Archinect - News 2024-05-01T21:51:59-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150281673/check-out-the-winners-of-the-2021-international-architecture-awards Check out the winners of the 2021 International Architecture Awards Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2021-09-16T15:57:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ef/efb1c86f486472157059debf25aa81eb.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong></strong>The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design has announced the winners of <a href="https://www.internationalarchitectureawards.com/winners/" target="_blank">The International Architecture Awards</a> for 2021.&nbsp;</p> <p>Organized by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the program celebrates the world&rsquo;s best and most boundary-pushing buildings and urban planning projects. A shortlist of 400 projects had been selected from over 800 entries from 46 countries.&nbsp;</p> <p>&ldquo;These global awards show how well-considered, well-delivered, and well-performing architecture has the immense potential to improve lives and communities,&rdquo; said The Chicago Athenaeum Museum President and CEO, Christian Narkiewicz-Laine. &ldquo;We are very pleased to be able to celebrate some of the most innovative, ingenious and impactful architecture in the world&mdash;designed by some of the most talented architects of our time.&rdquo;</p> <p>Below are this year&rsquo;s winning projects.</p> <figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6a/6ad4af3a81fe652c71fff36a97488eb7.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6a/6ad4af3a81fe652c71fff36a97488eb7.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>New International Airport Mexico City | M&eacute;xico City, DF., M&eacute;xico | 2017</figcaption></figure> Airports and Transportatio... https://archinect.com/news/article/150276271/the-bureau-of-overseas-buildings-operations-announces-selected-firms-for-worldwide-architectural-and-engineering-support-services The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations announces selected firms for worldwide architectural and engineering support services Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2021-08-02T17:33:00-04:00 >2021-08-04T12:01:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/52/526cc42ed804a7543b2f5869c2811ee3.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/414273/bureau-of-overseas-buildings-operations" target="_blank">Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO)</a>, responsible for providing facilities abroad for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/414272/u-s-department-of-state" target="_blank">United States Department of State</a> and the U.S government, at large, has selected 12 Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms for the Worldwide Architectural and Engineering Support Services Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) from a shortlist of 25.&nbsp;</p> <p>As <a href="https://www.state.gov/the-bureau-of-overseas-buildings-operations-announces-award-for-worldwide-architectural-and-engineering-support-services/" target="_blank">detailed</a> by the U.S. Department of State, the firms will provide program-level process and procedure-improvement support and conduct surveys and analyses for existing facilities. They will also assist with master plans, security mitigation studies, site expansion studies, project phasing analysis, and historic structures survey.&nbsp;</p> <p>The selected firms are:&nbsp;</p> <ul><li><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/106465/aecom" target="_blank">AECOM Services, Inc.</a></li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/38008/burohappold" target="_blank">Buro Happold Engineering</a></li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/davis-brody-bond" target="_blank">Davis Brody Bond</a></li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/gensler" target="_blank">Arthur Gensler, Jr. &amp; Associates, Inc. (dba Gensler)</a></li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/72418897/hdr" target="_blank">HDR KCCT JV</a></li><li>Jacobs Government Services Company</li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/2977679/lake-flato-architects" target="_blank">Lake Flato Architects</a></li><li>The Mason &amp; Hanger Group, Inc.</li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/moorerubleyudell" target="_blank">Moore Ruble Yudell Architects &amp; Planners</a></li><li><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/105017616/oda-architecture" target="_blank">ODA-Architecture, P.C...</a></li></ul> https://archinect.com/news/article/150144734/view-the-winners-of-the-2019-international-architecture-awards View the winners of the 2019 International Architecture Awards Katherine Guimapang 2019-07-05T14:03:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/24/24a352f4adb96a1eb68069ab88f03347.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://www.internationalarchitectureawards.com/winners/" target="_blank">International Architecture Awards</a> was founded in 2005 in conjunction with&nbsp;The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The Awards celebrate the world's best international architecture practices and examples of global architecture.&nbsp;</p> <p>With a shortlist of 350 projects the jury selected winning projects from 41 nations. According to The Chicago Athenaeum museum president Christian Narkiewicz-Laine, "Shaping the built environment is a tough challenge for anyone, and the architects and innovators herefrom across the architecture market have an important role to play in transforming the way we see the world."</p> <p>Below are this year's winning projects.</p> Airports and Transportation Centers <ul><li><strong>SAMOO Architects &amp; Engineers - </strong>Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 Expansion, Incheon, Republic of Korea&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Integrated Design Associates - </strong>Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2, Mactan, Cebu, The Philippines&nbsp;</li></ul><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6d/6d411826e28f08c1142b2274f32896da.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6d/6d411826e28f08c1142b2274f32896da.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>EDMONTON...</figcaption></figure> https://archinect.com/news/article/150143766/newly-released-images-of-mad-architect-s-yiwu-grand-theater-proposal-showcase-beautiful-glass-sails Newly released images of MAD Architect's Yiwu Grand Theater proposal showcase beautiful glass sails Katherine Guimapang 2019-07-01T15:56:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/61/61363317ecb478bb7eab3fc666a36494.