Campo Alegre Apartment / Costa Lima Arquitectos
The apartment is located on a collective housing building from the early 70s and oriented to the east, south and west, enjoying a remarkable sun exposure and a privileged view over the river.
Month: April 2021
Finding Infinity develops $100 billion zero-carbon strategy for Melbourne “that would pay for itself in less than 10 years”
Eco research lab Finding Infinity has been working with architects, investors, developers and councils on a concept to transform Melbourne into a zero-carbon city by 2030, and has unveiled 15 prototypes that could make the plans a reality. Melbourne-based Finding Infinity has spent the past two years developing A New Normal, a 10-point strategy for
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AMDL CIRCLE’s education stations seek to encourage unexpected moments of learning
AMDL CIRCLE designs its education stations to promote awareness of diversity to reduce its visitors’ tendencies toward conflicting behavior.
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Would You Pay for Virtual Architecture? What the NFT Craze Means for the Future of the Design Profession
If someone tried to sell you a virtual building, would you buy it? That’s right- a virtual building. Not something that will ever be built in the physical world, or something you can occupy, but an image you can look at, or a video you could watch. This is exactly what’s being proposed as architecture enters the realm of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) that have taken the world by storm. And in the design profession, which continuously seeks to redefine what it means to be an architect, NFTs have big implications for the future of digitization and commoditization of the unbuilt environment.
A Long Movable Shelving Unit Helps To Create A Hallway Inside This Apartment
A movable shelving unit has been included in the refurbishment of a Brazilian apartment that was completed by Bruno Rossi Arquitetos and Piratininga Arquitetos.Included as the key design element in the apartment, the 85 foot (26m) long modular hanging shelving unit runs the length of the interior, from the living room all the way to the bedrooms, and is used to help define the hallway.
The Black Roof, Siding, And Window Frames On This Home Combine To Make A Cohesive Statement
Peter Braithwaite Studio has designed a modern house in Halifax, Canada, that includes a striking black exterior.
Dragonfly House / Olson Kundig
At its heart, this vacation house is about creating a place where a young family can gather away from the city to enjoy the outdoors and build a legacy of memories. Located on the ecotone, or border, between a Ponderosa pine forest and lake, the home is a framework for the family to experience nature. The house emphasizes the crossing point between these two ecological zones – a distinct yet subtle marker of the family’s presence and legacy. The home’s materiality helps it fold into the landscape.
RCR Arquitectes to Design Nature-Inspired Signature Residences at the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort
Inspired by the colors and textures of the surrounding environment, Pritzker Prize winners RCR Architectes have translated the Algarve’s landscape into new residences and facilities at the Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort. A total of 37 new signature apartments and luxury villas are currently under construction, with completion due dates expected between summer 2021 and 2022.
life on mars? alfredo muñoz discusses designing sustainable cities for the red planet
in this exclusive interview, we discuss the plans presented for a permanent settlement on mars for one million people.
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Overcast House / Office S&M
Overcast House is a single-storey rear extension to a Victorian house in north London, creating a flexible ground floor space that accommodates working-from-home while reconfiguring the house to make it a home for life.