First Prize Winner + Buildner Student Award. Image Courtesy of Buildner
Buildner has revealed the results of its Under Bridge Affordable Housing Challenge, the 17th version of its Affordable Housing competition series, which focused on proposing design solutions to address housing challenges in cities around the world. This competition aimed to transform neglected areas under bridges, turning idle or empty spaces in sprawling cities into vibrant and thriving communities.
Participants were invited to select any "under the bridges" site globally, considering factors such as accessibility, available amenities, and how the proposed solution would integrate with the existing community or city. Designs needed to demonstrate adaptability, ensuring they could meet diverse needs while remaining cost-effective and sustainable. Buildner and its jury sought practical, scalable, and eco-friendly designs to revolutionize these overlooked spaces. The competition encouraged creative thinking and innovative housing solutions that challenge conventional approaches.
Nick Patsaouras arrived from Athens at age seventeen. After establishing a successful electrical engineering firm, Nick decided to give back to his adopted city. He served on boards that oversee Los Angeles’ zoning appeals and its Department of Water and Power as well as the region’s transit systems. In his latter role, he spearheaded the development of the region`s subway and light rail lines and advocated for bus services. Nick became a volunteer “Mr. Fix-It” for a succession of Los Angeles mayors and county supervisors who asked him to oversee vital public infrastructure projects.
Modern Chinese Architecture: 180 Years tells the dramatic story of the transformation of Chinese architecture from a predominantly modular, timber-frame, single-story building system with ceramic tile roofs of anonymous, local craftsmen to skyscrapers designed by internationally acclaimed architects, from temple markets and itinerant peddlers to megamalls, and from open air stages to auditoriums and stadiums with cutting-edge acoustics. The architectural transformation occurs as China transforms from a dynasty ruled by emperors to a republic to a people’s republic, from a country in which fewer than half the male population, and perhaps 10 percent of the female population could read to at least 97% literacy, and from a population that was fewer than 5 percent to more than 60 percent urban.
Island Homes presents the beautiful yet unpretentious new homes, residential renovations, and commercial buildings designed by Honolulu-based Peter Vincent Architects. A boutique firm founded in 1992, PVA specializes in custom-built architecture in a broad spectrum of styles and genres. Each project responds to the unique needs and vision of its client as well as the physical, social, and environmental opportunities and requirements offered by its site.
Legacy traces the history of AC Martin’s third generation through the eyes of architect David C. Martin, design principal of the iconic Los Angeles-based firm from 1984-2016. David addresses the transition of the practice’s culture, philosophy, and sense of craftsmanship across the generations, and provides anecdotal accounts of the adventurous experiences that graced his 50-year career. It is a very personal expression of his life and work.
Open House Essen 2024 Poster. Courtesy of Forum Kunst und Architektur.
Open House Essen returns on the weekend of September 7 and 8, inviting architecture enthusiasts to explore the hidden gems of Essen's northern districts. The fourth edition of the festival, themed "Transformation in the Ruhr Area: Buildings. People. Dialogue," offers a unique opportunity to discover remarkable buildings and the stories behind them, many of which are typically off-limits to the public.
In the realm of architecture, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a vision of the future but a present reality transforming the way designs are conceptualized and executed. As global architectural powerhouse Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) pushes the boundaries of innovation, they have strategically adopted D5 Render, an advanced AI-driven real-time rendering tool, to enhance their design efficiency.
“URBAN MENUS Educational”: Digital test training for resilient urban development starts in autumn 2024! Under the title “Dialogue with a Resilient Future,” we offer contemporary training in participatory and sustainable urban and regional development, supported by Virtual and Augmented Reality tools.
The Arquitectura Film Festival Santiago puts its foot firmly in its second decade with this version that invites us to reflect on how we live and relate to each other in the current changing scenario. The call for the international competition will be open until August 30, 2024 and filmmakers from all over the world can participate in it through www.arqfilmfest.cl
In today’s world, climate change stands as one of our most pressing challenges, with the built environment responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. So, how can we, as professionals in the AEC industry, underscore our role in mitigating this impact?
Tomorrow.Building World Congress (Barcelona, 5-7 November 2024) is the global event empowering the green and digital transition of buildings and urban infrastructures.
Held within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress, it aims to catalyze a positive change in the way we plan, construct, renovate and operate buildings and urban infrastructures. We accelerate a shift in the built environment towards a circular and digitalized model that ensures efficiency, resilience and net zero cities.
Essence of Place: Making Local Architecture provides an insightful look into the works of Malaysia-based practice led by Eleena Jamil. Featuring fifteen projects spanning from 2010-2020, the book explores ways in which physical data such as geography, people, and materials and aspects of memory relating to tradition, culture, and history have shaped her work and contextual approach to architecture. The influences of an architectural education in the UK are explored, as well as design thinking shaped by an understanding of the past as present within the context of Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
A 500-metre-long, uninterrupted steel wire that winds its way through the exhibition spaces, Photo: Erik Jan Ouwerkerk.
Enjoy a sensuous, minimalist installation of work by the internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. This is the first time his work has been presented in Denmark in a solo exhibition. One large, 3-D sketch, made of 500 metres of steel wire, frames a presentation of 12 different architectural projects. Rooted in Fujimoto’s design philosophy, all of them seek to create a correlation between nature and architecture.
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(Original Malibu Stage Co. cast: Fritz Michel, M.J. Kang, Geoffrey Wade & Rod Mclaughlin) Photo by Jackie Bridgeman
Join us for a hilarious and thought-provoking film screening of Private Jokes, Public Places, by Oren Safdie, at the iconic, newly reopened Hillside Theater at Taliesin! ️
ORGATEC is reinventing itself. The leading international trade fair for the future of work will return in 2024 with a new event concept that is designed to meet the evolving requirements of the world of work and is positioned even closer to the cutting edge. With a shorter duration, a new hall layout, focus areas with target group-relevant content, digital innovations and much more besides – experience a topic-centred, trendsetting and highly efficient event!
Call for entries for the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards
The Moroccan architectural scene is once again preparing to celebrate innovation and emerging creativity with the enthusiastic launch of the 2nd edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA). Launched on February 29, 2024, this prestigious call for entries aims to highlight the exceptional achievements of Moroccan architects under the age of 45. A distinguished jury of both national and international renowned architects will have the task of selecting the winners for this edition. The nominees will be announced on October 10 during a major event at the Sacré-Coeur Church in Casablanca. This evening will also feature a special tribute to Fouad Akalay, the visionary architect and founder of the YMAA, who recently passed away.
The “Rethink Mumbai Flooding: Open Competition and Exhibition” is a ground-breaking initiative designed to educate and empower students, architects, designers, and local communities to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change and flooding in Mumbai. This competition seeks to inspire innovative solutions that can reshape the city’s future.
