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Standout sports architecture and stadiums in 2024

2024-12-22T11:24:00-05:00

In 2024, there was no shortage of exciting news in the world of sports architecture and design. Developments in this space included the completion of long-awaited projects, groundbreakings, and renovations. Other notable stories featured first-of-its-kind and record-breaking projects that could signal what the future of sports architecture could look like.

Greener approaches to stadium design, along with a prioritization to integrate mixed-use schemes that, aside from sports, include public space, greater accessibility offerings, and even housing were common across projects this year.

As part of Archinect's 2024 Year In Review, take a look at some of the best sports architecture and stadium projects in our news this year.

Previously on Archinect: New photos of Populous' modular Cricket World Cup stadium ahead of June games

Populous designs modular Cricket World Cup stadium on Long Island

In January, Populous released designs for a modular, 34,000-seat cricket stadium for the Men's T2...

10 architectural details we enjoyed this week

2024-12-21T10:00:00-05:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Details.

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↑ Fergie-Whistler Cabin in Whistler, Canada by Studio AR&D Architects

↑ Time Valley in Shenzhen, China by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

↑ Cabin by a Lake in Muskoka, Canada by Still Architects

↑ Ju+ Coffee in Nanjing, China by modum atelier; Photo: Howie

↑ AB+D House in Los Angeles, CA by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]; Photo: Paul Vu

↑ West Village Townhouse in New York, NY by Haute Architecture DPC; Interiors: Haute Interior

↑ Youthhostel Gerlos in Krimml, Austria by Lechner & Lechner Architects; Interiors: Stephan Keil; Photo: Julian Höck

↑ Plykea Workshop in London, United Kingdom by Erbar Mattes

↑ MRIIA HOUS...

10 stair designs we liked this week

2024-12-14T08:00:00-05:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Stairs.

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↑ Villa M in Mies, Switzerland by Leopold Banchini Architects; Photo: Rory Gardiner

↑ ARAKAWA Bldg. in Tokyo, Japan by NIKKEN SEKKEI; Photo: Harunori Noda (Gankohsha)

↑ Casey Casey Showroom in Paris, France by Atelier NEA; Photo: Lorenzo Zandri

↑ Porcelain Factory Plugin Revival in Jingdezhen, China by Liu Kecheng Design Studio and People’s Architecture Office (PAO); Photo: Zhuyumeng

↑ House in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic by BYRÓ architekti; Photo: Alex Shoots Buildings

↑ Manhattan Brownstone in New York, NY by Delson or Sherman Architects; Photo: Jason Schmidt

↑ Uncloud Coffee in Bang Saen, Thailand by Unknown Surface Studio;...

Olafur Eliasson's inaugural Shinan Art Island Project installation opens in South Korea

2024-12-11T13:05:00-05:00

Olafur Eliasson has shared photos of the new Breathing earth sphere immersive installation project in Shinan County, South Korea. The installation is the first to be created for the larger Shinan Art Island Project on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site listed archipelago that will bring different artists and designers together to create a special destination experience under the banner '1 Island, 1 Museum.'

Photo: courtesy of Kyungsub Shin

Visitors will first arrive at the domed space on top of Docho Island via a tree-line approach that takes them to a contemplative resting place framed by a single Hackberry tree.

Photo: courtesy of Kyungsub Shin

From there, the installation is accessed from an entry point embedded within the hillside and leading to the inside of a spherical subterranean space lined in lava stone and a tri-color palette of tiles that offer the illusion of three-dimensionality and physical impression of "tumbling through space."

Photo: courtesy of Kyungsub Shin

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Wuhan ski resort rises with terraced pixels and swooping form by CLOU architects

2024-12-11T00:42:00-05:00

The Wuhan Ski Resort, located in the Huangpi district of Wuhan, China, has emerged as a new landmark in the region, offering a fusion of sports, entertainment, and retail within a striking architectural framework. Designed by CLOU Architects, the 178,000-square-meter complex integrates a broad array of functions, including a half-kilometer-long indoor ski slope, retail precincts, outdoor carnival areas, and lakeside leisure zones. The resort reflects a growing interest in snow sports in China, fueled in part by the popularity of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

An overhead perspective highlights the sweeping architectural form of the ski slope and the colorful retail pavilions lining the central lake. © Shrimp Studio

The architecture employs a modular façade system composed of “three-dimensional pixels,” unifying the visual language across the various structures. This terraced aesthetic is both functional and expressive, providing a cohesive identity to the diverse building typolog...