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The Yiwu Grand Theater's larger than life presence along the Dongyang River is not all for show. <a href="https://archinect.com/madarchitects" target="_blank">MAD Architects</a> aims to create a structure that will be a "monument for the city<em>.</em>" Envisioned as an immersive public space for inhabitants and visitors alike, the overall design for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/7561/theater" target="_blank">theater</a>&nbsp;will function as a beautiful cultural destination intending on "connecting inhabitants to the waterfront from a new perspective," according to MAD's recent press release.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4eff2389692d1fde1edae3976937e9bf.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4eff2389692d1fde1edae3976937e9bf.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Yiwu Grand Theater model. Image &copy; MAD Architects</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0acb9f46fee33e826c5b0fb2e4bf5df4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0a/0acb9f46fee33e826c5b0fb2e4bf5df4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Yiwu Grand Theater model. Image &copy; MAD Architects</figcaption></figure><p>The entrancing <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/11361/glass" target="_blank">glass</a> sails are designed to mimic the traditional Chinese junks that filled the waters of the city traditionally known for its trading history. Considered a growing center for international trade and commerce, MAD decided to use the curves from the sails of these&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/584260/ships" target="_blank">ships</a> to express a weightless and transparent design for the theater's <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/149141/canopy" target="_blank">canopy</a>.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a5/a55f2e0cf59ae1d86f050dfce8ebc8e4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a5/a55f2e0cf59ae1d86f050dfce8ebc8e4.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; MAD Architects</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3af570e4fda65a0a37131009c81fd10.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c3/c3af570e4fda65a0a37131009c81fd10.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; MAD Architects</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4cd6c02cb59ac10a9d3b01129fab129.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4cd6c02cb59ac10a9d3b01129fab129.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image &copy; MAD Architects</figcaption></figure><p>According to t...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150096761/are-you-an-architecture-globalist-check-out-these-10-awesome-job-opportunities-outside-of-the-usa Are you an architecture globalist? Check out these 10 awesome job opportunities outside of the USA Katherine Guimapang 2018-11-22T12:00:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8b/8bb30374edc5d2b49837b9a17376856d.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Sometimes the search for the perfect job can be overwhelming. Why not expand your search and look at opportunities over seas. For this week's job search we've curated 10 international architecture firms that are looking to find the right candidate to join their team.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150069004/architecture49-inc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Architecture49 Inc.</a> is seeking a <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150094629/buildings-technologist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buildings Technologist</a> in Vancouver</strong><br><em>Architecture49&nbsp;is a national leader in the integrated design and delivery of some of Canada&rsquo;s most important buildings and environments. We are focused on six key areas of expertise:&nbsp;Healthcare, Hospitality, Science and Technology, Security and Defense, Sports and Entertainment, and Transportation. Some responsibilities include: assists in the production of drawings and documents as directed by team leaders; measures existing buildings/spaces and document in drawings; works with senior members of the team to validate that designs and deliverables conform to guidelines, code requirements and other regulations; develop visualizations by using specialized ...</em></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150075060/mad-s-tent-like-conference-center-breaks-ground-in-china-s-rugged-mountains MAD’s tent-like conference center breaks ground in China's rugged mountains Hope Daley 2018-07-26T15:08:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/35/35ef6b336f8c3d01ebb6e0ae68ecf49b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1276712/mad-architects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAD Architects</a>' new China Entrepreneur Forum Conference Centre has broken ground in the&nbsp;rugged, snow-capped mountains of Yabuli, located in&nbsp;northeastern <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/643/china" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">China</a>.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/96/96668d6b0c1991684da557d0557ec7c7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/96/96668d6b0c1991684da557d0557ec7c7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>China Entrepreneur Forum Conference Centre by MAD Architects, located in Yabuli, CN. Image: MAD Architects. </figcaption></figure><p>The new centre will act as a permanent venue for annual summits hosted by the China Entrepreneur Forum (CEF) in&nbsp;Yabuli.&nbsp;CEF commissioned MAD Architects,&nbsp;led by Ma Yansong,&nbsp;to design a building that embodied China's entrepreneurial industry.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/221e779af5501a66e514c5d1d8a4f5b9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/22/221e779af5501a66e514c5d1d8a4f5b9.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>China Entrepreneur Forum Conference Centre by MAD Architects, located in Yabuli, CN. Image: MAD Architects. </figcaption></figure><p>Cited along the axis of a mountain, MAD designed a dynamic, tent-like structure defined by soft and sloping lines. The building reaches only 78 feet in height allowing the structure to quietly integrate into the surrounding landscape.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/38/3873479e33b9348282ad561bdac6211b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/38/3873479e33b9348282ad561bdac6211b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>China Entrepreneur Forum Conference Centre by MAD Architects, located in Yabuli, CN. Image: MAD Architects. </figcaption></figure><p>Organized into four floors, the st...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150049158/2018-riba-norman-foster-travelling-scholarship-is-now-open 2018 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship is now open Hope Daley 2018-02-08T14:02:00-05:00 >2018-02-14T12:39:06-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/wo/wou9bs2n03ifiitb.