After almost 60 years of its initial ideation, Artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s temporary installation, the complete wrapping of L’Arc de Triomphe in Paris has opened to the public on September 18th, attracting thousands of tourists and locals. In this new photoseries, photographer Jared Chulski captures the wrapped monument, focusing on the details of the temporary intervention and how it compliments the city's urban fabric.
L'Arc de Triomphe's Wrapped Intervention Through the Lens of Jared Chulski
Aga Khan Award for Architecture Reveals 2022 Master Jury
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture announced the Master Jury that will select the 2020-2022 cycle winners. The jury, among which are Anne Lacaton, Francis Kéré, Nader Tehrani, or Amale Andraos, will look for projects that respond to the cultural aspirations of their social context and show innovative use of local resources and building technologies. Founded in 1988 by Aga Khan IV, the award covering three-year cycles aims to highlight projects of relevance and positive impact for Islamic communities.
The Production Chain of Architecture: Reasons to Choose Local Building Materials
The construction industry is known to be one of the most polluting industries on the planet, but we often find it difficult to associate the role of the architect and urban planner with this industry, thus avoiding the responsibility of being involved in one of the most harmful production chains in the world. Therefore, it is imperative to emphasize the importance of questioning not only the materials used in the projects but also the manufacturing systems involved.
Construction Begins on ODA's ZETA Residential Building in Buenos Aires
ODA, the New York-based architecture office, has recently unveiled its design for Paseo Gigena, a former parking lot that will be transformed into a mixed-use project and a public park in Buenos Aires. Around the same time, ODA has also announced the beginning of the construction phase of its first residential venture in the same city: The ZETA building.
Located in the Belgrano neighborhood, next to the modern structure of the University of Belgrano and facing the historic mansion that houses the Australian Embassy, the 126-unit project seeks to "reimagine the language of residential buildings in Buenos Aires", according to the architects.
The Long-delayed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Will Open in 2026
Twenty years after the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Abu Dhabi was first announced in 2006, the museum may finally have its grand opening.
Infopoint & Ticket Office / fala
Municipal Technical Center / Brenas Doucerain Architectes
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Architects: Brenas Doucerain Architectes
- Area: 2781 m²
- Year: 2021
Uribe Quiñones House / Arquitecto Daniel Uribe
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Architects: Arquitecto Daniel Uribe
- Area: 291 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Cemex, DECORCERAMICA, Ingenieros Químicos, Mentha, Metaza, +1
Oharasando Building / TORU SHIMOKAWA architects
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Architects: TORU SHIMOKAWA architects
- Area: 289 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Atelier742, Sansyu Construction
Travelers Container Hostel / Qishe Architectural Design Office
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Architects: Qishe Architectural Design Office
- Area: 4048 m²
- Year: 2021
Casas GT3 / Bojaus Arquitectura
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Architects: Bojaus Arquitectura
- Area: 880 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Focus
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Professionals: Valladares, Bernabéu Ingenieros
Blue Bottle Coffee Kanda Manseibashi Cafe / Schemata Architects
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Architects: Schemata Architects
- Area: 24 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Bootleg, HOSHIZAKI
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Professionals: TANK, WHITELIGHT.Ltd
Bardales Urban Training Center / Natura Futura Arquitectura
Masip House Extension / Castellani Losada Arquitectura
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Architects: Castellani Losada Arquitectura
- Area: 312 ft²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Alba, Durlock, Isover, Quimtex
OUT(SIDE)IN House / Atelier RZLBD
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Architects: Atelier RZLBD
- Area: 290 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Egberts Engineering, Atava Design, Jordyn Development
K118 Kopfbau Halle 118 / baubüro in situ
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Architects: baubüro in situ
- Area: 1100 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Oberli Ingenieurbau AG, Josef Kolb AG, Wetter AG
Alzheimer's Day Center / GCA Architects
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Architects: GCA Architects
- Area: 1070 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Capilla Monaco Arquitectos, Enginyeria Xavier Riveiro Sl Profesional, COASA