Sydney’s Sirius building saved from demolition in “triumph for brutalism”

July 25, 2017 Amy Frearson 0

One of Sydney’s only examples of brutalist architecture has been given a second chance, after a court ruled against the government decision not to heritage list it. The Sirius apartment block in The Rocks was facing demolition following the New South Wales government’s rejection of a recommendation to list the building as a valuable piece of architectural heritage. But

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‘ARQ RIFA G’2010’ House / Emilio Garateguy + Ignacio Trecca

July 25, 2017 Rayen Sagredo 0

The house is the first prize of the characteristic architectural Housing Contest  “Arquitectura RIFA G’2010” from Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo, FADU – UDELAR. This is a Student Contest, once they select the winning proposal begins a process advised of development that culminates with the construction of the winning project. The property is located in a corner in front of the sea in Ciudad de la Costa, a suburban area adjacent to Montevideo. The low vegetation on the side of the beach and the wide avenue, make it difficult to see toward the sea on the ground floor. Here is the “Key” of the project. The main spaces in relation to the ground or with the view on an upper floor?

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Yoga Poses For Architects

July 25, 2017 The Leewardists 0

Learning to adapt and be flexible; it’s something that comes in handy both in an architecture firm and yoga studio. The everyday motions you go through as an architect can sometimes feel like a strenuous physical routine. Whether it be performing tasks for work or sneaking ways to get some precious shut-eye, architects need to learn how to be nimble to get through the long days and nights (coffee doesn’t hurt either). Take some deep inhalations and exhalations as you check out, in four easy to follow steps, some common positions architects find themselves in.