The Dovrefjell mountain range, which divides the north and south of Norway, holds "a unique place in [the] Norwegian consciousness." A constellation of myths and legends are connected to these mountains which have, over recent years, born witness to hunting, mining and military activity. But it is also the home of a large wild reindeer population. At Hjerkinn, on the edge of the Dovrefjell National Park, Oslo-based Snøhetta have created an observation pavilion for the Wild Reindeer Foundation. In this film by Alejandro Villanueva, the building and the surrounding landscape are revealed through time-lapse and in astonishing detail.
Lost in the Landscape: Snøhetta's Wild Reindeer Center Pavilion, Filmed in 4K
Fazer Visitor Center & Meeting Center / K2S Architects
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Architects: K2S Architects
- Area: 5130 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: ULMA Architectural Solutions, AGC, ELAM Oy, KORODUR, NORMEK Oy, +2
Hip & Gable / Architecture Architecture
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Architects: Architecture Architecture
- Area: 696 m²
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Manufacturers: Ampelite, Colorbond, Dulux, Formica, George Fethers, +7
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Professionals: Grenville Architectural Construction, Meyer Consulting
Taiyokogyo / Takenaka Corporation
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Architects: Takenaka Corporation
- Area: 660 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Nikko sash, Taiyo Cement Industrial, YKK AP
Yoojeongheon in Jeju Island / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 139 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Starsis
Crossing Wall House / Mobile Office Architects
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Architects: Mobile Office Architects
- Area: 2050 ft²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Kalwall®, Subzero/Wolf, California Crib Wall, Plyboo, Premier SIPs, +6
2016 Architecture iPhone Photography Awards Announced
The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) has announced the winners of the 2016 edition of the annual competition. Founded in 2007, the same year as the release of the first iPhone, IPPAWARDS is the first and longest running iPhone photography competition. Now in its 9th year, the awards continue to select the best images taken by iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a variety of categories including Landscape, Animals, People, Still Life and Architecture.
This year’s architecture category was won by Jian Wang of Beijing China for his shot “China Red,” taken at the Beijing Olympic Park. Second and third prizes were awarded to Patryk Kuleta for two shots from his series, “Modern Cathedrals.” Kuleta was also selected as the IPPAWARDS Photographer of the Year for the series, which featured layered-exposure captures of historic cathedrals in Warsaw and Strasbourg.
Continue after the break to see the three winners and honorable mentions.
De Rotterdam Suite / 123DV
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Architects: 123DV
- Area: 250 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Forbo Flooring Systems, Goelst, Niko
André Chiote Illustrates Iconic Works by Schmidt Hammer Lassen for their 30th Anniversary
André Chiote’s newest series of illustrations focuses on the seminal architectural works of Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the firm’s founding this year. Established in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1986 by architects Morten Schmidt, Bjarne Hammer and John F. Lassen, the firm has since grown into an award-winning, international practice (with offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Shanghai and London) whose design philosophy begins with the Nordic architectural traditions of democracy, welfare, aesthetics, light, sustainability and social responsibility.
To commemorate the important date, SHL selected a set of 6 emblematic buildings to be illustrated through Chiote’s personal vision. Check out the collection and links to the projects after the break.
Renaixement / Pink Intruder
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Architects: Pink Intruder
- Area: 40 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: ALPESA, IDEO, MG corte laser
Deutzer Hafen / Cobe
Danish firm COBE has been announced as the winner of a competition for the revitalization of Deutzer Hafen, the harbor district of Cologne, Germany. Unanimously selected over proposals from Lorenzen, Diener & Diener Architekten, Scheuvens + Wachten, and Trint + Kreuder dna, the winning design will transform the old industrial harbor into a vibrant, sustainable neighborhood through the addition of a new city landmark: a new public pool and huge waterfall at the end of the harbor.
The pool will be sustained through environmentally-friendly methods, utilizing collected rainwater and excess heat expelled from buildings to provide the public with an exciting new attraction.
Allmannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum / Peter Zumthor
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Architects: Peter Zumthor
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Aanesland Limtre AS
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Professionals: Aud Gloppen, Blaest Design AS, Lauber Ingenieure, Mesta AS, Per-Albert Rasmussen
2016 American Architecture Award Winners Announced
75 buildings have been announced as the winners of the 2016 American Architecture Awards by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Now in its 22nd year, the American Architecture Awards recognize “the best new buildings designed and constructed by American architects in the U.S. and abroad and by international architects for buildings designed and built in the United States.”
This comprehensive and even-handed overview of new American Architecture for 2016, allows you (as a viewer) to witness the enormous diversity in the American practice of architecture today, said Christian Narkiewicz-Laine, Museum President, The Chicago Athenaeum. This year’s selection by the Denver jury was more interested in discussions concerning the problems of the environment, social context, technical and constructive solutions, the responsible use of energies, restoration and adaptive- reuse, and the sensitive use of materials and ecology.
The 75 winners of the 2016 American Architecture Awards are:
Here's What Architect Andrew Tesoro Really Thinks of Donald Trump
The United States is currently embroiled in what is unquestionably one the most bizarre and unpredictable presidential races in its history. In this strange context, the world of architecture has unexpectedly found itself a hot political topic, with one architect at the center of the controversy: Andrew Tesoro.
Tesoro's involvement in the presidential race began with a video created by Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign. In the video, Tesoro tells a story of how Republican nominee Donald Trump "bullied" him and his architectural firm Tesoro Architects out of "many thousands of dollars" which were owed for their design services. Subsequently, Tesoro received something of a shout-out from Hillary Clinton in Monday's presidential debate as evidence that Trump's business experience does not qualify him to be president.
Given the nature of the campaign video, which was undoubtedly edited to paint Trump in a negative light, many have understandably questioned whether Tesoro's opinions and story were accurately portrayed. This skepticism was then reinforced by a "condensed and edited interview" published by Forbes, which suggested that Tesoro's opinion of Trump was much more forgiving than the one perpetuated by the Clinton campaign. Given the confusion around Tesoro's true opinions, ArchDaily decided to give the architect a chance to present his message unambiguously. What follows are Andrew Tesoro's responses to three simple questions about Donald Trump. These responses have not been edited by ArchDaily staff.
Benoy Unveils Design for Gala Avenue Westside in Shanghai's Harbour City
Design firm Benoy has just revealed its design for “Gala Avenue Westside,” a future mixed-use structure set within the iconic Lujiazui HARBOUR City development of Shanghai. Benoy (who recently created a green architectural design for Taiwan’s High-Speed Rail’s Hsin Chu Station Mall) have been appointed as the Masterplanner, Architect and Interior Designer of the Gala Avenue, set for completion in 2018.
K29 / PLH Arkitekter + UAB Archinova
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Architects: PLH Arkitekter, UAB Archinova
- Area: 15627 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Fritz Hansen, Cavarian, D+H, KG Constructions, Kobe