Author: Jullia Joson | ArchDaily

The Use of Indigenous and Locally Sourced Materials in Philippines Architecture

Jullia Joson — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The Philippines' history and cultural background are continually reflected in the architectural landscape throughout the country, with its structures and dwellings harboring a handful of influences from the nations that once purveyed the island.

Queer Spaces: Why Are They Important in Architecture and the Public Realm?

Jullia Joson — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000

The queer crowd has always been present, finding ways to exist, gather, and celebrate. Although their visibility hasn't always been highlighted throughout history due to the consciousness of having to submit to heteronormative and strict mass normality in the past, doesn't mean they previously didn't have their own spaces to call their own. Queer spaces, past and present, have been categorized as strong, vibrant, vigorous, and worthy of occupying their own place in history, filling in as safe places for identifying individuals, places of social gathering, entertainment, and even offering community housing; therefore, there will always be a need for queer spaces.

Clinging to Familiarity in the Metaverse: Are We More Likely to Accept Architecture When it Looks Familiar?

Jullia Joson — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000

We live in a world where the experienced, remembered, and imagined, as well as different moments in space and time concerning the past, present, and future are inseparably blended. As of recent, we are being offered various mediums to gain access to other planes of existence, utilizing immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), creating a pathway to the metaverse in which we are transported to spaces that are capable of feeling more ‘real’ than anything we presently experience.

Paul Clemence Captures BIG's Hôtel des Horlogers in Le Brassus, Switzerland

Jullia Joson — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In a recent photo series, Paul Clemence turns his lens toward Bjarke Ingels Group's (BIG) Hôtel des Horlogers, located in the Swiss Village of Le Brassus in Switzerland. Previously known as Hôtel de France, which opened in 1857, Audemars Piguet reimagined the project. BIG, an international studio known for avant-garde architecture and experimentation, continues to see this claim to its end through the design of a compact structure made up of five floors, with its rooms connected in a single zig-zag path. Designed in collaboration with the Swiss design firm, CCHE, a futuristic structural form featuring layers of long ramps was assembled for Audemars Piguet's vision of a luxury hotel.

How Are Co-Living Spaces in London Offering Solutions for Rising Urban Density and Real Estate?

Jullia Joson — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Co-living is a residential community living model, referring to a modern form of group housing that has significantly transformed London life and the UK as a whole. The notion of co-living has even more so been popularized by the rise of housing startups, with many offering affordable housing in homes and apartments alike shared by a handful of adult housemates.

The Future of Architecture: Imagining a World Where Buildings are Constructed from Living Materials

Jullia Joson — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Can you imagine a world in which the built environment around us is 3D printed from living materials? That buildings will germinate, bloom, wither, produce new kinds of material, and eventually return back to the soil? To Grow a Building is a performative lab space that 3D prints - in real time - a live structure. The project presents a new approach to integrating flora into the design process, by developing a novel material for 3D printing, through which seeding is an inseparable part of the fabrication process. To Grow a Building is a gate into a future world in which there are people who build buildings, and there are people who grow them.

Seoul Architecture City Guide: 30 Projects to See in the Heart of South Korea

Jullia Joson — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:30:00 +0000

The capital of South Korea, officially known as Seoul Special City, is the largest metropolis in the country. From modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways, and expressions of pop culture, to traditional temples, palaces, and pagodas, Seoul is a captivating melting pot of old and new that all are guaranteed to enjoy.

Plattform: A Spotlight on Modernist Residential Architecture in Norway

Jullia Joson — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Modernist architecture came about in the early 20th century as a response to large-scale changes in technology, construction, and society; particularly through the use of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete. The style was typically associated with the function of buildings from an analytical viewpoint, rational use of materials, the elimination of ornamentation, and openness to structural innovation.

Planet City: Using Imaginary Worlds as Sustainable Models to Tackle Climate Change

Jullia Joson — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Liam Young is a speculative architect, product designer, and director who operates in the spaces between design, fiction, and futures. Young specializes in designing environments for the film and television industry, harboring the belief that creating imaginary worlds grants us the ability to connect emotionally to the ideas and challenges of our future.

