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10 architectural details we enjoyed this week

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

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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...

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 architectural facades that stood out this week

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

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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:...

10 examples of metal in architecture we liked this week

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

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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...

REX previews copper facade screen for Brisbane office tower

2024-09-26T11:48:00-04:00

REX has posted a preview of a forthcoming new 205 North Quay office project in Brisbane. The firm is coming off a banner year in which its $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, which features its own unique facade made from marble combined into insulated glazing, won several major honors in New York and internationally. The $600 million North Quay project tops out at 37 stories and is scheduled to make its debut in Australia's third-largest city by mid-2025.

10 examples of glass in architecture we enjoyed this week

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

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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...

10 new architectural details we enjoyed this week

2024-08-10T08:00:00-04:00

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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↑ Kloboucká lesní Headquarters in Brumov, Czech Republic, by Mjölk architekti; Photo: BoysPlayNice

↑ Ōmori House in Tokyo, Japan, by Roovice; Photo: Akira Nakamura

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

↑ BYREDO Chengdu SKP-S Flagship Store in Chengdu, China; Photo: Seth Powers Photography

↑ New House with Old Mill in Opatová, Slovakia, by RDTH architekti; Photo: Filip Beránek

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

↑ A-Frame Club in Winter Park, CO, by Skylab Architecture; Photo: Stephan Werk/Werkcreative

↑ House in Kutná Hora ...

Centre Pompidou media facade inspired by Piano & Rogers' original design concept

2024-08-07T18:36:00-04:00

Since opening in mid-July, the Centre Pompidou's full-height media facade installation has turned into a major draw at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. By activating the iconic shell of the museum (which is about to close in the coming months in preparation for Moreau Kusunoki and Frida Escobedo‘s massive 2030 regeneration), the project done in partnership with Nike says it is revisiting the original design intents of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, whose architecture, in turn, inspired the design of the first Air Max sneaker. (As some readers may be aware, their original 1970 vision was supposed to include a massive 'Live Centre of Information' comprised of several satellite-fed television screens — a "sort of Internet before the Internet," according to historian Boris Hamzeian.)

The temporary project highlights different stories from the sports world, along with select artwork from the Centre's collection. It will remain on view until August 11th in sight of artist Raphaël Zarka’s...

MVRDV delivers 'diamond'-encrusted facade for Tiffany’s newest Shanghai location

2024-07-08T14:09:00-04:00

MVRDV has shared details of its latest design, the new Tiffany & Co. location in Shanghai’s Taikoo Li Qiantan retail development, featuring a glittering imitation of a diamond-encrusted facade.

Image © Wen Studio

The firm’s newest project for the jeweler follows last year's coral-inspired 3D design at the Singapore Changi Airport and utilizes a screen made from 6,988 handcrafted glass 'diamonds' to produce an effect that offers many variances depending on the time of day.

Image © Wen Studio

Behind the screen, an in-store café and accompanying balcony separate the showroom areas and private salons that are included on every floor. The 3.3-pound glass jewels are suspended from steel cables and given a mirrored steel finish to complete the effect, held together finally by specially designed steel fixtures positioned to prevent them from moving or spinning on their supports.

Image © Wen Studio

The facade component is completely dismantleable and will have its parts reused or recycled afte...

10 examples of wood in architecture we liked this week

2024-06-29T08:00:00-04:00

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↑ Camera House in Pemberton, Canada, by Leckie Studio Architecture + Design; Photo: Ema Peter

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

↑ Forest Retreat in Sea Ranch, CA, by Koch Architects; Original Architect: William Turnbull Jr.; Photo: Joe Fletcher

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

↑ Tolbiac housing project in Paris, France, by Atelier Architecture Vincent Parreira - AAVP; Photo: Luc Boegly

↑ Walters Cassar Residence in Palm Springs, CA, by Studio AR&D Architects; Photo: Lance Gerber

↑ Arismeer in Driehuizen, the Netherlands, by LCDQ

↑ ...

Montreal's new botanical garden entrance pavilion was designed to disappear into the environment

2024-06-04T15:24:00-04:00

Montreal-based firm Pelletier de Fontenay has designed a new entrance pavilion at the Montreal Botanical Garden. This project comes alongside the revitalization of the Garden’s insectarium and the entrance to the surrounding Parc Maisonneuve.

