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On the Ongoing Hostilities: Architectural Institutions Rally in Support of Ukraine

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000

On the 24th of February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Set to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis and armed conflict in this century, so far, this war has mobilized people across the world in order to exert pressure on authorities and put a stop to the armed hostilities. Individuals, as well as institutions in the architectural field, have taken part in these acts of solidarity, issuing statements, condemning actions, and even halting their work in Russia. From the UIA to MVRDV to Russian Institutions such as Strelka, the architecture world is denouncing the acts of violence and supporting an immediate cease of fire.

Future Architect Conference

Rene Submissions — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:27:00 +0000

International conference and the annual flagship event of the Architects.rf program Future Architect will be held for the third time on September 6 – 7, 2021. The 2021 edition of the conference will be hosted online and will serve as a platform for institutional exchange between educational organizations, think tanks, and media.

Speculative Architecture: Where are the Contemporary Equivalents of the 60s and 70s Radical Visions?

Andreea Cutieru — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 07:30:00 +0000

As the forces shaping our built environment have shifted, engaging technology, networks, and complex systems, architects need to envision more than the physical space but produce narratives on how to best operate within this new societal landscape. In this context, speculative architecture seems to have never been more critical; therefore this article takes a closer look at the mediums that currently question the existing conditions of the built environment and explore new architectural possibilities.

10 ArchDaily Interviews Reflecting on the Future of Architecture

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In order to inspire our audience, generate critical debates, and develop ideas, ArchDaily has been continuously questioning architects about the future of architecture. To define emerging trends that will shape the upcoming cities, examining “What will be the future of architecture?” became an essential inquiry. More relevant during these ever-changing moments, discover 10 interviews from ArchDaily’s archived YouTube playlists that will highlight diverse visions from 10 different pioneers of the architecture field.

Meaningful Control: Humans Over Intelligent Technologies with Filippo Santoni de Sio

Strelka Institute — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:50:00 +0000

Strelka Institute's 2020 Summer program has invited Delft University and Politecnico di Milano professor Filippo Santoni de Sio’s to give a lecture about keeping control of technology which is more and more intelligent and autonomous.

The Terraforming: Watch Strelka 2020 Research Project Presentations

Strelka Institute — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:50:00 +0000

Strelka hosts online public presentations of The Terraforming 2020 program to showcase the results of five months of research, investigation and creative exploration.

David Basulto and Varvara Melnikova on Internet and Education

Maria Erman — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000

This summer, on the occasion of the annual Moscow Urban Forum, ArchDaily's CEO David Basulto visited the Russian capital to give a talk at the event and meet with some friend of ArchDaily. Among others, David visited Strelka Institute, our dearest longtime partner and companion, and spoke with its CEO Varvara Melnikova.

ArchDaily & Strelka Award: Vote Now to Decide the Winners

AD Editorial Team — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:30:00 +0000

ArchDaily, Strelka Institute, and Strelka KB have selected a long list of 50 architectural projects nominated for the joint ArchDaily & Strelka Award, which celebrates emerging architects and new ideas that transform the contemporary city. Now the readers of ArchDaily and Strelka Mag can vote for their favorite project to decide the finalists.

ArchDaily & Strelka Award

AD Editorial Team — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:30:00 +0000

ArchDaily, Strelka KB and Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design announce an open call for a joint award to celebrate emerging architects and new ideas that transform contemporary cities. Apply before July 10.

The New Normal: Benjamin Bratton on the Language of Hybrids

Benjamin Bratton — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:15:00 +0000

The New Normal, a three year-long educational programme at Moscow's Strelka Institute of Architecture, Media and Design, is focused on "the opportunities posed by emerging technologies for interdisciplinary design practices." In this short essay, taken from a new book of the same name, course director Benjamin Bratton lays out the thesis behind the project.

Examining the Constructed World of the Blockbuster Movie "Ghost in the Shell"

Strelka Magazine — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

In this article, originally published by Strelka Magazine and translated into English by Alexandra Tumarkina, Anton Khitrov sits down with Julia Ardabyevskaya to analyse the urban environment and spectacular world that the blockbuster movie Ghost in the Shell creates.

Benjamin Bratton on Artificial Intelligence, Language and "The New Normal"

James Taylor-Foster — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Benjamin Bratton, Professor of Visual Arts and Director of the Center for Design at the University of California, San Diego, is the new Programme Director at Moscow's Strelka Institute. The New Normal is based on the premise that "something has shifted. [...] We are making new worlds faster than we can keep track of them, and the pace is unlikely to slow."

How to Change Cities With Culture: 10 Tips Using UNESCO

Strelka Magazine — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000

This article, written by Svetlana Kondratyeva and translated by Olga Baltsatu for Strelka Magazine, examines the most interesting cases of the role of culture in sustainable urban development based on the UNESCO report.

The Hidden History of St. Petersburg's Leningrad-Era Avant-Garde Architecture

Strelka Magazine — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0000

While Yekaterinburg’s avant-garde architecture is the city’s hallmark, and Moscow’s avant-garde is the subject of arguments, in Saint Petersburg the prominence of the style and its influence are somewhat harder to identify. Some researchers even suggest that the avant-garde is an “outcast” or a “non-existent style” here, and its presence in has remained largely unrecognized. Alexander Strugach sheds light on this phenomenon:

How a Group of "Partners in Crime" Restored Yekaterinburg's Constructivist-Era White Tower

Strelka Magazine — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:30:00 +0000

In August of this year the White Tower, one of Yekaterinburg’s signature Constructivist-era buildings, opened its doors to the public for the first time. Polina Ivanova, Director of the Podelniki Architecture Group gave Strelka Magazine insight into how the practice got its hands on the tower, and launched it as the city's latest cultural venue.

Apply to the Strelka Institute: New Educational Programme Launched

Rene Submissions — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0000

The Strelka Institute for Architecture, Media and Design has launched the enrollment campaign for the postgraduate education program. The theme of the 7th academic year at Strelka is entitled The New Normal. Research will focus on the new contemporary condition, which has emerged because of the rapid development of technology—including machine intelligence, biotechnology, automation, alternative spaces created in VR and AR—and define new paths for urban design and development.

Moscow Has a New Standard for Street Design

Strelka Magazine — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year the development of a new Street Design Standard for Moscow was completed under a large-scale urban renovation program entitled My Street, and represents the city's first document featuring a complex approach to ecology, retail, green space, transportation, and wider urban planning. The creators of the manual set themselves the goal of making the city safer and cleaner and, ultimately, improving the quality of life. In this exclusive interview, Strelka Magazine speaks to the Street Design Standard's project manager and Strelka KB architect Yekaterina Maleeva about the infamous green fences of Moscow, how Leningradskoe Highway is being made suitable for people once again, and what the document itself means for the future of the Russian capital.

8 Projects that Exemplify Moscow's Urban Movement

Marie Chatel — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:30:00 +0000

When it comes to urbanism these days, people’s attention is increasingly turning to Moscow. The city clearly intends to become one of the world’s leading megacities in the near future and is employing all necessary means to achieve its goal, with the city government showing itself to be very willing to invest in important urban developments (though not without some criticism).