10 new architectural landscapes & outdoor spaces that stood out this week

2024-12-07T08:00:00-05:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

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↑ Buji Playgrounds in Shenzhen, China by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

↑ House in Longbranch, WA by mwworks architecture + design; Photo: Andrew Pogue

↑ SkyBase One in Carvoeiro, Portugal by Bespoke Architects; Landscape: Jardim Vista; Photo: João Morgado

↑ Uncloud Coffee in Bang Saen, Thailand by Unknown Surface Studio; Photo: Rungkit Charoenwat

↑ Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos in Baja California, Mexico by Guerin Glass Architects

↑ Mini Garden by Tuğçe Taylan

↑ ATour Town Parent-Child Activity Center in Qingdao, China by GN Architects; Landscape: Aopa Landscape Design; Photo: Liangwenjun

↑ House in Kutná Hora, Czech...

Mocha Mousse is the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year

2024-12-05T14:50:00-05:00

The official Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 is "Mocha Mousse." The coffee-inspired tone "transports our senses into pleasure," the company claims, while celebrating a connection to the natural world. It follows a 2024 in which the less-versatile Peach Fuzz was marketed as being the dominant color strain. The annual announcement is always followed by criticism about the brand tie-ins that accompany it (though, as the New Jersey-based institute's Vice President Laurie Pressman said last year, it is generally meant to instigate a "conversation around color" in design circles worldwide).

Pressman says of the 2025 selection: "The everlasting search for harmony filters through into every aspect of our lives including our relationships, the work we do, our social connections and the natural environment that surrounds us. Harmony brings feelings of contentment, inspiring a posi9ve state of inner peace, calm, and balance as well as being tuned in with the world around us. Harmony embrace...

BIG and Nokken unveil “Softshell”: a modular tent for sustainable, off-grid architecture

2024-12-04T15:13:00-05:00

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has collaborated with modular architecture company Nokken to create Softshell, a semi-permanent, timber-framed tent designed to address sustainability challenges in hospitality and residential design.

The Softshell’s timber frame and recyclable canvas create a low-impact accommodation solution. Image courtesy of Nokken

Softshell is a response to the rising demand for adaptable structures that harmonize with their surroundings while minimizing ecological impact. Constructed from glued-laminated timber and a recyclable canvas, the lightweight structure prioritizes portability without sacrificing architectural integrity.

The Softshell’s open, modular interior offers a blend of comfort and natural light. Image courtesy of Nokken

“This project reimagines what a mobile structure can achieve,” explains Finn Nørkjær, Partner at BIG. “Softshell moves beyond the aesthetic of temporary design, offering something that blends seamlessly into the environment while deliveri...

Editor's Picks #565

2024-12-02T00:55:00-05:00

The latest entry in the Deans List series, with USC Architecture Dean Brett Steele generated some discussion with Thayer-D and Will Galloway both ultimately agreeing that "North America cities are not being built in the nicest way right now. Lots of...car-dominated planning in general that does not compare well with what we did in the past…Somehow we seem incapable of that kind of outcome with our current planning laws and economy."

Plus, in celebration of International Coffee Day Archinect picked a few favorite examples of new café designs. Bench appreciated the "breadth of projects shown here across cultures. Really lovely work happening in far flung corners of the world that i never would have seen otherwise. Awesome article, more of this".

Mamonaku Kohi in Quezon City, Philippines

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The new NCARB Competency Standard for Architects outlines 16 key competencies. Donna Sink felt "These all seem reasonable". For their part bennyc thought "16 is a big change and valuable addition"...

SOM and Neri debut inaugural line of urban furniture

2024-11-29T08:45:00-05:00

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has collaborated with Italian manufacturer Neri on a collection of outdoor furniture products. Named the Nebula collection, the products are designed to fill a need for considered, versatile street furniture to populate main streets and urban corridors. The collection includes bench seating, stools, tables, and a bicycle rack.

“This is a collection born of necessity,” said Carlos Madrid III, Senior Associate Principal at SOM, about the collection. “Our firm has a long history of working at the urban scale, and we have consistently found a dearth of products in the marketplace that are flexible enough to work at the scale of the conversation, as well as the scale of the city.”

