Two Moscow-based architectural heritage activists have renovated a Soviet avant-garde apartment and are now renting it on Airbnb. In the property listing, Alexander Dudnev and Konstantin Gudkov describe the apartment as a “time machine” to the Stalin era: “Located in a historical constructivist building, carefully restored and fully equipped with authentic and reconstructed furniture, lights and tableware, it will transfer you to 1930s utopia.” — The Art Newspaper
We have done stories about beautifully designed rentals in the past, but given its rarity, this recent listing for an immaculately-preserved Moscow apartment from the 1930's stands on its own. It is likely that many of its patrons will miss plenty of its subtle modernist details, but they will be... View full entry
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has set multiple ambitious agendas for his desert kingdom. Turning it into a major cultural destination may end up being one of the highest-profile. For part of the plan, the Saudi government has turned to Sotheby’s, the biggest U.S. auction house, and Allan Schwartzman, the co-chairman of its fine art division. — Bloomberg
The largest auction house in the US, Sotheby’s, is in talks with Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to build a cultural center in the northwest deserts of Saudi Arabia, according to Bloomberg. The contemporary art program is to be located in the Al-Ula region, which... View full entry
After eleven years of construction, Henning Larsen's undulating apartment complex in Vejle, Denmark has finally completed. Interrupted in 2008 when the project was put on hold in the wake of the global financial crisis, the Wave apartment building has already won numerous awards—including an ABB... View full entry
From exploring what domestic architecture will look like in the future, to creating an iconic ‘public library’ for the digital age, this year's most popular competitions asked designers to think about how architecture will evolve to address various challenges in the 21st century. Some have... View full entry
Eclectic is the word I would use to describe Archinect news in October: Bizarre lawsuits, advanced mapping algorithms and meticulous light displays were among the subjects of our most popular posts this month. ↑ Gaudi's Sagrada Familia fined $41 million for lack of building permit Arguably the... View full entry
The idea of death and dying is a rather bleak subject. Many avoid discussion of the matter at all costs, while others plan to prolong its advancement as years pass. However, regardless of one's preconceived notions, death is a necessary part of life. Yet, perhaps our relationship and understanding... View full entry
Architecture and film have had a longstanding partnership. Many iconic blockbuster hits would not have been the same without the magic of talented set and stage designers. If you're planning your next movie marathon, check out these 7 famous hotel rooms that have dawned the big screen. Thanks to... View full entry
As the year comes to a close, the Burning Man Arts festival, one of the biggest events of the year, is already preparing for 2019. Designs for the temple, which is central to the black rock city experience, have been revealed. Picked from a host of submissions for its "elegant simplicity", the... View full entry
Client Vernebygg has awarded the NOK127m contract for construction of the building, which will become the foundation for the new Hurtigruten Museum in Stokmarknes in northern Norway. The landlocked ship, MS Finnmark, was built in 1956 is described by the museum as the world’s biggest museum artefact.
The ship came to the museum in June 1999. It will be housed in a protective structure with an area of 3,600m2 and built primarily of glass and steel.
— The Construction Index
The winning design was developed by Norwegian engineering firm Peab in collaboration with Oslo-based LINK Arkitektur. View full entry
Congratulations, you've made it all the way to the September roundup!Let's get started—so, so much happening that month on Archinect: ARCHITECTURE CULTURE ↑ Want to Join Studio Gang? Design Principals Share How Top Job Applicants Made a Strong First Impression As part of our popular "How To... View full entry
In August, in our "From the Ground Up" series, we looked at some very early projects by Maya Lin, Barbara Bestor and Tod Williams & Billie Tsien. The Panel House. Image via Bestor Architecture WebsiteOn August 15th we reported about an article in the New Statesman, pointing out the white... View full entry
As we entered the hot months of summer, July wasn't necessarily the most newsworthy of months in 2018. There were some gems in there, however, worth revisiting. Let's take a look at some of the stories that caught our attention... FEATURES As the weather heats up, we always encourage our readers... View full entry
The decorated Christmas houses, bedecked in wreaths and lights and the mythology of Christmas, and the haunted houses of Halloween, draped in fake spiders’ webs and punctuated by plastic pumpkins, are two sides of the fantasy. The suburban house represents freedom and independence just as it can come to represent a trap. — Financial Times
What is the aspirational American house and why is the general public obsessed with this version of residential living? Hollywood has painted a picturesque image of what an ideal American house looks like, especially during the holiday season. These ideal homes can be broken into three specific... View full entry
Put simply, there was an overwhelming amount of news this year, and June was no exception. It was a big month for the world of architecture, but it also marked the beginning of a significant step for the small team at Archinect, too. EVENTS: ↑ The Opening of Archinect Outpost Archinect Outpost... View full entry
This post is brought to you by Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. Each year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition – hosted by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency – recognizes the outstanding work of North American architects, designers and students who create imaginative... View full entry