Known as Chicago's "Father of Skyscrapers," Louis Sullivan (September 3, 1856 – April 14, 1924) foreshadowed modernism with his famous phrase "form follows function." Sullivan was an architectural prodigy even as a young man, graduating high school and beginning his studies at MIT when he was just 16. After just a year of study he dropped out of MIT, and by the time he was just 24 he had joined forces with Dankmar Adler as a full partner of Adler and Sullivan.
Palace for Mexican Music / Alejandro Medina Arquitectura + Reyes Ríos + Larraín arquitectos + Muñoz arquitectos + Quesnel arquitectos
- Area: 8840 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Danstek, Kone, Mayabtún, Trane, +1
The Best Structures of Burning Man 2018
As Burning Man 2018 comes to a close, snapshots and glimpses of the event have begun to emerge in the mediasphere. The most recognizable among these is, perhaps, BIG's Orb, a hovering sphere representing a scaled version of the earth itself.
GSC / SuperLimão + Gabriela Coelho
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Architects: Gabriela Coelho, SuperLimão
- Area: 1800 m²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: Guimaro e Associados, LDArti, Proassp, Sigla Construtora, Stec Engenharia, +1
Africa's Tallest Skyscraper by Zaha Hadid Will Finally Rise in Egypt
After more than a decade, Egypt has returned to its plan to construct Africa's tallest building. Sited on the Nile River in central Cairo, the skyscraper was designed by the late Zaha Hadid in 2007. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the government are working with the project developers, Living in Interiors, to create the twisting "Nile Tower" with a design that will rise 70 stories. Overlooking views of Cairo, the Nile and the pyramids, the project hopes to symbolize Egypt's growth and the development of the country.
Workshop on a Cliff / MU Architecture
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Architects: MU Architecture
- Area: 5000 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: NCK Inc.
UDEP Lecture Building / BARCLAY&CROUSSE Architecture
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT
Roundup: 5 Skyscrapers Redefining Supertall
Two years ago over 100 supertall buildings had been constructed worldwide. Last year, 15 more supertall skyscrapers were built, each towering over 300 meters tall. These narrow towers are prevalent in high-density areas with limited land availability and demand for luxury residences. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat is the authority on official heights of tall buildings and determines which building receives the title of the Tallest Building in the World. To celebrate International Skyscraper Day, we're exploring a round up of skyscrapers that aim to redefine supertall construction.
See How the Design of Chairs, Beds and Sofas Have Evolved Through History
Evidence suggests that furniture was used as far back as the Neolithic period and daily life without it is unimaginable. So how has furniture changed through the ages? From the exclusive and luxury furniture of Ancient Egypt, to the functional and streamlined design of the Bauhaus – these animations created by Angie's List take you on a fascinating journey through the evolution of furniture design.
Restaurant das Lapas / Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos
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Architects: Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos
- Area: 623 m²
- Year: 2017
Massive Fire Destroys Brazil's 200-Year-Old National Museum and Its Collection
Brazil's National Museum, one of Latin America's most important museums, was completely destroyed by a fire that started at 7:30 pm on Sunday evening. It housed over 20 million items related to the history of the Americas, many if not all of which were lost.
A report in the Rio Times indicates that the museum had operated normally on Sunday and closed its doors at 5:00 pm, two and a half hours before the blaze began. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Winners of NOVA Design Award Announced
NOVA Property Investment have announced the winners of the 2018 Future Living Space competition. Responding to paradigmatic shifts in technology, social networks and the physical environment, the competition called for projects to imagine living spaces in 2025. Through themes of digital connectivity, inter-personal relationships and artificial intelligence, the proposals explored urban development, social spaces and redefined connections to the environment.
Museum Tonofenfabrik Lahr / Heneghan Peng Architects
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Architects: heneghan peng architects
- Area: 1800 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Lamilux, Glasolux, Lichtkonzept, Reckli, Schüco
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Professionals: Vertec GmbH, AG Freiraum, Göppert Ingenieure, Ingenieurbüro Bartel, Justies Rünzi Architekten
Municipal Sports Pavilion of Vila-Seca / NAM Arquitectura
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Architects: NAM Arquitectura
- Area: 3994 m²
- Year: 2017
Kult / Pool Leber Architekten + Bleckmann Krys Architekten
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Architects: Bleckmann Krys Architekten, Pool Leber Architekten
- Area: 5950 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Gutmann, RHEINZINK, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Brakel, Datteln, +9
Neeson Cripps Academy / COOKFOX Architects
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Architects: COOKFOX Architects
- Area: 33400 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: American Standard, Teasco
Greenhouse Restaurant / Chengdu Wide Horizon Investment Group
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Architects: Chengdu Wide Horizon Investment Group
- Area: 880 m²
- Year: 2018
BIBI Residence / Julsamano Bhongsatiern + Nithi Voranate
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Architects: Julsamano Bhongsatiern, Nithi Voranate
- Area: 1250 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Casalgrande Padana, EVALON, SCG, Viva