Sirius, the first federal territory in Russia, is initiating the competition for an urban design concept of its 7,5 kilometre long seafront promenade. The open call for teams and individual candidates from Russia and beyond is launched on the competition website. This competition is organized by VEB.RF, The Center for Urban Studies of the Sirius University of Science and Technology, Strelka KB, ProGorod.
Building is one of very few endeavours that are physically connected to the surface of the earth, fixed and enduring. Nevertheless, for centuries, especially in the West, we have considered ourselves separate and above nature, drifting away, defining our own systems and order, and using the ground as a nothing more than a passive foundation. Other times we sought connection, drawing on nature for ritual and religion, fortified protection, and ecological balance.
This Open Call of ideas invites architectural ideas/visions/concepts/solutions/proposals at any scale, that respond to any topical issues plaguing Nigeria's development. These include but are not limited to : COVID-19, Insecurity, Restructuring, Power Supply, Traffic, Flooding etc.
Webinar poster by Trezi - VR platform for Architects & Designers
As the AEC industry returns to work, the digital transformation and disruption of the design meeting will be examined to understand how successful or not digital technology is in keeping design teams at the center of design collaboration.
Sustainable, hard-wearing and decorative, Cosentino’s new Silestone collection Sunlit Days represents the company’s most radical commitment to the circular economy. Image Courtesy of Cosentino
With its highly innovative HybriQ technology, the family-run Spanish surface specialist Cosentino makes a radical contribution to the circular economy – and offers harmonious colour designs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Designed for a car-centric era, Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway has long served as a street-level barrier between the city’s core and a blossoming waterfront. But, as the city recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, what if this obstacle could be re-imagined as a vital point of connection?
We’re calling all young designers, activists, entrepreneurs and artists to take part in a one-week making summer school to explore the future of urban waterscapes in Kortrijk. During the second week of September, 25 selected participants will ideate and prototype 5 interventions that will reflect on a specific water-related territorial challenge, each one held in collaboration with a social impact enterprise.
MI’s JBC Masonry Innovation Competition wants your ideas for transformative masonry design. We’re challenging practicing and aspiring architects and engineers to advance the future of masonry design and construction. $30,000 in prizes is up for grabs across 3 categories!
FlexiPod: Your Space, Anywhere Everywhere. Image by Lola Tartakover (Arts and Creatives ltd))
Throughout the current global circumstances, we at Arts and Creatives have experienced first-hand the challenges that architecture students and graduates are facing in maintaining design motivation and securing roles in industry. This is why we decided to launch a competition solely for young architects and architecture students with the aim to enhance skills, raises awareness of topical design issues and prepare for the next step in the architectural journey.
Learn to create parametric designs using grasshopper 3d from this course which takes you from a Beginner to an Advanced Level. By the end of this course you'll be able to apply all the principles of parametric design and create stunning parametric designs yourself.