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The New Home of Creative Industries, London's Design District Opens It Doors to the Public
London’s Design District, the new purpose-built creative hub at the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, opened its doors to the public and is set on becoming a prominent destination for the city’s creative community. Comprising 16 buildings designed by a collective of eight renowned architectural studios and with landscaping by Schulze+Grassov, the project aims to gather startups, artists and entrepreneurs across many industries, generating a vibrant new neighbourhood.
The Quilmes' City: The Architecture of Argentina's Pre-Hispanic Settlements
One of the most advanced civilizations in Latin America, the Quilmes people inhabited what is today known as the Santa Maria Valley in the northwestern sector of the Tucumán province, in the center of the Calchaquíes Valleys. Their city contains remnants of village life from centuries ago, giving a clear view of life in the village from generations past, including the economy, religious sites, public and private spaces, and interactions with other civilizations. At its height, the Quilmes' city had 450,000 inhabitants prior to the Spanish invasion.
These settlements, built in the Calchaquíes Valleys since approximately the 10th century, are considered to be Argentina's first pre-Hispanic cities. Even though little remains of these cities, their ruins highlight a complex history of a material and spiritual culture ripe with social and economic advancements.
Rethinking the Role of Experimental Cities in Combating Climate Change
This article was originally published on Common Edge.
In the evolving campaign to combat climate change, big and bold solutions are increasingly easy to find, from the conceptual “water smart city” and ecologist Allan Savory’s vision for greening the world’s deserts to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to turn part of Governors Island into a “living laboratory” for climate research. Oyster reef restoration is occurring at nearly every critical junction along the eastern seaboard, from Florida to Maine. These are worthy efforts, and yet, when considered collectively, the onus for solving our climate crisis is being left largely to municipal governments and private actors, making most solutions piecemeal, at best. The success of one approach has little to no correlation with that of another. But what happens when all related solutions can be applied within a single, controlled ecosystem when environmentalism and urbanism are not at odds, but working in concert? Enter the experimental city.
Toy's Factory / Schemata Architects
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Architects: Schemata Architects
- Area: 558 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: KONICA MINOLTA JAPAN.INC. (PM), TANK
Großweikersdorf Community Center – everything under one roof / smartvoll
Shoku-tei Sushi / NATURE TIMES ART DESIGN
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Architects: NATURE TIMES ART DESIGN
- Area: 200 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: iGuzzini
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Professionals: YCWORK
Southern Red Army Three-Year Guerrilla War Memorial / Huajian Group Shanghai Architectural Design & Research Institute
Hehe Tea Gallery / ZSYZ Studio
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Architects: ZSYZ Studio
- Area: 166 m²
- Year: 2020
The Santa Monica College Center for Media and Design / Clive Wilkinson Architects
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Architects: Clive Wilkinson Architects
- Area: 115000 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Swisspearl, Interface, Lightolier, Arcadia Inc., Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, +10
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Professionals: Newson Brown Acoustics LLC, ENGLEKIRK INTERNATIONAL, SCEG, Mollenhauer Group, RELM, +5
Villa Icaria House / Arquitectura al descubierto
Castro House / Felipe Caboclo Arquitetura
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Architects: Felipe Caboclo Arquitetura
- Area: 584 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: JGV Engenharia, N.didini, Olaria Galiotti, Soal
Lantern House / Heatherwick Studio
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Architects: Heatherwick Studio
- Area: 40000 ft²
- Year: 2020
SE5: Colour Plane / Turner Architects
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Architects: Turner Architects
- Year: 2019
World's Greatest Places Include Revitalized Riverfronts, Affordable Artistic Incubators and Superlative City-States
Time magazine has released the World’s Greatest Places Of 2021, selecting 100 destinations from around the globe. With revitalized riverfronts, affordable artistic incubators, and superlative city-states, the list is a tribute to the built and natural environment that found a way “to adapt, build and innovate”, amidst the challenges of the past year.
Encompassing the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, London’s Design District, new repurposed spaces in Helsinki, Historic gems in South Korea, and Hanoi’s renewed life in the old quarter, the World’s Greatest Places Of 2021 has a considerable selection of architectural destinations.
The Qinchang Village Town Hall / Studio 10
How to Design the Perfect Acoustic Enclosure: Comfort in Flooring, Ceilings, and Walls
As our cities densify and building types become more and more mixed-use, we tend to spend a lot of time in noisy environments. When we think about acoustic comfort, we rarely think of places like restaurants, venues, and big offices; places with a lot of people, machinery, and background noise. The quality of sound can entirely change the experience of people in an interior space, and improving the space's acoustic quality relies on treating all surfaces, from walls to ceilings, and flooring. In this article, we will present a variety of solutions for ceilings, flooring, and walls, their different combinations, and a simple guide of how to apply them correctly in public spaces without compromising the aesthetic of the interior.
RIBA Announces 2021 Stirling Prize Shortlist
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the six shortlisted buildings contending for this year's RIBA Stirling Prize. Celebrating its 25th year, the award is given to the United Kingdom's best new building. The selected buildings demonstrate "the innovation and ambition that lies at the heart of exceptional architecture", varying from a city mosque in Cambridge to a remote bridge in Cornwall and a vibrant gathering space in Kingston.