Archinect's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

2024-11-28T09:00:00-05:00

The holiday season is here, and if you're looking for the perfect gift to celebrate, it's time to take a peek at Archinect's curated 2024 gift guide with items selected personally by our editorial team.

Whether you're an architect, student, or just a straight-up fan of all things design, we've got you covered. This year, our recommendations ranged in scope from must-see documentaries to home goods to architect-designed timepieces and everything that falls between.

The list is broken down into broader categories for your convenience. Now, let's take a look, vet some of the gift ideas, contemplate, test, choose, and enjoy!

Watches designed by (some Pritzker-winning) architects

Image credit: Louis Vuitton

Frank Gehry for Louis Vuitton: Tambour Moon Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève Sapphire — Sold here

What's better than Frank's longstanding collaboration with the luxury retailer? The watch is part of a unique collection inspired by the architecture of Gehry's Fondation Louis Vuitton in Pa...

Archinect入驻微信，小红书平台 / Archinect launches on WeChat and RED in China

2024-11-27T19:35:00-05:00

Archinect is thrilled to announce our official debut on two of China’s leading social media platforms—WeChat and RED (Xiaohongshu). This milestone marks an important step in Archinect’s 27-year mission of connecting the global architecture community. With an official presence on these platforms, we aim to establish closer connections with Chinese-speaking architects and design enthusiasts.

Since its founding in 1997, Archinect has been dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among architects worldwide. By launching on WeChat and RED, we’re excited to bring Archinect’s distinctive voice to China’s thriving architecture and design scene while introducing exclusive content tailored for our growing audience.

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WeChat is China’s premier all-in-one platform for messaging, digital publishing, and social media, with over 1 billion active users. Through our official WeChat account, we’ll deliver the latest architectural news, interviews, and updates, tailored t...

OMA shows off special sculptural interventions for Louis Vuitton in Manhattan

2024-11-27T15:52:00-05:00

OMA has shared with Archinect photos from a new Shohei Shigematsu-led temporary installation and retail space for Louis Vuitton in Midtown Manhattan that has captured the critical attention of New Yorkers in the buildup to the holiday shopping season.

This is OMA's second collaboration with the global luxury brand. Louis Vuitton covered the facade of its currently under-renovation flagship store on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue with a set of faux Trianon Grey canvas trunks while opening a five-story pop-up space next door, filled with Shigematsu’s four freestanding sculptural interventions and featuring the first branded café and American location for the French chocolatier Maxime Frédéric.

Image courtesy Louis Vuitton

The temporary facade built for the flagship location weighs over 5,000 pounds and was designed in-house by LVMH's architects as the American follow-up to a somewhat contentious first apparition on the Champs-Elysées in Paris last summer.

Image courtesy Louis Vuitton

This...

10 examples of biophilic design we liked this week

2024-11-23T08:00:00-05:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Biophilia.

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↑ Rheingold Bushwick in Brooklyn, NY by Durukan Design

↑ 1 Great Jones Alley in New York, NY by BKSK Architects; Landscape Design: HMWhite; Photo: Christopher Payne | ESTO

↑ Hotel Indigo Hangzhou Uptown in Hangzhou, China by Studio Carter; Photo: Seth Powers Photography

↑ MRIIA HOUSE in Ukraine by MAKHNO Studio

↑ Blue Lake-Lakeside Teahouse Renovation in Beijing, China by YI+MU Design Office; Photo: YI+MU Design Office

↑ Blodgett-Calvin Residential Compound in San Marino, CA by Fung + Blatt Architects; Original Architect: Calvin Straub; Photo: Mark Mahaney

↑ Siji Minfu Roast Duck Restaurant in Beijing, China by IN.X Design...

10 architectural facades that stood out this week

2024-11-16T08:00:00-05:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Fancy Facades.

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↑ Vertical Rainbow in Tokyo, Japan by SAKO Architects; Photo: Koji Fujii

↑ Formosa1140 in Los Angeles, CA by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]; Photo: Lawrence Anderson

↑ University of Wisconsin-Madison, Hamel Music Center in Madison, WI by Steinberg Hart

↑ Amirá in Querétaro, Mexico by Archetonic; Photo: Rafael Gamo

↑ Stony Hill in Amagansett, NY by Bates Masi + Architects; Photo: Bates Masi + Architects

↑ Beijing City Library in Tongzhou, China by Snøhetta; Architectural Terracotta Manufacturer: LOPO International Limited

↑ Office Building in Mestrino, Italy by Studio Alvise Stramare; Metal Construction and Facade:...

