The Croatian Pavilion for the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale explores how repurposing architectural elements reshapes the individual’s relationship with space and constructs a new place of encounter. Titled Togetherness / Togetherless, the project curated by Idis Turato is a spatial composition of ready-made elements, which are given new meanings and functions, developing a new perspective on architectural space and enabling a temporary community.
The Croatian Pavilion for the 2021 Venice Biennale Imagines New Spaces of Togetherness
UN Studio to Design Congress and Conference Centre in the Netherlands
UNStudio is part of the consortium that recently won the competition for a new congress and conference centre in the Netherlands, a project intended to further establish the Brainport Eindhoven region as one of Europe’s leading technology hubs. The Elysion Congress Centre expands an exiting, similarly programmed venue, striving for low impact on the surroundings while incorporating numerous sustainable features.
"Utopias of Common Life": Brazil's Official Participation in the Venice Biennale 2021
Entitled utopias of common life, Brazil's official participation in the 17th Bienalle Architettura 2021 is curated by the collaborative studio Arquitetos Associados and the visual designer Henrique Penha. The exhibition at the Brazilian Pavilion in the Giardini, in Venice, begins by mapping utopias that exist on Brazilian soil, from the Guarani world vision of a Land Without Evil to contemporary times, highlighting a few singular moments among them.
Conceived before the Covid-19 pandemic, which has temporarily suspended the possibility of physical proximity in a large part of the world, the proposal gains new meanings in the current context and dialogues with the overall theme, by curator Hashim Sarkis: How Will We Live Together?
Spaces for Creativity Competition: Understanding the Impact of the Built Environment on Behaviour
There is much discussion about the role of technology in our future, and it is without a doubt an important driver. However, our very human aspects: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Judgement and Cognitive Flexibility, are some of the most important skills that will be required in all future jobs, according to the World Economic Forum.
The purpose of the IE School of Architecture and Design Spaces for Creativity competition is to design a nursery that boosts creativity. Develop a proposal that focuses on encouraging a child’s creativity, uniqueness and personality. Create a sense of place that fosters belonging, fun, and responsiveness to all the stakeholders.
How Bamboo Bends to Create Curved Structures
Bamboo has endless possibilities and when combined with creativity, it can lead to a wide range of interesting shapes. In its natural form, it is a straight, slightly tapering pole. But how do we bend it to create fluid, dynamic spaces? Bamboo is naturally flexible and can be flexed into a slight bend and simple framed structures can be built using bamboo’s natural straight form.
However, it requires specific techniques to achieve extensive curvilinear forms. In the structures we build here in Bali, there are 3 techniques to create curved structures using bamboo. These are:
Berlin’s Architectural Transition to Postmodernism Gets an Overdue Examination
The Berlinische Galerie's exhibition Anything Goes? recounts how a global, contradictory Postmodernism took root on both sides of the Berlin Wall in the 1980s. Florian Heilmeyer in his piece originally published on Metropolis discusses the ambitious exhibition that was able to look simultaneously at both sides of the German city at that time.
Rose Building / Aurora Arquitectos + Furo
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Architects: Aurora Arquitectos, Furo
- Area: 353 m²
- Year: 2021
Nasushiobara City Library / Mari Ito + UAo
- Area: 4967 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Kanebako Structural Engineers, Ishikawa, Ikoma, Ban Construction Joint Venture
The Rural of Dabie Mountains / HOMME ARCHITECTS
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Architects: HOMME ARCHITECTS
- Area: 7800 m²
- Year: 2020
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Professionals: Shanghai shidai, Fengqiao Ltd.
Kambra / Lucija Penko + Medprostor d.o.o.
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Architects: Lucija Penko, Medprostor d.o.o.
- Year: 2018
Antik Dantel HQ / Zemberek Design
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Architects: Zemberek Design
- Area: 6000 m²
- Year: 2020
Manaskriti School / Chromed Design Studio
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Architects: Chromed Design Studio
- Area: 108375 ft²
- Year: 2018
Casa Bonança / Mário Martins Atelier
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Architects: Mário Martins Atelier
- Area: 423 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Grohe, Margres, Saint-Gobain, Algarstone, Barbot, +7
Circle Birmingham / Bryden Wood
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Architects: Bryden Wood
- Area: 18000 m²
- Year: 2020
El Tanque Leisure Area / Urdiales Estudio de Arquitectura
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Architects: Urdiales Estudio de Arquitectura
- Area: 55 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: KERAMICOS, Trimble
The Singapore Pavilion at the 2021 Venice Biennale Explores the Architecture of Relationships
Titled "To Gather: the Architecture of Relationships", the Singapore pavilion at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia, displays different ways the Singaporeans share public spaces. Curated by the National University of Singapore (NUS), the pavilion will be on display from May 22nd to November 21st, 2021.
UP! Berlin / JASPER ARCHITECTS
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Architects: JASPER ARCHITECTS
- Area: 62700 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: APP, Knauf, Lindner, Siemens
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Professionals: Ibak, Bollinger + Grohmann, Müller-BBM GmbH, hhpberlin, YEWO LANDSCAPES