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Architects: Etelamaki Architecture
- Year: 2014
South Slope Townhouse / Etelamaki Architecture
"Baby Rems" and the Small World of Architecture Internships
The world of architecture is small. So small in fact, that Rem Koolhaas has been credited with the creation of over forty practices worldwide, led by the likes of Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels. Dubbed “Baby Rems” by Metropolis Magazine, this Koolhaas effect is hardly an isolated pattern, with manifestations far beyond the walls of OMA. The phenomenon has dominated the world of architecture, assisted by the prevalence and increasing necessity of internships for burgeoning architects.
In a recent article for Curbed, Patrick Sisson dug into the storied history of internships to uncover some unexpected connections between the world's most prolific architects. With the help of Sisson's list, we've compiled a record of the humble beginnings of the household names of architecture. Where did Frank Gehry get his start? Find out after the break.
Article 25 Launch Appeal After Uncovering "Multiple Unapproved Payments" in Excess of £200,000
Article 25, the charity which designs, builds, and manages projects to provide buildings for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, have announced that late last month "the Managing Director [...] was made aware by its bank of irregular account activity." They have stated that a full investigation was immediately launched and the trustees have since "uncovered what appears to be a systematic falsification of financial statements that have hidden multiple unapproved payments, which are believed to be in excess of £200,000" (€280,000 or $310,000 USD). They have announced that William Golding, the office manager and book keeper, "was absent on Monday June 29 and has been uncontactable since then."
Find out how you can help after the break.
Alfonsina House / CEKADA-ROMANOS Arquitectos
EU Copyright Reform May Wipe Thousands of Building Images from Wikipedia
The European parliament will vote today on an amendment to the EU’s copyright rules, which if passed would restrict Freedom of Panorama throughout the EU. This could result in thousands of building images being deleted from Wikipedia, and put restrictions on which photos people can upload and share online.
Freedom of Panorama is an exception to copyright rules, allowing photographs of public spaces and buildings to be used without restriction, while protecting the rights of the architect or artist. Currently some countries in the EU have full Freedom of Panorama, while other countries have it in place only for buildings or only for non-commercial uses -- or not in place at all.
Les Bassins à flot Housing / ANMA
How Popular Could "Anti-Builder" and "Anti-Architect" Homes Become?
The UK is in the midst of a housing crisis, the intricacies of which were detailed by Rowan Moore earlier this year. For decades the typical British housing stock has been of relatively poor quality, proliferated by developer-led consortiums and characterised by ruthless cost-efficiency for maximum profit. From this formula comes nothing but a monotony of off-the-shelf constructions which have, over time, become a national benchmark. These houses – often built of brick, boxy in form, and using as little space in the facade for openings – are commonly dark, spatially inadequate, and far below the standards that should be being aimed for. It’s like living in a well-appointed cave.
Førde city Hall and Plaza / MestresWågeArquitectes + Nordplan
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Architects: MestresWågeArquitectes, Nordplan
- Area: 9150 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Åsen & Øvrelid
Casa Sur Ual / Christian Müller
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Architects: Christian Müller
- Area: 225 m²
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Professionals: Ingenieurbüro Walter Bieler AG
A2 House / Masahiko Sato
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Architects: Masahiko Sato
- Area: 254 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Murozono Construction Co.Ltd.
Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts / KRIS YAO | ARTECH
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Architects: KRIS YAO | ARTECH
- Area: 156180 m²
- Year: 2015
House in Yoshinaga / Tomoyuki Uchida
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Architects: Tomoyuki Uchida
- Area: 94 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Bansei Construction
Office in Fremantle / Attic Salt
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Architects: Attic Salt
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2015
BIG, Jean Nouvel, and 5 Others Reinterpret Arne Jacobsen's Series 7 Chair
Sixty years ago Arne Jacobsen designed the Series 7 chair - the "Sevener." Unlike many other Jacobsen designs, the chair was not designed for a specific use, leaving it to interpretation. In light of the chair's 60th anniversary, Fritz Hansen commissioned "seven cool architects" - BIG, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Snøhetta and three others - to recreate the chair. The results, after the break.
Mirrored Beach Hut / ECE Architecture + Creative Forager
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Architects: Creative Forager, ECE Architecture
- Year: 2015
Populous Designs Tottenham Hotspur's New Stadium in London
British football club Tottenham Hotspur has released plans for a new stadium designed by Populous. Planned to be built in the London borough of Haringey, the "visually dramatic" 61,000-seat proposal is designed to host both English and American football. If approved, it will feature a state-of-the-art retractable pitch and a 17,000 capacity single tier end stand that will be the UK's largest.
Beyond the field, the new stadium will feature a permanent visitors center and arrivals hub with an interactive museum to celebrate club history and local heritage, a cinema, the club megastore, ticket office and café. At the top of the stadium will be a "Sky Walk" showcasing vistas of London.
House in el Pinar / Nicolas Bechis
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Architects: Nicolas Bechis
- Year: 2012
Zaha Hadid Named "New Londoner of the Year"
New London Architecture (NLA) has named the winners of this years New London Awards, celebrating the best projects and architects shaping London today. Taking home top honors, Zaha Hadid was crowned "New Londoner of the Year" for her influential work, both in the UK and abroad. The jury commended Hadid for "her role as a champion of design to both the government and the general public alike," citing her success with the London Aquatic Center and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery.
Out of the 51 projects awarded, Pringle Richards Sharratt's Black Cultural Archives (BCA) in Brixton was named London's best new building. The Grade II listed structure, which had been on the English Heritage's Heritage at Risk Register since 1992, was restored as a new home for BCA’s extensive archives, serving as an exemplar for preservation and reuse.