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Architects: Módulo 4 Arquitetura
- Area: 50 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Climatização, Coral, Deca
Serena / Módulo 4 Arquitetura
The Wessel Quarter / Vigsnæs+Kosberg++ Architects
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Architects: Vigsnæs+Kosberg++ Architects
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Brick
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Professionals: SV Betong AS, Gullik Gulliksen AS, Sweco, AK Byggservice
Navigating 3D Scanning and Point Clouds: Theory, Practice, and Real-world Applications
In the coming decades, it seems inevitable that architects will increasingly focus on renovations and rehabilitations –especially in established urban centers–, whether to modernize outdated structures or adapt to new uses and demands by contemporary society. A main challenge when executing these types of projects is obtaining a truly reliable working base, including accurate and true-to-life 3D models. Conducting surveys can be a herculean task, requiring extensive hours or days of on-site work and considerable effort to organize and interpret the collected information, often resulting in data that lacks adequate precision.
To simplify these processes, technological advancements have provided a solution: site surveys based on point clouds and 3D scanning, which have the potential to revolutionize the design process. Point clouds are collections of millions or billions of individual measurement points on the surface of objects, which can be obtained through laser scanners, drones, or 3D cameras. Each measurement point contains X, Y, and Z coordinates, as well as other optical properties (reflectance, color). Multiple scanning positions are registered (stitched) to create point clouds of an entire scene, which can be loaded into virtually any CAD platform for standard fieldwork.
Social Spaciousness: MVRDV Reimagines the Future of Co-Living
MVRDV has just released a new design study exploring how co-living can help shape the future of housing. Created in collaboration with developer HUB and sustainable investor Bridges Fund Management, the study introduces a comprehensive study exploring diverse typologies, aiming to revolutionize communal living and vibrant neighborhoods. It addresses modern housing needs, including flexibility, sustainability, and community, while tackling climate crisis and affordability issues. The endeavor offers tailored solutions for various co-living projects, catering to many demographics and lifestyles.
Transforming Public Spaces Through Art: An Interview with Antonio Ton
How do we give new meaning to degraded public spaces? Vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and community collaboration. That could describe the approach of Rio de Janeiro artist Antonio Ton. Drawing inspiration from interactions he finds on the streets and engaging in dialogue with local communities, his works extend beyond revitalizing sports courts and skate parks. Ton demonstrates how art fosters the creation of a space for gathering and leisure. We spoke with him to delve into his artistic process and explore the outcomes his paintings offer.
Localize: Sourcing and Performance at Fabricate 2024
On April 4 – 6, the international conference FABRICATE 2024 will be held at the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. Since its inception in 2011, FABRICATE has established itself as a global forum for new radical possibilities for architecture and welcomed thousands of participants from practice, industry, and research.
In this second article, we meet architect Indy Johar who is the director of WikiHouse Foundation and CEO and founder of Dark Matters Lab working with institutions around the world, from UNDP, the European Commission on Net Zero Cities, the European Environmental Agency, and various national agencies and cities. The text is an excerpt from the upcoming FABRICATE 2024 book and is based on an interview conversation led by Co-chair Phil Ayres between Indy Johar and Professor Philippe Block, Head of the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA), ETH Zürich. The book will be published on the opening night of the FABRICATE 2024 conference.
The Gallery House / Wim Goes Architectuur
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Architects: Wim Goes Architectuur
- Area: 167 m²
- Year: 2022
Linpan Cloud Eye: Chengdu Dayi Rural Neighborhood Center / Archi-Union Architects
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Architects: Archi-Union Architects
- Area: 868 m²
- Year: 2022
Nantou Hybrid Building / URBANUS
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Architects: URBANUS
- Area: 1090 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Pag Facade Systems Co., Limited, GD-Lighting Design
6 x 18 Slender House / Spaces Architects@ka
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Architects: Spaces Architects@ka
- Area: 6500 ft²
- Year: 2024
Rivers Edge / Studio B Architecture + Interiors
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Architects: Studio B Architecture + Interiors
- Area: 4900 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Hammerwell, Inc., ph Structure llc, R-Design