Image: James Brittain

The pavilion was developed in collaboration with a team of landscape architects from the City of Montreal’s Urban Parks Division and the firm Lemay. The main challenge of the project was to better orient and guide visitors towards the insectarium and botanical garden, while respecting the cultural heritage of the site.

Image: James Brittain

The firm drew inspiration from 18th- and 19th-century English gardens, specifically the romantic image of the overgrown ruin and how it reflects a close relationship between the built and natural world. The pavilion, purposefully limited in scale, will progressively blend into its surroundings, becoming an infrastructure for greenery, insects, birds, and small animals.

Image: James Brit...

SO – IL shares facade details of forthcoming Nine Chapel residences in Brooklyn

2024-05-28T15:37:00-04:00

SO – IL’s next NYC residential project is wrapping up for client Tankhouse. Their design for the 14-story, 53,820-square-foot Nine Chapel residences features a perforated metallic facade system that reflects both seasons and the sun’s position while creating a permeable veil for the loggias and front porch entrances for each home on Chapel Street in Downtown Brooklyn.

Image credit: Jonathan Hokklo

“The drama of the building’s exterior is apparent even from far away. The opportunity here was less about how we fit into an existing fabric, and more about how we define this little spot in the city,” Tankhouse’s co-founder Sam Alison-Mayne says of the design.

Image credit: Valeria Flores

“The undulated metal facade is designed, configured, and textured to allow for different experiences, depending on from which angle it’s viewed, and the time of day. When walking behind it, you can feel the air coming through. If you see it from the street, it reflects in various ways — all thanks to the q...

Rafael Pelli and Gruen Associates push to restore father César’s masterwork San Bernardino City Hall after 52 years

2024-05-13T17:21:00-04:00

César Pelli was a rising architect when he got the job of designing a new City Hall for San Bernardino. [...] a push is on to renovate City Hall and restore it to use. The lead architect: Rafael Pelli, son of César Pelli. [...] “The idea is to preserve what’s great about it and make it better,” Pelli said of the building. “The bones of it are very good. We just need to bring it forward.”

Chief of among the estimated $60 million renovation tasks is the work of replacing the building’s over 6,000 original windows, which Rafael Pelli says will now be double pane for improved insulation against the heat. The City of San Bernardino, California, shut down operations in the building in 2017 due to seismic concerns. The design features an early version of the same glass curtain facade solution later used in the Pacific Design Center. As the San Bernardino Sun reported, a decision to finance the expected four-year restoration could come as soon as late May.

LACMA shares custom-built glass facade details in new spring construction update

2024-04-16T13:39:00-04:00

New updates have been shared recently by the Los Angeles Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), charting progress on the $750 million new David Geffen Galleries from Peter Zumthor that is expected to finish construction by the end of this year.

According to the museum's most recent April 5th update, interior walls and exterior glazing are being installed on the site’s western side, facing north to Wilshire Boulevard. Work on the building’s MEPs is now underway, and the concrete pour for the roof decks has been completed to the east side of the site. Formwork, rebar installation, and concrete pours for the roof decks are also advancing on the Spaulding Lot.

This follows the March 8th update that detailed the removal of the site’s prominent tower crane. LACMA has yet to release a public opening date. (A recent look inside the project with its contractor Clark Construction can be found here.)

Image courtesy LACMA

Also of interest are the 243 individual custom-made glass facade components...

JR debuts latest Italian commission 'La Nascita' for Milan Design Week

2024-04-11T13:03:00-04:00

French street art pioneer JR has debuted his latest piece, a massive illusory trompe l’oeil piece animating the facade of Milan’s Stazione Centrale railway station, in advance of the start of Milan Design Week in the Italian cultural nexus.

His latest commission is titled La Nascita (Italian for “the birth”) and will run until May 1st, following two previous Italian projects at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence and Palazzo Farnese in Rome that were completed in 2021.

“In spaces that have social issues, my work is about bringing people together. In a place like this, a huge range of people come to catch the train. When they find themselves in front of an exhibition, they will suddenly have a different kind of interaction,” he told The Art Newspaper at its unveiling.

More of our coverage of Milan Design Week can be found here.

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10 examples of color in architecture we liked this week

2023-12-09T08:00:00-05:00

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 Color.

