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Architects: GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
- Area: 12 m²
- Year: 2012
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Manufacturers: Bash, Chubretovic, Hunter Douglas, MK
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Professionals: BIOTECH Chile Consultores Ltda., Mena y Ovalle
Synthon Laboratory Building / GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
Carozzi Production and Research Food Center / GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
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Architects: GH+A | Guillermo Hevia
- Year: 2012
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Manufacturers: Atika, Bash, Brimat, Budnik, Chubretovic, +7
Tunquén House / Mas Fernandez Arquitectos
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Architects: Mas Fernandez Arquitectos
- Area: 120 m²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: Nuprotec
Venice Biennale 2014: Hans Ulrich Obrist and Herzog & de Meuron Collaborate on Swiss Pavilion
Hans Ulrich Obrist, co-director of London’s Serpentine Gallery, has been chosen as curator for the Swiss pavilion at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale. Inspired by director Rem Koolhaas’ theme, “Fundamentals,” Obrist recalled the first architects he ever met, Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, and invited them to collaborate on the exhibition.
“When I was invited to do the pavilion, I thought working with [Herzog and de Meuron] fit in with the whole idea of the biennale this year – looking to the past, and using the past as a toolbox to create the future,” Obrist told ARTINFO UK.
Venice Biennale 2014: FAT, Crimson Explore the Foundation of British Modernism
Curators FAT Architecture and Crimson Architectural Historians have released more details on this year’s British Pavilion for the 14th Venice Architecture Biennale. Responding to Rem Koolhaas’ theme, "Absorbing Modernity: 1914-2014,” A Clockwork Jerusalem will “explore the diverse cultural influences that shaped and were shaped by British Modernism in the post war era and over the last 100 years.”
"A Clockwork Jerusalem will offer the opportunity to explore and rethink fundamental aspects of British modernity, beyond architecture,” described Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council. “As the Venice Biennale evolves into a global research project, we are keen to make a significant contribution to the cultural debate around the past, present and future of UK and global architecture.”
More from the curators, after the break...
Venice Biennale 2014: Nordic Pavilion to Study Architecture’s Role in East African Independence
The National Museum in Norway has been chosen to curate the Nordic Pavilion for the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, in collaboration with the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design in Stockholm, and architectural firm Space Group. The exhibition, “FORMS OF FREEDOM: African Independence and Nordic Models” will study modern Nordic architecture’s role in the liberation of East Africa during the 1960s and 70s.
Santo Tomas Professional Institute - First Stage / Browne Swett Arquitectos
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Architects: Browne Swett Arquitectos
- Area: 8107 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Delta Acústica, EBCO, IBLOCK, R.G. Ingenieros Asociados LTDA
Six Essential Materials & The Architects That Love Them
In case you missed it, we’re re-publishing this popular post for your material pleasure. Enjoy!
To celebrate the recent launch of our US product catalog, ArchDaily Materials, we've coupled six iconic architects with what we deem to be their favourite or most frequently used material. From Oscar Neimeyer's sinuous use of concrete to Kengo Kuma's innovative use of wood, which materials define some of the world's best known architects?
Tunquen House / Nicolás Lipthay Allen / L2C
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Architects: Nicolás Lipthay Allen / L2C
- Year: 2012
Andronico Luksic Mining Center / Enrique Browne y Arquitectos Asociados
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Architects: Enrique Browne y Arquitectos Asociados
- Area: 2650 m²
- Year: 2012
Renovation of the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art / Smiljan Radic
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Architects: Smiljan Radic
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Concret Doctor, HitekPro, Hunter Douglas, Limarí Lighting Design, Spatii
Villarica House 2 / Mobil Arquitectos
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Architects: Mobil Arquitectos
- Year: 2006
Mutual de Seguridad Hospital and Bicentenario Clinic / Mobil Arquitectos
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Architects: Mobil Arquitectos
- Year: 2011
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Manufacturers: AB Kupfer, Budnik, CHC, Cbb ReadyMix
Reconstructing Space, Reconstructing Community in Japan
Still rebuilding after the catastrophic tsunami of 2011, Toyo Ito, Kazuyo Sejima, and other notable Japanese architects, have teamed up on the "Home for All" project to provide community-focused housing to disaster-stricken communities. While the architect-driven initiative seems to be a success, Edwin Heathcote of the Financial Times asks in this exquisitely well-written article: are a set of "starchitects" the right team for the job? (Spoiler: Yes)
Mirador Pocuro Building / SEARLE PUGA arquitectos
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Architects: SEARLE PUGA arquitectos
And the Curators of the US Pavilion at the Biennale Will Be...
The U.S. Department of State has selected Storefront for Art and Architecture and PRAXIS Journal to organize the US Pavilion at the 2014 Venice Architectural Biennale, “Fundamentals,” curated by Rem Koolhaas.
The US exhibition, titled, OfficeUS: Criticism by Remaking, will be curated by Eva Franch i Gilabert, Ana Miljački and Ashley Schafer.
More info on the US Pavilion, after the break...
House RP - Marcelo Rios / Gonzalo Mardones V Arquitectos
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Architects: Gonzalo Mardones V Arquitectos
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: Atika, Xilofor
Two Teams Shortlisted for 2014 British Pavilion in Venice
BD Online reports that the British Council has shortlisted two teams who will compete for the honor of curating the British Pavilion at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale. With Rem Koolhaas at the helm of this year's Biennale (June 7 - November 23), the selected theme will be: ‘Absorbing Modernity: 1914-2014.’