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The 2018 <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/9592/riba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIBA</a> Norman Foster Traveling <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/92069/scholarship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scholarship</a>, supported by the Norman Foster Foundation, is now open and accepting applications from enrolled architecture students globally. One winner will be awarded a &pound;7,000 grant by a panel of judges, which will include Lord Foster and RIBA President Ben Derbyshire.</p> <p>Now in its 11th year, the scholarship focuses on international research, in a location of the student&rsquo;s choice, related to the survival of towns and cities. Previous winners have travelled through the Americas, Europe, Africa, South East Asia, the Middle, and Russia.</p> <p>The list of institutions invited to nominate students is selected by the RIBA and approved by <a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a>. As in previous years, this list will include all institutions that offer qualifications validated by the RIBA or are recognized by the Commonwealth Association of Architects. For the first time this year, a large number of schools listed under other recognition systems are now also being invited to take pa...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150036817/expand-your-architecture-job-search-outside-of-the-usa-with-these-10-international-opportunities-from-archinect-jobs Expand your architecture job search outside of the USA with these 10 international opportunities from Archinect Jobs Hope Daley 2017-11-08T15:26:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ll/llqvriwko9f4ps9u.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Finding the right job starts with the right search, so why not take your search to the next level and start looking across borders? This week we take a look at some exciting job opportunities currently on Archinect Jobs at firms outside of the USA.</p> <p>Scroll down to check them out.</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/1276712/mad-architects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>MAD Architects</strong></a> is currently seeking an <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150023192/intermediate-architect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intermediate Architect </a>in their Beijing, CN office. </p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ie/ieuziu7a65xwk15r.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ie/ieuziu7a65xwk15r.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Beijing Hutong Bubble by MAD Architects. Photo: MAD Architects.</figcaption></figure><p>The right candidate will have a few projects under their belt specifically in hotel, urban mix-used, and civic building projects. MAD Architects is looking for someone with impeccable time management skills to fill this role. Other positions open in MAD&rsquo;s Beijing office include <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150023196/architectural-intern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Architectural Intern</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150016215/junior-architect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Junior Architect</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150016213/senior-architects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Senior Architect</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://archinect.com/praud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>PRAUD</strong></a> is currently hiring a <a href="https://archinect.com/jobs/entry/150025090/junior-architect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Junior Architect</a> based in Seoul, Korea.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/14/140slrkfwqfd8c30.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/14/140slrkfwqfd8c30.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Casa Periscopio by PRAUD. Photo: Federico Trujillo.</figcaption></figure><p>PRAUD seeks an entry level designer with multitasking skills in numerous projects ranging from urban r...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150010337/ww-p-designed-school-opens-in-cambodia WW+P-Designed School Opens in Cambodia Weston Williamson 2017-06-02T01:03:00-04:00 >2017-06-01T14:14:53-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/77/77gbgsz0feb4c7mr.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A new school in rural <a href="http://archinect.com/news/tag/437289/cambodia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cambodia</a>, designed and built pro-bono by <a href="http://archinect.com/WestonWilliamson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weston Williamson + Partners</a> officially opens on June 1, International Children&rsquo;s Day.&nbsp;</p><p>WW+P worked with Engenuiti, Integration and Building Trust International to design a building which was flexible and adaptable to meet current and future needs.&nbsp; It comprises three additional classrooms, a library and a covered external classroom with a sunken play area, which doubles as a small amphitheatre.&nbsp;</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/650x/3y/3yppj3u1n3bwb5xz.jpg"></p><p>Until now the school in Khyaung village, 40km north east of Phnom Penh City, has catered for 359 pupils aged 3-17 in two old buildings. The lack of accommodation has meant that children travelling from six surrounding villages to this, the area&rsquo;s only school catering for children up to secondary age, had to attend in shifts, part-time.</p><p>From February to April this year, a team of designers from WW+P&rsquo;s <a href="http://archinect.com/features/tag/18547/london" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">London</a> studio led by architect Abul Mahdi, assisted the local farming community with the construction on a two-week rotation. The tea...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/149991913/aia-announces-recipients-of-its-2017-honorary-fellowships AIA announces recipients of its 2017 Honorary Fellowships Julia Ingalls 2017-02-14T12:51:00-05:00 >2017-02-14T12:51:52-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/vx/vxkn1fn6lt2k3haq.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Drawing from an international roster of architects who meet the five objects of nomination (including ensuring "the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment") the AIA has announced this year's honorary fellowships. The fellowship, which doesn't have a set number of fellows and usually favors international candidates, has honored no Americans or women this year, although it did include U.S.