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Why Sit by the Dock of the Bay? Designing Thresholds to the Water

Olivia Poston — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Boat docks and harbors are liminal spaces where the shore marks the meeting of land and water, and serve as a space for the convergence of culture, industry, and community. For those who work at sea, from commercial fishers to marine freight operators, the dock is a threshold between labor and rest, between oceanic uncertainty and terrestrial stability. For others, the dock serves as a gateway to recreation, sport, and adventure, accommodating everything from rowing clubs to family sailing trips. And for many who never board a vessel, the dock offers a powerful connection to the marine environment where one can pause, observe, and engage with the rhythmic tides.

Striking Images of Exposed Steel: The Best Photos of the Week

María Francisca González — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

High strength, ease of transport, and simplicity of assembly are among the many major advantages of steel. But while utilitarian steel structures tend to be hidden by architects, working with exposed steel can lead to attractive results. Steel not only brings lightness to a design, but can also offer different expressions of color and texture, depending on the treatment of the material. Below we present a selection of 14 photos of steel architecture from well-known photographers such as Adrien Williams, Imagen Subliminal, and Sergio Pirrone.

House Meijer / Van der Jeugd Architecten

Andrew Rosenberg — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The house is located in the newly developed residential area 'Hegeman' in Almelo. Within this plan, 9 lots where available for free sale. These plots are well positioned within in the district: adjacent to the canal, with a clear view of woods and meadows. Houses on these lots should to be unique and innovative, with great architectural quality.

Harbor Pavilion / Van der Jeugd Architecten

Andrew Rosenberg — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The project is part of the reformation of a harbor front, located at one of the spurs of the Twente Canal, which so far mainly used for industrial purposes. As such the project adds program and spatial quality to the harbor front, stimulating recreational use of the waterfront. Remarkable is the 'inverse greenhouse construction': the glass panels are not fixed on top of the construction, but are hung below.