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France Announces Competition to Redesign the Spire of Notre Dame
The prime minister of France has announced an international architectural competition to redesign the roofline of Notre Dame Cathedral after this week's devastating fire. Prime minister Édouard Philippe made the announcement following a special Cabinet held by French President Emmanuel Macron on the reconstruction of cathedral. Philippe said the competition would give the cathedral “a spire suited to the techniques and challenges of our time”. So far, close to one billion dollars have been pledged to rebuild Notre Dame.
1111 Lincoln Road Extension / Herzog & de Meuron
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Architects: Herzog & de Meuron
- Year: 2018
Brooklyn's Tallest Building Tops Out, Designed by KPF
Brooklyn Point, the tallest building in Brooklyn, has topped out at 720 feet. Designed by KPF, the 68-story scheme will feature a mixed-use program of apartments, food, shopping, and entertainment functions. After undergoing a three-year design process, construction at Brooklyn Point began in the summer of 2017.
Soumaya Museum / FR-EE Fernando Romero Enterprise
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Architects: FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise
- Area: 17000 m²
- Year: 2011
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Professionals: Carso Infraestructura y Construcción, Engineer HVAC Colinas de Buen, FR-EE + MYT
Perkins+Will Designs Flexible STEM School with Movable Walls in Miami
Perkins+Will has released details of their design for the Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida. The school’s new STEM building will feature flexible classrooms with mobile walls and furniture, and an emphasis on indoor/outdoor connectivity. The school’s role as a nationally-renowned center for science and technology will also be aided by tech-enabled educational tools, fabrication and maker labs, a rooftop outdoor lab, and an entire roof of solar PVs.
Jeanne Gang Listed in the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2019
Jeanne Gang, Founding Principal at Studio Gang, has been listed in TIME Magazine’s 2019 TIME 100. Gang is the only architect be included in this year’s list, which recognizes the activism, innovation, and achievements of the world’s most influential people.
The recognition represents another milestone in what is a historic year for Jeanne Gang and her firm. In January, she announced her first project in France, with the Center for the University of Chicago in Paris, while the firm was also selected last month to lead the Global Terminal and Concourse Expansion at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
La Rectoria Chidren’s Summer Camp / OAB
Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Catches Fire During Notre Dame Blaze
While French firefighters were putting out the destructive blaze at the Notre Dame Cathedral, another holistic site was also up in flames. Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is among the holiest sites in Islam and was built almost 1,300 years ago, was struck by blaze while the monumental Catholic Church was also devastated with fire.
The fire is said to have started in the Al-Marwani Prayer Hall - also known as Solomon's Stables - part of the same compound as Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Fortunately, firemen of the Islamic Waqf department of the city were able to control the fire before any harm was done to the individuals or the other prayer halls. While the cause remains unknown, sources claim that the fire could have been ignited accidentally by children who were near the prayer hall at the time.
“Architecture Making is Like the Unveiling of a Surprise": In Conversation with Leers Weinzapfel Associates
Boston-based Leers Weinzapfel Associates was founded by two women, Andrea Leers and Jane Weinzapfel, in 1982, later joined by a next generation of partners, Josiah Stevenson, and Tom Chung. The majority of their work is done on university campuses across America, but this can hardly be identified as the firm’s focus, as campuses are actually cities in miniature, containing nearly every building type imaginable. The point of difference, however, is that campus buildings are generally designed with more idealism than projects in our chaotic cities and mundane suburbs.
Isenberg School Of Management Business Innovation Hub / BIG
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Architects: Bjarke Ingels Group
- Area: 6500 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Alucoil, National Enclosure Company, Viracon
How to Design and Build a Wooden Structure with Hidden Joints
New technology in digital building, particularly Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems, are changing the way that we design and build wooden structures. Their high level of precision allows us to design perfect assembles--without screws or visible metalwork--resulting in structures that are durable, easy-to-build, and extremely well-organized. We spoke with the experts at Timber to better understand the process of building a wooden structure and to compile a list of key tips in designing one.
Saudi Arabia Unveils Massive "Window to the Future" for Expo 2020 Dubai Pavilion
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled the design of its pavilion for the Expo 2020 Dubai. The project will cover an area the size of two football pitches as the second-biggest in size only to that of the United Arab Emirates. Designed by Boris Micka Associates, the pavilion was made as a "window to the future" that symbolizes the nation's welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.
re:design Celebrates Bauhaus 100 with Illustrated Posters
Graphic designers Eurydyka Kata & Rafał Szczawiński from re:design have shared with us some of their most recent designs celebrating Bauhaus' 100th Anniversary. Inspiration for these posters was taken directly from Bauhaus' most iconic designs. "For this poster, we researched some of the most famous designs from the Bauhaus school: furniture, toys, appliances, and recreated them isometrically. Both the drawing style and colors are inspired by Bauhaus art and style. This was great fun to work on and we're glad we could pay tribute to one of the most important institutions in the history of design."
Floating House / Talleresque
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Architects: Talleresque
- Area: 87 m²
- Year: 2016
NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center / HOK + Ballinger + Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
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Architects: Ballinger, HOK, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
- Area: 734 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Bendheim, Decoustics, B23, Danzer AG, JC Ryan EBCO/H&G, +6
Zen Garden Resort Zánka / Másfél Építész Stúdió
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Architects: Másfél Építész Stúdió
- Area: 55 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Cupa Pizarras, FAKRO, Rotte, Thermowood, Varisol
Yuyuanlu Redevelopment / Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
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Architects: Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
- Area: 14114 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Neri&Hu, Thonet, Viabizzuno
The Cloud Maze / RSAA/Büro Ziyu Zhuang
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Architects: RSAA/Büro Ziyu Zhuang
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Shanghai Biaoguan Exhibition Service Co Ltd