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Architects: Anya Moryoussef Architect (AMA)
- Area: 67 m²
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Craven Road Cottage / Anya Moryoussef Architect (AMA)
A School for Girls in India and a Vertical Community Farm in the US: 10 Unbuilt Socially Engaged Projects Submitted to ArchDaily
The year 2022 was marked by several socio-cultural and economic crises across the globe, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the increasing cost of living worldwide, combined with a number of natural disasters such as the devastating floods in Pakistan and hurricane Ian in the US. In these difficult times, architects are stepping up and embracing their role in developing design-based solutions to humanitarian crises, ranging from temporary shelters and affordable housing schemes to centers for protecting at-risk groups such as homeless underage girls, children from low-income environments, or families in need of medical care.
This week's curated selection of Best Unbuilt Architecture highlights projects submitted by the ArchDaily community that engage with their local communities, offering safe spaces for disadvantaged and at-risk groups. From a sanctuary for homeless girls in Iraq to an affordable housing project in Prague’s first skyscraper, this selection features projects centered around people, their needs, and desires. Many of the projects employ local materials such as clay bricks to lower the construction costs. They also reuse existing buildings and hope to engage the local community in building and appropriating the proposed spaces.
Making Waves: 9 Private Poolhouse Designs
Residential swimming pools are nothing new, but they have become an unique component of modern living. Increasingly popularized, pools became a status symbol and a residential recreation element. Today, private swimming pools can be found across the world, and in many different climates. As more pools were built, so too were structures that could house equipment and pool amenities, as well as guest rooms or living quarters. These “poolhouses” were designed as spaces for accommodation, storage, and maintenance.
Toronto's 9th Annual Winter Stations Reveals Eight Winners at the Woodbine Beach
The 2023 Winter Stations has just announced eight winning projects for their 9th annual international competition. The winners were chosen from hundreds of entries from around the world, along with three student designs from Toronto Metropolitan University, Waterloo Department of Architecture, and Guelph University. The competition was first launched at Woodbine beach by RAW design, Ferris + Associates, and Curio, to capture the imagination of designers and architects to create bold designs that spark conversation, transforming lifeguard stations at Toronto’s Woodbine beach. Furthermore, since these lifeguard stations are usually dormant throughout the winter, the exhibition inspires artists to bring the public back outdoors with their unique designs.
The Queen City: Museums and the Arts in Toronto
As Canada’s most populous location, Toronto has developed into a global powerhouse, both as an economic and cultural hub. This extends to the significant museums and arts facilities across Queen City. With one of the most unique landscapes and ground conditions in the country, Toronto was built on a large ravine system running throughout its urban fabric. Today, the city’s educational, arts, and cultural buildings are thriving.
Springdale Library & Komagata Maru Park / RDH Architects
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Architects: RDH Architects
- Area: 26000 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: WSP Canada, Jain Consultants, NAK Design Strategies, Resicom, Valdor Engineering Inc.
Partisans Reveal Design for Cloud-Inspired High-Rise in Downtown Toronto
Architecture office Partisans have recently revealed the design of a new high-rise planned for downtown Toronto, on 15-17 Elm Street. The shape of the tower takes inspiration from the process of cloud formation, more specifically from the cirrocumulus, a meteorological term describing the curl-like shapes that form cloud systems. The 32-storey building will accommodate 174 residential units equipped with personal balconies and necessary amenities.
Icon Architects Designs North America's Tallest Timber Building in Toronto, Canada
Icon Architects unveiled the design of a 90 meters tall timber tower in Toronto, Canada, which would become, once completed, North America's tallest building made of wood. Named the "191-199 College Street," the project is aligned with the master plan led by Alison Brooks Architects, Adjaye Associates, Henning Larsen, and SLA to develop Toronto's Waterfront that seeks to turn the Canadian city into a hub of affordable housing, robust public spaces, and new business opportunities. The construction of the CLT tower will cut over 3,300 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and accommodate around 400 affordable rental units.
BDP Quadrangle Reveals Design for Super-Thin Skyscraper in Toronto
BDP Quadrangle has revealed the design of a 54-storey, mixed-use tower in downtown Toronto, Canada. The project will replace an existing 10-storey office tower built in the 1960s. The new tower will contain office and residential units, with amenities and outdoor terraces on the 11th floor and at the ground floor. The building is planned to accommodate a total of 278 apartments with penthouses on the 52nd and 53rd floors. The project is currently in the pre-construction phase.
Aesop Store Yorkville / Odami
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Architects: Odami
- Area: 960 ft²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Spline Group, Structure Corp., Unique Store Fixtures
Stack House / Atelier RZLBD
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Architects: Atelier RZLBD
- Area: 510 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: B&B Italia, Bocci, Dacor, Galley, Gandia Blasco, +5
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Professionals: Recon Consulting, McCallum HVAC Design Inc.
Toronto Plans on Stopping the Construction of Smart Cities Following Concerns of Privacy
As more smart cities make their way across the globe, whether it being in countries of the Far East, Latin America, or the Middle East, Toronto is stepping back from the smart city bandwagon, and reassessing its substantial contribution to the community. The Canadian city, which ranked 15th on Global Finance's ranking of the world's best cities to live in for the year 2022, plans on "killing the smart city forever", especially after Quayside's controversial cancellation reasons, questioning its lack of privacy, necessity on an urban scale, and whether people truly want to live in a tech-driven environment.
East York Duplex / Rostami Atash Atelier
Bennington Farmhouse / POST Architecture
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Architects: POST Architecture
- Area: 430 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen, 22 System, Branded Wood, Clarke's Custom Woodworking, Elite Concrete, +4
Prime Seafood Palace / Omar Gandhi Architect
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Architects: Omar Gandhi Architect
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Baro Klaus, KOL, MBH, Moncer, Nella, +4
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Professionals: Diomis Engineering, Spline Group, LMDG Building Code Consultants Ltd., OneLX, Mazenga Building Group
Tom Patterson Theatre / Hariri Pontarini Architects
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Architects: Hariri Pontarini Architects
- Area: 7150 m²
- Year: 2022