How Japan Utilizes Capsule Hotels to Achieve Both Functionality and Rich Staying Experiences

Jullia Joson — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The capsule hotel is typically representative of the image that many people have of Japan, combining dense use of space, technical ingenuity, and a futuristic vibe. Capsule hotels, also known as pod hotels, are one of Japan’s best-known and unique types of lodgings. Typically located around major public transportation hubs in large metropolitan cities, they target individuals looking for a low-budget, single-night stay.

Architecture in Japanese Manga: Exploring the World of Jujutsu Kaisen

Jullia Joson — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Manga is an umbrella term for a wide variety of comic books and graphic novels originally produced and published in Japan, and unlike western comic books that we may be more familiar with seeing printed in full color, are primarily published in black and white. Manga is the Japanese word for comics published in Japan, with the word itself comprising of two kanji characters: man (漫) meaning 'whimsical' and ga (画) meaning 'pictures'.

The Important Role Libraries Play in Building a Creative and Innovative Society

Jullia Joson — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 06:30:00 +0000

As gateways to knowledge and culture, libraries play a fundamental role in society. Foundational in creating opportunities for learning, as well as supporting literacy and education, the resources and services each library offers all work towards helping to shape new ideas that are central to building a creative and innovative society.

The Evolution of Residential Dwellings in the Philippines Through the Years

Jullia Joson — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected in its architectural heritage, with numerous influences from other nations paving the way for the contemporary designs we see today, a mixité of cultural influences amongst Western-style buildings. Philippine architecture has grown along with the progress of the nation and its people, but memories of a glorious past are still embedded within the nation’s history.

Tiny Living in Japan: How to Optimize Tiny Living Spaces

Jullia Joson — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000

It is often times that when living in Japan, whether you're occupying a shared house or renting out your own apartment, you'll find yourself having a limited amount of space to work with. This primarily stems from land scarcity within the country, with 73% of the land available to us being considered mountainous, with another large percentage of the country's flat land serving as farmland and a means for agricultural purposes. There is also the issue surrounding overcrowding within Japan's urban areas. Due to these factors, inflation amongst properties is rife, thus, resulting in many residents turning to small dwellings.

Leclercq Associés Explores the Use of Wood in Urban Architecture and Assesses The Future of Wood Construction

Jullia Joson — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:30:00 +0000

To wholly document a survey on the state of French forests, the wood industry, and forestry R&D, François Leclercq and Paul Laigle, from the architecture and urban planning practice Leclercq Associés, are in collaboration with architecture editor Michèle Leloup and photographer Cyrille Weiner.

Breathing New Life into Coffee Shop Culture: A Focus on Multi-Functional Café Spaces

Jullia Joson — Sun, 29 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Throughout the years, coffee shops and cafés alike have become so much more than just a place to acquire a delicious brew. Since the first coffee shops were established, they have been used as social places to congregate and meeting points for the public. Alongside the development of coffee shops came the ‘coffee culture’, a set of traditions and rules regarding the way cafes are used, and the way these delicious brews are enjoyed.

How Are Jan Kattein Architects Working to Regenerate Urban Spaces?

Jullia Joson — Sun, 22 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The award-winning firm based in London, England, Jan Kattein Architects, works to realize the civic and spatial opportunities that architecture presents’ with their projects establishing a social and physical legacy, achieved by embracing an open, interactive design process that responds positively to the needs and aspirations of the clients.

How Lighting Evokes Emotion and Creates Atmospheres: A Focus on Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Jullia Joson — Sat, 14 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Le Corbusier once stated that “Light creates ambiance and feel of a place, as well as the expression of a structure.” Despite other external technicalities and design choices made within public spaces, such as the way the space is constructed and the use of color and materiality, these elements would essentially be rendered useless without the proper use of lighting.