-based <a href="http://archinect.com/features/article/149970924/learning-from-learning-from-las-vegas-with-denise-scott-brown-part-i-the-foundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denise Scott Brown</a> among its 2016 beneficiaries. With a highly ethical drumroll, we're pleased to introduce this year's outstanding eight fellows:</p><ul><li>Mario Cucinella</li><li>Stein Halvorsen</li><li>Giancarlo Mazzanti</li><li>Bong-Seek Oh</li><li>Jose Luis Salinas</li><li>Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas</li><li>Bruno Stagno</li><li>Ishtiaque Zahir&nbsp;</li></ul> https://archinect.com/news/article/131581017/architect-us-an-innovative-international-architectural-training-program-calling-for-host-firms-across-the-us Architect-US: An Innovative International Architectural Training Program Calling For Host Firms Across The US Sponsor 2015-07-13T14:40:00-04:00 >2015-07-13T14:46:22-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5p/5p34c2las6foy9un.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><br><em><strong>This post is brought to you by <a href="http://www.architect-us.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Architect-US</a>.</strong></em><br>&nbsp;<p>In a globalized market, it is increasingly important for design firms to have the contacts, skills and cultural sensitivity to work across borders. There are global issues affecting everybody that intersect the world and the industry is needed of platforms that promote cross-pollination and encourage global dialogues, breaking down bureaucracy and immigration barriers.</p><p>Conceived as a liaison between rising global architectural talents and U.S.-based firms, <a href="http://www.architect-us.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Architect-US</a> is a groundbreaking professional career training program, that sponsors highly qualified bi/multilingual international architects and engineers to work in the U.S., as part of the U.S. Government J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The program offers US firms a valuable resource to connect and deepen ties with designers in emerging and established markets, with young professionals -from Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East- eager to learn from American techniques and me...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/111270452/winners-of-the-leaf-awards-2014 Winners of the LEAF Awards 2014 Justine Testado 2014-10-14T18:18:00-04:00 >2018-10-25T19:17:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/24/24i8jyjdl0j1l6zx.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The results of the LEAF Awards 2014 are out! Every year, the LEAF International highlights projects that are perceived as setting the standard for the international architecture and design community in various categories. Winners were recognized at an awards ceremony at the Swissotel in D&uuml;sseldorf/Neuss, Germany on October 10. This year's overall winner was One Central Park in Sydney, Australia by Ateliers Jean Nouvel + PTW Architects -- adding one more award to the list for the project.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Overall Winner (above) + Best Sustainable Development of the Year: Ateliers Jean Nouvel and PTW Architects, One Central Park, Sydney, Australia.</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/zl/zl528m5ktefasch5.jpg"></p> <p>&darr; Residential Building of the Year - Single Occupancy: studio mk27, P house, Sao Paulo, Brazil.</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/47/47ib7ipshbtibx3n.jpg"></p> <p>&darr; Best Future Building of the Year - Drawing Board: MZ Architects, The Ring House, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/30/3024hcujrrh1rfs8.jpg"></p> <p>&darr; International Interior Design Award: Wilmotte &amp; Associ&eacute;s SA, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ay/ayio6j92z0uw5r3y.jpg"></p> <p>&darr; Public Building of the Year: O'Donnell + Tuomey / London School of Economics and Political Science, Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, London, UK.</p> <p><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ij/ijr2we5gi74jq04u.jpg"></p> <p><strong>See more of the winning projects on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/winners_of_the_leaf_awards_2014/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</strong></p> <p>Previously: <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/106578975/the-leaf-awards-2014-shortlist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The LEAF Awards 2014 shortlist</a></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/110274683/world-architecture-festival-2014-day-1-winners World Architecture Festival 2014 - Day 1 winners Justine Testado 2014-10-01T19:31:00-04:00 >2014-10-08T23:30:42-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/68/68gdrnxv38wnwgkr.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The World Architecture Festival 2014 is now in full swing at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, and the Day 1 competition winners have been revealed. The international live competition is unique in that it lets anyone apply and have a chance to win and event attendees can see the competition unfold before their eyes...For Day 1, the "super jury" selected 16 winners worldwide -- including projects in Vietnam, Iran, Brazil, Turkey, and the UK.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Here's a few winning projects in the Completed Buildings and Future Projects categories.</p><p>(Pictured above) Completed Buildings - House: House for Trees, Vietnam, by Vo Trong Nghia Architects</p><p>&darr; Completed Buildings - Housing: The Carve, Norway, by A-Lab</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/s4/s4znx14eieezxyrc.jpg"></p><p>&darr; Completed Buildings - Religion: La Ascension del Se&ntilde;or Church, Spain, by AGi architects</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/4r/4r3hn1sqxe5x1gel.jpg"></p><p>&darr; Future Projects - Culture: Freedom of the Press Monument, Brazil, by Gustavo Penna Arquiteto &amp; Associados</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/st/stqj99ijbnmmdlrj.jpg"></p><p>&darr; Future Projects - Commercial mixed-use: Isfahan Dreamland Commercial Center, Iran, by Farshad Mehdizadeh Architects</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ey/ey62jn3fxwjegett.jpg"></p><p>&darr; Future Projects - House: The Olive Grove, Australia, by Ian Moore Architects</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ce/cepxtiqw6b29opja.jpg"></p><p><strong>Find the rest of the winners and other project details on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/world_architecture_festival_2014_-_day_1_winners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</strong></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/109258234/the-getty-foundation-selects-the-first-10-modern-projects-to-receive-grants-in-worldwide-preservation-effort The Getty Foundation selects the first 10 modern projects to receive grants in worldwide preservation effort Justine Testado 2014-09-18T15:07:00-04:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/s2/s281l23n1qanmok1.