We've published a fascinating 2-part discussion this week between Archinect's Aaron Plewke and Swiss architect Philippe Rahm. The feature covers Rahm's background and work surrounding issues of biology, chemistry and the environment.
Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) seeking Architect/Designer in Rotterdam, NL For a number of projects in early design phases OMA is looking for strong designers. You will work as a team member, able to create powerful new ideas both in collaboration and independently. All positions are based in our Rotterdam offices and start imminently...
I've been waiting patiently for this feature for ages. Google Maps has finally introduced a "cycling" option for their Google Maps directions feature. Living in LA, with crazy drivers and bad roads, this feature will be a very nice addition while planning my next cross-town adventure. Google (or Apple), if you're listening, my next request is integration with the iPhone app, with turn-by-turn voice navigation. More info at Google Maps Mania
The 10 MW Tower is an eco skyscraper and renewable energy generating machine that harvests wind and solar power. A 5 MW wind turbine sits at the top of the building harnessing the wind, while the power of the sun is collected via a 3 MW concentrating solar system plus a 2 MW solar updraft system. Designed by UAE-based Studied Impact, this 50 story skyscraper will put out 10 times as much energy as it needs, pumping renewable power back into the Dubai electric grid. Inhabitat
Any | Log Magazine have amasses all their content from Any Magazine 0-27 to their full library of ANY books and their newest project Log, as well as the Cynthia Davidson edited series the Writing Architecture Series into a new seamless web presence that joins the past with the present. enjoy!
1100 Architect seeking Architect - Revit in New York, NY 1100 Architect is seeking architects with a minimum of 2 years experience using REVIT for various projects ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 Sq. Ft. Candidates must have a strong background in architecture from design to construction administration and possess advanced communication skills and strong teamwork abilities...
In the past five years, life in this bushy little patch of western Kenya has improved dramatically. Agricultural yields have doubled; child mortality has dropped by 30 percent; school attendance has shot up and so have test scores, putting one local school second in the area, when it used to be ranked 17th; and cellphone ownership (a telltale sign of prosperity in rural Africa) has increased fourfold. NYT
Some of the photos displayed below show exquisite furniture, created by the famous minimalist sculptor Donald Judd. These masterpieces of design are meant for furnishing apartments that also contain famous abstract paintings. The rest of the photos show ordinary cheap furniture.
The Chicago architect Bruce Graham died. From the 1960s to 1980s, he was the 'top man' at SOM and is best known for the Sears (uhhhh Willis) Tower and Hancock Tower. chicago tribune
Yesterday I visited the VitraHaus which was designed by Herzog & De Meuron in Weil am Rhein in Germany, next to Basel.
The design features stacked logs that are shaped like long houses.
You can find some 200+ images here.
Here's an archi-themed video for y'all. It's got houses, furniture, urbanism, and a friendly bulldozer, oh aaand a great song. "Yay! We learned over the weekend that our music video for “Bulldozer” won the jury prize for The 3rd Annual DIY Music Video Contest, presented by Locus@KSW and the San Francisco International Asian American Film Fest. Yay, yay, yay!" The Invisible Cities
[Melissa Hung (director) and Seng Chen (director of photography)]