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↑ BBT Hilltop in Sharq, Kuwait, by TAEP/AAP; Photo: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

↑ Briarcliff Residence in Franklin, MI, by Iannuzzi Studio; Interiors: Elizabeth Fields Design; Photo: Rafael Gamo

↑ The Axolotl in Los Angeles, CA, by Yu2e, Inc.

↑ Wientalterrassen Residential Quarter in Vienna, Austria, by ARGE KDG / Architekt Christoph Lechner & Partner ZT GmbH and Berger+Parkkinen Architects ZT Ltd.; Photo: Daniel Hawelka | ARGE KDG

↑ Blue Cube in Tehran, Iran, by Darkefaza Design Studio; Photo: Mohammad Hossein Hamzehlouei

↑ Troquer Offices in Mexico City, Mexico, by ASHO MX; Photo: Aldo Gracia

↑ Dream Glow Pavilion in Shenzhen, C...

A 3D printed ceramic facade by Studio RAP in Amsterdam is inspired by weaving textiles

2023-12-04T11:54:00-05:00

Rotterdam-based Studio RAP has transformed a boutique facade in Amsterdam with 3D printed ceramic tiles. The Ceramic House sits along the city’s famous P.C. Hooftstraat shopping street, and according to the firm, “reshapes architectural expression by seamlessly blending tradition and innovation, reintroducing bespoke details to the realm of architecture.”

Image credit: Riccardo De Vecchi

For the project’s design, the firm developed in-house algorithms to reinterpret the existing qualities and language of glazed ceramics in Amsterdam. The resulting facade features intricate layers inspired by textiles, including creases, interloping yarns, and stitch patterns.

Image credit: Riccardo De Vecchi

“Its organic, wave-like quality changes as viewers approach the design from different angles,” the team explains. “Gradually, as the line of vision moves, new elements within the custom ceramic tiles are unveiled, resulting in a luxur...

MVRDV begins construction on 'urban oasis' mixed-use concept for Paris

2023-11-29T12:44:00-05:00

MVRDV is behind a newly commenced mixed-use housing tract called La Serre, to be located in the Paris region’s ZAC Léon Blum eco-district at Issy-les-Moulineaux.

The firm’s project announcement details an 18-story development defined by its open facade with a landscaped vertical village provided by landscape architect Alice Tricon.

MVRDV says a total of 390 trees will be planted throughout the structure, helping to defy “traditional housing norms” in order to present a refreshed take on urban dwelling that’s in tune with Paris’ need for biodiversity and constructed using a host of low-carbon materials.

Image: © ENGRAM

The city’s Mayor, André Santini, said: “The project prioritizes nature, placing it at the forefront while the building recedes into the background. This urban oasis is not just a residential space; it's a genuine village square.”

Image: © ENGRAM

An open steel rack superstructure hosts the carefully selected slate of 150 different (mostly native) plant species while provi...

10 architectural facades we liked this week

2023-11-04T08:00:00-04:00

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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↑ LAND Community Center in Xi'an, China by Atelier Ping Jiang | EID Arch; Facade Consultant: CCBH

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

↑ The Copper Coil - E-Technology Centre of the University of Rostock in Rostock, Germany by Sehw Architektur; Photo: Helin Bereket

↑ Pinghe Bibliotheater in Shanghai, China by OPEN Architecture; Curtain Wall Consultant: CABR Technology Co., Ltd.

↑ The Broadway in Westminster, UK by Squire and Partners; Photo: Jack Hobhouse

↑ 20 Hudson Yards in New York, NY by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF); West Faça...

10 architectural details we liked this week

2023-10-14T08:00:00-04:00

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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↑ Keki Shop in Toronto, Canada, by Kilogram Studio; Photo: Scott Norsworthy

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

↑ Museum Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, by KAAN Architecten; Photo: Sebastian van Damme

↑ Te Pakeke House in Wanaka, New Zealand, by Fearon Hay Architects

↑ ANNA Collection in Werkendam, the Netherlands, by Caspar Schols

↑ Glaze in Toronto, Canada, by Kilogram Studio; Photo: Scott Norsworthy

↑ Girl Scout Camp Lakota in Frazier Park, CA, by Perkins&Will; Photo: Here and Now Agency

↑ Fargo House in Louisville, CO, by DAJ Design

↑ Oceanfront Residence in Southampton, NY, by B...

Undulating balconies define Pininfarina’s 45-story tower in Fort Lauderdale

2023-10-13T11:19:00-04:00

Pininfarina has designed a 45-story oceanside tower in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Developed by Related Group with CFE Architects as the architect of record, the Andare Residences condominium tower contains 163 residential units.

