ICYMI, Shane Reiner-Roth attended Summit LA18 and offered some thoughts on LivingHome YB1, an immaculately designed first full-scale prototype ADU, by Yves Béhar. Contrary to what some might think Erik Evens argued
"this seems to be a pretty credible attempt at prefabricated housing...And frankly, the $280k price tag (more like $350k all in) is not bad for such a structure...it can be easier, faster and somewhat less expensive for people-of-means, who are looking for a neat and simple solution to a particular building type, such as a vacation house on a remote rural site, or a backyard accessory structure."
Plus, Ryan Scavnicky launched a new series Extra Extra: on architecture memes et al. Eric Lawler was "Looking forward to future ExtraExtras...think Ryan is on to something close to actual criticism...Archinect has a unique position as the largest forum for architectural discussion outside of Facebook. its independence compels it to take a stronger stance against the bland discourse pervasive across academia."
London's Victoria & Albert Museum unveiled plans for the V&A East project in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Donna Sink just couldn’t help herself, "Interesting how the Here East is able to re-display and incorporate these masterful pieces from existing buildings. It would have been so much easier just to knock those things down rather than try to integrate them into a new building. #FOLKmoma".
Mackenzie Goldberg noted the opening of Innovation Tower in Stockholm designed by OMA/Reinier de Graaf. Some labeled it "Banal, repetitive, and utterly without grace and warmth" though others felt "it is only seems out of scale in its environment now because it is the first tower in this area...I worked in an office that had a project of similar heights in close vicinity...In a while there will be more buildings of similar height popping up, making this fit in nicely."
After reading about Photo.Synth.Etica by ecoLogicStudio, markpickering was "intrigued to see what happens with the biomass, how much oxygen is released from the algae and is the polythene recycled?"
"Hey, an Anarcho-capitalist utopia doesn't come cheap." or "Sad and messy"?
Billings growth at architecture firms softened again this past October "as AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score declined to 50.4, from 51.1 in September (any score over 50 indicates billing growth)...Regionally...Billings at firms in the Northeast rebounded modestly...following several months of softness, while billings declined at firms located in the South and West, where conditions have been strong recently."
The Space Between: A Momument to Displaced by Deborah O'Connell and The Dream Chamber by Genesis Li are just two of the latest top images (in no particular order) from the board Student Work.
Looking for work in Dallas, Texas?
Corgan "is actively recruiting an experienced Terminal Planner" to join a growing Aviation Practice and "experienced, registered architects" to join their Critical Facilities Studio. Candidates "should have experience with technical buildings (data centers, hospitals, laboratories etc.)"
Recently, Vision Mill worked on "A visualization of their Mosque project for a client in Dubai" while Craig Faulino displayed "Park Terrace Medical Clinic; Materials + Finishes".
Did you notice that bragabond rekindled the blog Urban Vignettes? They were last seen back in 2014 and are now "back from KSA (and this time I trust for good)."
David and Marina (of The Midnight Charette) discussed a trip to Palm Springs and its lovably weird architecture, the survival of retro styles, new development in urban design, landscapes, old people who do nothing but lecture, cowboys in diners and more.
Interferences Workshop I took place in late 2018 at Knowlton School. Interferences Workshops II & III are scheduled for spring 2019, with the Interferences Exhibition planned for fall 2019 and a symposium slated for spring 2020. Interferences, a project of projects conducted under the auspices of the inaugural Christos Yessios Professorship, explores how to "weave, reframe, or disrupt contemporary modes of digital design."
If you are looking for a job in higher education and/or facility management/planning
tttt a fresh grad is trying to understand "The issue of reputation in architecture." archinine had some suggestion regarding looking for that first job "Don’t get sucked into believing working at a starchitect firm for chump change is going to magically pay off and lead to you’re being a starchitect...Find a place that treats its employees with respect, have some respect for senior staff, and focus on improving all your skills". Similarly whistler advised "If you are concerned about your personal reputation...Develop the necessary skills and experience at various offices .. small and large, know your role, do your job, work well with others and don't be a dick."
Grumpy Grizzly started a thread to chat GO BAGS and described at least 6(ish) sizes and variations. Marc Miller countered by categorizing as such; Between buildings, To Work and "Site work". Other Nectors shared lists of professional and personal items they carry. However Non Sequitur doesn’t "carry a bag to site, ever." Do you? If so how many do you have?
Finally, Volunteer was struck by the "Simple geometry" highlighted in a WSJ article by Nancy Keates on how architects manage snow on roofs.
Following a bit of discussion Volunteer got a bit "Utopian", "I am just saying that Patkau might have designed a structure similar to this cabin in shape for the Apple store which could possibly dump the snow near or into the Chicago River without the need for much heat for drains, roof valleys, ect." chigurh got real “The reality is that cold climate design is much more complicated and unpredictable than anything covered in that article. There are consultants that specialize in ice and snow management".
Winnipeg firm 5468796 penned a call for architects to focus strategic attention on multi-family housing design.
"With the condominium boom taking hold across the country, the number of residential units passing across an architect’s desk is unprecedented. And as a result of the typology’s inherent repetition, and potentially banal programme—as well as the private sector’s pursuit of profit at the expense of quality and livability—the margin in which architecture can operate is incredibly narrow. It seems therefore incredibly important that as architects we should respond to the challenges of this typology with the rigour that it deserves. Given the dramatic shift towards smaller family units in North America, and the adoption of multi-family housing as an acceptable form of living, the opportunity to do so is now."
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