and Mansilla + Tuñón Arquitectos. Along with illuminating interviews and texts by the architects, it includes an in-depth look at both realized buildings and concepts for future projects, including the San Telmo Museum, El(...)
A+U 502: four practices in Madrid
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This edition offers a special focus on four Spanish practices based in Madrid: Antón García & Ensamble Studio, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, Selgascano, and Mansilla + Tuñón Arquitectos. Along with illuminating interviews and texts by the architects, it includes an in-depth look at both realized buildings and concepts for future projects, including the San Telmo Museum, El “B” in Cartagena, Berklee Tower of Music in Valencia, Yenikapi Transfer Point & Archaeo-Park Area in Istanbul, and the Contemporary Art Centre in Córdoba, among others.
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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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