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Why Doesn't Floating Architecture Sink?

Eduardo Souza — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The aquatic environment has always fascinated dreamers and researchers. Around 1960, in the midst of the fierce space race of the Cold War, French explorer Jacques Cousteau developed equipment such as the Aqualung to unravel the depths of the sea, which remained as unexplored as outer space itself. He even stated that in 10 years we could occupy the seabed as “aquanauts” or “oceanautas,” where it would be possible to spend long periods extracting mineral resources and even growing food. Sixty years later, the seabed is still reserved for few, and mankind has been more concerned with plastic in the oceans and rising sea levels than colonizing the ocean floor. But being close to a body of water continues to attract most people. Whether out of interest or in response to risks of flooding and over-population, some have turned to utopian proposals and floating architecture, examples of which have been featured in the ArchDaily project archive. But what are the fundamental differences between building houses on land versus on water, and how do these buildings remain on the surface rather than sinking?

Lightrailstation The Hague / architectural studio ZJA

Andreas Luco — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

The Lightrailstation The Hague, in the Netherlands, is characterized by a slender roof of glass and steel above the platforms. A covered walkway in the form of an expressive steel canopy forms the connection between the lightrailstation and the main hall of The Hague Central station.

Mannoury Apartments / Koschuch Architects

Andreas Luco — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In the Western Ring Road zone of Amsterdam, on the Gerrit Mannourystraat, Koschuch Architects designed two sturdy residential buildings. By making the grid facade load bearing, the floor plans can be adapted in the long term (‘Open Building’). PV cells are installed on the green roofs, rainwater is collected, and shower water is filtered to irrigate the plants on the balconies (Smart Roof). High sustainability ambitions regarding the long-term adaptability of the buildings, an overall reduction of CO2, careful use of water, and a love for detail are the pillars of this pioneering project. Open Building.

Leeuw Brewery / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In the municipality of Valkenburg in the heart of hilly South Limbug, you’ll find the experience center Par’Course. MoederscheimMoonen Architects, commissioned by project developer Wyckerveste, designed a mixed-use environment where the Mercure Hotel is a part of.

Mercure Hotel Valkenburg / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Port Pavilion Rotterdam / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Alexandria Bramley — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

MoederscheimMoonen Architects has designed the new Port Pavilion in the historic Maritime District in Rotterdam. The architects have created a new compact building that replaces the three outdated pavilions that used to be in its place. The pavilion brings more transparency and visibility in order for the historic harbor and the activities that take place in the building can be clearly seen.

IJssel Bridge / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Rayen Sagredo — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

A new layer for a historic site
The Old IJssel-bridge in Zutphen is a site with a rich history, the current bridge already being the seventh in its place. Wood, steel, bombings and lent constructions from nearby villages literally give color to the history of this area. Architect Erik Moederscheim: “We have interpreted the design for the extension namely as a new layer adding to the history of the bridge and the city, as if it were the eighth bridge. A bridge that visibly and tangibly symbolizes a new step in the bridging of the river the IJssel, with the rediscovery of the water as the main theme.”

Speelhuis Theatre / Frits van Dongen Architecten en Planners + Koschuch Architects

Daniel Tapia — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000

When the old Speelhuis Theatre from structuralist architect Piet Blom (1977) burned down, the theatre found refuge in a mostly vacant Catholic church. In this period the church turned out to be a perfect backdrop for a whole range of activities and performances. It was then decided that the theatre should stay in the church permanently with some necessary extensions and improvements.

Shortlisted Projects Announced for the EU Mies Award 2019

Niall Patrick Walsh — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:30:00 +0000

The European Commission and the Mies van der Rohe Foundation have announced the 40 shortlisted works that will compete for the 2019 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. The Prize, for which ArchDaily is a media partner, has seen a jury distill 383 nominated works into a 40-project-strong shortlist, celebrating the trends and opportunities in adaptive reuse, housing, and culture across Europe.

Post Post-Modernism: 10 Projects that Reinterpret the Movement for the Digital Age

Katherine Allen — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:30:00 +0000

It's no secret that post-modernism has, in recent years, experienced something of a revival. The much-maligned movement's exhuberant and joyful take on architecture is perhaps a solace in difficult moments. Or, for the more jaded among us, perhaps it simply lends itself to Instagram.

Musis Sacrum / van Dongen-Koschuch

Daniel Tapia — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Since 1847 the concert halls of Musis Sacrum and its surroundings had taken on a range of different forms and positions in the park that reflected the short time needs of its operators, city officials, and residents. The project consists of a renovation of the existing monument and a new extension with a long-term planning in mind. The extension features a large concert hall and supportive functions.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Amsterdam / van Dongen-Koschuch

Cristobal Rojas — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Situated on the site of a former children’s hospital on the Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam, the 5 star Hyatt Regency hotel, will be the first of its kind in the Netherlands. The historic hospital building is transformed as part of a new 211 room hotel. In addition, the building contains all the amenities that one can expect from an international 5-star hotel, with a conference centre, bars, a restaurant with terrace, and accessible spa and fitness facilities.

In Defense of the Emoji Building and Architecture Being Fun, Sometimes

Rory Stott — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 09:30:00 +0000

It’s always fascinating when architecture breaks the bounds of the profession and becomes a topic of debate in the wider profession. Fortunately, thanks to the internet, there is no shortage of such occasions: whether it’s the click-seeking cluster of articles that found a client for an improbable cliff-hanging design or the forums that suddenly decided that most modern architecture looks “evil,” the viral trend treadmill ensures that there are plenty of opportunities for the layperson to offer their two cents on the output of our profession.

The Student Hotel The Hague / HVE Architecten

Cristobal Rojas — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The Student Hotel The Hague is located in a former nursing home. 306 rooms for students are realized in the Van Limburg Stirum House near the train station Hollands Spoor.

Emoticon Facade / Attika Architekten

Sabrina Leiva — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:00:00 +0000

The town centre of Vathorst, in a new suburban development near Amersfoort, has developed along an existing, scenic ribbon. It is characterized by a lively mix of functions. Together with a library, a theatre and a school, this project with shops and apartments forms a square around a 150 year old oak tree.

P+R Car Park Zutphen / MoederscheimMoonen Architects

Sabrina Leiva — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Zutphen (The Netherlands) recently gained a new, one-of-a-kind park + ride car park. The building is located adjacent to the town’s train station in the Noorderhaven district. The design is made by MoederscheimMoonen Architects. Featuring 375 parking spaces and bicycle parking facilities for over 600 bikes, the P+R complex caters to the growing need for parking facilities near Zutphen Station.

Apartment Building Emmy Andriesse / Attika Architekten

Daniel Sánchez — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Built on the far end of Amsterdam’s new artificial islands called IJburg, the apartment building “Emmy Andriesse” takes full advantage of scenic, environmental conditions. The terraced building allows beautiful views over the open water in the north and over a newly developed city park in the east. The south orientated terraces are spacious and a special one meter wide grass filled planter is used as railing providing privacy as well as an outdoor garden atmosphere. From the outside these long green lines give the building a sawa like expression.

Drijf in Lelystad / Attika Architekten

Karen Valenzuela — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

“Drijf in Lelystad” consists of eight floating dwellings, for eight families in Lelystad, the Netherlands. Having lived on water in their childhood, these families always dreamt to live on water again.