Renowned architectural critic and historian Joseph Rykwert passes away aged 98

2024-11-08T10:01:00-05:00

British architectural historian Joseph Rykwert has died. The influential academic and writer who was considered to be a leading critical voice of his generation, taking aim at the banality of modernism and its encroachments on the urban sphere, lived to be 98 according to his New York Times obituary.

Rykwert was the 2014 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture winner and author of more than a dozen texts on architecture and design. He also enjoyed a long and successful tenure as the Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. His death follows the passing of colleagues Anthony Vidler and Jean-Louis Cohen last year.

Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY teams with Porsche for illuminating new pavilion design

2024-11-05T20:13:00-05:00

French designer Marc Fornes and his Brooklyn studio THEVERYMANY have shared with Archinect images from a recent collaboration with Porsche on a pavilion design that was created for the automaker as part of Singapore Art Week.

Image: © DoubleSpace, courtesy of Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY

There, his new My Two Cars Garage pavilion helped welcome the new Porsche all-electric Macan model. The pavilion derives its structural integrity from a unique monocoque shell shape that eliminates the need for internal supports or a traditional frame. Fornes refers to this process as "Frozen Tension."

Image: © DoubleSpace, courtesy of Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY

As its name suggests, there is space for up to two cars with a sequence of "reveals" resulting from a geometrically complex, double-curved surface made from ultra-thin (1.5mm) aluminum strips. The pavilion's dimensions are equal to 43.6 feet in length, 35.4 feet in width, and 23 feet in height. It required a total of 202,203 rivets to assemble.

...

10 new minimalist architectural spaces we liked this week

2024-11-02T08:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Minimalism.

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↑ House Noir in Malibu, CA by Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects [LOHA]; Photo: Paul Vu

↑ Warm Nest in Knokke-Heist, Belgium by Ark-shelter; Photo: BoysPlayNice

↑ Lindower Str. in Berlin, Germany by Heim Balp Architekten; Photo: Francesca Ióvene

↑ Chapel of Sound in Chengde, China by OPEN Architecture; Photo: Jonathan Leijonhufvud

↑ Dom in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine by ArchObraz; Photo: Andrey Avdeenko

↑ Liminal House in West Vancouver, Canada by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses; Photo: Hufton + Crow

↑ Casa Escondida in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico by Studiohuerta

↑ Casa Mirador - Mirador House in Arteaga, Mexico by S-AR; Photo: Ana Cecilia G...

Interior design reaches new frontiers with release of Vast's Haven-1 commercial space station concept

2024-10-19T09:44:00-04:00

The U.S.-based space habitation startup Vast is promoting its new interior design concept for a speculative long-term space station dwelling they call Haven-1. Their idea for the "world’s first commercial space station" is meant for astronauts working in low-Earth orbit and offers habitation spaces slightly larger than the crew quarters of the International Space Station.

The design combats the known problems of discomfort while sleeping in zero gravity. A small (848-cubic-foot) common area and Haven-1 research lab connect to the living spaces.

Image: courtesy VAST

According to the company's project announcement, you can expect the station to launch by August 2025 with a "specific focus on ensuring form and function merge to provide greater comfort and quality of life for long-term missions."

As the Washington Post reported previously, the station will be brought into orbit via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Image: courtesy VAST

Image: courtesy VAS...

10 interior designs that stood out this week

2024-10-19T08:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

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↑ Redmond Senior & Community Center in Redmond, WA, by Opsis Architecture; Photo: Lara Swimmer Photography

↑ Yue Bo Ban Shan Hotspring Hotel in Tengchong, China, by CSD·DESIGN; Photo: Wang Ting

↑ House in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, by BYRÓ architekti; Photo: Alex Shoots Buildings

↑ Ochre House in Mexico City, Mexcio, by Chain + Siman

↑ Minty House in London, UK, by Peter Morris Architects; Glazing: Fluid Glass; Photo: Juliet Murphy Photography

↑ House14a in Hellerup, Denmark, by pihlmann architects; Photo: Hampus Berndtson

↑ Seraf Vadi Restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, by Yeşim Kozanlı Architecture; Photo: Ibrahim Ozbunar -...

