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Simmetria Space / Belotto Scopel Tanaka Arquitetura
https://www.archdaily.com/924795/simmetria-space-belotto-scopel-tanaka-arquitetura
Daniel Tapia
Elache Residence / Elmor Arquitetura
https://www.archdaily.com/890129/elache-residence-elmor-arquitetura
Daniel Tapia
New Padel Pavilion / Saboia+Ruiz Arquitetos
Curitiba, Brazil
https://www.archdaily.com/889034/new-padel-pavilion-saboia-plus-ruiz-arquitetos
Daniel Tapia
Brazilian Architects Explore The Intersection Between Curitiba and Its Canalized Rivers
In many cities, rivers play an integral part in the formation of a local landscape and urban identity, contributing to economics, transport, and recreation, amongst other things. Unearthing the city's rivers to create new leisure spaces is one urban solution that is widely adopted by several cities around the world, in order to capitalize on the existing waterscape. In five years, the capital of South Korea resurrected its main river, the Cheonggyecheon, which had been buried under express streets and viaducts, restoring a sense of peace, green space, and national history to the city. Milan followed the same path: not long ago, the mayor of the Italian city Giuseppe Sala proposed reopening the navigable canals of Navigli for the public to interact with.
And now the Architectural Office in Curitiba Solo Arquitetos suggests that Curitiba join the movement, reopening channeled stretches of the Belem and Ivo rivers, in the center of the city. The project was envisioned for the 2017 Architecture Exhibition for Curitiba, which brings together various proposals to rethink the city.
https://www.archdaily.com/877339/brazilian-architects-explore-the-intersection-between-curitiba-and-its-channelized-rivers
Luan Galani
Building 1232 / Arquea Arquitetos
https://www.archdaily.com/797577/building-1232-arquea-arquitetos
Daniela Cardenas
RB House / Marcos Bertoldi Arquitetos
https://www.archdaily.com/785308/rb-house-marcos-bertoldi-arquitetos
Florencia Mena
These Colorful Illustrations Bring Curitiba’s Landmarks to Life
Artist Maycon Prasniewski has developed a series of illustrated posters featuring historic and cultural sites in Curitiba, Brazil. Important buildings in the city, such as the Oscar Niemeyer museum, the Wire Opera House, the Free University of the Environment (Unilivre), and the Botanical Garden are represented alongside other landmarks.
View the illustrations after the break.
https://www.archdaily.com/779823/these-colorful-illustrations-bring-curitibas-landmarks-to-life
Victor Delaqua
10 Highlights from Guardian Cities' "History of Cities in 50 Buildings"
All good things must come to an end, and Guardian Cities' excellent "History of Cities in 50 Buildings" series is sadly no exception, with only a few more left to be published before they hit 50. The whole series is definitely worth the read, bringing in the best of academic and architectural writing from guest authors and the Guardian's own Cities team, but if you're strapped for time - and if you're an architect, it's fairly likely that's true - we've rounded up 10 highlights from the list to get you started.
https://www.archdaily.com/637387/10-highlights-from-guardian-cities-history-of-cities-in-50-buildings
Dario Goodwin
LM Residence / Marcos Bertoldi Arquitetos
https://www.archdaily.com/599154/lm-residence-marcos-bertoldi-arquitetos
Igor Fracalossi
Five Cities Elevated by UNESCO “City of Design” Status
Dundee, Bilbao, Curitiba, Helsinki and Turin are often considered the cultural epicenters of their respected countries. Therefore it is no surprise that these five metropolises are the latest to achieve UNESCO’s City of Design status. Joining a list of 12 other cities, the newest City of Design selections are being recognized for the international influence on design. By awarding them “City of Design” status, UNESCO hopes to help further the development of creative industries and encourage cross-city cultural exchange in each selected metropolis.
https://www.archdaily.com/575228/five-cities-elevated-by-unesco-city-of-design-status
Karissa Rosenfield
NSN House / Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos Associados
https://www.archdaily.com/536219/nsn-house-biselli-katchborian-arquitetos
Igor Fracalossi
Cube Houses / Aleph Zero + Studio Juliano Monteiro
https://www.archdaily.com/599474/cube-houses-aleph-zero
Cristian Aguilar
Latin America's Top 8 Smart Cities
In this article for Fast Company, Boyd Cohen counts down the top 8 smart cities in Latin America. Using publicly available data and his own comprehensive framework to evaluate how smart a city is, he has generated a list which even he admits features a couple of surprises in the top spots. To see the list and discover what each city has achieved to deserve its ranking, you can read the full article here.
https://www.archdaily.com/455488/latin-america-s-top-8-smart-cities
Rory Stott
[DES]dobrar Memorial / Aleph Zero + Juliano Monteiro
Designed by Aleph Zero + Juliano Monteiro, the dobrar Memorial is a space composed by reflective elements which is therefore a cloudy limited space: in, out, far and near, front, back, unique, multiple, real reflection. An important element of the project is one that activates and gives meaning to the objects: the user / observer. Unlike a mere passive spectator, is the observer who composes the piece through its position and its motion in space. Such movement is yet ‘reflected’ by objects that “dance” as the passage of passersby and accuses them of being they, too, actors in a multiple reality, dynamic and interconnected. More images and architects’ description after the break.
https://www.archdaily.com/265715/desdobrar-memorial-aleph-zero-juliano-monteiro
Alison Furuto