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>For the sake of preserving the holy modern architectural canon (and some), The Getty Foundation officially announced today the first 10 projects to receive grants of their Keeping it Modern initiative. In a race against time among other challenging factors, the philanthropic effort aims to conserve the world's architectural landmarks of the 20th century.</p><p>The Foundation states Keeping it Modern will address the pressing issues involved with the conservation of modern architectural heritage through the support for key model projects. Each grant project was selected for its architectural significance and its potential to advance conservation practices relevant to modern architecture.</p><p>The first ten projects selected to receive funding are:</p><p>(Above) Louis Kahn&rsquo;s Salk Institute for Biological Studies</p><p>J&oslash;rn Utzon&rsquo;s Sydney Opera House<img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/du/du509lx90l79ljwu.jpg"></p><p>Hilario Candela&rsquo;s Miami Marine Stadium<br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/nu/nuwhs0ap0vfodstg.jpg"></p><p>Alvar Aalto&rsquo;s Paimio Sanatorium<img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ee/ee2u4suzfske6jhq.jpg"></p><p>Frank Lloyd Wright&rsquo;s Robie House<br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/xz/xz4g2n6bupzp44um.jpg"></p><p>Ray and Charles Eames&rsquo; residence &lsquo;The Eames House&rsquo;<img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/4s/4slo03ymxffsamkg.jpg"></p><p>I.M. Pei&rsquo;s Luc...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/107035932/submit-your-vision42-entries-to-transform-manhattan-s-42nd-street-registration-due-september-8 Submit your Vision42 entries to transform Manhattan's 42nd Street – Registration due September 8 Archinect 2014-08-20T19:04:00-04:00 >2014-08-20T19:08:00-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5v/5vyi7l5abianrkqc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>You don't have to be a New Yorker to submit design ideas for a river-to-river, auto-free light rail boulevard in Manhattan's iconic 42nd Street: Open to all architects, planners, and urban designers, the <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/competition/vision42_design_international_competition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vision42 design competition</a> invites proposals from around the world to transform the street into a "world-class boulevard complete with a high-quality public spaces and a light-rail tram."</p><p>Registration ends September 8, 2014, and (digital) submissions for phase 1 are expected by October 1. And did we mention that $10,000 are waiting for the lucky winner as well as a feature in the <em>Architect's Newspaper</em> for the jury&rsquo;s top selected projects? Well, there you go.</p><p>From the competition brief:</p><p>"The first phase of the competition will be entirely digital, permitting applicants to submit their entries electronically, greatly expanding opportunities for participation globally. Upon selection of finalists by the jury, those selected shall prepare and send boards for the exhibition to a designated...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/105567174/structural-awards-2014-shortlist-is-announced Structural Awards 2014 shortlist is announced Justine Testado 2014-08-01T17:52:00-04:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9g/9gmnmelin4982lxf.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>It's that time of year again. The Institution of Structural Engineers revealed the 2014 shortlist for their annual Structural Awards today. The awards recognize achievement, innovation, and excellence in the field of structural engineering in addition to promoting its significant role in the creation of inventive design solutions.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Here's a glimpse of the shortlisted projects:</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/37/37q2kacp0i72cmid.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/pz/pzzll7445wegvo7f.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/tn/tngpzqii2ubsqz6o.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/37/37e7aygvcogwehfr.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/gz/gzihsdvxtuglndsl.jpg"></p><p>Find more photos and other details on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/structural_awards_2014_shortlist_is_announced/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/105266666/more-photos-from-the-reford-gardens-15th-international-garden-festival-in-quebec More photos from the Reford Gardens 15th International Garden Festival in Quebec Justine Testado 2014-07-28T20:25:00-04:00 >2014-07-29T12:38:45-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ss/ssrqwg8t25dgb03n.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>If you couldn't get enough photos of the 22 installations at the 15th International Garden Festival in Quebec's Reford Gardens, you're in for a little treat. Established in 2000, the International Garden Festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world and it continues to gain recognition...The Gardens will remain open until September 28, 2014.</p></em><br /><br /><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/vf/vf74902r8o8qqk1d.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/9v/9vu4zo52egqkvj8a.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/4t/4t3lfsedxxr61ngp.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/mw/mwefj88bz2p79ux2.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/yo/yowp297u1sxqxhtn.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/do/do2n9b22uylumax0.jpg"></p><p>Find more photos and other details on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/more_photos_from_the_reford_gardens_15th_international_garden_festival_in_q/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/104422375/italian-team-wins-first-place-at-the-solar-decathlon-europe-2014 Italian team wins first place at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 Justine Testado 2014-07-17T20:32:00-04:00 >2014-07-22T18:09:48-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/hv/hvwe7tylh6f0ut8w.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The top three winners of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 were recently announced during the awards ceremony this past weekend in Versailles, France. For two years, the 20 student teams worked to build a full-scale, fully functioning solar-powered house.