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• On the Boards: Student Activity Centre

  

  Proposal for a new 2,400 m2 METU Student Activity Centre in Istanbul, Turkey by Suyabatmaz Demirel. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: RIBA Pylon Competition

  

  Proposal by Amanda Levete Architects one of six competition finalists, including Ian Ritchie Architects, Gustafson Porter, Knight Architects, Newtown Studio... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: Comprehensive Plan for the Reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti

  

  A proposed comprehensive development plan by architecture and urbanism Trans_City for the reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti located on the edge of the city. The... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Vernacular African Architecture Residency

  

  The NKA Foundation is inviting participation in a Design-Build Residency programme focussed on African Vernacular Architecture. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 19th September 2011

  

  The average person doesn't exist. So by designing buildings for the average person one is designing for non-existent peopleAldington CraigMemory in the... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Competition ::: Rooftops Why Not?

  

  ContestA is hosting a new contest called ROOFTOPS WHY NOT? The competition seeks both functional and architectural considerations of any kind of roofs (flat... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Airstream Living

  from WEREHAUS on Vimeo.This is a stationary Airstream located in a suburban backyard in Berkeley, California featuring an efficient use of space whilst still... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• 930 Poydras

  A tour of 930 Poydras, a progressive new apartment building in downtown New Orleans, LA, winner of the 2011 RADA award. 930 Poydras from Alternative Cut... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Librarything Does Quirky

  

  Librarything has added a new physical description feature that catalogues your books by volume, pagination, height, length, weight and other dimensions. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 12th September 2011

  

  Sometimes, in architecture, there's a sense that the building has to separate its inhabitants from outside completelyTim Hay Barbie's Dream House | Drawing on... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• In College Park, Water as Formgiver

  Water is power. That’s the belief of a team of architects, artisans, faculty and students from the University of Maryland, whose WaterShed entry into next week’... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: Pavilions & Follies

  

  designed a series of pavilions and follies with different public functions and programs on a 113 hectare green space along the Seine river, in... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• House of the Week 123: Laurel Residence

  

  A single family house in Houston, Texas designed by architects StudioMET. Internally the home is designed around a open communal area containing the kitchen,... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Design Challenge: Playhaus

  

  Dwell is on the hunt for the kind of structures sure to slow passersby, and be the envy of fun-loving kids and sophisticated parents alike. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• CityFabric.net

  Matt Tomasulo (a grad student in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning) started CityFabric, a young start-up whose core focus is to engage people in... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• 2012 eVolo Magazine Skyscraper Competition

  

  eVolo is pleased to invite students, architects, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe to take part in the eVolo 2012 Skyscraper Competition. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 5th September 2011

  

  Of all the arts, architecture is the most practical and down to earth, and yet it seems to be the one that frightens most West IndiansAnthony C Lewis... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Tallinn Architecture Biennale

  

  The first International Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) takes place 8th – 11th September in the Estonian capital. The theme of the Biennele is landscape... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Blog Wunderlust : 29th August 2011

  

  I've always felt anyone with a paint can [and] should have as much say in how our cities look as architectsBanksy (via Guardian) Meet the Makers | How A Museum... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• On the Boards: Virginia Beach Youth Centre

  

  Pharrell Williams is financing a $35 million youth center in Virginia Beach. The 30,000 ft2 facility designed by Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture + Design is ... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE