It is safe to say that living in large urban areas, most of the sounds surrounding us are accidental, and most of them are not very pleasant. According to Julian Treasure, chairman of The Sound Agency, sounds can affect us in many ways: physiologically, psychologically, cognitively, and behaviorally, reducing productivity in workspaces and even affecting sales in retail stores. Therefore, paying attention to acoustic comfort in the built environment is imperative, not only for engineers and consultants but also for architects.
Sound Treatment in Interior Design: Different Types and Solutions
AAU ANASTAS Explores Stone's Potential for Contemporary Design at the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale
Having been invited to participate in the 17th International Venice Architecture Biennale, architecture and design practice AAU ANASTAS presents the exhibition All-Purpose, which translates the craftmanship of stone into a new form of contemporary architecture. Exhibited within the Giardini, the structure featuring an undulating parametrised stone slab supported by thin, slender columns is a material exploration that builds on the Palestinian construction tradition to create a new architectural discourse around stone.
7 National Pavilions at the 2021 Venice Biennale that Explore Migration and its Impact on Built Environments
Several recurring qualities and topics were explored at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, answering curator Hashim Sarkis' question of "How Will We Live Together". Sarkis called upon architects “to imagine spaces in which we can generously live together”, spaces that are unbound by spatial or social contracts, and are flexible enough to welcome individuals and make them find a sense of belonging in an entirely different habitat. Unlike decades ago, migration today is no longer considered as relocating from rural areas to cities, where people needed to be in proximity to their workplaces. Technological advancements, new work modules, and most notably the pandemic altered the way people perceive spaces, making it possible to complete at least 85% of day-to-day responsibilities from practically anywhere in the world. What we have learned from previous cases, and what we are observing now, is that the built environment needs to be flexible.
LUMA Arles / Gehry Partners
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Architects: Gehry Partners
- Area: 15831 m²
- Year: 2021
Honest House / OGATAYOHEI
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Architects: OGATAYOHEI
- Area: 62 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Kimura Kougyo co.Ltd
SOMESOME Bar & Restaurant / MARS Studio
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Architects: MARS Studio
- Area: 306 m²
- Year: 2021
New Entrance of the Domus Aurea / Stefano Boeri Architetti
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Architects: Stefano Boeri Architetti
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: BCD Progetti
Lacquer Art Experience Pavilion / Atelier QIZAO
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Architects: Atelier QIZAO
- Area: 550 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: Shanghai hangkuan Stadium Facilities Engineering Co. Ltd
Akshar Arbol International School / KSM Architecture
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Architects: KSM Architecture
- Area: 3885 m²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: Sangameswaran Consultants, Krrish PMC Promag, KSM Architecture, S.S. Electricals, Naathan Promoters, +2
Stepping Stone House / Craig Tan Architects
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Architects: Craig Tan Architects
- Area: 302 m²
- Year: 2016
Nuestro Sueño House / Espacio 18 Arquitectura
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Architects: Espacio 18 Arquitectura
- Area: 343 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Cemex, Helvex, Interceramic, Novaceramic, Tecnolite
Competition: Architecture-in-Development x Global Challenge 2021
The Global Challenge is calling for high-impact community architectural initiatives. Finalists will have the opportunity to win an award and connect to A--D partners to bring their community project to life
São Bento Residences / Pedra Líquida
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Architects: Pedra Líquida
- Area: 12163 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: VHM, SA
Facet House / WAO Architecture
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Architects: WAO Architecture
- Area: 85 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: ETA, Geo Stigma
Richard Meier Retires As Firm Changes Name and Restructures
Richard Meier & Partners Architects announced the retirement of its founder, Pritzker-winning architect Richard Meier, who established the eponymous firm in 1963. The announcement also revealed a major internal reorganisation of the company, as well as its renaming to Meier Partners. The move comes three years after sexual harassment accusations have been made against the now 86-years old architect.
Alpini Square / Studio Capitanio Architetti + OSA architettura e paesaggio
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Architects: OSA architettura e paesaggio, Studio Capitanio Architetti
- Area: 13000 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Carrara Irrigazione, Cementisti Bergamo, EWO, Enensosrl
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Professionals: MCZ ingeneriasrl, Zoldan Costruzioni Generali
Loisium Hotel Expansion / Steven Holl Architects
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Architects: Steven Holl Architects
- Area: 2900 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: RETTER & Partner Ziviltechniker, KWI Engineers GmbH, Swietelsky AG
"There is a Relationship Between Narrative and Architecture": In Conversation with Emilio Marín and Rodrigo Sepúlveda, Cuartors of the Chilean Pavilion
Among the many topics explored at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, the idea of community has been at the forefront, with several national pavilions exploring its many manifestations, evolution, and its relationship with the future of built environments. ArchDaily met with the curators of Testimonial Spaces, Emilio Marín and Rodrigo Sepúlveda, the Chilean Pavilion at the Biennale, and discussed how the project tackled the question of the future of living together and how they bridged the stories from Santiago to Venice. The interview was conducted in Spanish but is provided with English subtitles.