10 examples of metal in architecture we liked this week

2024-10-12T08:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

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↑ Heungkuk Tower in Busan, South Korea, by Mecanoo; Photo: Kyungsub Shin

↑ Canyon House in Salt Lake City, UT, by Sparano + Mooney Architecture; Photo: Dustin Aksland

↑ The Copper Coil in Rostock, Germany, by Sehw Architektur; Photo: Philipp Obkircher

↑ Liminal House in West Vancouver, Canada, by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses; Photo: Hufton + Crow

↑ 436 Indiana Street House in Lawrence, KS, by Studio 804; Photo: Corey Gaffer, Gaffer Photography

↑ Free Rhapsody of Folding Villa in Shaoxing, China, by LYCS Architecture

↑ Mariposa Land Port of Entry in Nogales, AZ, by Jones Studio

↑ CAMPout in Lake Tahoe, CA, by Faulkner Architects...

Santiago Calatrava designs $40,000 watch for Gübelin

2024-10-08T14:48:00-04:00

Architect Santiago Calatrava has collaborated with Swiss jewelry company Gübelin to develop a limited edition watch. Named the Ipsomatic, the piece is the first watch to be designed by Calatrava and is listed by Gübelin at 34,900 CHF (over 40,000 US Dollars).

Image credit: Gübelin

“I was inspired by the idea of time,” Calatrava said about the watch. “Time exists because there is change, change means movement, the eternal essence of time is the dynamic component of its shape.”

Image credit: Gübelin

According to Gübelin, the watch’s design is informed by the “organic, flowing, and sculptural design” of Calatrava’s architecture. The platinum watch likewise features curved shapes as well as an engraved drawing by Calatrava on the back of the watch depicting two bulls. The hand-drawn sketch was engraved with a four-step laser process with different engraving depths applied to achieve varying shades of color.

Image credit: Gübelin

“The two bulls represent the positive energy, the force and ...

10 architectural installations & pavilions that stood out this week

2024-10-05T08:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

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↑ A table elevated in the landscape in Logroño, Spain by Álvaro González Serrano and J-AF Architecture; Photo: Josema Cutillas

↑ Six Sections in Zhangzhou, China by Studio Link-Arc

↑ Colour Palace in London, United Kingdom by Yinka Ilori and Pricegore; Main Contractor/Design Partner: Raskl; Photo: Adam Scott

↑ Qianhai Floating City in Shenzhen, China by People's Architecture Office; Co-Designer: Dongxiying Studio, CCDI; Photo: Zhang Chao, People’s Architecture Office

↑ Blooms in San Jose, CA by Hou de Sousa

↑ RGB by Mike McKay; Photo: Alan Rideout Photography

↑ Gulao Tea Alcove in Heshan, China by Huang Zelin · Aether ...

10 bedroom spaces we liked this week

2024-09-28T08:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

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↑ Rustic Canyon in Los Angeles, CA, by Walker Workshop

↑ House in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, by BYRÓ architekti; Photo: Alex Shoots Buildings

↑ Stony Hill in Amagansett, NY, by Bates Masi + Architects; Interior Design: JL Hummel Interiors; Photo: Bates Masi + Architects

↑ The Point in Washington by Kor Architects; Interior Design: Barbara Leland Interior Design; Photo: Aaron Leitz

↑ Walters Cassar Residence in Palm Springs, CA, by Studio AR&D Architects

↑ ANNA Collection in Werkendam, Netherlands, by Caspar Schols

↑ Forest Retreat in The Sea Ranch, CA, by Koch Architects; Photo: Joe Fletcher

↑ Villa Apollon in Lefkád...

Checking in on Jony Ive’s San Francisco plans post-Apple stardom

2024-09-27T15:56:00-04:00

But for Mr. Ive, Jackson Square also represents personal reinvention. Few people walk away from their profession’s premier job. Even fewer start over again. A self-professed control freak, Mr. Ive decided that he had fretted enough over the snugness of each iPhone box, the layout of every Apple Watch component and the curve of every iPad corner. He wanted something new.

The former Chief Design Officer at Apple, Ive, is fresh off a $100 million-plus real estate buying spree in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, where a large-scale redevelopment is now planned for 2025. Clients of LoveFrom are paying up to $200 million for his services, per the Times. Ive formed the company in 2019. Lots of projects are still veiled in secrecy, including the development of an AI-powered computing experience that is "less socially disruptive than the iPhone."