Image credit: Related Group / Pininfarina

The 540-foot-tall tower was inspired by the area’s maritime context, with a flowing, wave-like facade characterized by undulating wraparound balconies. At the base of the tower, meanwhile, a 36-foot arch marks the entrance to the scheme of the pedestrian thoroughfare.

Image credit: Related Group / Pininfarina

At ground level, the tower’s double-height lobby contains floor-to-ceiling windows and displays both artistic and biophilic elements. Above, the residences range from 1,800 to 4,300 square feet, designed with open-concept living areas, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and wraparound balconies.

Image credit: Related Group / Pininfarina

"The unparalleled location of this property, in ...

In UCLA's 'Fit for the Future' research studio, Julia Koerner and AUD students navigate the intersection of 3D printing, architecture, and climate change

2023-09-22T08:00:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, an Archinect Partner School

Our infrastructure is aging, and as it does, we face dilemmas around what to do with it. Renovate? Replace? Eliminate?

Today, these age-old questions are complicated by the climate crisis: threats like rising, warming seas, and–evidenced vividly this summer–wildfires and extreme heat call for innovation in how we treat our aging buildings and cities. While architects mull these questions, they are also considering their field's contributions to the climate crisis–emissions and carbon footprints, material waste, and environmental displacement.

Dilemmas abound, but Julia Koerner sees immense opportunity around 3D printing at the scale of buildings and houses. It’s an area she has been investigating for years as a professor, architect, researcher, and designer. Koerner teaches at UCLA AUD as an Associate Adjunct Professor and directs AUD's Summer Programs; through her personal practice, JK De...

ODA completes New York residential building with a glass box facade

2023-09-12T12:10:00-04:00

ODA Architecture has completed a residential scheme at 101 West 14th Street in New York City defined by a glass box facade. The 13-story condominium holds 44 units between one and four bedrooms alongside 10,000 square feet of amenities, with interior design by Whitehall Interiors.

Image credit: Michael Young

The building’s exterior features a glass box facade with fractal geometry to create a “sense of lightness, airiness, and depth,” according to ODA. Drawing inspiration from nature, the team says it arranged the glass boxes with gentle pattern recognition for a “natural soothing effect on our brains.”

Image credit: Scott Frances

Inside, the glass box facade translates as 18-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling glass walls, triple-paned to reduce noise interference from the surrounding city. Most units also include outdoor terraces “uniquely recessed in the geometric facade of the building,” creating fully covered outdoor private spaces.

Im...

Meet New York City's window-washing robot

2023-08-18T13:47:00-04:00

Skyline Robotics is disrupting the century-old practice of window washing with new technology that the startup hopes will redefine a risky industry. Its window-washing robot, Ozmo, is now operational in Tel Aviv and New York, and has worked on major Manhattan buildings such as 10 Hudson Yards, 383 Madison, 825 3rd Avenue and 7 World Trade Center [...]

Automation has entered the building maintenance field with AI-powered window-washing robots appearing on Manhattan's high-rise facades.

The technology could signal a shift in the workforce traditionally assigned to this task, from human teams to lone robots controlled remotely, potentially from anywhere in the world.

The struggle between green design and architectural history hangs over the renovation of one Bangkok icon

2023-08-11T18:40:00-04:00

A Bangkok landmark known as the “robot building” has been stripped of its identity, heritage campaigners have said, as they called for the city’s distinctive architecture to preserved. [...] Campaigners have urged the bank to find a way to improve energy efficiency while maintaining the facade’s unique design. They say the lack of legal protection for the building underlines the broader need for changes to how sites of special importance are identified and preserved.

The Guardian tells the story of the Sumet Jumsai-designed near-iconic "Robot Building" at the heart of Bangok’s bustling commercial district. The 37-year-old structure has been undergoing renovations at the hands of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB), irking fans and preservationists who feel its character is being taken away with the wholesale removal of its original facade and, possibly, other key architectural elements which have made it so distinctively part of the capital's visual landscape.

The bank contends its work is necessary for the well-being of employees and to reduce energy consumption. What could result from the fray is a possible change in the structure of preservation, which mostly favors ancient monuments in the country. Air rights can still be sold to developers, which are in part the target of reform efforts. The saga also touches on the need for greater architectural education for the public, an issue which aided in the demise of Tokyo's Nakagin Capsule Towe...