</p></em><br /><br /><p>(Pictured above) <strong>1st Place/Overall: </strong>"Rhome for Dencity" by Team Rhome (Universit&aacute; Degli Studi di Roma TRE)</p><p><strong>2nd Place:</strong> "Phil&eacute;as" by Atlantic Challenge (Nantes, France)</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/72/7240nedqzdse327u.jpg"></p><p><strong>3rd Place:</strong> "A Home with a Skin" by Pr&ecirc;t-&agrave;-loger (TU Delft, The Netherlands)<br><a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/94365163/saving-face-pr-t-loger-designs-solar-powered-skin-to-preserve-dutch-row-houses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Previously on Archinect)</a></p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/rc/rcjzocsjqyv4ikja.jpg"></p><p>Head over to <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/italian_team_wins_first_place_at_the_solar_decathlon_europe_2014/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a> for more.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/103710295/world-architecture-festival-announces-2014-awards-shortlist World Architecture Festival announces 2014 awards shortlist Justine Testado 2014-07-08T14:57:00-04:00 >2014-07-16T21:23:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2k/2kg8ljilvuemr3d8.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The 2014 shortlist for the highly anticipated World Architecture Festival has been announced! Taking place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on October 1-3, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards is unique in that anyone can apply to the competition and have a chance to win. Additionally, event attendees can witness architecture teams present their projects and then listen to the jury's responses.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The global shortlist is a hefty one, as it includes architects from over 40 countries and over 30 categories. Here's a couple of this year's projects (perhaps you may have seen some of them before):</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/sq/sqzbsnikn404q0w0.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/9t/9tnzmky5gspttu8m.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/x8/x8vjx8de1it0ejs3.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/5c/5cybbknuen4ygpwc.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/su/sufbhsgdsi2j8347.jpg"></p><p>More projects on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/world_architecture_festival_announces_2014_awards_shortlist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/103653413/winners-of-azure-magazine-s-4th-annual-az-awards Winners of AZURE Magazine’s 4th annual AZ Awards Justine Testado 2014-07-07T20:33:00-04:00 >2014-07-16T19:14:30-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/yc/yckfev64v13lap4e.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Leading Canadian contemporary design magazine AZURE celebrates the best of cross-disciplinary design in their annual AZ Awards, now in its fourth year. As the only open international competition of its kind in Canada, the AZ Awards welcomed projects from designers, architects, firms, and manufacturers from all disciplines, and from students as well.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Here's a glimpse of this year's winners:</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/sw/swyapsacvunpta1n.jpg"><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/hh/hheuvwhyi285cmjr.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/jn/jnb73w7dax6fsdrk.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/aw/aw6sgu2q169lcjts.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/tj/tj77v12gr4hy2g2z.jpg"></p><p>Find out more on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/winners_of_azure_magazines_4th_annual_az_awards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/103270581/call-for-submissions-vision42-is-now-accepting-proposals-to-repurpose-nyc-s-iconic-42nd-street CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Vision42 is now accepting proposals to repurpose NYC’s iconic 42nd Street Justine Testado 2014-07-02T21:12:00-04:00 >2014-07-07T17:05:02-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/lm/lm2jfwndwhsr07wn.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/competition/vision42_design_international_competition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vision42's Design International Competition</a> is inviting architects, planners, and urban designers worldwide to send their ideas for a river-to-river and auto-free light rail boulevard in New York City's 42nd Street.</p><p>To address the iconic street's heavy traffic and noise, Vision42 set up the competition to garner interest in their initiative and potentially repurpose 42nd Street into a pedestrian-friendly urban space. From there, they hope the competition will serve as a 21st-century model for a live/work urban environment and transportation hub.</p><p>More details below:</p><p>"The first phase of the competition will be entirely digital, permitting applicants to submit their entries electronically, greatly expanding opportunities for participation globally. Upon selection of finalists by the jury, those selected shall prepare and send boards for the exhibition to a designated address in New York City.</p><p>The winning design will be one that utilizes the potential of the boulevard to inspire New Yorkers...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/103263357/sixty-nominees-announced-for-the-inside-world-interior-of-the-year-2014 Sixty nominees announced for the INSIDE World Interior of the Year 2014 Justine Testado 2014-07-02T19:05:00-04:00 >2014-07-05T15:43:37-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ea/eaheduudt2glykto.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>INSIDE: World Festival of Interiors has revealed 60 nominees who will compete for the top-notch World Interior of the Year 2014. From schools, offices, airports, and restaurants, and some renewed interiors of historic buildings, the stakes are high indeed for an award of this caliber.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Nominees will go head-to-head against each other through live presentations and debates during the 2014 INSIDE World Festival of Interiors on October 1-3 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. An overall winner will then be announced.</p><p>Here's a few of this year's contenders:</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/m0/m05xgujrdu0rv1gc.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/wk/wkeeyhjutc4vku9k.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/zj/zj0dpd6dwbhoa76m.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/tt/tt84y229011upv8m.