The Estonian Centre of Architecture has launched its two-stage public international curator competition to decide Estonia’s project at the next Venice Biennale. The first stage of the competition will close August 31, 2015, with three proposals moving onto a second stage and the winner being announced on November 10, 2015. Proposals are open to art theorists, art historians, architects, designers, interior designers, historians or curators of fields related to architecture. Entries must be in either Estonian or English and international entries are expected to include team members familiar with Estonian architecture. Although the general theme of the 15th Venice Biennale has not been revealed yet the proposal should reflect current global issues and important aspects of the ideas and practice of modern Estonian architecture.
Open Call: Represent Estonia at the 2016 Venice Biennale
Moreau Kusunoki's 'Art in the City' Proposal Wins Guggenheim Helsinki Competition
Moreau Kusunoki, based in Paris, have been announced as the winners of the Guggenheim Helsinki competition following a year of shortlisting, refining and deliberation. Their proposal—entitled Art in the City—"sums up the qualities the jury admired in the design" noted Mark Wigley, chair of the jury. He continued: "the waterfront, park, and nearby urban area all have a dialogue with the loose cluster of pavilions, with people and activities flowing between them. The design is imbued with a sense of community and animation that matches the ambitions of the brief to honor both the people of Finland and the creation of a more responsive museum of the future."
The announcement was made this morning in Helsinki by Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation. Also present was Professor Mark Wigley, chair of the jury and Dean Emeritus of Columbia GSAPP, Jussi Pajunen, Mayor of Helsinki, Ari Lahti, chairman of the Guggenheim Helsinki Supporting Foundation, and the architect team.
Montforthaus In Feldkirch / Hascher Jehle Architektur + mitiska wäger architekten
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Architects: Hascher Jehle Architektur, mitiska wäger architekten
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Franken-Schotter, GIRA, dormakaba, FSB Franz Schneider Brakel, Fabromont AG, +15
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Professionals: Bernard & Brunnsteiner, Hall in Tirol, Graner + Partner, LDE, IBS, +3
Villa Melana / Valia Foufa + Panagiotis Papassotiriou
Dokk1 / schmidt hammer lassen architects
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Architects: Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
- Area: 35600 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: GLASSTECH, Three L Technologies, Unidrain
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Professionals: Bahn arkitekter, Ramboll
Kurve 7 / Stu/D/O Architects
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Architects: Stu/D/O Architects
- Area: 6000 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: MEE Consultants, Stu/D/O Architects
Family Box / Crossboundaries
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Architects: Crossboundaries
- Year: 2015
Bati_rieul / L'EAU design
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Architects: L'EAU design
- Area: 743 m²
- Year: 20058
Woollahra House / Tzannes Associates
Shortlist Announced for World Architecture Festival Awards 2015
The World Architecture Festival has announced the shortlist for its 2015 awards. The world's largest architectural awards program, WAF received more than 700 entires from architects and designers representing 47 countries. Some of the shortlisted architects include Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Herzog & de Meuron, OMA, Buro Ole Scheeren and BIG.
All finalists will be invited to present their project live at the festival in November at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to a "super jury" that will include Sou Fujimoto, Peter Cook, and ArchDaily editor-in-chief David Basulto. A winner for each of the awards' 31 categories will be selected. From this, an overarching World Building or Future Project of the Year award will be selected. Book your tickets today (here) and read on to for the complete WAF 2015 awards' shortlist.
Kale – Cersaie 14 / pc-|< Paolo Cesaretti arch
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Architects: pc-|< Paolo Cesaretti arch
- Area: 700 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: La Bottega
Uramita Educational Park / FP arquitectura
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Architects: FP arquitectura
- Year: 2015
CTBUH Names World's 4 Best Skyscrapers of 2015
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has shortlisted four buildings for the annual "Best Tall Building Awards." Considered to be the four best skyscrapers of the year, the buildings have been named from each of the four competing regions in the world - Americas; Asia and Australia; Europe; the Middle East and Africa - from nominees representing 33 countries. One of the buildings will be crowned the world's best at a ceremony this November.
The four top skyscrapers for 2015 are...
Iwan Baan's Images of Selgas Cano's 2015 Serpentine Pavilion
With the opening ceremony of SelgasCano's Serpentine Gallery pavilion earlier today, the Serpentine Gallery has released a set of images by Iwan Baan, capturing the riotous color explosion delivered by the pavilion's ETFE wrapping. Always one of London's most popular architectural attractions over the summer, this year marks the pavilion's 15th anniversary, and will be on display until October 18th.
Read on after the break for more images - and stay tuned to this posts for updates throughout the day!
Case Inlet Retreat / MW works
The Best Software Tutorials on the Web (According to ArchDaily Readers)
In a world where architects can use computers to produce representations of designs with new levels of accuracy and artistry, software fluency is becoming increasingly necessary. With that in mind, last month we asked our readers to help us develop a comprehensive list of tutorials. After studying the comments and scouring the internet for more sources, we have developed this improved list, which we hope will help you to discover new work techniques and better ways to apply different programs.
Of course, it's unlikely that any list of internet resources will ever be complete, so we're hoping to continually update this list with the web's best learning resources. If there are any tutorials sites we've missed which you found helpful, let us know in the comments!
SelgasCano's 2015 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Opens
The 2015 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion was revealed today in London, showcasing the colorful plastic design by SelgasCano to the public for the first time. Consisting of a minimal steel frame wrapped in multi-colored ETFE sheets and webbing, the design is encompassed by "secret corridors" which provide access to the main internal space, inspired by the multi-layered and sometimes chaotic network of the London underground.
Head Office of AGC Glass Europe / SAMYN and PARTNERS
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: AGC
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Professionals: SAMYN and PARTNERS