Minneapolis’ attempt to curtail EIFS cladding is causing pushback from architects and builders

2023-07-24T18:37:00-04:00

These kinds of guidelines cite “sustainability,” but miss a larger point about housing in Minneapolis. While it’s true that some types of texture and massing look “cheaper” than others, there are legitimate questions about whether or not newer types of building materials — EIFS, metal cladding, and the like — are more climate friendly and affordable than other materials that seem more traditional.

EIFS (aka “synthetic stucco” or “Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems”) are but one material in the proposed bans put forth by city planning officials in Minneapolis recently in an attempt to formalize a set of 2014 guidelines.

EIFS capabilities have advanced beyond a widely-known early design flaw, namely their proneness to water infiltration, and could now be an inexpensive but vital weapon for builders in the effort to deliver housing rapidly to the city’s beleaguered market.

CupaClad's natural slate rainscreen cladding system aims to improve facade design for the elements

2023-07-03T12:00:00-04:00

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CupaClad, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has launched a new product that promises to improve the world of architectural cladding with its Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding System.

A system that offers provides a durable and sustainable option for design projects while creating a unique combination of aesthetic appeal and superior performance, the natural slate material provides an ideal material facade and cladding solution for architects and design professionals.

CupaClad's system is designed to provide superior thermal and acoustic insulation while also protecting the building from environmental elements such as moisture and water damage. Their Natural slate system is also made from non-combustible materials that are impact resistance and earthquake resistant. According to CupaClad, their systems have been "specially designed to resist structural movements without cracking, providing stability and s...

Adjaye Associates' 130 William debuts in Lower Manhattan

2023-06-30T19:15:00-04:00

David Adjaye’s statement-making first skyscraper design for the New York City market has debuted in Lower Manhattan, marking the culmination of a project that will stand as a testament to his attention to historical context and the elevation of craft in architecture.

The design for the 66-story 130 William residential tower in the heart of the Financial District includes a total of 242 units whose careful, well-appointed interiors are complemented by another 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and curated amenities apiece.

Photos of the newly-completed project reveal a range of built-in luxury options, including a small IMAX theater, two lounges, a golf simulator, basketball court, full-scale health club, infinity-edge spa pool, dry sauna, and yoga studio. The ten uppermost floors of the building are lined by loggia terraces, with a rooftop observation deck located on top that offers residents privileged views of the city’s skyline and harbor beyond....

New Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance building is completed behind a playful stone facade

2023-06-01T11:43:00-04:00

Construction has been completed on the new Ari Kushner Building at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. Designed by Tel Aviv-based HQ Architects and New York's HWKN Architecture, the scheme is housed in what the team calls an “elegant, playful, stone facade” to bring a “sense of unity and a contemporary, welcoming identity” to the academy’s campus.

Image credit: Dor Kedmi

The 27,000-square-foot cultural building houses new choreography, jazz studios, vocal and opera studios as well as a 115-seat music recital hall, equipping the campus with a central performance venue that it previously lacked. Externally, the development is defined by a “curiosity-generating” facade that extends in front of both the existing building and the new addition, constructed of unfinished Jerusalem stone blocks turned 45 degrees on their side.

Image credit: Dor Kedmi

“It balances the geometric order, natural materiality, and intentional imperfection all in a...

10 examples of glass in architecture that stood out this week

2023-04-15T08:00:00-04:00

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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↑ Shijiangzhuang Poly·City Gather in Shijiazhuang, China by JLa (JAMES LIANG & ASSOCIATES LIMITED); Photo: One Thousand Degree Vision

↑ CAMPout in Lake Tahoe, CA by Faulkner Architects; Interior Design: NICOLEHOLLIS; Photo: Joe Fletcher

↑ Etoffes de Tolbiac in Paris, France by Atelier Architecture Vincent Parreira - AAVP; Photo: Luc Boegly

↑ The Wizard of Oz | KINCANG Modern Pre-School in Shaoxing, China by LYCS Architecture

↑ Marinha Grande House in Amieira, Portugal by Contaminar Arquitetos; Photo: FG+SG - Fernando Guerra

↑ Oberfeld Residence in West Hollywood, CA by SPF:architects

↑ Jule Pond II in Watermill, NY by BMA ...