Storytelling is undoubtedly one of the oldest informative tools; a universal language that has transcended generations and cultures, and has been adapted into different media such as video games, theater, and film. Regardless of how old the narratives are, the success of these adaptations relies heavily on production - the visual and audible elements - and their ability to allow viewers to fully immerse themselves in the storyline. In this article, we explore the magical and captivating world of Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how architecture played an important role in contributing to the movies’ notorious storylines.
The Architecture and Environmental Design of Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies
Yorck Kino Passage Cinema / Batek Architekten
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Architects: Batek Architekten
- Area: 325 m²
- Year: 2021
PONY House / WOWOWA Architects
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Architects: WOWOWA Architects
- Area: 766 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: LG Hausys, Living Edge, Nood, Phoenix Tapware, Signorino
LabourUnion Fashion Studio / TRIOSTUDIO
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Architects: TRIOSTUDIO
- Area: 120 m²
- Year: 2020
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre / Woods Bagot + Warren & Mahoney
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Architects: Warren & Mahoney, Woods Bagot
- Area: 28000 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Sculptform, Asona, Fibre 'C', HUFCOR, Poltrona Frau, +1
Hill Terrace House / Atelier M+A
Gimme Shelter Café and Workshop / Housescape Design Lab
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Architects: Housescape Design Lab
- Area: 200 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Aqualine, BEGER, ORM, Toto
DD House / Bokey Grant
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Architects: Bokey Grant
- Area: 240 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Fritz Hansen, Fisher & Paykel, Artek, Brodware, Dulux, +9
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Professionals: ROC Consulting Engineers, Rise Architectural Builders
TIDE Academy / LPA
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Architects: LPA
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Dri-Design, 3form, Arcadia Custom, ICI Scientific, +2
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Professionals: LPA, CM Salter, Cummings Corp, Corner Stone Earth
Passos House / David Guerra
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Architects: David Guerra
- Area: 675 m²
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Manufacturers: Indusparquet, Neolith, AM Galeria, Accervo Design, Belissimo, +20
Perkins&Will: Research and Innovation at the Forefront of a New Business Opportunity
As the second-largest architecture firm in the world, Perkins&Will, has a responsibility to put people at the center of their design practice as they impact millions of hours of human experience. The focus on sustainability, health and justice are a shared goal for design professionals.
S-West Complex / Orange Architects
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Architects: Orange Architects
- Area: 29665 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Reynaers Aluminium, Ekosiet
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Professionals: Felixx Landscape Architects, HE Adviseurs, Stam + De Koning, Zonneveld ingenieurs, West 8, +3
Mini Break Showroom / Francesca Perani Enterprise
Grafton Architects' Kingston University Town House and Lacol's La Borda Win the 2022 EU Mies Award
The European Commission and the Mies van der Rohe Foundation have announced that Kingston University Town House by Grafton Architects and La Borda cooperative housing by Lacol are the recipients of the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award. Winner of the Architecture Category, Kingston University Town House was awarded for its "remarkable environmental quality that creates an excellent atmosphere for studying, gathering, dancing and being together". The 2022 Emerging Architecture Prize was given to La Borda cooperative housing by Lacol in Barcelona, commended for its "co-ownership and co-management of shared resources and capacities".
Beyer Blinder Belle Unveils Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity in Orlando
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) and architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle have unveiled the design of Orlando's new Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity. The 43,000-square-foot lakefront structure will be the world’s first Holocaust museum designed around survivor and witness testimonies, serving as a distinctive destination for the region and a global point of attraction.
New Exhibition at Glyptothek Museum to Feature Sculptures and Paintings by Santiago Calatrava
The Glyptothek Museum will showcase the first exhibition dedicated to Santiago Calatrava's array of sculptures and paintings inspired by Greek Antiquity. Running from June 21st to October 23rd, "Beyond Hellas: Santiago Calatrava in the Glyptothek" traces the architect's career as a sculptor, highlighting the influence of histories and cultures on Calatrava's design process.