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Architects: PLY+
- Area: 3274 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Endicott, FritsJurgens, Eastern Architectural Products, Goldray Glass, Hunter Douglas
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Professionals: Arcgeometer, Granger construction, Illuminart, Nederveld, PLY+, +1
Stand Bela Vista Riviera / Estúdio Vinicius Macêdo
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Architects: Estúdio Vinicius Macêdo
- Area: 330 m²
- Year: 2024
Middle School / Artico Fracassi + Marco Zito
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Architects: Artico Fracassi + Marco Zito
- Area: 1900 m²
- Year: 2021
An Abstract Chapel in Portugal and a Museum in Iran: 10 Unbuilt Projects Featuring Concrete Designs
A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design. Today, it is the most widely used construction material on the planet. According to the Guardian, concrete is also a “lifestyle concept,” using its “gritty, urban” aesthetic to shape the imagination of all our architectures at every scale.
MTspace Studio Designs Flood-Resistant 3D Printed Homes for ICON's Initiative99 Competition
In an open competition, ICON’s Initiative 99 requested participants to design a home using ICON’s 3D printing technologies while keeping the construction budget under $99,000. Among the three selected winners for the Open Category, New Zealand-based office MTspace Studio proposes a robust flood-resistant design, in response to the housing crisis in New Zealand’s flood zones. Titled “Wai Home” after the Māori word for water, the concept revolves around the idea of working with this essential natural element. The design features innovative rainwater collection and storage systems, along with elements to increase the resilience of the construction in the face of increasing threats.
MM House / Benjamin Goñi Arquitectos + Claro + Westendarp arquitectos
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Architects: Benjamin Goñi Arquitectos, Claro + Westendarp Arquitectos
- Area: 430 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: JUNG, Cintac, Hunter Douglas, Tecma
Neutelings Riedijk Architects and ARS Architectes Design Cité des Imaginaires and Grand Musée Jules Vernes in Nantes, France
Neutelings Riedijk Architects and ARS Architects Urbanistes have just won a competition to design the Cité des Imaginaires and Grand Musée Jules Verne in Nantes, France. Selected from 160 entries, their design seeks to revitalize the historic “Moulins de Nantes” mil, also known as CAP44. This industrial heritage site, notable for its unique Hennebique concrete structure, is set to be transformed into a sustainable structure within the Garden Extraordinaire. Additionally, the museum will celebrate the legacy of the renowned author Jules Verne, born in Nantes.
Stewart House / SSdH
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Architects: SSdH
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: Wilderness Build Co
Common Knowledge Studio / THISS Studio
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Architects: THISS Studio
- Area: 145 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Dulux, EcoCork board supplied by Ty-Mawr Lime , King Upholstery, THISS Studio X Mitre and Mondays in Valchromat , THISS Studio X Mitre and Mondays/ Philips Hue
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Professionals: Mitre and Mondays
HAKUHODO Gravity Office / DDAA
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Architects: DDAA
- Area: 1512 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Nakamura Corporation
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Professionals: Takenaka Corporation, SOLSO
Horizon House / Taylor Knights
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Architects: Taylor Knights
- Area: 145 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Amanda Oliver Gardens, Dome Building Projects
45° Kindergarten / office aaa
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Architects: office aaa
- Year: 2022