Neri Oxman announces formation of OXMAN research practice in NYC

2024-09-27T15:41:00-04:00

Neri Oxman, the former MIT professor and winner of the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, has launched a new operation called OXMAN and based in New York City.

Promising a "radical new species of design practice," Oxman, who is collaborating with Foster + Partners on the realization of its 36,000-square-foot space on 11th Avenue in Manhattan, described it as a "design and innovation company that creates new technologies, products, and environments across a range of scales and applications, from the molecular to the urban scale."

Image: courtesy of OXMAN

Initiatives will be pursued in three main project areas and their corresponding platforms. Throughout, a press announcement for OXMAN states, the project will advocate for "synergy between biology and technology, moving towards products and buildings that are designed for the immediate and long-term well-being of human civilization and the natural world."

Photo: Nicholas Calcott, Courtesy of OXMAN

The first, Oo (pronounced 'O-Ze...

10 examples of glass in architecture we enjoyed this week

2024-09-21T09:00:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Glass.

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↑ Art Hub Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark, by pihlmann architects; Photo: Hampus Berndtson

↑ Vertical Rainbow in Tokyo, Japan, by SAKO Architects; Photo: Koji Fujii

↑ Liminal House in West Vancouver, Canada, by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses; Photo: Hufton + Crow

↑ House in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, by BYRÓ architekti; Photo: Alex Shoots Buildings

↑ Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA, by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners; Photo: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Eric Staudenmaier

↑ Futago House in Kyiv, Ukraine, by MAKHNO Studio

↑ Hangzhou Deep Blue in Hangzhou, China, by GLA Design; Photo: YAO Li

↑ Minty House in London, UK, by Peter Morris Ar...

MAD's Ma Yansong teams with FENDI for new ergonomic fashion collection

2024-09-20T14:50:00-04:00

Promising what it called a "radical design gesture at the intersection of fashion and architecture," MAD Architects has unveiled their fashion collaboration with Fendi. The collection designed by founder Ma Yansong for the Italian luxury retailer was first seen during the brand’s runway presentation for Men’s Fashion Week in Milan this January.

Image credit: Courtesy of Fendi

A play on the duality of materials and form provides the reference for the new Peekaboo ISeeU bag and FENDI MAD sneakers, which come in dove gray-safety yellow or black-on-black colorways.

Image credit: Courtesy of Fendi

The bags, deconstructed with varnished aluminum wave inserts that break up the smoothed leather surface of their facades, are hewn in Cuoio Romano grain leather. The slip-on shoes, also available in an off-white/silver colorway, are made from mesh with injection-molded soles and similar metallic details. This is the architect’s first foray into the lucrative ready-to-wear market following a prev...

Herman Miller introduces Bay Work Pod in response to hybrid work trends

2024-09-19T16:13:00-04:00

As workplaces adapt to the rise of remote and hybrid work, Herman Miller has released the Bay Work Pod, designed to offer workers a quiet space for focused work and video conferencing in open office environments. The pod features noise-reducing materials and lighting optimized for video calls, addressing common issues with office distractions.

Bay Work Pod by Herman Miller

The Bay Work Pod also accommodates ergonomic seating and includes an ADA-compliant version for accessibility. These design elements reflect ongoing changes in office culture, where privacy and comfort are becoming more valued in hybrid work settings.

Previously: The Pandemic Is History, but for Architects, Its Impact on Office Design Remains

The product is available to contract customers in North America.

Are ‘work resorts’ an answer to rising office vacancy rates?

2024-09-17T07:00:00-04:00

In an Archinect feature article published last month, we unpacked the residual impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on office design. As our recent business survey found, a decline in demand for new office space post-pandemic is one of several factors currently feeding a turbulent economic landscape for architects, alongside headline forces such as interest rates and inflation.

As our feature article noted, 20% of U.S. workers are believed to be currently working on either a remote or hybrid work schedule. Meanwhile, industry studies posit that 50% of large international firms expect to reduce their existing office space over the next three years, while U.S. office vacancy rates sit at 20% and approximately 2 billion square feet of U.S. office space is underutilized.

Related on Archinect: The Pandemic Is History, but for Architects, Its Impact on Office Design Remains. Image: Aaron Thompson

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