This year's Shanghai Biennale, themed Bodies of Water, examines the interconnectivity and interdependency of people, climates, ecosystems and technologies, exploring the idea of collectivity in the light of accelerating climate change and the current global pandemic. The 13th edition of the oldest biennial in China features works by 64 participating artists exploring the intricate web of interferences and connections in the contemporary world.
The 13th Shanghai Biennale Examines Interdependence at Time of Unprecedented Challenges
More Daylight but Less Glare & Heat: How Does Automatically Tintable Glass Work?
In a 2016 survey of 400 employees in the U.S., Saint-Gobain found that office building occupants commonly complained about poor lighting, temperature, noise, and air quality, leading the company to deduce a need for improved lighting and thermal comfort in buildings while also maintaining low energy consumption and freedom of design for architects and clients. Their solution was SageGlass, an innovative glass created first in 1989 and developed over the course of the past three decades. The glass, which features dynamic glazing protecting from solar heat and glare, simultaneously optimizes natural light intake. A sustainable and aesthetic solution, SageGlass’ adaptability to external conditions dispels the need for shutters or blinds.
Layering of Realities: VR, AR, and MR as the Future of Environmental Rendering
Working remotely throughout the past year has accelerated the introduction of new approaches to real-time rendering, and with it, a new necessity was born: how can a person feel physically present inside a space, without actually being there? Ultimately, designers resorted to the virtual world, a vast realm of interactive built environments that can be accessed from the comfort of one's home. Even the tools utilized, such as headsets and goggles, have become more accessible to the vast majority of the public and are being sold at a lower price than they initially were. We have become accustomed to build, modify, and navigate between different environments, going back and forth between what is real and what isn't. Truth is, virtual has become the new normal.
Sirena House / Studio Saxe
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Architects: Studio Saxe
- Area: 1000 m²
- Year: 2020
Oslo Architecture Triennale 2022 Reveals Next Year's Theme: "Mission Neighborhood – (Re)forming communities"
In a time when the world is facing major social and environmental challenges, Oslo Architecture Triennale 2022 spotlights the neighborhood as a place and horizon for rethinking our cities. With the working title Mission Neighborhood – (Re)forming communities, the Triennale will explore how we form the places we share.
Garden/House / MAMM DESIGN
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Architects: MAMM DESIGN
- Area: 115 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Lighting M
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Professionals: Ohno JAPAN
Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital / TJAD / Rurban Studio
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Architects: TJAD Rurban Studio
- Area: 31781 m²
- Year: 2019
HO-House / Kubota Architect Atelier
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Architects: Kubota Architect Atelier
- Area: 152 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Takeuchi Partners Architect Engineer's Office, Befirst
Zenstay Boutique Hotel / Zen-In Architects
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Architects: Zen-In Architects
- Area: 733 m²
- Year: 2019
Ski Slope Residence / LaRue Architects
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Architects: LaRue Architects
- Area: 4100 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Hope's Windows, Eggersmann, Loewen
Claudio Coello 121 Residential Building / Arenas Basabe Palacios
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Architects: Arenas Basabe Palacios
- Area: 53819 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Uponor, panoramah!®, Alu-Stock, Cypecad, +7
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Professionals: CEIDER SL
L’Industreet Campus / Atelier WOA
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Architects: Atelier WOA
- Area: 11000 m²
- Year: 2020
Taylor Hazell Designs New Clark Centre for the Arts in Toronto
The Clark Centre for the Arts is undergoing a revitalization as part of the Guild Park and Gardens in Toronto. Designed by Taylor Hazell Architects, the new multipurpose facility will house art studios and be home to creative programs for residents and visitors. Clark Centre for the Arts (CCA) will offer a public gallery, five specialized art studios and two on-site cabins, providing over 6,000 square feet of new, dedicated studio, exhibition and event space.
Garden Cafe / Steyn Studio + Meyer & Associates Architects + Square One Landscape Architects
Bewboc House / Fabian Tan Architect
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Architects: Fabian Tan Architect
- Area: 3700 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Grohe
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Professionals: Projurutek Consulting Engineers
The Polish Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Biennale, Curated by PROLOG +1, Explores the Future of the Countryside
Titled "Trouble in Paradise", the Polish pavilion at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, will explore the countryside and observe how rural areas are an important element of building sustainable human environments, given the crises the world is surrounded with today. Curated by PROLOG +1 along with an international group of architects and artists, the national pavilion will be on physical display at the Giardini di Venezia, and online from May 22nd to November 21st, 2021.
RCC Headquarters / Foster + Partners
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Architects: Foster + Partners
- Area: 18450 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: POHL, Irline, Mobil, Solo
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Professionals: Priedemann Fassadenberatung GmbH, WSP, D2E, Jason Bruges Studio, MIC, +3