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/zx/zxq1wiz0f7ql26a6.jpg"></p><p>See more on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/nominees_announced_for_the_inside_world_interior_of_the_year_2014/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/102798326/ctbuh-announces-the-2014-best-tall-buildings-regional-winners CTBUH announces the 2014 Best Tall Buildings regional winners Justine Testado 2014-06-26T17:50:00-04:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/uk/ukxm7muwwfnqeu02.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) revealed the regional winners of this year's Best Tall Buildings. Every year, a jury panel of industry experts acknowledge new projects that have contributed majorly to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment. Achieving exemplary sustainability is also recognized.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Out of 88 entries -- most of them submitted from Asia followed by Europe -- four winners were chosen:</p><ul><li><strong>Americas: </strong>The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, Portland, OR, USA</li><li><strong>Asia &amp; Australia</strong>: One Central Park, Sydney, Australia</li><li><strong>Europe</strong>: De Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands</li><li><strong>Middle East &amp; Africa</strong>: Cayan Tower, Dubai, UAE</li></ul><p>During the CTBUH 13TH Annual Awards Symposium at Chicago's Illinois Institute of Technology on November 6, an overall &ldquo;Best Tall Building Worldwide&rdquo; will be named from the four regional winners after presentations by the owners and architects of each building.</p><p>The symposium will be followed by the Awards Ceremony and Dinner in the Mies van der Rohe-designed Crown Hall.</p><p>Head over to <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/ctbuh_announces_the_2014_best_tall_buildings_regional_winners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a> to find out more.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/102785435/35-of-the-world-s-palaces-gathered-into-one-quaint-interactive-infographic 35 of the world's palaces gathered into one quaint, interactive infographic Justine Testado 2014-06-26T14:19:00-04:00 >2014-07-01T23:04:04-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/u4/u4uw7jrlb5jf7ezx.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Although it can't compare to experiencing their grandeur in real life, <a href="http://www.movoto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Movoto</a>&nbsp;gives a snapshot of 35 of the world's most recognized palaces in one interactive infographic. The Movoto team created the graphic and focused on analyzing palaces to catch a glimpse of the power, wealth, the rich history, and the architectural styles of various countries.</p><p>Hovering over the infographic displays each palace's dimensions (to scale, based on pixels), descriptions, resident, and current status.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ia/iag5rt63oyboo90s.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ik/ikzx4760e2k3dijt.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/qv/qvypgnl3jlxcu79x.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/t1/t1li36r21mtyj8ay.jpg"><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/lk/lki63280sn2ojxxl.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/yc/ych6c1qpn55r5bo7.jpg"><br>&nbsp;</p><p>See the full infographic <a href="http://www.movoto.com/blog/novelty-real-estate/palaces-around-the-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/101784206/jury-members-of-the-2015-holcim-awards-are-announced Jury members of the 2015 Holcim Awards are announced Justine Testado 2014-06-13T13:55:00-04:00 >2014-06-17T17:39:07-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cn/cnp9mq2f5z2ea6zk.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The fourth cycle of the Holcim Awards has appointed its international expert jury members, who will take on the big task of selecting this cycle's winners of the prestigious global competition, which has a total cash prize of US$2 million...More than 6,000 submissions from 152 countries were sent to this year's call for entries. Later this year, regional winners will be selected based on their team's entry addresses the competition's target issues regarding sustainable construction.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The jury members are:</p><ul><li><strong>Mohsen Mostafavi</strong> (head), Dean of the Graduate School of Design (GSD), <a href="http://archinect.com/harvard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard University</a> (USA)</li><li><strong>Marc Ang&eacute;lil</strong>, Senior Dean, Department of Architecture, <a href="http://archinect.com/ethz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ETH Zurich</a> (Switzerland)</li><li><strong>Alejandro Aravena</strong>, Executive Director, Elemental (Chile)</li><li><strong>Maria Atkinson</strong>, Founding CEO, Green Building Council of Australia (Australia)</li><li><strong>Yolanda Kakabadse</strong>, President, WWF International (Ecuador)</li><li><strong>Matthias Schuler</strong>, Founder, Transsolar Energietechnik (Germany)</li><li><strong>Rolf Soiron</strong>, Chairman, Holcim Foundation (Switzerland)</li></ul><p>Read more on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/jury_members_of_the_2015_holcim_awards_are_announced/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/100707493/new-u-s-embassy-in-the-hague-netherlands-breaks-ground New U.S. Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands breaks ground Justine Testado 2014-05-30T13:49:00-04:00 >2014-05-30T13:51:02-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/hd/hdpdlr4o9omoec3u.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Over in The Hague in The Netherlands, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy earlier this week. Located on a 10-acre site in the Wassenaar municipality, some features of the $206 million project will include a chancery office building, a U.S. Marine Corps residence, a utility building, and multiple access pavilions.</p></em><br /><br /><p><a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/450/moore-ruble-yudell-architects-planners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moore Ruble Yudell Architects &amp; Planners</a> of Santa Monica, CA will be project architect with Caddell Construction Company of Montgomery, AL for construction.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/er/ern0w6za9f8c4loo.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/fx/fxi517q4jftroxj3.jpg"></p><p>Find more about the project on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/new_u.s._embassy_in_the_hague_netherlands_breaks_ground/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/99434491/a-glimpse-into-the-winning-projects-of-the-latest-a-design-award-competition A glimpse into the winning projects of the latest A’ Design Award & Competition Justine Testado 2014-05-08T20:54:00-04:00 >2014-05-13T22:59:17-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/oy/oybou3wsweqy6qoz.