When a national strike broke out in Colombia earlier this year, bringing thousands into the streets to protest the country’s social and economic model, images and videos were broadcast around the world. The root causes of the protests were less discussed in the international media, however. The demands of the […]
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Aspen Architecture firm designs inspired by nature
CCY Architects is an Aspen-based architecture firm widely acclaimed for its place-based approach to architecture and for its projects inspired by natural environments. Photo Courtesy Draper White CCY Architects, an Aspen, Colorado-based firm recognized for its approach to architecture through inspiration from natural environments, believes enduring architecture enhances community, elevates […]
Villa M / Triptyque Architecture
Villa M / Triptyque Architecture © Michel Denancé + 28 Share Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/967487/villa-m-triptyque-architecture © Michel Denancé Text description provided by the architects. A naturalistic manifest: this is the definition of Villa M, a mixed-use complex to be inaugurated on September 15th,2021, in Boulevard Pasteur, […]
When buildings meet nature: sustainability through architecture
A beehive-inspired installation by a design studio based in Malta and London is one of three winners of a competition organised by the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and Discover South Kensington. The aim was to create a series of ‘green interventions’ on London’s Exhibition Road this summer, as part […]
“I Am Always Inside the Architecture that I Design”: In Conversation with Toyo Ito
“I Am Always Inside the Architecture that I Design”: In Conversation with Toyo Ito Serpentine Gallery Pavilion. Image Courtesy of Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects Share Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/966848/i-am-always-inside-the-architecture-that-i-design-in-conversation-with-toyo-ito Examining the work of Tokyo architect Toyo Ito (b. 1941) – particularly his now seminal Sendai […]
Evergreen Architecture: A New Book Explores Buildings That Place Nature at Their Core
Design #architecture #environment #gardening #greenhouses #urban planning August 18, 2021 Christopher Jobson All images courtesy Gestalten, copyright respective photographers The construction of sustainable and environmentally friendly structures for residential and commercial purposes is one of the more significant challenges of our time. As the built environment continues to encroach […]
Architecture and nature: The pictures of the week (week 31)
At first glance, the lead picture – our picture of the day from Tuesday – could be a real photo. In fact, however, it is the composition of a photo of the Chiemsee with the arcades in the district town of Traunstein. Joachim Hertwig has found his dream location […]
Gucci’s Latest Pop-Up Is All About Japanese Architecture
For the last two weeks, all eyes have been on Tokyo’s new Kengo Kuma–designed Olympic Stadium, where a global symphony of culture, athleticism, and community has united the world. Like much of Kuma’s commanding yet sustainable structures, the wood-heavy venue is in part an homage to traditional Japanese design, which […]
Apartment project’s ‘living structure’ merges architecture with greenery
A rendering of the building set to break ground at 3930 Blake St. in Denver. (Renderings courtesy of Wynne Yasmer Real Estate) Denver has a lot of recently constructed apartment buildings, most of which look fairly similar. But a new 16-story project about to break ground in RiNo is going […]
View the best new buildings and landscapes in this year’s World Architecture Festival Awards shortlist | News
anchor Higher Education & Research Shortlist Category: The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd, Humanities & Social Sciences Building Cluster 1 in Zijingang Campus of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. Image courtesy of WAF. The World Architecture Festival […]
Tokyo’s gamble with its Olympic architecture needs to be appreciated
This first of a two-part series examines the use of timber in designing the games village and venues rather than concrete The Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. Photo: @Tokyo2020 / Twitter ‘Anti-sex’ beds are the most trending topic to come out of the Toyko Olympics 2020 which are starting this Friday. […]
Amazing Birmingham AIA winners honored at Architecture Design Awards
Author Miranda Shaffer – July 21, 2021July 22, 2021 Read Time 2 Minutes The architects are going all out on these award-winning projects. Photo via AIA Birmingham for Bham Now The Birmingham Chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced the winners of the 2021 AIA Birmingham Design Awards on […]