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The competitive nature of the architecture and design world is inevitable, with exceptional projects getting more recognition than others that deserve just as much. The A' (A-Prime) Design Award &amp; Competition not only wants to highlight great designs and products, but also to boost publicity opportunities for designers of all disciplines and experiences worldwide. Just recently, the annual program announced the winning projects for the 2013-2014 period.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Here's a few of our favorite winners from the architecture and interiors categories:</p><p>(Pictured above): School of Technology Higher Education Institution by Nuno Montenegro</p><p>The Ring House &amp; Atelier by MZ Architects</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/g1/g1i58gh9geishq21.jpg"></p><p>Rising Moon Pavilion by Daydreamers Design</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/yh/yhnsy21i4dd64xnr.jpg"></p><p>Randen Arashiyama Station Railway station by GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/i9/i9ahvafifqmurb0s.jpg"></p><p>Gamsei Cocktail Bar by Buero Wagner / F. Wagner with A. Kreft.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/86/86nrsufjqle5oklp.jpg"></p><p>yoshi bar 2nd Provisional Bar by Naoya Matsumoto.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/zf/zfzvtae4aqj14nxx.jpg"></p><p>Find more A'Design Award projects and other details on <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/a_glimpse_into_the_winning_projects_of_the_latest_a_design_award_competitio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/98028871/wheelwright-prize-2014-finalists-announced Wheelwright Prize 2014 finalists announced Justine Testado 2014-04-14T14:27:00-04:00 >2014-04-15T12:00:24-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/y2/y289y5jk8f8kc8x5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Seven finalists have been announced for <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/91234757/100-000-wheelwright-prize-details-announced-for-2014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Wheelwright Prize 2014</a>. Established by Harvard GSD in 1935, the prize awards a $100,000 travel-based research grant to an early-career architect worldwide whose proposal best conveys original, scholarly, and professional design. Since 2013, the prize is applicable to any architect who graduated within the last 15 years from a professionally accredited architecture degree program. Emphasizing international research, the winner must spend at least six months working outside of their home country and not in the U.S.</p><p>The 2014 competition received nearly 200 submissions from 46 countries. This year's jury featured GSD Dean Mohsen Mostafavi; GSD professors; and architects Jorge Silvetti, I&ntilde;aki Abalos, and Silvia Benedito; Museum of Modern Art architecture curator Pedro Gadanho; New York architect Linda Pollak of Marpillero Pollak; and Shohei Shigematsu, partner of OMA and its New York office director.</p><p>The jury selected the following finalists:</p><p><strong>Jose...</strong></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/93446523/120-hours-2014-competition-prepares-for-feb-17-launch 120 HOURS 2014 competition prepares for Feb. 17 launch Justine Testado 2014-02-14T14:45:00-05:00 >2014-02-14T14:48:11-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/m9/m9z1wdvw5eif0hnf.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em>120 Hours</em> is a choice competition for students who love&nbsp;&mdash; or perhaps need&nbsp;&mdash; an extra dose of adrenaline rushing through their blood. As its name states, the competition challenges participants to solve a complex and socially relevant problem in exactly 120 hours, or 5 days. 120 Hours 2014 begins once the assignment is revealed on Monday, Feb. 17 at 14:00 (GMT+1) and ends on Saturday, Feb. 22. Three winning proposals will be selected.&nbsp;<br><br>120 Hours has grown immensely since its inception in 2010. Last year's edition brought in a record-breaking 420 student teams from 103 Universities in 44 countries. For 2014, the <em>120 Hours </em>group hopes to have the winning submission realized.</p><p>This year's jury features:</p><ul><li>Ellen van Loon - OMA partner and 120 Hours jury leader</li><li>Nanne de Ru - co-founder of Powerhouse Company and director of The Berlage</li><li>Eva Franch i Gilabert - director of Storefront for Art and Architecture; founder of office of architectural affairs</li><li>Alfredo Brillembourg - Urban Think-Tank founding ...</li></ul> https://archinect.com/news/article/93401323/seventy-six-nominations-listed-for-designs-of-the-year-2014 Seventy-six nominations listed for Designs of the Year 2014 Justine Testado 2014-02-11T21:27:00-05:00 >2014-02-17T17:19:37-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/hb/hb3pyrdtplev34k0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Nominations were announced for Designs of the Year 2014 -- the event where work from the "cool kids" in the big world of design are sure to be found [...] A total of 76 nominees include international stars, crowd-funded start-ups, and student projects. A winner in each category and one overall winner will be announced later this year. All nominations will be exhibited at London's Design Museum starting March 26 - Aug. 25, 2014</p></em><br /><br /><p>Here's a small selection of this year's nominated designs.</p><p><strong>Architecture - MAKOKO FLOATING SCHOOL</strong> - Designed by NL&Eacute;, Makoko Community Building Team Photo by NL&Eacute;</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/we/weoxry95vpekav6a.jpg"><br><br><strong>Furniture - NEW INTERIOR FOR UNITED NATIONS NORTH DELEGATES&rsquo; LOUNGE (NEW YORK) </strong>- Designed by Hella Jongerius, together with Rem Koolhaas, Irma Boom, Gabriel Lester and Louise Schouwenberg. Photograph by Frank Oudeman<br><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/64/6426qki0upvx0gsv.jpg"><br><br><strong>Graphics - CHINEASY</strong> - Created by ShaoLan Hsueh with Illustrations by Noma Bar. Photo by Brave New World<br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/ot/otf3fyde7nmry9oi.jpg"><br><br><br><strong>Digital - LEGO CALENDAR</strong> - Designed by Adrian Westaway, Clara Gaggero, Duncan Fitzsimons, Simon Emberton. Photographs by Adrian Westaway<br><br><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/cp/cp8mfgvj5n8za9lc.jpg"><br><br>Find the complete list at <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/seventy-six_nominations_listed_for_designs_of_the_year_20141/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bustler</a>.</p>